2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (262+ words) The fund noted that demand for timber products is rising across East Africa, with significant volumes currently imported. By increasing local timber production and processing capacity, NFC's expansion is expected to support job creation, tax revenues, and broader value generation…...

11+ hour, 21+ min ago  (798+ words) Toyota South Africa launched the b Z4 X this month at the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit, a venue better suited to shows than to test drives. After four years of anticipation, two missed deadlines, and a changing market, South Africa's top-selling…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (498+ words) Ride-hailing platform Bolt has entered a strategic partnership with China's Dongfeng Motor Group to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, deepening its push into electric mobility across Africa's largest ride-hailing market. The rollout will be managed…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (603+ words) In cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Accra, young people stand along the roads with outstretched arms. These are not elderly individuals or those unable to work; they are young and capable. So, what causes this situation? More importantly, how can…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (955+ words) The South African government worked for months on a national AI policy, which the Cabinet approved in late March. It was made public for comments in April. However, when News24 checked the bibliography, they found that at least six of the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (591+ words) For years, Alerzo represented one of the boldest attempts to digitise Nigeria's fragmented retail supply chain. Founded in 2018, the startup set out to solve a real problem: helping neighbourhood retailers access inventory directly from manufacturers through a technology-driven distribution platform....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (160+ words) The Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund focuses on sectors that are critical to sustainable development and community resilience. Its portfolio includes companies engaged in: The fund is managed by Shuraako, a locally rooted asset manager that applies a financing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (435+ words) African startups raised a total of $145. 85 million in April 2026, reinforcing investor confidence in sectors driving the continent's digital and economic transformation. Funding activity during the month showed strong momentum across renewable energy, fintech, aviation, electric mobility, agriculture, logistics, and artificial…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (399+ words) Bleag Lee, a startup based in Cameroon, is gaining attention as one of Africa's leading industrial technology companies. It recently won the $1 million grand prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. This competition focuses on advancing manufacturing solutions…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (234+ words) Sabou Capital, a Nigeria-based impact investment firm, has announced that it has secured an anchor investment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, a $200 million initiative dedicated to supporting African-owned and African-led investment vehicles that drive inclusive growth across the…...