Africa’s digital transformation is unfolding alongside a troubling rise in cyber threats. While strides have been made, the continent remains exposed to attacks, underscoring the pressing need to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and turn these challenges into opportunities for growth. Africa is one of the least prepared regions in the world to deal with major cyberattacks. The recent...

The Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS), conducted by the World Economic Forum, aims to identify the risks facing the planet in the short, medium, and long term. The 2025 report reveals that environmental risks, once seen as distant threats, are now pressing concerns that are increasingly intertwined with other global issues, such as forced migration. Climate change continues to be one of...

Enko Education, an African network of primary and secondary schools, has raised $24 million to boost its growth. The funds, announced on January 22, come from two key investors: Africa Capitalworks and Adiwale Partners. This marks Africa Capitalworks' first investment in Enko Education, while Adiwale Partners continues its support, having previously invested $5.8 million in 2022. The...

The government aims to cut back on cash use and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. However, in a country where cultural habits, limited infrastructure, and high electronic transaction costs slow adoption, success is far from certain. Since January 1, 2025, cash transactions exceeding CFA100,000 (about $159) in Benin are subject to a 1% tax. This policy has stirred...

Many African telecoms operate in cost-sensitive markets where affordability is key. By outsourcing network operations, telecom providers can focus on strategic priorities like digital transformation, expanding services, and improving customer engagement rather than managing complex network operations. e& Egypt and Ericsson have extended their managed services and customer support agreement for...

According to SWISSAID, illegal artisanal and small-scale mining in Mali produced over 300 tons of gold between 2012 and 2022. This not only results in financial losses but also contributes to insecurity and environmental damage. The Malian government plans to launch a "relentless fight against illegal mining" of its mineral resources, primarily gold. This was announced after the Council of...

Namibia is Africa's top uranium producer, delivering 8,283 tonnes from its mines by 2023. Production is expected to rise significantly in 2024 with the reopening of the Langer Heinrich mine by Australia's Paladin Energy. Nambia’s Langer Heinrich mine produced 1.2 million pounds of uranium in the second half of 2024. Paladin Energy, the asset’s owner, disclosed the output on January 22. The...

Senegal has been part of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) since October 2013. A local committee oversees the implementation of the EITI Standard and publishes annual statistics on the extractive sector's economic contributions. At the Council of Ministers meeting on January 22, 2025, Thialy Faye was appointed as the new chairman of Senegal's national EITI committee,...

Africa has one of the fastest-growing mobile telecommunications markets in the world. However, challenges like high infrastructure costs, limited rural coverage, and service affordability persist. Open RAN technology provides an innovative solution by enabling operators to build and maintain networks at a lower cost through flexible and scalable network architectures. Telkom Kenya has signed a...

After more than five years of heated debates and public consultations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signed the Land Expropriation Without Compensation Act into law on January 23. This legislation, championed by Ramaphosa since his reelection in June, aims to address inequalities rooted in the apartheid era. The new law replaces the 1975 Expropriation Act, which the...