- In Africa, fintech solutions create opportunities for consumers and businesses, from lowering transaction barriers and costs to unlocking finance for credit-invisible segments. The sector’s relevance in boosting economic productivity has been proven through pandemics, political upheavals, digital…
- Topline The largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history is underway, according to a new report on wealth migration—with the United Arab Emirates and U.S. gaining ground and the United Kingdom and China losing big. Key Facts A record 142,000 HNWIs (high-net-worth individuals)—…
- Where authentic hospitality, sustainability, and innovation meet to deliver exceptional experiences. “ Welcome to the Serena world of bespoke and unforgettable moments.” What is Serena Hotels, you may ask? Serena Hotels is a portfolio of 34 upmarket hotels that have offered authentic, sustainable,…
- Topline Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sánchez are expected to get married this week in what is expected to be an opulent—though increasingly controversial—ceremony hosted in Venice, Italy, with protests by angered locals already interfering with some of the billionaire’s…
- The Alphabet Inc. unit is entering its fifth major city today, operating robotaxis in a partnership with Uber in a 65-square-mile portion of the Georgia capital. Waymo, the U.S. leader in autonomous driving, begins operating its robotaxi service in Atlanta today, entering its fifth major U.S. city…
- Following the recent release of a report on the country’s growth outlook, we take a look at where the sector stands and what can be done to encourage its development. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) latest survey, published in June, on South Africa underscores…
- We often discuss paradigm shifts as distinct, singular events that abruptly redefine our world. Yet, we now exist within a continuous spectrum of shifting paradigms. Our current reality is one of constant, complex transitions driven by layered forces: technological disruption, environmental urgency…
- In 2014, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. In a world pulsating with anxiety, conflict, and constant screen refreshes, sometimes the most radical thing one can do is to simply pause and breathe. The unassuming act of consciously inhaling and exhaling as a method…
- Studies have shown that, as employees, those born between 1981 to the early 2000s have differing expectations to previous generations. We review the trends and more. South Africa’s youth remain one of the most vulnerable in the labor market. According to StatsSA, in the first quarter of 2025, data…
- Topline President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to signal his support for a regime change in Iran—despite other administration officials insisting that the U.S. had no interest in such a thing—as Russia and China strongly condemned the American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities calling them…
- Everyone is talking up the need to learn new skills to future-proof our careers. Yet no one seems to be pointing out the importance of unlearning what might be holding us back. We spend so much time learning how to do new things–attending courses, watching tutorials, downloading tips from the…
- Topline President Donald Trump’s decision to conduct a strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities drew mixed reactions in Washington on Saturday night, as several Democratic lawmakers and at least one Republican condemned the military action, while prominent GOP hawks and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman…
- When asked during a job interview to “tell me about yourself”, some people freeze. Their mind goes blank and palms go all sweaty. They forget half of what they know makes them great at what they do. On the job, the same person is very different. They are unstoppable, solve problems, manage even the…
- Topline Talks between Iran and European leaders were unsuccessful Friday, providing no diplomatic breakthrough in the conflict between Israel and Iran as the two countries continued exchanging military strikes. Smokes raises from a building of the Soroka hospital complex in Be’er Sheva, Israel…
- A recent lecture preparation led me to Jean-Paul Carvalho, an Oxford economist, whose insights profoundly reframe the discourse around artificial intelligence. He issued a critical warning: “Faced with rapid progress, it is easy to fixate on the technological problem of AI control and lose sight of…
- For Morongwe Mokone, what started as a side hustle has become a story of note, not just locally but in the global market as well. Similar to fast fashion, ‘fast furniture’ can also have a dire effect on the planet. While there hasn’t been enough conversation around it, people like Morongwe ‘Mo’…
- Stakeholders in the country’s agriculture industry believe there is room for growth and are keen to see a favorable outcome with regards to the proposed tariffs. The South African table grape industry has reported a 25% increase in exports to the United States and Canada for the 2024/2025 season,…
- A rising number of employees who once saw retirement on the horizon are now staying put as uncertainty forces them to reconsider their plans. While some who are forced to continue working are able to muster enough motivation to remain engaged with their careers, others fall victim to “pre-tirement…
- Iqraam Rayners started out his career as a fullback but the 30-year-old is now the leading striker in South African football and confirmed his credentials by starring in the Club World Cup in the United States. The Cape Town-born player scored the only goal as champions Mamelodi Sundowns edged…
- This rating change follows a similar move by S&P Global Ratings in May, which revised Ghana’s long-term foreign currency rating to CCC+ from selective default, noting improvement in creditworthiness as the debt overhaul nears completion. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign-…
- Some of your colleagues roll up their sleeves and just get on with the job. Others roll their eyes, fumble with the task at hand and somehow manage to escape responsibility altogether. They’ve perfected a workplace tactic that somehow allows them to sidestep the less glamorous jobs with an innocent…
- The growth of the gold sector on the continent could translate into broader economic gains, including short-term relief, investment gains and rising income from mining, and job creation throughout the value chain. With gold trading above $3,390 per ounce today, it continues its surge as a lifeline…
- For decades, digital computing has been the reliable backbone of technological advancement. Its precision, scalability, and mature infrastructure have made it indispensable to modern life, from powering smartphones and managing global supply chains to running complex scientific simulations. Yet, a…
- Topline President Donald Trump said Russia should be a part of the Group of 7 alliance while meeting with fellow world leaders in Canada Monday, repeating calls he’s made for Russia to be readmitted and fueling a disagreement with other world leaders who have rejected Moscow’s inclusion. Key Facts…
- In this exclusive interview with Penresa, President Yoweri Museveni discusses Uganda’s transformative journey, highlighting its unique strengths, development milestones, and why it remains a prime investment destination. “From processing cotton to manufacturing vaccines, Uganda is transforming its…
- As South Africa marks Youth Day on June 16, the country’s youth unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting a crippling job crisis that is excluding millions of young South Africans from economic opportunities. According to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly…
- Uganda’s Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, highlights the ministry’s role in shaping policies, managing finances, and achieving macroeconomic stability. “Uganda has reformed its legal and regulatory framework to support the…
- Among the country’s sporting giants and like rugby’s World Cup-winning Siya Kolisi, South African cricketer Temba Bavuma is now a massive role model. This writer was at Lord’s to witness the historic moment. Temba Bavuma’s personal journey, overcoming adversity and deprivation to become South…
- The modern workplace is drowning in information, and it’s serving productivity a steady diet of distractions. The information overload has led some experts to suggest that we are living in the era of ‘infobesity’–a weighty issue that needs a swift response. From the moment we check our phones…
- The southern African country of about three million people is not only the continent’s top performer but also the only African nation to break into the top 10 worldwide, a milestone fueled by its unprecedented leadership configuration. Namibia is Africa’s most gender-equal economy, closing 81.1% of…
- In the workplace, we often assume that fairness means treating everyone exactly the same. The same treatment, same rules and same opportunities. It sounds entirely reasonable–perhaps even admirable. After all, most of us were raised to believe that ‘treating everyone the same’ is a sign of…
- Africa’s music industry continues to witness unprecedented global growth, driven by the growing appeal of homegrown genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano. According to 2024 streaming data, Afrobeats recorded a 28% increase in global listenership, with a 114% boom in consumption across sub-Saharan…
- China, Africa’s largest trading partner for the last 15 years, has announced that it will not charge tariffs on goods from 53 African nations it has bilateral relations with. The initiative was first suggested at last September’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, when China’s…
- SPIE is providing energy solutions while prioritizing workforce development. SPIE Global Services Energy has firmly established itself as a key player in Nigeria’s energy sector. Under the leadership of Guillaume Niarfeix, Managing Director for SPIE West Africa, the company has expanded its…
- Topline Israel launched major military strikes against Iran and its nuclear program late on Thursday, killing several top military officials and nuclear scientists in the country, which U.S. officials said was a “unilateral” action by Israel as they denied any involvement by American forces.…
- Topline Only one passenger survived after an Air India plane that crashed carrying 242 people shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad in western India on Thursday, Indian officials said, after local police said they feared there would likely be no survivors from the incident. Timeline 2:18 p.m. EDT…
- Nigeria’s democracy, now in its third decade, has endured, but the consensus among analysts and entrepreneurs is that survival is not the same as success. Nigeria marks 26 years since the end of military rule today with a mixture of celebration and introspection, as government officials and private…
- Topline An Air India plane with more than 200 passengers on board crashed near the Ahmedabad airport in the state of Gujarat in Western India on Thursday shortly after takeoff. Key Facts According to a statement released by Air India, Flight AI171 operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick airport…
- As phone chats become routine on trains, personal conversations spill over in cafes and workplace discussions echo through open-plan offices; discussions which were once considered private are increasingly becoming public. One of the downsides is that accidental listening has increased as we often…
- The AI watermark is a unique, imperceptible signal or pattern embedded into content created by an AI to establish its origin and source. Images, text, audio, video are watermarked by different AI models and companies to make them easier to detect. These watermarks are also a mix of myth and reality…
- Topline Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian creator who is the most-followed person on TikTok, left the United States over the weekend after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities detained him as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants. Key Facts Lame, 25, was detained…
- Gamma is releasing the 16th album by the Queen of Christmas. And with her new single, “Type Dangerous,” she’s coming for the Beatles’ throne. Around midnight, the day after Halloween, Mariah Carey was sitting in the lavish Bel Air mansion of music producer Antonio “L.A.” Reid. The 56-year-old Carey…
- When it comes to climbing the career ladder, sometimes it’s not what you know or even who you know – it’s how you look. Pretty privilege in the workplace occurs when people who are seen as attractive are treated better and afforded more opportunities simply because of their looks. While we’d like…
- South Africa’s 2025 Budget Speech positioned infrastructure as the country’s fastest-growing spending priority, an ambition reaffirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. In a move to boost economic growth, public infrastructure spending in the country is set to exceed R1 trillion ($56.5 billion) over…
- AJIVIN Group of Companies specializes in providing innovative and sustainable energy services and is now focused on expanding its operations to include the management of its own oil and gas assets. AJIVIN Group of Companies was founded a decade ago by Dr Vincent Ajilo, current President and Group…
- Topline Affluent consumers, seen as the most resilient segment of travelers, are spending significantly less on airline tickets, according to new credit card data, signaling a potential threat for an industry that has banked on premium customers seeing them through these economic turbulent times.…
- Universities have long focused on ensuring the qualifications they offer align with the evolving demands of the business world, and broader workforce. And this pressure to remain relevant is intensifying because of the accelerating pace of technological advancements, shifting industry needs and…
- Newly-minted M.D.s are among the thousands of students, trainees, teachers and exchange visitors put in limbo after the Trump State department hit pause on new visa appointments last week, as it develops a plan to vet visa candidates’ social media. For foreign-born and educated doctors who haven’t…
- Uganda is pursuing strategic, inclusive, and sustainable development by investing in key sectors, innovation, energy, and human capital—amplifying its role in Africa’s future. “With our natural and human resources, we aim to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth. This vision is not just…
- Pioneering a Sustainable Energy Economy By embracing compressed natural gas (CNG), Nigeria is charting a sustainable path to energy independence, economic growth, and environmental responsibility Nigeria holds one of the world’s most valuable energy assets—over 210 trillion cubic feet of natural…
