Music producer Soa Mattrix strongly holds that amapiano has been a saving grace in his life by integrating his artistic expression, economic freedom and cultural relevance.

LISTEN | The editor’s choice playlist features a selection of van tuka classics, rare Gallo Vault tracks, and brand new releases from The Music Arena family.

Things that guys will never understand? Unapologetically girl-coded makeup staples that skyrocket your aura.

One of the most spoken about participants of the show, Tshepo Miya who is in a tumultuous marriage with Palesa Mphaki, has come out to set the record straight regarding his feelings towards his wife and their marriage.

Celebrated South African guitarist, producer and composer Selaelo Selota celebrated a remarkable 25 years in the music industry with a nationwide concert tour that kicked off at Emperor’s Palace on Saturday. Judith Sephuma, Doyen Makhafola and Surprise Malanga joined him on stage for memorable performances.

Kelly Khumalo is celebrating 20 years in music with the release of her new album, Rebirth.

Kelly Khumalo is celebrating 20 years in music with the release of her new album Rebirth.

Since launching in August 2021, Basadi in Music Awards is an important date on the social calendar in recognising the significant contribution of women in their communities.

Chef Katlego Mlambo joined Mabaso as part of the Afrique Moderne dinner series

Kaya 959 has confirmed that it has placed radio broadcaster Sol Phenduka on suspension “pending the outcome of an internal process”.

Elon Musk claimed Friday that xAI’s chatbot Grok has been “significantly improved,” but early reactions suggest otherwise. Several recent responses from Grok, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked alarm for promoting partisan talking points and antisemitic stereotypes. Musk offered no specifics on the upgrades but had previously criticized Grok’s training data as containing […]

Pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at transforming financial services across Africa. The collaboration will use artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced analytics to enhance digital banking, streamline payments and expand financial inclusion. A key focus is improving remittance and payment systems by leveraging Google...

With over 600 million Africans lacking electricity and 900 million without clean cooking, the continent faces a pressing energy challenge. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key solution, offering ways to modernize infrastructure, reduce project timelines and expand access. At the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, set for Sept. 29–Oct. […]

When smallholder farmers in Malawi spot unusual signs on their crops, help is now just a click away. A new AI-driven app called Ulangizi – Chichewa for “advice” – is providing real-time agricultural support through WhatsApp. Available in Malawi’s most widely spoken language, the tool offers guidance on pest control, fertilization, livestock care and more. […]

Q&A Insights: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and education in Africa is no exception. From personalized learning platforms to AI-driven teacher training, the continent is witnessing a surge in innovative solutions tackling longstanding challenges. In this Q&A Insights piece, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing education, addressing questions from our […]

Africa’s digital transformation is charging forward, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is the spark igniting inclusive growth across the continent. Think digital IDs unlocking banking for millions, payment systems fueling cross-border trade, and data platforms streamlining governance. As of July 2025, Africa’s DPI ecosystem is thriving, fueled by bold regional initiatives, scrappy...

EON Reality, a global leader in AI-driven VR and AR learning, has partnered with T4S Mozambique to transform firefighting and safety training across the country using its EON-XR Spatial AI platform. T4S, known for its safety consulting and emergency response training, will now leverage immersive VR/AR experiences to enhance emergency preparedness. Trainees can practice fire […]

A new $2 million equity-free prize backed by South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Milken Institute aims to accelerate AI-powered manufacturing in Africa. Announced at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing is the most ambitious yet in a series of innovation challenges focused on addressing Africa’s […]

At the 2025 Huawei South Africa Connect Event, Huawei Enterprise CEO Gene Zhang reiterated the company’s long-term commitment to building South Africa’s digital and AI future. “With 26 years of local innovation, Huawei is dedicated to driving intelligent transformation and building a smarter, more connected South Africa,” said Zhang. Huawei’s local milestones include launching South […]

The African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the PJ Patterson Institute, has launched a pilot initiative to establish AI hubs aimed at bolstering innovation, economic development and digital sovereignty across Africa and the Caribbean. The programme kicked off at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, with plans to scale AI ecosystems through […]

Morocco has joined global nonprofit Current AI as a founding member, signing a memorandum of understanding during the country’s first National AI Summit, in a major move to establish ethical, inclusive AI leadership across Africa. The partnership, supported by Moroccan government funding, aligns the country with Current AI’s $400 million initiative – launched in Paris […]