Africa’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is projected to reach $35 billion by 2028, but AI-powered automation could eliminate over 40% of jobs, a new report warns. The report, by Caribou Digital and the Mastercard Foundation, estimates more than 1 million Africans work in BPO and IT-enabled services (ITES), a figure expected to grow by […]

As gold prices soar past $3,300 an ounce, illegal mining activity is intensifying across West Africa, sparking dangerous standoffs between corporate mines and wildcat miners. In Ghana, at the Tarkwa mine operated by Gold Fields, drones now scan 210 square kilometers daily for intrusions, helping dispatch armed teams within minutes. The rise in illicit activity […]

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its new report “Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025”. The report reveals a mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in key African industries – with potentially costly consequences. The report captures insights...

Imagine you waking up to discover that your operations have been frozen, your mailbox is overflowing with ransom demands, and your customer data has been compromised. This is no longer just a hypothetical situation for a growing number of South African companies. A single data breach can be a harrowing experience for a business, often […]

The singer recently celebrated 20 years since the release of her debut album.

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MaBlerh is the first African to host multiple reunions in The Real Housewives franchise.

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“I wanted to fix what was ruined by pregnancy.”

The event will take place next month.

MTN Nigeria has launched the “From Africa, for Africa” Accelerator Programme, a 12-week initiative to support growth-stage startups tackling African challenges in sectors like fintech, agritech, healthtech, AI, and e-commerce. The program offers ₦100 million in grants, access to MTN’s telecom infrastructure, mentorship, go-to-market support, and introductions to venture capitalists....