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. […]

Afrikaans singer and ex-wife of former Springbok Derick Hougaard, Karlien van Jaarsveld, reflects on love, loss and faith.

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...

Ayanda and her husband met in May 2021.

The countdown to one of the biggest music events in South Africa is officially on!

The National Arts Festival concluded on Sunday after 11 days of art in Makhanda.

Abdul was scheduled to face rapper Chad Da Don in the ring later this month.

Several well-known musicians came together at the State Theatre in Pretoria on Saturday night to celebrate Abigail Kubeka’s illustrious career.SowetanLIVE 

The awards recognise women across a range of categories in music, media, and entertainment.

Dr Sizwe recently graduated from the University of South Africa.

For over a decade, hip hop legend Tuks Senganga has been watching from the sidelines, quietly observing, creating and waiting for the right moment to return to the music scene that once crowned him a Motswako king.