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For as long as African states have borrowed on international markets, a handful of analysts sitting thousands of kilometres away have had an outsized say in what that money costs. With the official launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius on 7 October 2026, the African Union (AU) has gone beyond claiming a seat at the proverbial table. Instead, it has built its own table.

Outdoor Wi-Fi is no longer as simple as getting a signal outside. It has become an entry point for customer loyalty and engagement. It also creates a connection that extends beyond the moment into data, insights, and innovation. The outdoor Wi-Fi market is expected to reach $13.34 billion by 2031, says Mordor Intelligence. However, the most revealing figure lies beneath that projection: Wi-Fi analytics.

Electricity transformed the world, not simply because it existed, but because of what it made possible. That distinction may prove important as we think about Artificial Intelligence (AI). In 1882, Thomas Edison built the world’s first commercial power station at 255 Pearl Street in Lower Manhattan, New York. The incandescent light bulb was revolutionary. However, the real breakthrough was the system behind it: the generators, cables, meters, and distribution network.

When LinkedIn Research asked HR professionals whether their “executives are concerned that employees do not have the right skills to execute our business strategy”, 49% said yes. Companies need clear reskilling and learning pathways to align employee development with business plans. These pathways must also support staff retention and the company's strategic goals.

Soccer player salaries in South Africa vary enormously, from relatively modest earnings at smaller professional clubs to several hundred thousand rand per month for...

Till packer salaries in South Africa are generally associated with entry-level supermarket and retail work. Glassdoor estimates median total pay of approximately R5,000 per...

Nigeria's public-sector unions want petrol at ₦500 a litre or a minimum wage of ₦500,000. Both demands respond to real hardship. However, both would make it worse. In September, the trade union side of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council wrote to President Bola Tinubu. It requested a reduction in petrol prices to ₦500 a litre. It also demanded an immediate wage award for workers across all three tiers of government.

In this, the fourth edition of the 2022 South African Digital Customer Experience Report, it has become clear how far South African consumers have progressed. They now interact with brands and shop both online and offline in increasingly sophisticated ways. Conversely, brands and businesses have made significant Customer Experience (CX) improvements to meet the growing demands of these savvy consumers.

Africa’s energy transition is often framed through the lens of generation. This includes new renewable energy projects, faster grid connections, industrial demand, community access, and economic growth. However, generation alone cannot power growth. Electricity must move safely, reliably, and at scale to reach the people, industries, and services that depend on it.

HVAC technician salaries in South Africa average approximately R19,972 per month, equivalent to R239,664 annually, according to Indeed salary data based on 37 reported...