Rakshithan Mahendran

Sharpening the Investment Pitch: How Advanced Technology is Changing Cyprus’ Economic Outlook

Senior government officials, international corporate leaders and global technology executives are converging in Nicosia, Cyprus, for high-level discussions on...

Modernising Public Services: Inside Gabon’s Digital Administration Revolution

Gabon is implementing a plan for the modernisation of its institutions through four coordinated digital governance initiatives in the...

Beyond the Code: Best Tech Jobs Least at Risk of AI Takeover

As AI moves beyond generating simple scripts to directing complex software workflows, fears of technical displacement have spread throughout...

Beyond Senegal: Alan Eyes Nigeria and Kenya for Continental Insurtech Growth

Alan, a European digital health insurance unicorn, has set itself the ambitious target of insuring one million members across...

African Tech and Telecom Briefing: Capital Flows, Digital Logistics Regulation and Telecom Security

Three big things were happening around the African digital ecosystem that cut across venture finance, logistics regulation and telecommunications...

Dangote’s Industrial Dream: Will Africa End Its Reliance on Imported Fuel?

Many African countries have been caught in an economic paradox for decades: exporting crude oil and other raw commodities,...
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Global Tech and Telecom Briefing: Nigeria’s Multi-Million MTN Windfall, Crypto Rally and Big Tech Innovation

International digital markets and telecommunications networks saw significant activity this week, with sovereign fiscal benefits in West Africa associated...

Guinness Nigeria Reports 53% Profit Surge to N25.3 billion in First Half of 2026

Guinness Nigeria Plc posted a 53% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, reaching N25.3 billion in the first half...

Technology Law 2026 Nigeria: The Legal System Adapting to the Digital Economy

Digital devices are changing the nature of economic activity throughout Africa, and the legal structures for commercial transactions are...

South Africa to host 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban

South Africa is hosting the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development...

Inside Africa50’s Capital Infusion and Infrastructure Deals in Tanzania: Building Africa’s Future

Infrastructure has long been known as the main engine of economic growth. The lack of electricity transmission, domestic fuel...

Coexist and Conserve Across Africa on World Elephant Day 2026

Every year on August 12, World Elephant Day, the world comes together to celebrate elephants and to help protect...

Digital Transformation in Nigeria’s New Unified Government Portal

The rapid evolution of the global digital landscape is forcing governments worldwide to completely rethink their interactions with citizens....

Driving Growth: The Path to Regional Integration in Southern Africa

Strong cooperation among neighbouring countries is essential for economic growth and industrial development. For the Southern African Development Community...

Nigeria’s Tech Boom: Trust is Key to Cybersecurity

The global digital economy is growing rapidly, and Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s biggest and most vibrant technology hub....

Why Has South Africa’s Migrant Violence Crisis Triggered Emergency Talks With Nigeria?

Nigeria-South Africa’s bilateral relations are under pressure as high-level diplomatic channels attempt to address recurring anti-migrant hostilities in the...

How Nigeria and the U.S. Are Creating a New AI and Digital Infrastructure Partnership for Africa’s Tech Future

Nigeria and the United States are at a turning point in the global digital economy for cross-border partnerships to...

Namibia and South Africa Strengthen Strategic Ties at 4th Bi-National Commission in Pretoria

South Africa – In a significant move to boost regional integration and economic cooperation in Southern Africa, South African...

Why Telecel Group’s Bid for TalkTalk PlatformX Communications Could Reshape Global Telecom Infrastructure

The international telecommunications scene is seeing a major shift in cross-border infrastructure investments as Africa-focused conglomerate Telecel Group has...

African Nations Rethink Sovereign Policy Controls as World Bank, IMF Debt Pressures Mount

Across Africa, developing countries are actively considering the difficult trade-offs of entering low-interest, concessional financing deals with global multilateral...

West African Bloc Opens New Nigeria HQ, Urges Shift to Local Production

The ultra-modern permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been officially inaugurated in Abuja,...

Nigeria Digitizes National Education Systems; Tightens Data Privacy Controls

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched the digitized Nigerian Education Management Information System (DNEMIS). The new digital...

What is Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)? The Definitive Guide to the Platform 2026

The global search ecosystem has moved from a page-ranking environment to an answer-synthesis environment. Traditionally, digital visibility meant getting...

Kenya Prepares for New Protests on Second Anniversary of Gen Z Youth Movement

Two years after a wave of mass youth-led protests convulsed Kenya’s political landscape, thousands of citizens are preparing to...

Hackathons Are Just the Start: How Demand-Driven Innovation is Rewiring Modern Government

The traditional hackathon model has been a staple of the global technology ecosystem for years, driving innovation. These are...

Evacuation Plan: Nigeria Starts Flying Citizens Home from South Africa

Nigeria’s airlift of its citizens from South Africa over rising anti-migrant tensions is a complex test for relations between...

Rising Stars: African Startups Join World’s Top Tech Program

LAUSANNE—Innovation is going global as entrepreneurs in emerging markets go from resolving local problems to seeking global fame. The...

Nigeria’s Green Drive: The Fight to Protect Local Nature

ABUJA - As the world finds new reasons to discuss climate protection, African countries are striking a balance between...

The Culture Algorithm: Africa’s Redefinition of AI and Human Experience Confluence

LAGOS — As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes global ecosystems, emerging markets are evolving from passive consumers of foreign automation...

What Do the Six Kenya-South Africa Agreements Mean for Trade, Jobs and Economic Growth?

PRETORIA - In a major diplomatic drive to enhance regional integration, Kenya and South Africa have signed six new...

East Africa’s AI Blueprint: Top Insights from the First GITEX Kenya Summit

The first AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA summit was held in Nairobi from May 19 to 21, 2026,...

Fintech Innovation: POSPay Bridges Banks and Merchants for Faster, Flexible Transactions

Retail and financial landscapes are undergoing important structural changes across the Commonwealth African markets, and businesses are seeking more...

Why Ghana’s Evacuation of 800 Citizens from South Africa Is Stalled Despite Airport Readiness

A viral video of an alleged assault on a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Asamoah, in South Africa, sparked a flurry...

Ghana Keeps Interest Rates at 14% to Fight Rising Inflation

Pragmatic stabilisation in the main West African economy. The geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape across Commonwealth African countries remains fluid as...

Algorithmic Bias in Healthcare What the World Can Learn from Kenya’s AI Deployment

The global push for AI in public services is gaining pace, and governments around the world are searching for...

IMF cuts 2026 growth forecasts as Africa confronts market volatility

We are now in the second quarter of 2026, and the world economy is facing an uncertain future. Now...

Why Are Thousands Protesting in South Africa in 2026—and What It Means for Jobs, Laws, and Migration?

A Wave of Civil Advocacy. In April 2026, everybody was watching South Africa. Big protests happened in Johannesburg and Pretoria,...

The Digital Shield: How Governance Powers Cyber Innovation in Namibia

The Republic of Namibia is making a proactive move to safeguard its future in the digital realm. On April...

The 2026 AI Frontier: Navigating Governance and Data Protection in Africa’s Digital Economy

Yellow Card, a leading company that helps stablecoins work well in Africa, has released a report on Data Protection...

Nigeria’s Economy 2026: New Taxes and Stock Market Records

Nigeria's financial situation is changing in April 2026. The people in charge of Nigeria's economy want to make it...

Microsoft Commits $329 Million to Accelerate South Africa’s AI Infrastructure and Skills Transformation

Microsoft has officially announced an investment of $329 million to boost South Africa’s digital economy through advanced artificial intelligence...

Scaling Energy Capacity: Ghana Upgrades Power Substations to Meet Rising Demand

The Electricity Company of Ghana is working to increase the energy capacity in Ghana. They are upgrading power substations...