• Innovation station

    Innovation station

    Support is at hand for South African student entrepreneurs who want to develop their bright tech ideas into a business. The Higher Education Innovation Fund – a joint project by… Read more

    Light work

    Light work

    More than 200 000 solar PV panels are being erected as part of plans to supply 135 MW in renewable energy to the South African mining operations of African Rainbow… Read more

    High ambitions

    High ambitions

    Two years after launching its first Earth observation satellite, Zimbabwe is planning to send three new units into orbit. Working with its Japanese partners, the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space… Read more

    Due credit

    Due credit

    A South African fintech start-up that promotes responsible credit card use while helping retailers grow their businesses has scored a significant financial boost. Standard Bank has extended a ZAR200 million loan… Read more

    Green shoots

    Green shoots

    Rwanda has issued its first export licence for medical cannabis. Africa Business Communities reports that the local branch of US firm KKOG Global has secured a five-year licence to grow… Read more