Water Crisis Deepens in Eastern Cape Communities

Residents of several Eastern Cape municipalities have been without running water for over two weeks, with local government struggling to repair aging infrastructure.

Load Shedding Schedule Changes Without Notice - Businesses Suffer

Small business owners in Johannesburg report significant losses after unexpected power cuts disrupted operations throughout the CBD.

Youth Employment Initiative Launches in Soweto

A new partnership between local NGOs and tech companies aims to train 5,000 young South Africans in digital skills over the next year.

Crime Stats Show Decrease in Cape Town CBD

New police data reveals a 15% drop in violent crime in central Cape Town, attributed to increased patrols and community safety initiatives.

Ghana's New Digital Currency Pilot Reaches 1 Million Users

The Bank of Ghana's e-Cedi digital currency pilot has surpassed one million active wallets, making it the most adopted CBDC in Africa.

Kenya's Lake Turkana Wind Farm Becomes Africa's Largest

The 310MW wind farm in northern Kenya now powers nearly 20% of the country's electricity grid, transforming the livelihoods of local Turkana communities.

Lagos Tech Hub Raises $50M to Expand Across West Africa

Co-Creation Hub Nigeria secures its largest funding round to build innovation centres in Accra, Abidjan, and Dakar.

Senegal's New Train Line Transforms Dakar Commute

The TER express train has cut commute times from Dakar's suburbs by 70%, reshaping how the capital's 3.5 million residents live and work.