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Kenya launches Africa’s first EU digital talks on AI, data and investment

Technology Business

Kenya leads Africa with first formal digital talks with EU

Kenya has moved to deepen its digital ties with the European Union, becoming the first African country to establish a formal platform for talks on technology policy and innovation. The step signals Nairobi’s intent to play a larger role in the global digital economy. The EU–Kenya Digital Dialogue, launched this week in Nairobi, brings structure to cooperation on data rules, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. It also reflects a broader shift, as both sides place technology at the center of…

Oluwatosin Alao March 19, 2026

Mozambique debt crisis deepens as World Bank weighs support

Business Technology

World Bank weighs options to ease Mozambique’s mounting debt burden

Mozambique’s debt crisis is worsening, pushing the World Bank to step up efforts to support the Southeast African nation as borrowing costs rise and investor confidence weakens. The strain reflects wider pressure across emerging markets, where tighter global financial conditions and geopolitical tensions are making it harder for governments to access affordable funding. For Mozambique, those challenges are compounded by slow growth and repeated climate shocks that have weighed on public finances. The country’s economic outlook now hinges in part…

Oluwatosin Alao March 19, 2026

Mr Price targets African expansion after Europe entry

Business Technology

South Africa’s Mr Price targets new African market after Europe entry

South African retailer Mr Price Group is tightening its focus on international growth, with plans to enter another African market even as it expands into Europe through a key acquisition. The Durban-based clothing and homeware chain is moving to meet rising demand for affordable goods, as high living costs push shoppers toward discount brands. Across many emerging markets, value retail is gaining ground, creating openings for companies that can keep prices low and supply steady. For Mr Price, the shift…

Oluwatosin Alao March 18, 2026

Visa and Bank of Abyssinia expand partnership to boost digital payments

Business Technology

Visa teams with Bank of Abyssinia to drive Africa digital finance

Global payments company Visa Inc. is deepening its presence in East Africa with a renewed agreement with Bank of Abyssinia, a move aimed at widening access to digital payments in Ethiopia. The deal comes at a time when Ethiopia’s financial system is changing quickly. More people are using smartphones, regulators are opening the sector, and businesses are looking for faster, safer ways to move money without cash. Digital payments are becoming central to everyday commerce, from small retailers to large…

Oluwatosin Alao March 17, 2026

TotalEnergies restarts Libya’s Mabruk oil field after nearly 10 years.

Business Technology

TotalEnergies reopens Libya oil field after decade, boosting Africa output

TotalEnergies has resumed production at Libya’s Mabruk oil field, bringing a key asset back online nearly 10 years after it was shut down during conflict. The restart adds fresh supply to Africa’s oil market and points to improving conditions for energy investment in the country. The return of output reflects Libya’s slow recovery after years of disruption that forced international oil companies to scale back operations. As stability improves, global producers are beginning to re-engage with one of Africa’s largest…

Oluwatosin Alao March 17, 2026

Business Technology

Temasek eyes investment in Tanzania tech, infrastructure, energy

Temasek explores investments in Tanzania’s tech, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 16, 2026

AI’s rise is reshaping how tech companies structure and manage their workforce.

Technology Business

Meta and xAI cut jobs as AI investment reshapes global tech workforce

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the global technology workforce, prompting some of the world’s biggest tech companies to rethink hiring, spending and product development. Fresh restructuring at Meta Platforms and xAI shows how heavy investment in AI is now influencing staffing decisions across Silicon Valley and the wider tech sector. Companies are pouring billions of dollars into AI models, data centers and specialized computing infrastructure. At the same time, executives are under pressure to control…

Oluwatosin Alao March 16, 2026