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South Africa: Competition between criminal networks fuelling mass shootings, analysts say
South Africa: Competition between criminal networks fuelling mass shootings, analysts say
Organised crime, gang violence and conflicts over the control of criminal networks are fuelling mass shootings in South Africa, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
Road to the crown: Zenith Bank/NBBF women’s basketball league final 8 set for lagos
Road to the crown: Zenith Bank/NBBF women’s basketball league final 8 set for lagos
The road to the 2026 Zenith Bank NBBF Women’s Basketball League title reaches its defining stage as the nation’s top eight teams converge on the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, from September 28 to October 3, 2026, for the highly anticipated national Finals. Emerging from fiercely contested Atlantic and Savannah Conference […]
GTCO says 2.5% of facilities now run on renewable energy
GTCO says 2.5% of facilities now run on renewable energy
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) says 2.58% of its facilities are now entirely powered by renewable energy sources, as the financial services group continues to expand the use of cleaner energy across its operations.
Inside Egypt's ambition to become a regional hub
Inside Egypt's ambition to become a regional hub
Egypt's minister of transport, Kamel Al-Wazir reveals how Egypt is transforming its ports, railways and roads into a powerful engine for regional trade and investment.
Digital economy as driver of growth
Digital economy as driver of growth
Minister Raafat Hindy says fibre-optic networks have expanded, 5G has been rolled out and mobile spectrum has been allocated in an ambitious technology push.
Tech sector set for accelerated growth
Tech sector set for accelerated growth
A Cairo hub is at the heart of an ambitious plan to unleash the potential of Egypt's tech entrepreneurs and crowd in international capital.
SAMCO's ambition: Taking Egypt's infrastructure expertise across the continent
SAMCO's ambition: Taking Egypt's infrastructure expertise across the continent
SAMCO's international operations account for around 15% of the construction firm's activities, a proportion expected to grow rapidly as it targets African markets.
Algeria is opening the door to telco-led mobile money. Can it work?
Algeria is opening the door to telco-led mobile money. Can it work?
Algeria has yet to develop the mobile money market seen across much of the continent. Djezzy's authorisation is a first step towards filling that gap, and gives prospective payment service providers a clearer idea of what the regulator expects. 29 septembre 2026 Hello , Welcome back to Francophone Weekly by TechCabal , your weekly deep dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. For readers who want to understand Francophone Africa beyond headlines—through markets, startups, and systems. New editions of the newsletter will land directly in your inbox every Tuesday at 12 PM WAT. By default, this newsletter is in French.…
From cross-border payments to wealth creation
From cross-border payments to wealth creation
Fintech companies such as Rimmit and Menthum are addressing structural gaps in the financial system, helping to unlock the spending power of millions of under-served Egyptians.
FirstBank Reassures Customers on the Security of FirstMobile Application
FirstBank Reassures Customers on the Security of FirstMobile Application
FirstBank has noted a recent voice message circulating on WhatsApp alleging that the FirstMobile application has been compromised. We wish to state unequivocally that the claim is false and misleading. FirstMobile is secure and fully operational, supported by robust information security infrastructure. The Bank continuously invests in world-class technology, cybersecurity protocols to ensure the highest […]