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Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Create-thon, Powered by Gebeya, Announces Nine Winners at Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2026

Nine creators have been named winners across gaming, video and music at CANEX WKND 2026, following the live pitch finale

East Africa

· Nov 13, 2026
Beyond Weather Forecasts: Using AI to Strengthen Africa’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture

By Dr Girmaw Abebe Tadesse For millions of African farmers, an unpredictable rainy season can mean the difference between a

Technology

· Nov 12, 2026
KCB Champions Clean Energy Transition in Kenya’s Education Sector at COP31

KCB hosted a high-level side event at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together government leaders and key stakeholders to explore

Technology

· Nov 12, 2026
Healthy Employees, Stronger Businesses: Why Medical Insurance Should Be a Business Priority

Every successful business depends on people. From the employee managing customer relationships to the accountant overseeing finances, the salesperson driving

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Nov 12, 2026
Seven Red Flags That Shout “This Is a Scam”

Fraudsters are a lot like fishermen. They don’t need to catch everyone. They just cast a wide net of text

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Nov 12, 2026
Is investor appetite for AI finally running out? Why Ranmore is looking to Asia

By Sean Peche, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Ranmore Fund Management   Heightened levels of corporate listings and takeovers have

East Africa

· Nov 11, 2026
The Blockchain Transfer Is Cheap Until the Money Has to Become Rent

A supplier cannot usually pay wages with a transaction hash. For a small exporter, a cross-border payment succeeds when usable

Entrepreneur's Corner

· Nov 11, 2026
RETRAK Urges Multi-Agency Crackdown on Illicit Trade Networks

The Retail Trade Association of Kenya (RETRAK) is calling for decisive, coordinated action against illicit trade, urging enforcement agencies to

Government and Policy

· Nov 11, 2026
Nigeria targets increased government financing for NTDs elimination in 2027 budgets

Nigeria’s national and state governments aim to enhance budget allocations for tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in their 2027 budget

East Africa

· Nov 11, 2026
PwC Africa reports 3.4% revenue growth to US$546 million as it scales AI deployment; announces leadership update

PwC Africa has reported revenue growth of 3.4% to US$546 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, delivered

Investment

· Nov 11, 2026
How Optiven consolidated its technology stack and reduced software costs by 40% with Zoho One

As businesses grow, so do their technology requirements. New departments can introduce new systems, while existing teams such as sales,

Investment

· Nov 11, 2026
KCB Reaffirms Commitment to Support Education Institutions in Kenya

KCB Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education institutions across the country through tailored financial solutions aimed at strengthening

Investment

· Nov 11, 2026