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Teenage pregnancy, low birth weights, and high neonatal mortality plague the areas around Beaufort West and Laingsburg The Western Cape Municipal Economic Review and Outlook was tabled in the provincial Parliament on Thursday. The province is able to boast some economic growth against strong national and international headwinds, along with the lowest unemployment rate in the country. However, health and economic indicators in rural, and in some cases politically unstable, areas of the province are concerning. Out of all district municipalities in the Western Cape, the Central Karoo scores worst on almost all indicators in the latest Municipal Economic Review…
African agricultural technology startups raised less than $170 million in 2025, marking the first time since the sector began tracking investments that both funding volumes and deal activity declined in the same year, according to the State of Agtech Investment in Africa 2025 report. The report published by Briter shows that total funding into African agtech fell by nearly 20 percent from more than $200 million recorded in 2024, while the number of deals dropped by around 10 percent. The downturn extends a broader correction from the sector’s peak in 2022. This slowdown contrasts with the wider African startup ecosystem,…
Nairobi — The World Bank has committed $500.00 million (64.6billion) to transform the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) mobility landscape. According to the Bretton Woods institution, the financing will support the upgrade of the 57 km Nairobi Central-Thika commuter rail into a modern urban rail system, improve safety, and create jobs. “The project aims to transform the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA) mobility landscape by upgrading the commuter rail into a modern urban rail system, reforming the institutional framework for urban transport, and supporting integrated land use planning around stations.” The project, which is still at the concept review stage, is expected…
SoFi Technologies has selected digital asset custodian BitGo to support the rollout of its bank-issued stablecoin, the latest sign of growing momentum around federally regulated stablecoins for payments and settlements.Under the partnership, BitGo will provide stablecoin infrastructure services for SoFiUSD, a US dollar-pegged token issued by SoFi Bank, a nationally chartered and insured depository institution, the companies disclosed Thursday. The arrangement will run through BitGo’s “stablecoin-as-a-service” platform, which will support the issuance of SoFiUSD and help connect the token with payment providers, market participants and cryptocurrency exchanges.SoFi said SoFiUSD is the first stablecoin issued by a US nationally chartered and insured…
As African economies digitise rapidly, cybercrime is evolving just as quickly. Malware that once took skilled programmers weeks or months to build can now be generated in minutes using AI-powered coding tools, enabling cybercriminals to launch cheaper, faster, and large-scale attacks, often targeting businesses and consumers coming online for the first time. The shift is captured in the HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report, released by the security unit of technology manufacturer HP Inc, which shows attackers shifting from carefully engineered exploits toward a strategy built on speed and volume. By combining AI-assisted coding with modular malware kits, often purchased…
WhatsApp may soon join the growing list of apps offering optional paid subscriptions. Reports suggest that Meta is working on a new premium tier called WhatsApp Plus, which could introduce extra customization features and messaging tools aimed at heavy users.WhatsApp Plus Could Add More CustomizationThe upcoming subscription tier is expected to focus mainly on personalization and convenience. According to early reports, WhatsApp Plus may include: Ability to pin up to 20 chats instead of the current limit of three Access to exclusive stickers and ringtones Expanded message reactions Additional interface and chat customization options These upgrades would be optional perks…
Africa’s data centre market is entering a decisive phase of expansion, but the investment profile differs significantly from mature global hubs. According to Data Centres in Africa 2026: The Economic Report published by the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA), the continent’s digital infrastructure ecosystem is growing steadily, yet remains constrained by structural, energy, and commercialisation factors that shape long-term returns. While international capital increasingly targets African digital infrastructure, the market requires disciplined investment strategies rather than speculative overcapacity build-outs. Africa’s Position in the Global Data Centre Landscape Despite strong growth forecasts, Africa currently represents approximately 0.6% of global installed data…
Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future. Launched under the theme “Defining Africa’s Future Today”, the 2026 edition reinforces ABH’s role as a founder-first platform supporting Africa-led solutions with the ambition, scale, and substance to drive lasting economic transformation. Across the continent, entrepreneurs are solving real problems with bold, innovative solutions – from climate-smart agriculture and digital finance to healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and emerging technologies. Africa’s Business Heroes…
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SaaS teams face a constant challenge: how do you test fast enough to match weekly or daily releases without letting quality slip? Traditional test scripts break every time the UI changes. Flaky tests create false alarms. Manual test maintenance eats up engineering hours that should go toward building features. If your QA process can’t keep up with your release schedule, you’re not alone. Modern SaaS stacks are multi-tenant, API-heavy, and globally distributed, which means testing needs to be just as flexible and scalable. This guide walks you through five platforms built specifically for SaaS teams in 2026. Each one supports…