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Central Bank of Nigeria Cuts Benchmark Rate by 350 Basis Points as Inflation Eases to 15.39%
Nigeria's headline inflation eased for a third straight month to 15.39% in August 2026, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria to cut its benchmark rate by 350 basis points.
South Africa Fashion Awards 2026: The Ceremony at Hotel on 3 October
The South Africa Fashion Awards 2026 ceremony takes place on 3 October at Hotel, bringing together 21 categories of nominees for a defining industry night.
South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026: Winners Announced for Third Edition
The winners have officially been announced for the third edition of the South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026, celebrating the restaurants and chefs shaping the country's culinary identity.
African Startups Hit $2.10 Billion in First Eight Months of 2026
African startups raised $2.10 billion across 275 deals in the first eight months of 2026, with electric vehicles dominating July at $224 million.
Kenyan Startups Raised Sh126 Billion in 2026, But No $1 Billion Unicorn Yet
Kenyan startups captured nearly a third of all venture capital raised on the continent in 2026, yet the country is still waiting on its first homegrown billion-dollar valuation.
South Africa Fashion Awards Announces 2026 Nominees as Public Voting Officially Opens
The South Africa Fashion Awards has announced the nominees for its 2nd annual edition — 21 publicly voted categories — ahead of the ceremony at Hotel Sky, Sandton on 3 October 2026, with public voting now open.
The Freshness Advantage: How Mentos Is Building Relevance in a Changing African Confectionery Market
For an industry built around small pleasures, the confectionery market is undergoing a significant transformation. Consumers are becoming more deliberate about what they buy, where they buy it and what they expect from the brands they choose.
Woolworths Youth Makers 2026: Weaving African Storytelling into Fashion
The Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme has spotlighted young creatives weaving African storytelling into fashion, among them Kuhle Phumzile Zondo.
Fintech Still Controls Over 40% of Every Dollar Deployed in African Venture Capital
Fintech maintained its lead in early 2026, raising $131.6 million in January alone, as the sector continued to control more than 40% of capital deployed across the continent.
South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026 Celebrates a Landmark Third Edition Honouring Culinary Excellence Across the Nation
The South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026 returned in spectacular fashion for its 3rd annual edition, bringing together South Africa's most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality pioneers, and culinary innovators for an unforgettable evening at Hotel Sky Sandton.
South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026 Announces Nominees for Its Third Annual Celebration of Culinary Excellence
The South Africa Restaurant Awards has officially unveiled the nominees for its third annual ceremony, set for 25 May 2026 at Hotel Sky Sandton — with voting open to the public from 13 April to 20 May 2026.
African Startups Raised Over $711 Million in Q1 2026 as Fintech and Energy Lead
TechCabal Insights tracked over 80 deals across the African tech ecosystem in the first quarter of 2026, with disclosed transactions adding up to $711 million.
Ayanda G Thabethe Graces the Cover of Republic Africa March 2026 in a Defining Moment for Modern African Excellence
The March 2026 issue of Republic Africa delivers a cultural statement with Ayanda G Thabethe front and centre — a powerful, elegant and unapologetically African showcase of ambition, influence and refinement.
Tanzanian Duo Win H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award
KelTex founders Laetus Buberwa and Emeliana Said have won the H&M Foundation's 2026 Global Change Award, placing East African design on the global sustainability map.
Best Fashion Icon: The 2026 SA Fashion Awards Shortlist and the State of South African Style
The Best Fashion Icon shortlist at the 2026 South Africa Fashion Awards reads as a referendum on the state of South African style.
Thebe Magugu and Laduma Ngxokolo: The Designers Taking South Africa to the World
Thebe Magugu and Laduma Ngxokolo have, between them, reframed what South African fashion can mean on a world stage.
Expresso Wins for the Third Time at the South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026
Expresso has won for the third time at the South Africa Restaurant Awards 2026, a feat that underscores both consistency and the difficult art of staying relevant.
The African Travel Renaissance: From Cape Town to Mauritius
From Cape Town to Mauritius, the African travel renaissance is being defined less by distance than by intention — destinations that offer meaning, not just escape.
AfCFTA Moves From Ambition to Implementation
The African Continental Free Trade Area continues to move from ambition to implementation, with incremental progress on rules of origin and payments infrastructure.
Egypt, the IMF and the Politics of Currency Adjustment
Egypt's continued engagement with the IMF and the management of its currency remain the defining story of North Africa's largest economy.
World Bank: African Inflation Set to Rise to 4.8% in 2026 on Middle East Spillovers
Median inflation across Africa fell to 3.7% in 2025 but is projected to rise to 4.8% in 2026, largely due to spillovers from the Middle East conflict, the World Bank reports.
A Wave of African Rate Decisions Reshapes the Region's Monetary Map
A wave of African interest-rate decisions has reshaped the region's monetary landscape, with Ghana, Mauritius, Nigeria, Egypt and Rwanda each calibrating policy to their own realities.
Gospel Music's Continental Moment
Gospel music is having a continental moment, crossing borders and streaming platforms with a force that has recalibrated what African spiritual music can mean commercially.