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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.
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.
The New African Premium: Why Meaning Matters More Than Status
Across the continent, a quieter idea of luxury is taking hold — one measured in meaning, provenance and intention rather than logos and ostentation.
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.
Nassef Sawiris: The Relentless Visionary Who Built an Egyptian Empire Without Borders
From a Cairo family dynasty to the upper reaches of global chemicals and sport, Nassef Sawiris has built an empire defined by its refusal to be contained by geography.
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.
Iwisa No.1 Launches Designer Search for Its 70th Anniversary
Iconic South African brand Iwisa No.1 has launched a designer search to mark its 70th anniversary, inviting a new generation to reinterpret a heritage staple.
Republic Africa Expands into Kenya with Special Outreach Celebrating Everyday Heroes
Republic Africa's expansion into Kenya begins not with a launch event but with a special outreach celebrating the everyday heroes who hold communities together.
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.
AURUM Restaurant: Where Johannesburg's Skyline Meets Culinary Excellence
There are restaurants that impress with exceptional cuisine, and then there are destinations that create an experience so complete that every moment feels carefully curated. AURUM Restaurant, on the seventh floor of The Leonardo in Sandton, belongs firmly in the latter category.
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.
MNT-Halan and North Africa's Quiet Fintech Consolidation
Egypt's MNT-Halan has become the standard-bearer for North African fintech, a region that recorded its strongest performance in five years with 26% of all continental deals.
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.
Courage, Confidence and Compassion — The Ayanda G. Thabethe Story
From Miss South Africa runner-up to model, presenter and advocate — Ayanda G. Thabethe on purpose, authenticity, and the quiet strength of showing up. By Duru Tahir & Unako Giwu.
Huawei Unveils AI Powered Green Logistics Hub in Johannesburg
Huawei has launched a new AI-driven smart warehouse in Johannesburg, its first logistics facility of its kind on the African continent, combining solar energy, intelligent security systems, and fully automated operations.
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Green Logistics Hub in Johannesburg
Huawei has launched a new AI-driven smart warehouse in Johannesburg, its first logistics facility of its kind on the African continent, combining solar energy, intelligent security systems, and fully automated operations.
REPUBLIC Africa Powers This Year’s NITA 2025 Expansion
Republic Africa champions innovation by powering the NITA — National Innovation & Technology Awards — which arrives at Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria on 3 May 2025, marking the event’s first edition on African soil.
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.
Africa's Sustainable Fashion Future Unveiled at Twyg's Africa Textile Talks
Twyg's Africa Textile Talks has set out to unveil the continent's sustainable fashion future, placing materials at the centre of the design conversation.
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.