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Dubai’s dining scene has become a global crossroads, and African cuisine is increasingly claiming its space within the city’s competitive hospitality landscape. From refined grill rooms to vibrant cultural hubs, African-founded restaurants in Dubai are offering visitors a taste of the continent’s diversity, craftsmanship and hospitality. This holiday season, these destinations stand out for their quality, atmosphere and ability to turn dining into a cultural experience.

Dec 24, 2025 Johannesburg: Koos Bekker, the South African billionaire and long-time chair of Naspers and Prosus, has sold shares in the two companies worth about $136 million, according to regulatory filings published this week. Jacobus Petrus "Koos" Bekker is a South African billionaire businessman, and the chairman of media group Naspers. The sales were carried out by a family trust linked to Bekker over three trading days between December 17 and 19,2025. The money raised

Dec 23, 2025 Rising digital demand and artificial intelligence are driving rapid growth in data center capacity across Africa. Operators are balancing reliability, cost, and sustainability while expanding infrastructure in key markets. Image: OVHcloud / AFP In Africa, as across the world, rising digital connectivity is driving unprecedented demand for data center capacity, a trend expected to accelerate with the growth of artificial intelligence. Consulting firm McKinsey proj

Dec 23,2025 Celebrated Zimbabwean writer and film actor Angeline Dimingo has earned a place in the Narratives Against Poverty in Africa  anthology, a continental literary project that uses storytelling as a tool for social impact. The anthology, spearheaded by the African Narrative Writing Hub, was officially launched at a vibrant ceremony in Gweru, Zimbabwe. Dimingo’s essay, Hope in the Desert , is among several distinguished writings featured in the 2025 edition, reflecting

Munashe Mutsva, Johannesburg, Dec 23  – The South African rand strengthened further against the US dollar on Tuesday morning, supported by record high gold prices and improving domestic economic conditions. Republic of South Africa's bank notes featuring the former and late President Nelson Mandela, were displayed in an office. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko. By late afternoon trade in Johannesburg, the rand was quoted at 16.6875 to the dollar, extending gains from the previous sessi

Dzoka Festival turned Harare’s Glamis Arena into a buzzing cultural playground uniting traditional performance, local cuisine, and a pan-regional music lineup to spotlight Zimbabwe’s homecoming tourism vision.

Dec 22, 2025 image : Elumelu Foundation. Dr Awele Vivien Elumelu has been appointed Chair of the Board of Transcorp Hotels Plc, effective January 1, 2026, marking a significant governance transition at one of Nigeria’s most valuable hospitality companies. The appointment places a seasoned healthcare executive and long term investor at the helm of a business central to Nigeria’s premium hospitality landscape. Transcorp Hotels Plc is the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational

Uganda has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment, heightening scrutiny over the service as the country approaches its January 2026 general election. The directive, issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on December 19, instructs customs officials to block all Starlink technology, including communication devices and related components, unless importers present formal authorisation from the Chief of Defenc

AFDB seeks $25B to sustain low cost lending as US engagement softens. Learn what it means for African SMEs, infrastructure and contracts.

Kenya signs a $311M power transmission deal with Africa50 and an Indian firm. What it means for SMEs, reliable power, jobs and growth.

Dangote says Nigerians should share in wealth from his businesses. Explore the refinery listing debate and SME supply chain opportunities in Nigeria.