Thomas Sankara biography: The man who dared to dream of a self-reliant Africa
Thomas Sankara’s biography often begins with the same striking fact: he became president of Upper Volta at 33 and led the country, later renamed Burkina Faso, from 1983 until his assassination in 1987. Yet that short timeline doesn’t fully explain why his name still carries such force. Sankara was a
Dodai secures $13m Series A to scale electric bike battery-swapping in Ethiopia
Ethiopian electric mobility startup Dodai has raised $13 million in Series A funding to expand its battery-swapping infrastructure for electric motorcycles, as international investors increase their bets on Africa’s clean transport sector. The company raised $8 million in equity and $5 million in debt. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s
CBN’s new rule means you’ll pay more for transfers above ₦10,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s proposed 2026 charges guide removes fees on transfers below ₦5,000 and cuts mid-tier inter-bank transfer fees between ₦5,000 and ₦50,000 to ₦10. Transfers above ₦50,000 remain capped at ₦50, giving millions of customers a clearer and cheaper fee structure for everyday payments. But the real
These 8 affordable habits are quietly making Africans in diaspora broke
Life in the diaspora presents an exciting opportunity to build a better future, but it also brings new challenges, particularly when it comes to managing finances. Many Africans living abroad earn higher wages compared to what they would have back home, but despite this, they find themselves struggling to meet
7 things you must never do before filing your taxes (or risk penalties)
Tax season is here, and if you’re not careful, a few simple mistakes could cost you hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. It’s easy to rush through your return and check off the boxes. But some of the most common errors can lead to rejected returns, missed refunds, or even
Avoiding these 8 cheap travel destinations could be your biggest mistake
If you’re still putting off that vacation because you’re convinced it’ll cost a fortune, think again. You’ve been missing out on some of the best destinations where you can explore, eat, and experience culture without the high costs. Yes, there are places where you can go on a budget and
8 things Gen Z has lost forever, and it’s sad
Before algorithms knew your taste, before GPS told you where to turn, and before every moment could be captured and shared in seconds, life moved differently, slower, messier, and in many ways, more intentional. There was a certain magic in the inconvenience, a kind of satisfaction in figuring things out
8 things on Google that could ruin your peace of mind
You probably use Google dozens of times a day without thinking twice, asking it everything from the nearest restaurant to symptoms you can’t quite explain. It feels harmless, even helpful. But what if a single search could quietly affect your mental health, expose your data, or put you on the
9 most profitable crops in Africa that farmers are ignoring, and it’s costing them big
Every morning, millions of people across Europe, America, and Asia consume products that originate from African soil, the coffee in their cups, the cocoa in their chocolate, and ingredients used in everyday goods. Africa feeds the world. Yet, paradoxically, the continent spends over $80 billion annually importing food. This contradiction
Mandatory AI ethics in Mauritius triggers concerns among tech players
While many African countries race to deploy artificial intelligence, Mauritius has made governance and ethics the starting point of its AI strategy, rather than a problem to solve after the technology is in use. Central to the strategy is the FAIR framework, a set of guidelines that governs how AI systems
