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Companies, markets, deals, and the business of technology across Africa and beyond.
Business
RBZ is negotiating an India-backed national payments platform ahead of a 31 October target. Existing QR standards offer a starting point, but participation, settlement rules and the final price to customers will decide its value.
October 29, 2026
Business
The Harare technology summit has put Zimbabwe’s outsourcing ambitions before Indian investors. Named customers, funded delivery centres and hiring plans will be stronger evidence of progress than broad job targets.
October 29, 2026
Business
The investment fund says capital is being directed to Hwange rehabilitation, transmission infrastructure and preparation for a pipeline of solar projects.
October 11, 2026
Business
Africa Finance Corporation and Saudi Arabia’s Vision Invest are backing the infrastructure group’s plans for fibre, data centres and subsea connectivity.
October 11, 2026
Business
The all-cash offer would bring Omnia’s mining and agriculture businesses into a larger international industrial group, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
October 11, 2026
Business
PPC reported higher Zimbabwe sales and a wider operating margin for the five months to August, while flagging planned maintenance at Collen Bawn.
October 10, 2026