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On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa.
The ambition is real and the potential is real, but the translation into competitive, bankable industrial output is where Africa keeps falling short. Africa’s manufacturing value added has climbed steadily, reaching an estimated $351bn in 2025, up from $285bn in 2020, according to the African Development Bank’s 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index.
African-founded mobility company Moove has raised $250m in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $2.1bn and making it the latest African-founded technology company to reach unicorn status.
As leaders, policymakers, business representatives and development partners gather in Durban for the 46th SADC Summit on 17 August, months of dialogue, engagement and collaboration are reaching their culmination.
Havas has appointed Roxana Ravjee as CEO Africa, effective 1 August 2026.
Renewable energy, ESG, decarbonisation and environmental innovation are increasingly shaping strategic decision-making across mining, manufacturing and industry. Organisations are seeking to improve energy security, reduce emissions, strengthen supply chain competitiveness and position themselves for long-term sustainable growth. International customers, investors and supply chain partners are…
HostAfrica, a leading provider of web hosting, domains and VPS services across the African continent, is proud to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Tanzanian web hosting company Zesha (T) Limited (“Zesha”).
Dentsu Africa CEO will share lessons from growing an 11-market network, building local talent and launching privacy-led marketing technology.
Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance.
For many African producers, creating a premium product is only half the challenge. Reaching international consumers directly has traditionally been limited by high logistics costs, complex regulations and the expense of building overseas distribution networks.
