African markets and business updates

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader, today announced a new reseller partnership agreement with KnowBe4, a global leader in digital workforce security, securing both humans and AI agents. Through this partnership, Liquid C2 will bring KnowBe4’s training and risk management solutions to enterprise customers across Africa. “At Liquid C2, we understand that employees are the first and best line of defence from cybersecurity attacks for any organisation. They are the foundation of a digitally resilient organisation.…

Buffalo farming in Italy offered lessons for Lesotho as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security explored ways to revive the Lesotho National Dairy Board (LNDB) and boost local milk production. This emerged during a tour by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Selibe Mochoboroane to Azienda Agricola Giancarlo D’Angelo, a buffalo farm and mozzarella cheese factory on the outskirts of Rome. Minister Mochoboroane said the visit had provided valuable lessons as the Ministry develops a turnaround strategy for the LNDB following the dissolution of its governing board.…

Deputy Secretary to Cabinet – Finance and Economic Development, Siazongo Siakalenge, says the national ambition to increase production in agriculture, energy, mining, tourism, livestock and manufacturing; requires thousands of capable local suppliers, processors, service providers, innovators and distributors. In a speech read on his behalf by Permanent Secretary for Special Duties at Cabinet Office, Kennedy Kalunga, during the official opening of the Inaugural Enterprises and Investment Indaba 2026 held in Lusaka, Mr Siakalenge said the Grow Zambia Agenda is, therefore, inseparable from the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).He reiterated that the vision of Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, as pronounced during his inauguration on 1st September 2026, is that Zambia must move decisively from stabilisation to growth under the Grow Zambia Agenda.…

Chad and Russia held talks on October 8 in Moscow to explore cooperation in cybersecurity, digital public services and digital skills development. Chad called for greater Russian investment in its digital transformation, while Moscow sought N'Djamena's support for its candidates seeking leadership positions at the International ...

Kenya's government has come to the rescue of Kenya Airways (KQ) with a $350m shareholder loan. President William Ruto's office said in a statement that the funds would help KQ [...]

The World Bank raised its 2026 economic growth forecast for Côte d’Ivoire to 6.2% from 5.8%, an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points. The institution lowered its growth projections for 2027 and 2028 to 6.4% and 6.5%, respectively, signalling a weaker medium-term outlook despite the improved ...

The World Bank launched a Philanthropy Hub on October 12 in Bangkok to mobilise private philanthropic capital, expertise and partnerships for development projects in healthcare, agriculture, water and energy. The initiative brings together organisations including AVPN, Temasek Trust, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and the London School ...

Companies worry that criminals are targeting their payroll data. Studies into stolen data reveal that 80% of business data breaches involve HR and payroll files ( ). These take on different forms, from cyberattacks to payroll fraud activities, even malicious employees stealing or leaking payroll information. Many companies are at risk because they don't have cohesive and visible payroll data environments, says Bruce van Wyk, CEO of Deel Local Payroll. "When payroll data is spread across several places, like spreadsheets, emails, and different computers, it's easy to copy and steal. The company can't track or manage that data.…

Petromal, the Abu Dhabi-based energy group, announced today that its wholly owned upstream subsidiary, Apus Energy, is taking part in African Energy Week (AEW) 2026. Organised by the African Energy Chamber ( ), AEW runs from 12 to 16 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Apus Energy will meet governments, national oil companies, operators and investors to expand Petromal's upstream portfolio across the continent. Africa has long been central to Petromal's strategy.…

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continues to strengthen operational readiness and sustain pressure against banditry in the North Rift, reinforcing efforts to restore lasting peace, protect communities and create a secure environment for socio-economic development. Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter, visited troops deployed under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) at Kacheliba and Kainuk Forward Operating Bases, where he assessed operational readiness, reviewed the prevailing security situation and commended personnel for their dedication to restoring stability and safeguarding lives and property.…