South Africa facts of the day
With the lights back on and freight beginning to move again, in November South Africa won its first credit upgrade in two decades after S&P Global Ratings lifted the sovereign
Huawei DigiTruck Takes centre stage for youth empowerment in Wajir County. | Dawan Africa
February 20, 2026- Today, Principal Secretary for Culture and Heritage Ummi Bashir, alongside Hon. Adan Daud, MP for Wajir East, and the County Commissioner for Wajir, attended the graduation ceremony
Fursa Beta Grant to Empower African NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (Africa)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026 The Fursa Beta Grant, launched by CGO, supports African-based nonprofits, NGOs, and civil society organizations working with youth and women by providing free one-year access to the Fursa
Women and the gig economy in Africa
Digital technologies are transforming the world of work.1 This transformation has brought improvements in employment opportunities and earnings for African women. For example, three years after mobile internet became available
Digital innovations reshaping the future of mining in Africa
By: Johan Coetzee – Strategy and Consulting lead for Resources at Accenture, Africa Africa’s mining sector is stepping into a new era, driven by the accelerating pace of digital transformation. From
East Africa IT Training Market: Digital Skills Demand, Workforce Upskilling & Growth Outlook
According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, The East Africa IT training market size reached USD 357.5 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD
Kirinyaga County Boosts Digital Growth Through Connectivity, Skills and Youth Programs | Dawan Africa
Kenya, January 19 2026 – Kirinyaga County is steadily positioning itself as a growing hub in Kenya’s digital transformation following major government investments in connectivity, digital learning, and youth empowerment.
Digital marketer Victor Nathel highlights growing demand for skills-driven income platforms in Africa
By Kenneth Oboh Victor Nathel, a digital marketer and creator, has drawn attention to the rising demand for skills-driven income opportunities across Africa, as more young professionals turn to digital
The future of work – skills, not fear – South Africa’s path to an AI-ready workforce – Intelligent CIO Africa
As Artificial Intelligence and automation reshape the global economy, South Africa’s ability to compete will increasingly depend on how well its workforce adapts to digital change. Daniel Orelowitz, MD at
Africa Races to Build AI Skills as Training Demand Surges While Budgets Lag
African organizations are accelerating AI-focused skills development at the same time training budgets are tightening, creating a growing gap between ambition and resourcing. According to SAP’s latest “Africa’s AI Skills