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AMA, Business, Technology

Africa.com Expands Data-Driven Market Coverage with In On Africa

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 17 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Africa.com announces a collaboration with In On Africa (IOA), one of the continent’s foremost research and advisory firms known for delivering rigorous, data-driven intelligence to organizations navigating Africa’s dynamic markets.

For more than a decade, IOA has provided deep analytical insight into the economic, social, political, and technological forces shaping Africa. From fintech innovation in Lagos to sustainable growth pathways across emerging markets, IOA’s research equips global and African stakeholders with the evidence-based perspectives needed to understand and engage with Africa’s opportunities.

Through this partnership, Africa.com will expand access to IOA’s research outputs, including position papers on digital economies, ESG developments, governance trends, and market expansion. IOA will also contribute tailored analyses and data-rich perspectives designed to align with Africa.com’s coverage of business, innovation, public policy, and technology. In addition, the partnership will highlight thought leadership from IOA’s analysts and researchers, offering Africa.com’s global audience deeper context and expert interpretation of Africa’s most consequential developments.

Most recently, IOA’s widely read report, The Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2026, outlines the structural shifts shaping Africa’s trajectory this year, from geopolitical realignments and fiscal consolidation pressures to AI-enabled productivity gains, regional trade acceleration, and evolving capital flows. The report underscores a central theme: Africa’s next phase of growth will be defined less by narrative and more by measurable execution. By publishing and amplifying this forward-looking analysis, Africa.com is expanding its commitment to delivering signal over noise in coverage of Africa’s markets and policy landscape.

“We’re excited to partner with Africa.com to get the real story of Africa’s markets out there,” said Ogi Williams, Director of Consulting at In On Africa. “There’s so much noise around Africa, but not enough signal. We’re bringing the data, the analysis, and the on-the-ground insights that decision-makers actually need. Africa.com has the platform and the reach; we have the research depth. Together, we’re cutting through the narratives and showing what’s actually happening across the continent.”

As part of this collaboration, Africa.com’s Doing Business in Africa series offers practical, country-by-country insights for investors, executives, and decision-makers. The detailed data and analysis informing these profiles are provided by In On Africa (IOA), drawing on the firm’s extensive research expertise and on-the-ground intelligence.

“We are delighted to welcome In On Africa as a Knowledge Partner,” said Teresa Clarke, Chair & CEO of Africa.com. “Their commitment to rigorous, Africa-centered research aligns with our mission to inform global audiences seeking authoritative insight into the continent’s transformation.”

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Africa.com

About In On Africa
In On Africa (IOA) is a Johannesburg-based research and advisory firm offering data-driven insights across all 54 African countries. For nearly two decades, IOA has provided deep analytical insight Through in-depth research, analysis, and strategy support, IOA empowers organizations seeking to understand Africa’s opportunities, risks, and long-term market trajectories. Learn more at www.inonafrica.com.

About Africa.com
Africa.com is a leading digital media platform delivering thought leadership and insight on Africa’s business, innovation, and culture through its websites, newsletters, and online events, reaching a global audience of professionals, business leaders, and policymakers.

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AMA, Business, Education

The Education Collaborative Joins Africa.com Knowledge Partner Network to Advance Education Leadership Across Africa

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Partnership brings practitioner voices, and regional perspectives on education transformation
to a global audience

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 10 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Africa.com today announced a new Knowledge Partnership with The Education Collaborative, a pan-African network dedicated to strengthening education systems through locally grounded research, collaboration, and leadership development.

Founded and convened at Ashesi University, The Education Collaborative brings together educators, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across the continent to share evidence-based approaches and practical solutions to Africa’s most pressing education challenges. Through this partnership, Africa.com will publish selected analysis, essays, interviews, and insights from The Education Collaborative network, expanding access to experience-driven perspectives on education reform, systems leadership, and learning outcomes.

The collaboration aligns with Africa.com’s ongoing commitment to amplifying credible, context-rich expertise through its growing Knowledge Partner Network. By integrating The Education Collaborative’s work across Africa.com’s editorial platforms, newsletters, and digital convenings, the partnership aims to connect education leaders and decision-makers with informed perspectives shaping the future of learning across Africa.

“This partnership underscores our commitment to sharing thoughtful, experience-driven insight from across Africa,” said Teresa Clarke, Chair and CEO of Africa.com. “The Education Collaborative’s work captures what’s actually happening inside education systems, and we’re pleased to help bring those perspectives to a broader audience.”

“At The Education Collaborative, our work gives us a front-row seat to some of Africa’s most promising approaches and innovations in higher education,” said Lydia Dampare Addo, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications at The Education Collaborative. “Partnering with Africa.com expands our reach, enabling more institutions and leaders to learn from proven solutions and advance sustainable systems change across the continent.”

Through this partnership, Africa.com and The Education Collaborative will elevate practical insight and lived experience in education, ensuring that research and real-world expertise reach those shaping policy, practice, and investment in learning across Africa.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Africa.com

About Africa.com

Africa.com is a leading digital media platform providing thought leadership and insight on Africa’s business, innovation, culture, and policy through its websites, free newsletters, and online events. Africa.com connects a global audience of professionals, business leaders, policymakers, and engaged readers with trusted information shaping Africa’s future.

The Education Collaborative is a pan-African network of education leaders, researchers, and practitioners convened at Ashesi University in Ghana. The Collaborative works to strengthen education systems by fostering collaboration, advancing locally grounded research, and elevating African perspectives on education leadership and reform.

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AMA, Business

Africa.com and Global South World Announce Knowledge Partnership to Amplify People-Centered Reporting Across Africa

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Collaboration focuses on expanding access to high-quality Africa news, opinion, and analysis delivered by Global South World’s journalists on the ground across Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 13 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa.com announced today a new partnership with Global South World (GSW), the home of voices and reporting from rising nations across the globe. While GSW covers the Global South broadly, with correspondents reporting directly from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, this partnership with Africa.com will focus specifically on GSW’s Africa-focused news, opinion, and analysis. 

Through this collaboration, Africa.com will publish GSW stories that illuminate African experiences and perspectives, including deeply reported features, interviews, and daily news. Both platforms will also cross-promote content across their digital channels to extend reach and deepen engagement. 

“At Global South World, we believe that stories about Africa must be told with depth, dignity, and proximity to the people living them. This partnership with Africa.com allows us to bring those grounded perspectives to an even wider audience,” said Ismail Akwei, Editor of Global South World. “By combining our on-the-ground reporting with Africa.com’s trusted platform and editorial excellence, we are strengthening the ecosystem of people-centered journalism across the continent. Together, we aim to ensure that Africa’s realities, challenges, and innovations are not just seen, but truly understood.” 

The partnership also creates opportunities for jointly developed stories that draw on both organizations’ strengths, combining GSW’s global network of reporters with Africa.com’s editorial leadership and Africa-based expertise. Coverage areas may include development trends, youth innovation, governance, current events, and cultural expression. 

“High-quality journalism that centers African experiences and elevates diverse perspectives is essential to shaping a more informed global conversation,” said Teresa Clarke, Chair and Executive Editor of Africa.com. “Global South World’s ground-level reporting brings vital nuance to Africa’s story, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to amplifying authentic voices and expanding the reach of Africa-focused news and insights to audiences around the world.” 

This partnership strengthens Africa.com’s growing network of Knowledge Partners, a group of education initiatives, policy leaders, innovation hubs, and news organizations that provide authoritative analysis, reporting, and stories shaping Africa’s future.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Africa.com

About Global South World
Global South World was created to address the emergence of influential nations outside traditional power structures in geopolitics. Our mission is to amplify voices from the Global South and raise awareness of changes and trends in those countries.

About Africa.com
Africa.com is a digital media platform dedicated to connecting professionals, business leaders, and policymakers across the continent and the global diaspora with trusted news, insight, and opportunities shaping the continent’s future through its websites, newsletters, and online events.

Media Contact:
Africa.com 
Sokhu Sibiya 
Email:  sokhu.sibiya@africa.com Phone: +27 11 881 5941

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AMA, Business, Technology

Africa.com and Aspire Institute Announce Knowledge Partnership to Empower Emerging African Leaders

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New collaboration expands access to world-class leadership development opportunities for young Africans

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 24 November 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Africa.com, the leading digital platform celebrating Africa’s innovation and leadership, has announced a new Knowledge Partnership with Aspire Institute, a nonprofit organization founded at Harvard University that provides transformative leadership development for underserved young leaders around the world.

Through this partnership, Africa.com and Aspire Institute will collaborate to expand access to leadership education and global opportunities for emerging leaders across Africa. The initiative will highlight stories of African resilience and innovation while connecting aspiring changemakers with Aspire’s fully funded, nine-week online leadership development program designed by Harvard faculty and global experts.

The Aspire Leaders Program offers participants access to masterclasses with world-class educators, global networking, and professional development opportunities, helping them cultivate leadership skills rooted in purpose and social impact. The program is open to 18–29-year-olds from limited-income backgrounds or who are first-generation university students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university program or have graduated from one.

“Africa’s next generation of leaders is already shaping the continent’s future,” said Teresa Clarke, Chair & CEO of Africa.com. “By joining forces with Aspire Institute, we’re creating new pathways for young Africans to access world-class leadership training and global networks that amplify their impact at home.”

Each year, about 30 percent of Aspire Leaders Program applicants come from Africa, representing 52 countries across the continent. More than 100 African alumni have received grants or seed funding to launch community impact projects tackling issues such as education, climate change, and public health.

The collaboration will include:

  • Knowledge sharing – Publishing Aspire Institute’s thought-leadership content on Africa.com to reach a broad audience of students, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
  • Leadership opportunities – Expanding awareness of Aspire’s global leadership program to Africa.com’s network of universities and youth organizations.
  • Cross-platform amplification – Featuring stories of program alumni and emerging African leaders across Africa.com’s digital channels, including its Top10 newsletter and iAfrica platform.

“Our partnership with Africa.com will ensure that even more young Africans can achieve economic mobility through leadership and opportunity pathways, making a lasting impact in their lives and communities,” said Meena Sonea, Aspire Institute’s CEO. “Together, we aim to empower a generation that leads with purpose, empathy, and global vision.”

Applications for the 2026 Aspire Leaders Program open today, November 24, 2025. Young Africans interested in developing their leadership potential can apply directly through Aspire Institute’s website, https://engage.aspireleaders.org/.

This collaboration underscores Africa.com’s commitment to advancing education, innovation, and leadership across the continent. By sharing stories of ambition and impact, the partnership will inspire Africans everywhere to dream boldly and lead inclusively.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Africa.com

About Africa.com

Africa.com is the leading digital media platform celebrating Africa’s business, culture, and innovation. Through its websites, newsletters, and live events, Africa.com connects professionals, business leaders, and policymakers across the continent and the global diaspora with trusted news, insightful reports, and opportunities that shape Africa’s future.

About Aspire Institute

Aspire Institute provides fully funded, world-class leadership development programs to underserved young adults worldwide. Founded at Harvard University, Aspire empowers participants with the tools, networks, and confidence to become changemakers in their communities. Learn more at www.aspireleaders.org.

Media Contact:

Africa.com

Sokhu Sibiya

Email: sokhu.sibiya@africa.com

Phone: +27 11 881 5941

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Regional, Sports

Top Tips for Comparing the Bonuses of Online Casinos

Maravi Post Reporter

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The good news for players today is that there are literally thousands of fully licensed online casinos out there, and they are all currently offering each new player some kind of guaranteed welcome bonus.

For some people, choosing the best online casino bonus can be a daunting task, so here are some top tips for comparing the bonuses at online casinos.

What are the main types of online casino bonuses?

Although there are many online casino bonuses to choose from, there are just three main types of bonuses, which tend to include:

  • Matching deposit bonuses
  • Free spins bonuses
  • No deposit bonuses

As a new player, you can usually claim a guaranteed welcome bonus just for signing up to the casino. Let’s take a closer look at how each of these online casino bonuses works.

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Matching deposit bonuses

The matching deposit bonus is the most common type of bonus, and it’s fairly straightforward. When you deposit, the casino operator will match your deposit up to a certain amount.

For example, if the casino you are trying to sign up to is currently offering all new players a 100% matching deposit bonus worth up to £500 (or equivalent currency value), it means that the operator will match your deposit pound-for-pound up to the value of £500.

In other words, if you maximise the welcome bonus and deposit the full £500, you will end up with £1,000 to play with as soon as your deposit has been processed. This includes your initial £500 deposit + £500 in FREE BONUS MONEY.

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There’s no point depositing more than £500 because you would still only receive a maximum of £500 in bonus cash. If you can’t afford to deposit this much, don’t panic.

At most online casinos today, low rollers can deposit from as little as £10 or £20 (depending on the casino), and the good news is that you wouldn’t miss out on your welcome bonus by depositing this relatively small amount.

If you deposit just £20 with the 100% match bonus, you would end up with £40 to play with (£20 deposit + £20 bonus money), and if you deposit £35, you would end up with £70 to play with (£35 deposit + £35 bonus money), and so on. Tip: Don’t deposit more than you need to when claiming a welcome bonus.

Make searching the best online casinos easy

For a complete list of top-rated UK casino sites that currently have some amazing new player welcome bonuses up for grabs, go to the NewCasinos, excellent iGaming website. Don’t forget that you can also sometimes get special bonuses for using certain payment methods, such as your Visa or MasterCard.

Other online casinos might reward you for depositing with NETELLER, and so on. Tip: Try and use the selected payment method to ensure you don’t miss out on your bonus.

Free spins bonuses

The free spins bonus is the second most common online casino bonus. The casino that you are signing up to might be offering each new player 20 Free Spins to try out a popular online slot in the real money mode.

Alternatively, it may be offering each new player 1 Free Spin for every £1.00 they deposit on their first ever deposit (which could be worth up to a certain amount, say 50 Free Spins, which means you would need to deposit £50).

If you’re really lucky, you can now find online casinos that give new players a matching deposit bonus AND a free spins bonus as part of the initial sign-up bonus. You can then use those free spins to play the selected slots only, and then you can generally only win up to a certain amount (which could be capped at £50, or perhaps as much as £500).

Exactly how much your welcome bonus winnings are capped at will vary from one online casino to the next. Tip: If you love playing slots, always try and look for an online casino with a free spins bonus for new players.

No deposit bonus

The no-deposit bonus is more elusive and much harder to find these days. Back in the early days of online casinos, and up until just a few short years ago, several online casinos were offering new players a free no-deposit bonus as part of the welcome bonus.

It was generally capped at just £5.00, £10, or a maximum of £20.00 per new player, and it enabled players to try out the games in the real money mode using free money. The winnings were also usually capped at a certain amount.

Conclusion

When comparing online casino bonuses today, you also have to look at how much you have to wager before you can cash out any winnings you have made. This particular policy is otherwise known as the wagering requirement, playthrough requirement, or rollover requirement.

The lower the wagering requirement, the better it is for you as a player, and it can be anywhere from as little as 10x times the bonus amount (+ deposit amount) up to usually no more than 60x or 70x times the bonus amount (+deposit amount). Tip: Try and find bonuses that come with a 35x wagering requirement or lower.

When accepting an online casino, always remember to read the T’s & C’s to avoid disappointment. Wagering requirements are generally something that you cannot avoid when claiming a bonus, and most players find them extremely annoying.

Source: Africa Feeds

Regional

How to Find the Perfect Sports Betting Website

Maravi Post Reporter

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Thanks to the accessibility and convenience the internet provides, sports betting continues to grow in popularity among casual and seasoned bettors.

However, many find the prospect of engaging in the activity more than a little daunting because of the overwhelming number of websites to choose from. While having so many options can be beneficial, it also poses a unique challenge because they all vary in quality.

In addition, some might be shady, and you could risk your personal and financial information falling into the hands of cybercriminals if you pick the wrong one. Thus, you must find a reputable one from the outset. With that in mind, here are a few things to remember when searching for a sports betting website.

Read some online reviews

As previously mentioned, not every sports betting website will be reputable, and you’re bound to run into some that aren’t. Unfortunately, these sites are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their design and features, making it hard to determine whether or not they’re trustworthy.

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Thankfully, you don’t have to take the chance yourself because it’s likely that others already have and posted their insight online. So a good place to start is through online reviews.

But they don’t just tell you if the site is safe to join. You’ll also learn other useful information, such as location. So, for example, if you’re after betting online South Sudan, there’s a good chance you’ll learn it from the review. The same goes with sports selection, types of wagers, and more details that could affect your experience.

Bet365 full review can be found by this link: https://betguide.ng/bet365-nigeria-review/

Check betting options and sports selections

A bettor’s experience with a sports betting website will depend on its game selection. After all, if the sports you want to be on aren’t available on the site, there’s little reason to join. The same goes for the desired wagering options.

So before you make any financial commitments, read up on the list of services, games, and betting types that the chosen website offers. Be sure to consider joining one that provides global sporting events. Doing so will help you get a lot more opportunities to win money.

Consider the payment methods

Although the online sports betting industry’s specifics can vary depending on the location, player needs will always remain the same. One such need is for secure and safe methods of transaction. Thus, it makes sense to consider what payment methods the website offers before you start betting on your favorite sports.

Whether you want to make transactions through your credit card, PayPal account, bank transfer, or even cryptocurrency, make sure that you look up whether or not the website supports the desired method.

Conclusion

When it comes to sports betting, the service provider matters. Choosing the right site can lead to an enjoyable and profitable experience. Conversely, the wrong one can have the opposite of the intended results. By following these tips, you’ll guide yourself to the site that will best meet your wagering needs.

Source: Africa Feeds

Regional

Betting and porn websites are the most visited by Ghanaians

Maravi Post Reporter

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The number of people using the internet continues to grow every year in Ghana.

The 2021 digital report of Datareportal revealed that there were 70 million internet users in Ghana as at January 2021.

The number of internet users in the country has also increased by 943 thousand (+6.4%) between 2020 and 2021.

For many the internet is where they live most parts of their lives, transacting business, linking up with family and friends and accessing information.

In Ghana however there is an emerging trend of Ghanaians mostly visiting betting and pornography websites.

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According to SEMRUSH.COM, an online visibility management and content marketing platform, almost half of the top ten websites visited by Ghanaians are betting and pornographic sites.

There is an emerging trend of many young Ghanaians taking to betting to make a living due to the high rate of unemployment.

Top ten websites visited in Ghana

There have been concerns among a section of Ghanaians that not getting young people engaged productively could have dire consequences for the county.

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This month there has been social media campaigns asking the government to fix the challenges of the country.

The hashtag #FixTheCountry has been trending on twitter and other social media platforms as citizens demand improved governance that solves basic developmental problems.

Source: Africafeeds.com

Source: Africa Feeds