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Fine Spinners is investing US$5 million in machinery at its Kampala mill. CEO Sav Bedi discusses weaving, export markets and the company’s targets for jobs and cotton purchases. africabusiness.com/2026/10/2… #Uganda #Manufacturing
Spinning operations at Fine Spinners’ Kampala mill. Photo: Fine Spinners Uganda Limited.

ALT Spinning operations at Fine Spinners’ Kampala mill. Photo: Fine Spinners Uganda Limited.

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IMF data for 51 African economies: the commodity net export price index rose in 14 and fell in 37 in March–May versus January–February 2026. Analysis by Rifat Rahman: africabusiness.com/2026/10/2… #Africa #Trade
Change in the IMF commodity net export price index (weighted to GDP), index points: average of March–May 2026 minus average of January–February 2026. Grey: no data. Source: IMF Commodity Terms of Trade database, v5.0.1; author’s calculations. Chart by Rifat Rahman.

ALT Change in the IMF commodity net export price index (weighted to GDP), index points: average of March–May 2026 minus average of January–February 2026. Grey: no data. Source: IMF Commodity Terms of Trade database, v5.0.1; author’s calculations. Chart by Rifat Rahman.

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Fairtrade banana price floors rise from 1 January 2027 for Ghana, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire. Compare the new rates by origin and trading basis. The separate Premium remains USD 1 per box. africabusiness.com/2026/10/2… #Agribusiness #Africa
Bananas in Ghana. Photo: Fairtrade International.

ALT Bananas in Ghana. Photo: Fairtrade International.

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Family tech support can sit behind a successful digital transaction. What can South African banks learn about accessibility, customer control and better support?africabusiness.com/2026/10/1… #SouthAfrica #DigitalBanking
Family tech support can help older users navigate digital services. Illustration supplied by Kaspersky.

ALT Family tech support can help older users navigate digital services. Illustration supplied by Kaspersky.

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Virgin Atlantic plans to increase Johannesburg–London Heathrow flights to 10 weekly from December 2026 until late March 2027. Daily A350-1000 services return on 25 October. Read more: africabusiness.com/2026/10/1… #Aviation #SouthAfrica
Photo: Virgin Atlantic.

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Among 364 AI users surveyed in South Africa, 83% said they used AI several times a week or more, while 49% always took precautions. What does this mean for employers and educators? africabusiness.com/2026/10/1… #SouthAfrica #AI #Cybersecurity
Illustration supplied by Kaspersky.

ALT Illustration supplied by Kaspersky.

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Nigeria’s startbuddi connects CRM, marketing and everyday work in one workspace. Founder Joanna Okedara-Kalu discusses Chip AI, its free plan and the commercial test ahead. africabusiness.com/2026/10/1… #Nigeria #Startups #AI #SmallBusiness
Joanna Okedara-Kalu, founder of startbuddi. Image credit: startbuddi team.

ALT Joanna Okedara-Kalu, founder of startbuddi. Image credit: startbuddi team.

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Behind Africa’s entertainment industry are teams, budgets, contracts and production expertise. Darey Art Alade and Livespot offer a case study in building a business around creative work. africabusiness.com/2026/10/1… #AfricanBusiness #CreativeEconomy #Africa #business
Portrait of Darey Art Alade, co-founder of Livespot

ALT Portrait of Darey Art Alade, co-founder of Livespot

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Cancelled orders and packaging changes can leave usable goods without a buyer. How Refreshi Exchange is building a B2B market for surplus stock in South Africa—and why completed sales matter more than listings. africabusiness.com/2026/10/0… #SouthAfrica #CircularEconomy
Richard Honeyman, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Refreshi Exchange. Photo courtesy of Refreshi Exchange.

ALT Richard Honeyman, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Refreshi Exchange. Photo courtesy of Refreshi Exchange.

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A CV lists your experience. A career narrative adds context and evidence. Javier Martínez Samblas explores what this means for candidates and employers across African markets. africabusiness.com/2026/10/0… #AfricaBusiness #Careers #Recruitment
Author photograph: Javier Martínez Samblas Credit: Courtesy of Javier Martínez Samblas

ALT Author photograph: Javier Martínez Samblas Credit: Courtesy of Javier Martínez Samblas

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What will drive industrialization in Africa? Explore UNIDO insights and practical lessons on manufacturing, agro-processing, energy and skills. africabusiness.com/2026/10/0… #AfricaBusiness #Manufacturing #UNIDO #Africa
Automatic robots in the industrial factory for assembly automotive products, automotive concept

ALT Automatic robots in the industrial factory for assembly automotive products, automotive concept

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Madica offers African startups up to $200,000 through a SAFE—not a grant. Our guide explains who qualifies, how to apply and what founders should check before signing. africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #AfricanStartups #StartupFunding #startups
African entrepreneurs collaborating in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo: Ninthgrid/Pexels.

ALT African entrepreneurs collaborating in Lagos, Nigeria. Photo: Ninthgrid/Pexels.

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Africa holds more than $4tn in domestic financial assets, yet less than 3% of institutional capital reaches infrastructure. New models in Rwanda, East Africa and Morocco show how the gap could be narrowed. africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #Africa #Finance #Investment
FSD Africa leaders and partners launch the Making Financial Markets Work for Africa report at the third Sustainable Capital Markets Conference in Nairobi. From left: Mark Napier, Hikmet Abdalla, Jemima Gathumi, Dr Evans Osano and Greta Bull. Photo credit: FSD Africa.

ALT FSD Africa leaders and partners launch the Making Financial Markets Work for Africa report at the third Sustainable Capital Markets Conference in Nairobi. From left: Mark Napier, Hikmet Abdalla, Jemima Gathumi, Dr Evans Osano and Greta Bull. Photo credit: FSD Africa.

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Can a creative side hustle become a sustainable business in South Africa? Caroline Teixeira and Zelda Van Den Bergh share practical lessons on startup costs, pricing, referrals, digital sales and scaling. africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #SouthAfrica #SmallBusiness
Caroline Teixeira turned a hobby into a creative business that replaced income from her former beauty business. Image supplied by Cricut South Africa.

ALT Caroline Teixeira turned a hobby into a creative business that replaced income from her former beauty business. Image supplied by Cricut South Africa.

Zelda Van Den Bergh invested approximately R10,000 in Zoom Creations and began earning meaningful income after around six months. Image supplied by Cricut South Africa.

ALT Zelda Van Den Bergh invested approximately R10,000 in Zoom Creations and began earning meaningful income after around six months. Image supplied by Cricut South Africa.

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South Africa’s tourism sector is growing — but many SMEs lack the upfront capital needed to deliver the contracts they win. How payment delays and mobilisation costs are widening the funding gap: africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #SouthAfrica #Tourism #SMEs
Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners. Image supplied by ProfitShare Partners.

ALT Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners. Image supplied by ProfitShare Partners.

Khaltsha Cycles is among the local enterprises participating in South Africa’s tourism economy. Image credit: South African Tourism.

ALT Khaltsha Cycles is among the local enterprises participating in South Africa’s tourism economy. Image credit: South African Tourism.

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South Africa’s Naturals Beauty says revenue grew 80% in three years, with half of sales now online. Founder Tanya du Bois is combining e-commerce, exports and product development to scale across Africa. africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #SouthAfrica #AfricanBusiness #Ecommerce
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French companies have invested R166bn in South Africa since 2019, according to Business France. Johannesburg hosts the France–South Africa Business Forum on 29 September. africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #SouthAfrica #Investment
Image credit: Sébastien Bloesch / Unsplash

ALT Image credit: Sébastien Bloesch / Unsplash

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Zeenab Foods’ ₦45bn commercial paper offer attracted ₦54.4bn in subscriptions, with both conventional and non-interest tranches oversubscribed. africabusiness.com/2026/09/2… #Nigeria #CapitalMarkets #Finance
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