U.S. Raises Kenya Travel Advisory to Level 3 Over Ebola Risk
The U.S. has raised Kenya’s travel advisory to Level 3 over Ebola and other risks as the country reports eight confirmed cases linked to an…
Ghana Tightens the Rules Around Gold Doré Refining
Ghana’s changing approach to gold refining reflects a wider African push to capture more value from natural resources before they leave the continent. Ghana’s changing approach to gold refining reflects…
Kenya Orders Crackdown on Foreign-Run Small Businesses | Penta Media
Kenya’s government has moved to tighten enforcement around small-scale trading and hawking by foreign nationals, putting local participation in the informal economy at the centre of a new policy debate.…
Uber’s Africa Strategy Faces a New Test | Penta Media
Changes to ride-hailing operations in African markets are forcing drivers, regulators and consumers to rethink the future of app-based transport.
Kenya Unveils New Police and Maternity Uniforms
Kenya’s police service has unveiled new general-duty and maternity uniforms following consultations involving officers and members of the public. Kenya’s police service has unveiled new general-duty and maternity uniforms following…
Kagame and the AI Question Facing Africa
African governments are increasingly discussing artificial intelligence as both an economic opportunity and a strategic challenge. African governments are increasingly discussing artificial intelligence as both an economic opportunity and a…
South Africa Inflation Slows to 4.3% as Fuel and Food Prices Ease
South Africa’s annual inflation rate slowed sharply to 4.3% in July 2026, down from 5% in June, marking the first decline in five months. The latest figures from Statistics South…
Muhoozi and Uganda’s 2031 Political Question
Uganda’s political conversation is already looking toward 2031, with succession and the future of the country’s leadership likely to remain major subjects of debate. Uganda’s political conversation is already looking…
Africa’s Minerals: Exporting Raw Materials or Building Industry?
The debate over African mineral wealth is shifting from how much countries produce to how much economic value they retain through processing and manufacturing The debate over African mineral wealth…
Can African Cities Build Economies Around Creators?
The creator economy is becoming a serious commercial sector, but African creators still face challenges involving monetisation, infrastructure and access to global markets. The creator economy is becoming a serious…
Can Content Creation Actually Pay the Bills? The Brutal Math 💸
Think viral views pay the rent? Discover the brutal CPM math behind media monetization and how Penta Media builds profitable global content engines. The digital economy runs on a seductive…