Big 5 Construct Nigeria Concludes With Over 9,806 Industry Professionals Gathering To Drive Housing, Construction And Technology Advancement
The event will return to the Landmark Centre in Lagos from 22-24 September 2026 for its 6th edition Big 5 Construct Nigeria concluded its 5th and largest edition at the Landmark Centre in Lagos following three days of networking, product showcases and professional development. Welcoming more than 9,806 construction professionals, the event provided an array of sourcing […]
From Kenya To The World: How Wawira Njiru Is Building Africa’s Blueprint For School Feeding
As the world celebrated World Food Day this month, social entrepreneur and systems innovator Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, reached a new impact milestone: serving over 600,000 meals each school day at roughly $0.30 per child, and more than 150 million meals to date since she launched F4E over a decade ago. Starting […]
Securing Mobile Networks To Drive Socio-Economic Development In Africa
By Majda Lahlou Kassi As mobile networks in Africa continue to evolve, their reliability is crucial for maintaining economic competitiveness and national security. They enable secure communications, protect sensitive data and support the operation of critical industries. Governments and the private sector alike depend on these networks to ensure stability and resilience against disruptions. Securing […]
Airtel Africa Foundation Partners With The Itu, Risa & Cisco To Boost Digital Skills Development In Rwanda
Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered on a Joint Initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Cisco on capacity and digital skills development, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative. This partnership aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free Internet connectivity and digital skills […]
South Africa’s Minister Of Electricity And Energy Officially Endorses Africa Energy Indaba 2026
The Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, has officially endorsed the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reaffirming the event’s critical role in shaping Africa’s sustainable energy future. The Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and is recognized as the continent’s premier platform for dialogue, investment, […]
SAICE Celebrates Critical Thinking, Ethical Reflection On Past Global Ethics Day
Corruption in the civil engineering and construction sector continues to undermine infrastructure delivery and public trust. South Africa scored 41 points out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index[1], indicating a challenging national corruption environment that also impacts the construction sector, underscoring the urgent need for strong ethical governance, transparency and protection for whistleblowers […]
Tanzania orders closure of schools and government offices
Tanzania’s government instructed civil servants and students to remain at home on Thursday following a contentious general election that sparked violent protests. The unrest, which led to a police-imposed curfew in Dar es Salaam, was fueled by the disqualification of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s main challengers from the presidential race. Protesters clashed with police, set a government office ablaze, and […]
Nvidia backs Cassava to boost Africa’s digital infrastructure
Cassava Technologies has secured investment from US chipmaker Nvidia to accelerate the expansion of its digital infrastructure across more than 30 African countries. The company, founded by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, operates fiber optic networks, data centers, and cloud storage services across Africa. While neither company has disclosed the size of the investment, the announcement comes on […]
South Africa launches youth fund to fight unemployment
South Africa is launching a $135 million Youth Fund to support youth-owned small and medium enterprises, part of a government effort to tackle the country’s persistently high youth unemployment. Nearly half of South Africans aged 15–34 are jobless, highlighting the urgent need for targeted economic interventions. Unlike previous small grant programs, this fund will provide much larger […]
How Nigeria can shield its democracy
As military takeovers resurge across West Africa, a pressing question emerges: could Nigeria be next? A political analyst warns that the same conditions fueling recent coups—widespread corruption, severe economic hardship, and deep-seated public discontent—are alarmingly present in Nigeria. These issues are compounded by lingering colonial-era divisions and significant foreign influence, creating a volatile mix. To protect […]
