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Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future through innovation in renewable energy, water security, waste reduction, ocean and climate finance. Since its inception in 2023, AGES has become a key platform for connecting global capital with […]
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Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s vast, complex cultural tapestry. As the world turns to Africa as a potential leader in ethical technology, the challenge—and promise—of truly inclusive governance has never been more urgent. (Centre for Intellectual Property and Information […]
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Where to From Here? Edgar Pieterse of the African Centre for Cities on what needs to happen next “One of the most widely held criticisms of urban policies in Africa is that they are inconsistent, haphazard, and not coherently articulated… Physical planners rarely work with economists, there are no ministries of urban affairs, and even […]
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AAI’s 41st Annual Awards Gala to Celebrate Visionary Leadership 2025 Honorees Include The Ford Foundation Mission Investments Program Set to Receive the Inaugural Investor Impact Award Hosted by Sandra Babu-Boateng Sunday, September 21, 2025, 6PMCipriani’s 42nd St. New York, NY The Africa-America Institute (AAI) — the preeminent U.S.-based organization connecting Africa to the Americas to […]
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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced the winners of the 2025 Fortify Forward Innovation Challenge (FFIC) — a pan-African competition supporting innovative, scalable solutions that improve the nutritional value of food through fortification and biofortification. Finalists from East and West Africa gathered at finale events held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and […]
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Africa.com will livestream a special address by Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, where he will share his values, vision, and reflections on Africa’s development journey—highlighting the partnerships and progress that have shaped it. Following his recent pledge to accelerate his giving to the Foundation to reach $200 billion over the next two decades, […]
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Africa.com opens free registration for the Africa in Motion livestream event, a vibrant celebration of African-led progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On June 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM WAT, watch the event from anywhere in the world to experience real-time stories of innovation in health, gender equality, and economic opportunity, showcasing Africa’s bold […]
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Africa’s embrace of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the continent’s future, with optimism and innovation at the forefront. A recent Africa.com survey of 1,261 respondents reveals how Africans perceive AI’s potential to transform healthcare, education, and agriculture, while addressing concerns like job displacement and ethical challenges. This report dives into the data, highlighting key insights […]
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The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) Africa recently announced its participation in the Gigaton Opportunity Initiative, launched by Social Alpha and RISE as part of Mission Innovations Net-zero compatibility innovations initiative (NCI). GIIG will outline what is needed for African start-ups and the African innovation ecosystem to become a global solution provider and deliver positive impact […]
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From clean cooking gas to school desks made with recycled plastics: finalists named in £1 million prize to tackle plastic pollution in Africa 15 finalists of the first Afri-Plastic Challenge strand – ‘Accelerating Growth’ have been named to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa. Innovations include house bricks made from waste plastic […]
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