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Author: Mladen Čolić, Sales Vice President: Fintech Africa at TransUnion Africa is fast emerging as the world’s next frontier for growth. By 2050, more than one in four people on the planet will be African, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. With the youngest population globally, the continent is increasingly recognised as a […]
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By Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, CEO, VillageReach In July, the U.S. government officially dissolved the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Weeks later, a U.S. court cleared the way for the Trump Administration to continue blocking billions in foreign aid. For Africa and other regions that have long relied on donor contributions to health and development, […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
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The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) 2026, taking place from 3 – 5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, will present a comprehensive series of Deep-Dive Energy Forums, designed to tackle Africa’s most pressing energy challenges while unlocking transformative opportunities for investment and growth. Bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, investors, and development […]
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By Dalu Ajene Africa is endowed with vast natural resources, from fertile agricultural land to abundant minerals and energy reserves. It boasts of having 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 12% of oil reserves and 8% of its natural gas. Africa is home to vast gold, diamond, cobalt and rare earth minerals crucial for the […]
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The future of civil engineering extends far beyond concrete and steel, it is increasingly shaped by data, digital tools, and intelligent decision-making. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics are rapidly transforming how engineers plan, design, and maintain infrastructure. In South Africa, these tools bring tremendous opportunity but also carry the responsibility […]
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By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, Head of Integrated Marketing for the EMEA region at Infobip As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, it is an ideal time to reflect on the critical role women are playing in shaping the country’s technology sector. The conversation has moved beyond the need for representation to empowering women leaders as decision makers […]
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By Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager of Africa Tech Festival & Lead of The AI Summit Cape Town Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how industries and institutions operate. In healthcare, finance, education, and national security, AI enables faster decision-making and more efficient service delivery. Until now, most tools, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks have come from […]
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By Coen de Bruin Head of Specialist Lines at Hollard Insure Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a reality reshaping communities, industries and economies worldwide. Rising sea levels, unpredictable rainfall, and the increasing frequency of natural disasters are placing immense pressure on societies—and on the insurance industry, which often serves as […]
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The Nigerian Government is partnering with Ericsson to develop the potential of 5G connectivity in Nigeria. A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed during an October 18 Federal Republic of Nigeria government delegation visit to Ericsson’s Global headquarters in Sweden, headed by Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The purpose of the MoU is to establish […]
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