Africa’s ‘great green wall’ is stalling: in Senegal very few planted areas show progress

Africa’s Great Green Wall project began as an ambitious plan to build a 15-kilometre-wide band of trees across the north of Africa. The African Union launched the project in 2007 with plans for the trees to extend for 6,000 kilometres through 11...

Urban Diets in Ghana Are Changing

A recent mixed-methods study conducted in a suburb in the heart of Accra, led by a colleague describes how urban diets in Ghana are changing. Once rooted in fresh, homemade meals and traditional ingredients, food habits in low-income urban...

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to spotlight aggregated energy procurement

As African nations accelerate energy sector reforms and open markets to increased private participation, the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3rd – 5th March 2026, in Cape Town, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers,...

Future Scenarios for the Two Libyas

Recent developments show that today’s configuration is relatively more homogeneous than in the past. At least, the situation is clear between west and east: refineries and oil depots aside (they are more widespread in Cyrenaica), the current...

Africa’s AI story is not Silicon Valley’s and that’s good news

Andrew Harris, chief sales and marketing officer, DCC Technologies. When it comes to AI, much of the global conversation is dominated by Silicon Valley. We read about massive cloud investments, vast data centres, and the push to scale at speed....

African connectivity needs an African answer

EdgeSentry is made in Africa for Africa. Connectivity in Africa too often fails where it matters most: at the edge. When fibre is cut or mobile coverage falters, businesses are left counting the cost in lost revenue, disrupted operations, and...

Safaricom’s Trillion Shilling Impact Marks a Turning Point for Purpose and Profit in Africa’s Tech Landscape

For years, Safaricom has been more than a telecommunications company. It has become a case study in how African businesses can create measurable social and environmental value while still thriving commercially. The release of its 14th Sustainable...

From Automation to Autonomous: Cumulocity to Showcase Innovative AIoT Solutions at GITEX Global 2025

Cumulocity, a global leader and independent end-to-end AIoT platform, will return to GITEX Global 2025 alongside regional partner Mindware at Hall 2, Booth A30. Under the theme, ‘From Automation to Autonomous’, Cumulocity will highlight innovative...

Tackling over-crediting in Africa’s carbon market

Africa's carbon credit market, recognized as a pivotal instrument for driving climate finance, has long grappled with challenges including credibility issues, regulatory complexities, and technological barriers. Tackling these challenges head-on...

50 European corporates backing startups on the path to growth, innovation, and global impact

Across Europe, big companies are becoming strong backers of startup innovation, and corporate venturing is widely used as a buzzword these days. Beyond investing money, they open doors to customers, provide technical expertise, and create...

Gaming as strategy: how a fast-growing sector could leapfrog South Africa forward

South Africa is standing at a defining moment. For generations, our growth has been tied to mining, manufacturing, and heavy industry — vital sectors, yes, but costly, resource-heavy, and often slow to create the kinds of broad, future-facing jobs...

GITEX GLOBAL 2025 to spotlight AI’s expanding role in future-critical sectors

The world’s largest technology and AI event returns to Dubai this month for its 45th edition, bringing together more than 6,800 companies and 2,000 startups from 180 countries to showcase breakthroughs in biotech, quantum computing, semiconductors...

Huawei Africa Night 2025

Held on September 18 alongside HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, “Huawei Africa Night 2025” convened under the theme “All Intelligence for New Africa”. More than 500 partners, government representatives, experts, and industry leaders gathered to share the...

South Africa: Tech Credit Fund launches $290,593 facility to support Black-owned ISPs

Tech Credit Fund, a subsidiary of Solcon Capital, has launched a credit facility to help Black-owned internet service providers (ISPs) expand broadband access in South Africa’s townships and rural communities. Image supplied According to the...

Nigeria News2 minutes ago ‘Judicial Processes Are Years Behind Innovations’ – Abaribe Laments Issues With Nigeria’s Electoral System Senator representing Abia South in the National Assembly, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has asserted that the problem with…

Senator representing Abia South in the National Assembly, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has asserted that the problem with Nigeria’s electoral system is not the technology but rather the interpretation of laws by the courts. Naija News reports that Abaribe...

How Africa’s diaspora can reshape global partnerships at the G20.

Abdou Samb|Published 2 days ago 4min NEXT month, a significant milestone in global governance will unfold on African soil as South Africa hosts the G20 summit. As the only permanent African member of the forum, South Africa’s presidency represents...

Biotechnology Market Therapeutic Innovations & Forecast Report 2025-2033 Featuring Lonza, Amgen, Syngenta, Biocon, Biogen, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Novartis, Novo Nordisk A/S, Pfizer, and Seagen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 7, 2025-- The "Biotechnology Market - Therapeutic Innovations & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Biotechnology Market is anticipated to grow to US$ 1.40 trillion by...

How Global Tech Hero Jecinta Fabiyi is Building the Infrastructure African Businesses Need to Scale

In 2024, Africa’s tech sector raised $2.21 billion across 488 deals, impressive until you realise it was a 22.7% decline from the previous year. Even with a rebound of nearly 25% in the second half, the continent still couldn’t meet up, largely...

HP to Lead the Future of Work at GITEX 2025

Peter Oganesean, Managing Director for the Middle East and East Africa at HP, highlights that at GITEX 2025, HP will showcase “Leading the Future of Work,” spotlighting AI PCs, hybrid collaboration, security, and sustainability. The brand...

Safaricom Commits to Data Protection and Transparency as It Marks 25 Years of Innovation

Safaricom today unveiled its 14th Sustainable Business Report, marking 25 years of purpose-driven innovation, inclusion, and sustainable impact. The launch event, held at the Michael Joseph Centre in Nairobi, brought together industry leaders,...