NEWS & ANALYSIS

Ethiopia moves ahead with its $7bn airport plan

Ethiopia's ambitious plan to develop Africa’s largest airport is a strong reaffirmation of its long-term sustainability strategy and a testament to its position as...

Upmarket upcycling: Meet Nelly Gesare, the woman proving trash is cash

Nelly Gesare has built a multimillion-shilling enterprise from waste, proving potential of sustainability-driven businesses in Africa. Her venture, Greenthing Kenya, transforms discarded materials into...
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Javvad Malik: Broken Cyber Windows Theory and cybersecurity

The Broken Cyber Windows Theory, introduced by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in 1982, suggests...

Smart Hands Africa partners with ITArmi to bridge IT skills gap across Africa

A new IT services company, Smart Hands Africa, has been launched to meet rising demand for skilled IT professionals across...

Google unveils Hustle Academy 2025 to empower African businesses with AI skills

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy program, designed to empower...

Internet wars set to bridge digital divide in rural Africa

As Elon Musk’s Starlink continues to cannibalise small internet service providers in major African cities and telcos ramp up...

Women strengthening their role in Africa’s green economy

Women are playing an increasingly vital role in Africa’s green economy, particularly in the solar energy sector.  According to Shortlist,...

Boost for Kenyan creatives as HEVA Fund launches $5m Ota Kopa and Ota Kopa Plus financial solutions

The Kenyan creative and cultural industries (CCIs) sector has received a shot in the arm following the official launch...