Tag: Africa
Top 10 African countries ranked by fixed broadband speed
Broadband access across Africa is growing rapidly, driven by increased investment in infrastructure, digital transformation initiatives, and rising demand...
Africa cuts maternal deaths by 40% – report
Africa posts the sharpest decline in maternal deaths in Africa as fatalities dropped 40% on the continent between 2000...
Africa’s digital payments projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030 – Mastercard
Africa’s digital payments economy is on a rapid growth trajectory, projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, according to a...
New opportunities emerge in Africa’s innovative digital payments sector
A new partnership between flydubai and Network International, announced on March 25, will allow travelers in East Africa to...
Peer effects and cheaper financing drive double-digit solar growth in Africa
Africa is on track to add 23GW of solar by 2028, a twofold jump over 2024 figures — as...
Africa’s AI potential gets global nod as tech giants invest
Microsoft’s latest pledge to invest an additional ZAR5.4 billion (nearly $300 million) in South Africa’s cloud and artificial intelligence...
Experts raise alarm over declining number of surgeons amid rising population in Africa
Medical practitioners, policy experts, researchers and other key stakeholders have called for urgent mitigation measures to address dwindling numbers...
Kayode Adebayo: It’s time for Africa to fully realise its cultural potential
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its cultural evolution. As the continent continues to gain global prominence, the...
Dr Nicodemus Nyandiko: The road to green hydrogen economy in Africa
By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that by 2025, renewable power sources will generate...
NJ Ayuk: Africa’s role in liquefied natural gas markets –potential & risks
The global energy marketplace is shifting toward the acceptance of natural gas as a pivotal component in the transition...
Rockefeller Foundation invests $15.9m to expand electricity access in Africa
During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, The Rockefeller Foundation announced an additional US$15.9 million to support the African...
Leaders call on businesses to invest in African women and girls
Social impact and industry leaders have urged global conglomerates, African businesses, philanthropies, and foundations gathered in Davosto champion social...