THE expansion of off-grid solar energy systems in underserved and unserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa is set to accelerate following a new partnership between Ignite Power and Securing Energy for Europe (SEFE). Ignite Power, a leading distributed renewable energy provider…
AFRICAN cities play a crucial role in driving the continent’s economic and social progress, contributing over half of Africa’s GDP. However, the fast-paced urbanisation sweeping across the region has brought significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, climate risks, and deepening…
THE Green Climate Fund has greenlit $151 million in financing to bolster climate resilience in the Horn of Africa, a region grappling with severe climate-related challenges. This significant funding, approved during the Fund’s 39th Board meeting, will support a comprehensive resilience…
AFRICA is ideally positioned to become the next century’s economic growth engine, driven by a combination of favuorable demographics, abundant natural resources, and rapid technological adoption. With the youngest population globally, a burgeoning middle class, and significant natural resources, the continent is set…
AFRICA’S gaming industry is on track to surpass $1bn in revenue by the end of 2024, marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth. This surge is fuelled by the continent’s young population, improved internet connectivity, and the widespread adoption…
AS new energy frontiers emerge across Africa, significant opportunities are opening up in the continent’s nascent oil territories. Companies are laying the groundwork for sustainable, long-term relationships that promise to unlock prosperity for their host nations. Kadijah Amoah, CEO of…
South Africa is in many ways one of the most modern countries in Africa, particularly with respect to electricity access. Yet while its numbers compare favorably with most other African nations (as of 2021, 89.3% of the population had reliable…
IN a rare visit to Africa, the top US general is exploring ways to maintain the US military presence in West Africa after Niger expelled US forces in favour of partnering with Russia, a significant setback for Washington. Air Force General C.Q.…
MICROSOFT, in collaboration with industry experts across Africa, has released a whitepaper titled AI and the Future of Work in Africa, highlighting the continent’s unique opportunity to influence the future of work through large language learning models (LLMs) and generative AI.…
AFRICA Briefing Contributing Editor Professor Ojo Emmanuel Ademola has been recognised as the Outstanding Personality of the Year in Technology at the 4th Edition of the South West Advancement Award and Investment Summit. The prestigious event, which took place on…
