From geological data to policy, Africa still has big critical-minerals gaps to close
As the world shifts towards a low-carbon future in response to unrelenting climate change, demand is surging for minerals essential to this transition, many of...
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Qatar Airways Leads International Travel with New Growth Strategy
Qatar Airways has emerged as a major beneficiary of the industry’s transformation with plans to increase annual passenger capacity from 50 million to 80 million...
IPPs unveil 16 000MW power projects
INTENSIVE Energy Users Group (IEUG) chairperson Eddie Cross says private players are driving over 16 000 megawatts (MW) worth of power generation projects to help...
Vodacom Leads Dialogue on 5G, Smart Cities at Innovation Week Tanzania
Vodacom Tanzania, UNDP Tanzania through its FUNGUO Innovation program and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) jointly spearheaded several activities at the recent Innovation...
Ethiopia Launches FaydaPass to Promote Financial Inclusion
 In a major step toward strengthening digital finance, Ethiopia has officially launched FaydaPass, a new digital wallet designed to promote financial inclusion and expand access...
potential with generative AI
IMAGINE a tool that searches through enormous volumes of data, identifies market trends, and generates concise, useful reports  all before your morning tea. This is...
Nvidia CEO Warns U.S. Tech Risks Losing $50 Billion Opportunity as China Chip Curbs Empower Huawei and Local Rivals
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has issued a stark warning that U.S. technology companies risk forfeiting a $50 billion market opportunity in China due to stringent...
Ucore Secures $18.4M in U.S. Department of Defense Funding to Advance Rare Earth Processing Plant in Louisiana
Ucore Rare Metals Inc., a leading innovator in the field of critical mineral processing, has secured a major funding boost from the U.S. Department of...
China to Establish Electric Vehicle Factories in Nigeria, Strengthening Strategic Partnership
China has announced plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in Nigeria, marking a significant advancement in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. This...
Elon Musk’s xAI Admits Grok AI Was Manipulated Amid South Africa Genocide Controversy
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acknowledged that its chatbot, Grok, was compromised due to an unauthorized modification, leading it to repeatedly reference the...
Egbin Power to Host Nigeria’s First National Data Park and Compute Infrastructure
In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s digital economy, the Federal Government has designated Egbin Power Plc as the host site for the nation’s inaugural...
NCA to Expand Telecommunication Network in Ghana’s Remote Areas
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has announced plans to enhance telecommunication networks in the country’s remote and underserved regions. This initiative aims to...
Liberia: Maryland Technology College Explores Web Development Endowments
Maryland Technology College (MTC) in Liberia is actively seeking endowments to enhance its web development programs. This initiative aims to provide students with comprehensive training...
Space42 and Gatehouse Satcom Advance Satellite-to-Device Connectivity with New Collaboration
Space42 and Gatehouse Satcom have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing satellite-to-device (D2D) connectivity. This collaboration seeks to develop innovative solutions that enable direct...
All Eyes on Tanzania as Africa eLearning Summit Opens in Dar es Salaam, Spotlighting Digital Education Future
Tanzania is in the global spotlight this week as the Africa eLearning Summit officially kicks off in Dar es Salaam, attracting educators, policymakers, tech innovators,...
WAN-IFRA and OpenAI Launch $1.5 Million Fund to Accelerate AI Integration in Newsrooms
The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has partnered with OpenAI to launch a $1.5 million fund aimed at helping newsrooms worldwide harness the power...
Bridging Africa’s $100 Billion Infrastructure Gap: Harnessing AI and Data for Sustainable Development
 Africa faces a daunting infrastructure deficit, with an estimated annual financing gap of $68 to $108 billion. This shortfall impedes progress across sectors such...
Ghana Embraces Blockchain Technology to Curb Gold Smuggling and Enhance Transparency in Mining Sector
In a groundbreaking move to enhance transparency and combat illegal gold trading, the government of Ghana has officially adopted blockchain technology to track gold production...
South Africa Energises First IPP-Built Main Transmission Substation, Marking a Major Milestone in Renewable Energy Integration
In a significant move towards transforming its energy sector, South Africa has officially energised its first Independent Power Producer (IPP)-built main transmission substation. This milestone,...
Zimbabwean Executive Appointed Deputy Chair of GSMA Board, A Milestone for African Leadership in Global Telecom
In a groundbreaking move that highlights the increasing influence of African leadership in global telecommunications, a Zimbabwean executive has been appointed as the Deputy Chair...