Today, Lagos is ready to be the African launchpad for Nordic innovation — a city where sustainable technologies are tested, refined, and scaled to reach millions,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said. The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it is ready to become Africa’s launchpad for Nordic innovation. It made the vow at the fourth edition of…
The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on Earth. Each year, immense herds of wildebeest, joined by zebras and gazelles, travel 800-1,000km between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grazing after the rains. This vast, circular journey is the engine of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The migration feeds predators such…
End last month, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa published a press release indicating that, among others, eastern African exports are demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global trade turbulence, defying expectations of decline following sweeping US tariffs and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Data from UNECA, it says, reveals that several countries in…
South Africa spends a lot of time worrying about anchor industries like mining, finance and energy. They dominate headlines and boardroom agendas, but while we watch those traditional levers creak and strain, we’re ignoring a resource that could impact our long-term growth trajectory significantly. South Africa has one of the richest pools of diversely experienced…
Accra, Ghana — Regional, continental, and global education leaders, partners, and innovators gather in Accra to articulate a fresh direction for education and skills development in Africa The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Education, are convening a crucial conversation on the direction…
A renowned development expert, Dr Otive Igbuzor, has identified quality of leadership, effective governance and the strength of institutions as essential factors for the progress of African nations. The human rights advocate said the lack of such in any system usually leads to stagnation in terms of development. Delivering a keynote address at the 2025…
Across the world, countries are racing to become “smoke-free”, and some have already made remarkable progress. Sweden, for example, recently announced that only around 4.5% of its population still smoke cigarettes — the lowest reported rate in Europe. Their success has been celebrated as a model for others to follow. However, beneath the applause lies…
In Lagos, Africa’s bustling fashion capital, a new kind of creative revolution just launched. The Ananse Centre for Design is not just another training hub, it is a bold experiment in transforming African creativity into a global enterprise, writes Sunday Ehigiator At the intersection of creativity, technology, and opportunity, a quiet, yet extraordinary industry revolution…
Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa South Africa’s new R2.2-trillion energy plan is going to see a dramatic increase in renewable energy, with the private sector expected to contribute two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who released details of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix, said on…
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Image: GCIS Cabinet has approved the final draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix. Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday that the details will be presented by energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday. IRP 2025 aims to balance supply and…
