Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana
Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.
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Africa Needs 50 Million New Homes, but Building Is Bad for the Environment – How to Finance ‘Green’ Solutions
The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world’s greenhouse gases. Solutions will be especially useful in Africa, because so much building still needs to be done. The continent’s population is projected to…
Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs
Nairobi — A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management, and stronger institutions, could cut projected economic losses for Somalia by half and deliver more stable, productive jobs for its people. Launched today by the Government of Somalia and the World…
Africa: Building Health Systems for Africa’s Vaccine Sovereignty, By Chinedu Moghalu and Nicaise Ndembi
Africa’s engagement with global vaccine supply over the past five years has shown that access to vaccines and biologics is shaped less by goodwill or financing alone. Vaccine sovereignty in Africa is no longer an abstract ambition. It is a process underway, grounded in Ubuntu and African political decisions, institutional reforms, and emerging delivery platforms….
Starlink considers building its own phone
Elon Musk. Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters With a SpaceX public listing expected this year, the company has plans for its revenue-generating Starlink business that could expand its reach into new markets, including a Starlink phone, direct-to-device internet and a space-tracking service, sources familiar with the matter said. The star of Elon Musk’s empire, SpaceX is quickly expanding…
Learning in practice: How KRS is building future-ready developers through in-person bootcamps
KRS understands the value of regular face time and collaboration. Software developers are currently working in an environment where frameworks and platforms change all the time, AI tools are becoming part of everyday workflows and learning never really stops. These days, keeping pace isn’t about mastering a single tool, but thinking clearly, adapting quickly and…
More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts after Trump’s name added to building
More musicians have canceled their upcoming concerts at the Kennedy Center after its board voted to rename the performing arts venue to include President Donald Trump’s name. The canceled performances to date include shows previously promoted for Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Jan. 14. The Cookers, a jazz band that was scheduled to perform…
The challenge of building an African consumer brand abroad
Affiong Williams, CEO of Nigeria-based dried fruit snacks producer ReelFruit This article is an excerpt from our latest book ‘How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit‘ Affiong Williams, founder and CEO of Nigerian dried fruit and snacks company ReelFruit, has long viewed international markets as a major…
Africa’s Moment – Building Resilience in an Era of Trade Disruption
The world today is shaped by a series of overlapping crises, what many now call a polycrisis. From geopolitical conflicts and shifting trade alliances to climate shocks and economic volatility, these forces are changing how nations and businesses operate. For Africa, these disruptions bring undeniable risks. However, resilience should also necessitate that we turn crisis…
Building trust in a digital world
For years, cybersecurity was something that got “handled later”, usually after more pressing work was done. That gap between innovation and protection could linger for months, sometimes years, until a breach forced the issue. That world is gone. Attackers are constantly evolving. Digital transformation touches nearly every part of business and security has moved from…