Energy regulator Nersa registered 3.13GW of new generation capacity between July and September, nearly four times the 804MW it registered in the previous quarter, as a handful of large wind farms and solar plants swelled the pipeline. The 144 facilities registered in the quarter carry an estimated investment value of R78.2-billion, Nersa said in a…
Creatives from across the continent are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX). This initiative brings together Africa’s creative talent, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock the economic potential of the continent’s cultural industries. Dubbed CANEX WKND, the four-day event attracted more than 15,000 registrations from across the global creative community,…
Africa’s ability to translate its growing youthful population into sustained economic growth will increasingly depend on its capacity to develop business leaders who can build, manage and expand enterprises capable of competing in regional and global markets. This was the central message delivered by Ugandan youth development leader and entrepreneur Louis Kimuli at the SEED…
Nairobi — The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene the first Africa Health Data Forum in Nairobi next week, seeking to strengthen health information systems through country-led priorities, investment and closer coordination among development partners. The three-day forum, scheduled for November 10-12, 2026, will bring together African Member States, development partners, technical and financial institutions,…
Florian Kunzke, SAP’s global director of AI strategy. (Image supplied) SAP has announced a series of AI innovations at its annual SAP TechEd conference, expanding its portfolio for developers. The enhancements to Joule Studio and Joule Work, as well as the SAP Business AI Platform – including SAP’s latest tabular foundation model – offer new…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s green development initiatives provide a practical lesson for African countries seeking to reduce emissions and advance climate action, UN-Habitat Regional Office for Africa Director Oumar Sylla said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Sylla commended Ethiopia’s efforts to curb emissions through clean cooking, cleaner energy for vehicles, green corridors and large-scale…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy across the continent by promoting people-centred socialisation, credible information, public participation and the role of media in democratic life. The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security convened the 2nd Roundtable on Democracy, Media and Socialisation in…
At a nearby grocery store run by Paschur Castelly, who left Haiti 20 years ago, most of the shelves are empty, except for those stocking religious candles and framed pictures of Catholic saints popular with this devout community. “I can’t purchase new merchandise because I don’t have people coming in,” he said. “So, our communities,…
Tesla has unveiled an electric sports car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air. Developed with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, it can reportedly accelerate to 97km/h in under a second. First promised in 2017, the car is now expected in 2028. Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 Share…
Nairobi — Global integrated services company Alliad has launched the first season of its Empowering Africa podcast, seeking to spotlight practical solutions for translating the continent’s economic potential into sustainable and inclusive growth. The new platform brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs and other changemakers to discuss some of Africa’s most pressing development priorities, including infrastructure,…
