Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, has urged African nations to embrace the blue economy as a central pillar of sustainable growth, food security, and regional integration, saying the continent’s future prosperity depends on how well it manages its oceans and waterways. Ngurare was speaking at a high-level thematic side event during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference…
Namibia is quietly emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling clean energy stories. With world-class solar and wind resources, the country is now pairing natural advantage with financial innovation to reshape its energy future. At the heart of this transformation is the green project financing, a fast-evolving mechanism that is unlocking capital, accelerating infrastructure and…
Henry Myburgh, Strategic Account Manager at Vertiv Africa. Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of gross domestic product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper – is placing Africa’s mineral wealth under…
Kate Whannel Political reporter BBC Starmer and Zelensky walk through the Downing Street rose garden together Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street for private discussions. The pair met ahead of a vital summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday…
The masterclass explored the impact of AI on journalism. IIE Rosebank College, a brand of the Independent Institution of Education, hosted a masterclass: “The future of journalism in the AI era and new opportunities”. The event brought together expert speakers to discuss the impact of AI on journalism and the opportunities that arise from it….
For decades, the promise of workplace automation revolved around one simple idea: machines would handle the repetitive tasks so humans could focus on higher-value work. But as artificial intelligence continues to evolve, that narrative is shifting. Today we’re seeing the emergence of a new innovation, agentic AI, where intelligent digital agents automate and also actively…
Artificial intelligence has evolved beyond a single concept into various advanced forms, including machine learning, large language models, generative AI, agentic AI and quantum AI. This rapid evolution is reshaping business operations. AI adoption is skyrocketing, with generative AI usage expected to increase from 55% in 2023 to 75% in 2024, alongside significant investments in…
ADDIS ABABA – Trade corridors, streamlined transit systems, and deeper regional integration are essential lifelines for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. He made the remark recently at the opening of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan. In his address, Guterres urged world leaders to rethink global…
In recent years, Ethiopia has emerged as a beacon of environmental leadership on the African continent, demonstrating that ambitious green initiatives can transform a nation’s landscape, both physically and reputationally. The green legacy initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), exemplifies this transformative vision. It is more than a tree-planting campaign; it…
Washington, DC — Every four years, a new U.S. administration brings with it a reshuffling of global priorities. Africa is often included in that process but rarely centered. While high-level visits, peace deals, and trade agreements may signal renewed attention, sustained engagement is frequently undermined by shifts in leadership, budgets, and institutional agendas. Today, the…
