Gaps - eriinfo

Africa

Africa’s Biodiversity Goals Face Data, Funding and Capacity Gaps, Experts Warn

eriinfo.com2 days ago07 mins

Nairobi — African countries need stronger biodiversity data systems, technical expertise and sustainable financing to translate global conservation commitments into measurable action, regional institutions have warned. The warning emerged at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17), where African regional institutions highlighted gaps in biodiversity monitoring, data sharing and institutional capacity that could hinder implementation of the…

AI start-up targets gaps in local technology partner support

eriinfo.com4 days ago011 mins

Technology supply chains are evolving, creating opportunities for partners to adapt through AI, cyber security and changing global market dynamics. (Image: istockphoto.com) The technology supply channel is changing, driven by geopolitical factors affecting supply chains, the growing adoption of AI, cyber security threats and changes in how hyperscalers resource and support geographic markets. These shifts…

Africa

Africa: Persistent Access and Connectivity Gaps Leave Majority of Africans Without Reliable Power

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

Almost one-fourth of citizens use sources of electricity other than the main grid, mostly solar panels. Key findings About seven in 10 Africans (72%) live in areas served by an electric grid, ranging from just 29% in Chad to 100% in Tunisia, Mauritius, Eswatini, and Cabo Verde. o Rural residents (49%) and the poorest citizens…

Africa

Africa: Generic Medicine Makers Can Help Close Africa’s Medicine Access Gaps, Says New Report

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Africa’s changing healthcare needs are creating new opportunities for generic medicine manufacturers to help close persistent access gaps, but stronger regional coordination, predictable demand and investment will be needed to turn that opportunity into sustainable supply. A new report by the Access to Medicine Foundation examines how eight multinational and regional generic medicine manufacturers are…

AI adoption exposes governance gaps as organisations race to keep up

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

AI adoption is gathering pace across the enterprise, bringing new opportunities alongside new risks. (Source: ChatGPT) The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a growing gap between what companies can deploy and their ability to govern it. This emerged during a panel discussion at the recent TrendAI Spark 2026 in Sun City. The…

AI adoption exposes higher education policy gaps

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

AI presents teaching opportunities, but VUT warns universities need stronger governance, ethical guidelines and lecturer training. (Image created via ChatGPT) Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in higher learning, teaching and assessment is outpacing the policies, skills and ethical safeguards needed to govern it responsibly, according to research presented by Vaal University of Technology (VUT). The study,…

Africa

Africa: The Challenge of Women’s Empowerment in Africa: Wide Gaps Still Limit Opportunities for Rural Women

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

In education, asset ownership, and access to technological and financial resources, the urban-rural divide compounds the gender gap. Key findings Across 38 African countries, women trail men in educational attainment: 54% of women have secondary or post-secondary education, compared to 62% of men. Women are also more likely than men to have no formal education…

SITA plugs ‘gaps’ in govt’s disaster response

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Tlali Tlali, head of corporate affairs at SITA. The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) says the in-house tool built in response to last year’s Eastern Cape floods has been deployed at scale, reaching municipalities across the province. Named the Provincial Disaster Management Application System (PDMAS), SITA says it’s a fully integrated, web-based digital platform developed…

Africa

Africa Urged to Fix Logistics Gaps to Unlock Markets for Smallholder Farmers

eriinfo.com5 months ago04 mins

Agricultural experts, lenders and corporate executives are calling for increased investment in rural logistics and transport systems across Africa, warning that weak infrastructure is preventing millions of smallholder farmers from accessing profitable markets despite gains in farm productivity. Speaking during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, panelists said post-harvest losses, inadequate cold storage,…

The gaps in South Africa’s digital ID plan

eriinfo.com6 months ago09 mins

South Africa’s draft digital identity regulations lay a workable foundation but leave critical gaps around wallet architecture, biometric strength and the verification side of the ecosystem, according to industry specialists who spoke to TechCentral. The department of home affairs published the draft regulations this week, incorporating digital identity into South Africa’s identity system. The digital…