Africa is becoming an increasingly important hub for Latin American drug trafficking networks, facilitating the production, transportation, and marketing of cocaine and methamphetamine. Africa has for decades been a transit point for Latin American cocaine making its way to European markets. The explosion in demand for cocaine and synthetic stimulants (notably methamphetamine), coupled with growing…
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is a cornerstone of global health security, helping countries contain…
Ahead of its “Welcome Home” press event, reports indicate that Apple will officially introduce its long-rumoured smart home hub, named the HomeView. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the wall- or countertop-mounted display will serve as a central voice and automation command centre for Apple-powered homes. Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan The HomeView…
The Hub Unconference is set to return for its 12th edition in Harare next week, bringing together young Africans to debate the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on society. The two-day event, scheduled for 24 and 25 September at Harare Gardens, will run under the theme “Unruly Algorithms” and bring together…
Nairobi — Kenya has stepped up its ambitions to become East Africa’s leading digital hub with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, expanding infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial technology and regional digital connectivity. The facility, operated by Digital Realty following its acquisition of iColo, is designed to provide…
The World Health Organization has launched a regional health data platform designed to give African governments a single system for tracking health trends, planning services and responding to disease outbreaks. The Regional Health Data Hub was unveiled on August 27 in Addis Ababa during the WHO Regional Committee for Africa meeting. The platform will bring…
Old Mutual’s Durban Capability Hub marks three years. Insurer Old Mutual plans to deepen strategic partnerships and expand talent pipeline development through its Durban Capability Hub in KwaZulu-Natal. This comes as the Old Mutual hub marks three years since it was established, as part of attracting, developing and retaining scarce technology, digital, data and specialist…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is well positioned to become Africa’s future energy hub by harnessing its vast renewable energy resources, extensive hydropower expertise, and expanding regional electricity interconnections, Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the minister said Ethiopia has an estimated 60 gigawatts of hydropower generation potential,…
Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation. For the first time in our modern history, Nigeria is no longer on the global energy map simply as a case study for grid fragility and power deficits. Today, our nation is being…
Shanghai — TANZANIA is accelerating efforts to establish itself as a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Africa as demand for medicines rises and sector reforms deepen. Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health responsible for pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, Emmanuel Tayari, said the government is improving the investment climate to attract global manufacturers into…
