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Africa: AU Commissioner Praises GERD As Model of Africa’s Self-Financed Infrastructure

eriinfo.com2 days ago05 mins

The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, has described the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a landmark example of Africa’s ability to finance and deliver transformative infrastructure using its own resources. Speaking at a press conference on accelerating Agenda 2063, advancing digital transformation and implementing the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa,…

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Afreximbank Accelerates Bahamas Infrastructure Modernization With U.S.$100-Million Facility to Bahamas Striping Group

eriinfo.com4 days ago05 mins

In a transformative boost to the Caribbean’s transport network,African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility to Bahamas Striping Group of Companies Ltd (BSGC). This funding is to assist with the financing of the rehabilitation and construction of over 200 miles of critical road infrastructure across The Bahamas….

AI is only as smart as the data behind it: Why LPWAN is becoming enterprise infrastructure

eriinfo.com4 days ago06 mins

LPWAN works at scale. Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to innovation labs or pilot projects. Across utilities, logistics, manufacturing and the public sector, AI-driven systems are increasingly being used to predict failures, optimise resource usage and automate operational decision-making. Yet as many organisations are discovering, AI initiatives rarely fail because of algorithms or processing…

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Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Invest in Digital Infrastructure for Ethical Migration Reporting

eriinfo.com1 week ago06 mins

African governments and development partners have been urged to increase investment in digital infrastructure to support inclusive e-learning and strengthen ethical migration reporting across the continent. The call was made this week at the 3rd International CoMMPASS Conference, hosted by Uganda Christian University (UCU), which brought together journalists, educators, students and policymakers to discuss responsible…

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Africa: President Calls for Renewed Push to Ramp Up Africa’s Infrastructure

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago09 mins

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed political commitment, stronger institutional support and sustainable financing to fast-track Africa’s infrastructure development. Addressing the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) Heads of State and Government Meeting on Friday at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, the President said strategic infrastructure remains central to Africa’s transformation, trade integration and long-term…

India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war | Business and Economy News

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

Modi’s government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets and trade uncertainty. Published On 1 Feb 20261 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled its annual budget, aiming for steady growth in an uncertain global economy rocked by recent…

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Africa: U.S., AU Launch Strategic Investment Group to Boost Trade and Infrastructure

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Nairobi — The United States and the African Union (AU) have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) aimed at accelerating US-Africa economic partnerships. The pact seeks to create jobs, boost prosperity, and strengthen economic security on both sides of the Atlantic. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and African Union Commission…

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Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago010 mins

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become matters of global importance. Behind the rapid expansion of these systems lies an extensive ecosystem of standards bodies, research review panels and international forums tasked with guiding how emerging technologies are deployed, evaluated…

Ukraine scrambling for energy as Russian strikes hit infrastructure | Russia-Ukraine war News

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures. Ukraine’s energy minister has sounded an alarm over the energy situation as Russian strikes on the country’s infrastructure leave people shivering in subzero temperatures without heating or power. Denys Shmyhal, who took office ‍earlier this week, told parliament on Friday that there was…

Andreessen Horowitz raises billion, big in infrastructure, defense

Andreessen Horowitz raises $15 billion, big in infrastructure, defense

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion to bolster bets across an array of areas including infrastructure, health and what the it calls “American Dynamism,” co-founder Ben Horowitz said in a blog post on Friday. The bulk of the capital, $6.75 billion, will go toward a growth fund and two $1.7 billion funds, with…