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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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Spain’s CESGA Selects IQM and Telefónica to Deploy Advanced Quantum Computing Infrastructure

Spain’s CESGA Selects IQM and Telefónica to Deploy Advanced Quantum Computing Infrastructure

Spain’s CESGA selects IQM and Telefónica to deploy advanced quantum computing infrastructure IQM Quantum Computers, the global leader in deployed, on-premises computers, and Telefónica, a global telecommunications provider, have joined forces to sign a purchase agreement with the Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) to install two full-stack quantum computers in Spain. This press release features multimedia….

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How intelligent infrastructure is powering a sustainable data future

How intelligent infrastructure is powering a sustainable data future

“Efficiency isn’t just about saving energy. It’s about giving time back to the business.” This idea was at the heart of Schneider Electric’s TechCentral breakfast, “The digital advantage”, a gathering of technology leaders from the banking and industrial services sectors. The event explored how intelligent infrastructure is reshaping South Africa’s data landscape, with a special…

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

Africa: Acci, Naddc, Surge Africa Advocates Nigeria’s E-Mobility Infrastructure

Abuja — Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Surge Africa, has called for urgent action to advance electric mobility infrastructure in Nigeria. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a high-level roundtable dialogue to commemorate the World Sustainable Transport Day….

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