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Southern Africa’s leading ICT bodies unite at NEXTCON 2026, strengthening regional digital collaboration

eriinfo.com2 days ago04 mins

Cross-border collaboration on digital transformation will take centre stage next week as the Computer Society of Zimbabwe (CSZ) hosts NEXTCON 2026 with support from the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) and fellow ICT professional bodies from across the region. Bringing together technology leaders, policymakers and industry experts from across southern Africa, the executive conference will provide…

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Africa: Nigeria Must Be Secure, Stable Before Leading Africa, Says Foreign Affairs Minister

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago09 mins

ABUJA — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first strengthen its economy, security and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership role in Africa and project greater influence on the global stage. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of Shadows of Power,…

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Africa: ‘Darkest Chapter’ – Record Child Violations in 2025, With National Forces Leading the Way

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago07 mins

For the first time, soldiers and Government forces were responsible for more grave violations against children in armed conflict than non-State armed groups – and 2025 set a grim new record for the total number of child victims. The findings come in the annual UN report on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) which documents six…

Leading with Microsoft: InfoVerge’s roadmap for 2026 and beyond

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago07 mins

Itumeleng Chuene, Chief Revenue Officer at InfoVerge. (Chris Anderson Photography) InfoVerge, a managed services company building a strong reputation in IT consulting, business application development, data management and security, is scaling up its Microsoft competencies to deliver greater value to its customers. The company is deepening its Microsoft accreditations and specialisations to better meet local…

The projects leading Eskom’s 32GW renewables charge

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

Eskom’s group executive for renewables, Rivoningo Mnisi, has put names and numbers to the projects that will come first under the new Eskom Green business, laying out a pipeline that runs from a solar plant already in the ground to a Komati solar-and-battery hybrid, a skills-transfer phase and, ultimately, utility-scale plants of at least 500MW…

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Africa: Ethiopia Africa’s Leading Wheat, Coffee Producer – Agriculture State Minister

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has emerged as Africa’s leading wheat producer and the largest coffee producer and exporter, according to Agriculture State Minister Professor Eyasu Elias. The state minister made the remark at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) meeting held as part of its 20 years establishment anniversary in Addis Ababa…

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Africa: Covenant University Don Named Among Africa’s Leading Voices On Higher Education Reform

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

A Nigerian academic and researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised among 25 women shaping conversations on the future of higher education across Africa, by the Education Collaborative. The recognition places Peter alongside prominent education leaders and administrators from across the continent who are rethinking how African universities can…

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Africa: Okosubide Mozimo – Leading Drone Technology Innovation to Solve Africa’s Security Challenges

eriinfo.com4 months ago015 mins

Many of the world’s most impactful leaders began as a one-person army. Through resilience, an innovative spirit, and integrity, they have transformed one-employee ventures into forces to be reckoned with and solidified their names in the annals of great leadership. Okosubide Mozimo, Managing Director of Arco Worldwide Services, AWS, Limited, is one such leader. AWS…

Ex-GM exec leading EV battery startup’s pivot to defense industry

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones are positioned on the tarmac at a base in the U.S. Central Command operating area. Source: U.S. CENTCOM An Arizona-based battery startup led by a former General Motors executive is moving from making products for all-electric vehicles to making products for the aerospace and defense industries amid the…

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Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables – Affirming Top Spot As Africa’s Leading Arranger and Bookrunner

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3 ranking for Administrative Agent. These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership in arranging debt solutions and mobilising…