Africa: UCT Leads Africa in Two Major International Rankings

Africa: UCT Leads Africa in Two Major International Rankings

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has recorded strong performance in two major international rankings released in November 2025. The ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025 reported consistent results for UCT across several subjects, while the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Sustainability Rankings 2026 confirmed the university’s positive activity in environmental, social and governance-related indicators….

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Africa: UCT Leads Africa in Two Major International Rankings

Africa: MCB Leads $400mn Syndicated Facility for Karpowership’s Africa Operations

Nairobi — The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has arranged and closed a $400 million syndicated facility for Sea World Energy Holdings Limited, the affiliate consolidating Karpowership Group’s operations across Africa. MCB served as the sole Mandated Lead Arranger and Account Bank for the transaction, which the lender says was well received by participating financiers and…

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Obsidian leads the shift from Opsgenie to Jira

Obsidian leads the shift from Opsgenie to Jira

Obsidian Systems CEO Muggie van Staden Opsgenie may be reaching its end of life, but for South African IT teams, that marks the beginning of a smarter, more unified incident-management journey. In a recent webinar, Obsidian Systems unpacked what this transition means in practice, showing how to cut through alert noise and improve time-to-restore by…

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Africa: Kenya Leads East Africa’s Energy Consumption, Renewables

Africa: Kenya Leads East Africa’s Energy Consumption, Renewables

Nairobi — Kenya has topped the East African Community (EAC) in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report. The report shows Kenya recorded the region’s highest electricity peak demand of 2,316 megawatts (MW), up from 2,177 MW in 2024, surpassing Tanzania’s…

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Africa: UCT Leads Africa in Two Major International Rankings

Africa: Nigeria Leads Call for Just, Inclusive Climate Transition in Africa

Abuja — Nigeria has renewed its call for African nations to unite under a comprehensive Climate Compact aimed at harmonising carbon markets, enhancing transparency, and amplifying the continent’s collective influence on the global climate stage. The call underscores Africa’s commitment to driving a just, inclusive, and sustainable transition that leaves no one behind. The appeal…

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Malatsi calls for ethical AI as SA leads G20 task force

Malatsi calls for ethical AI as SA leads G20 task force

Communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi. (Photograph by DCDT) As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in people’s lives, this shift also brings about new responsibilities, says communications minister Solly Malatsi. As a result, the speed and scale of AI adoption should serve as a reminder that innovation without ethical guardrails can deepen inequality,…

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Africa: UCT Leads Africa in Two Major International Rankings

Africa: Nigeria Leads West Africa Delegation, Boosts Trade Ties With Malaysia

Nigeria leads West Africa region to make a significant impact at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025, organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), with 25 buyers from the region participating in the event. Notably, eight buyers are from Nigeria, alongside buyers from Senegal, Mali, and Ghana. The West African delegation reflects…

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