Africa’s Health Challenges Require African Solutions Rooted in Local Realities, Says Ethiopia’s Deputy PM

Africa’s Health Challenges Require African Solutions Rooted in Local Realities, Says Ethiopia’s Deputy PM

Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said Africa’s health challenges require African led solutions rooted in the continent’s own realities and urged for stronger research, innovation and collaboration to build resilient health systems and improve healthcare outcomes across Africa. Speaking at the MedEdAfrica 2026 Conference in Addis Ababa under the theme “Advancing…

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EVE Energy Strengthens European Operations Through Compliance, Local Manufacturing, and Regional Services

EVE Energy Strengthens European Operations Through Compliance, Local Manufacturing, and Regional Services

The BMW iX3 displayed at the EVE Energy booth features the company’s 46-series large cylindrical batteries for premium European electric vehicles The Smarter E Europe 2026 opened in Munich on June 23 and runs through June 25, gathering global players from the clean energy sector on one of Europe’s most influential trade exhibition platforms. EVE…

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Monaco explosion injures 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, local media reports; suspect flees to France

Monaco explosion injures 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, local media reports; suspect flees to France

A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said. French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured. The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast. Monaco’s…

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Local SMEs enter digital maturity phase

Local SMEs enter digital maturity phase

SMEs increasingly adopt AI, cloud systems and analytics tools to improve efficiency, reach customers and manage operations. (Image source: 123RF) South Africa’s small business sector is entering a more advanced phase of digital adoption, with SMEs increasingly moving beyond basic digitisation and focusing on the financial systems and innovations required to scale sustainably. The newly-released…

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AI-fuelled fraud drives surge in local digital scams

AI-fuelled fraud drives surge in local digital scams

South Africa is one of the few markets with the highest rate of suspected digital fraud attempts. (Image source: 123RF) South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud among African countries analysed, with 3% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud during 2025 – slightly below the global…

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Motsepe-backed Spinnaker targets local tech talent

Motsepe-backed Spinnaker targets local tech talent

Spinnaker Support founder and CEO Mathew Stava and VP at Spinnaker Support EMEA Jon Gill. Spinnaker Support, which recently set up physical presence locally, is leveraging South Africa’s deep talent pool as it builds a support centre in the market. This is according to Mathew Stava, founder and CEO of Spinnaker Support, speaking at an…

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Africa’s Health Challenges Require African Solutions Rooted in Local Realities, Says Ethiopia’s Deputy PM

Africa: Building Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Future – From Strong Regulation to Local Production

Ethiopia is transforming from an import-dependent market into a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. After becoming the 9th African nation to reach WHO Maturity Level 3, local production now exceeds 40% of medicine supply. This WBG feature examines how regulation, the Kilinto Special Economic Zone, and research at AHRI and CDT-Africa are driving jobs, exports, and health…

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