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Africa: The International Order Is Shifting – African Countries Have an Opportunity to Reshape Global Power Relations

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago013 mins

For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied political systems from other countries and prioritised economic choices that would meet external obligations, such as repaying debt. This posture was understandable immediately following independence in African states. At that time, the world was…

Cloud democratisation, data centre as a platform signal opportunity for investors

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago06 mins

Christopher Geerdts, MD of BMI-T. The rapid growth of cloud computing and AI is creating major opportunities for South African service providers – but also widening the digital divide. This was the key message from Christopher Geerdts, MD of BMI-T, during his keynote address at the ITWeb Cloud and Data Centre Summit, held on 7…

Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity

eriinfo.com1 month ago01 mins

Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity. In 2025, e-mail continues to anchor business communication across industries and regions. While instant messaging and collaboration platforms are on the rise, e-mail remains unmatched in its role as the system of record. When the message matters – when accountability, auditability and professionalism…

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Africa: CAF and TotalEnergies Celebrate Youth Talent With Unforgettable Opportunity for CAF African Schools Football Championship – Players of the Competition

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in partnership with multi-energy company TotalEnergies, is proud to announce a special recognition for the two standout performers from the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Final 2024/2025, held on April 26, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Jennifer Awuku (Ghana) and Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal), awarded Players of the Competition,…

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Africa’s Media Moment – Turning Disruption into Opportunity

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

Open Letter from Media Entrepreneurs As editors and media leaders across Africa, we come together at a pivotal moment for both our industry and our continent. Independent media has long served as a cornerstone of democracy and development. It holds power to account, informs citizens, amplifies underrepresented voices, and drives transparency — all while fostering…

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Africa: The Collapse of Foreign Aid Is a Wake-Up Call and an Opportunity

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

As US assistance recedes, African governments and investors must reframe risk and embrace long-term capital that promotes resilience For decades, foreign assistance from the United States, especially USAID, brought a sense of certainty to African economies. That certainty came at a cost. Aid helped address urgent challenges. It built hospitals, distributed vaccines, and provided food…

South Africa’s digital revolution: Vision or missed opportunity?

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced…

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Africa: Ocean Protection Is a Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

Bogota, Colombia — The services the ocean provides are the backbone of our collective health, wealth and food security, yet today just 2.7% of the ocean has been assessed and deemed to be effectively protected. In failing to establish adequate safeguards, not only are we condemning communities and ecosystems across the world to decline and…

Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

eriinfo.com3 months ago010 mins

Mohamed Sowe, CEO of Pee Cee Agriculture By Caitríona Palmer and Birom Seck In Sierra Leone, a first-of-its-kind farm is helping make the country self-sufficient in onion production. For Mohamed Sowe, there is something magical in the transformative power of a tiny onion seed. In just four months, with the right conditions, Sowe says, the…

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

eriinfo.com3 months ago07 mins

Deepankar Rustagi, CEO of OmniRetail, at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan Over the past two decades, modern shopping malls and air-conditioned grocery stores have been popping up across Nigeria. Yet, this is not where most Nigerians shop. An estimated 90% of retail transactions still take place through informal channels – a vibrant ecosystem of…