AI adoption inside large organisations still feels early, even though the hype is loud. Most teams have only had broad access to modern generative AI for a couple of years, so maturity shows up as “pockets of excellence” rather than a consistent enterprise capability. In regulated industries like banking, that gap is more visible because…
The president/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has said Africa’s ambition to become a global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilize long-term financing, deliver reliable electricity and adopt policies that turn its vast natural resources into manufactured products. Dangote, who has outlined a $50 billion investment programme for 2026 to 2030,…
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified in the Pacific as it continued on its path off the coast of southwestern Mexico on Tuesday, growing into a powerful Category 5 storm that could bring life-threatening flooding to parts of the states of Guerrero and Michoacán, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The hurricane center called Polo “extremely dangerous”…
In his latest book, Institute for Security Studies founder Jakkie Cilliers challenges assumptions on whether democracy and the demographic dividend will lead to development in Africa. Jakkie Cilliers is not afraid to court controversy. In his latest book, Africa’s Road to Prosperity: 10 Things to Know, just published, Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security…
Africa must move away from seeing itself through what it lacks and instead draw on its own institutions, knowledge, communities, wealth and talent to address the continent’s challenges, speakers at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum said on Wednesday, August 26. ALSO READ: What’s holding African integration back? Experts speak out The speakers said Africa’s development…
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has discovered dialogue again. After years of promises, a military coup, emergency rule, war rhetoric and political exclusion, Sudan’s army chief now says he wants a comprehensive dialogue inside the country to complete a civilian democratic transition. Al Jazeera reported proposals to drop death-penalty charges against opposition leaders and form a…
CAF Young Reporters Programme graduate shares the positive impact of the programme and how it has opened doors of opportunity. “CAF African Schools Football Championship created an ecosystem where young people discovered opportunities in journalism, broadcasting, photography” “To be part of one of Africa’s biggest sporting events and contribute to the coverage of the Women’s…
Shareholders of Fidson Healthcare Plc have approved a dividend of N1.50 per 50 kobo ordinary share, amounting to N3.6 billion, at the company’s 27th Annual General Meeting held virtually. In a statement, it was noted that the approval comes against the backdrop of a year in which the Company achieved key milestones in its growth…
For many CIOs and technology leaders, the greatest cloud challenge today is continuity. Across Africa’s banking, insurance, fintech and public sectors, digital services have become mission-critical. Customers expect real-time transactions, always-on access to apps and seamless digital experiences. Governments rely on cloud-based platforms to deliver citizen services, while businesses depend on cloud infrastructure to run…
Introduction: Africa’s Immunization Landscape and Its Significance Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its public health journey. With a current population of 1.4 billion and projections to reach 3.3 billion by 2075, the continent’s immunization landscape holds immense significance—not only for health outcomes but for economic and social development. Immunization programs have already saved…
