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Africa 2026 – Public Sector Surge That Might Backfire – Hidden Risks and Debt Concerns

Africa 2026 – Public Sector Surge That Might Backfire – Hidden Risks and Debt Concerns

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Nairobi — Africa’s accelerating government-led expansion is drawing global attention, especially as initiatives connected to the USAID Trade Hub highlight how external support is shaping economic priorities across multiple regions. Large-scale investments, ambitious reforms, and infrastructure megaprojects are becoming central to national strategies. However, this rapid growth may carry unintended consequences that are often overlooked…

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Africa 2026 – Public Sector Surge That Might Backfire – Hidden Risks and Debt Concerns

Africa’s Edtech Boom Drives Surge in Student Migration, Says Industry Report

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The rapid expansion of Africa’s education technology (EdTech) sector, alongside increasing international student mobility, is transforming how African students access global education opportunities, industry stakeholders have said. At the centre of this shift are platforms such as EERIV Europe UAB, which operate at the intersection of digital education services and international admissions support. EdTech Sector…

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Africa 2026 – Public Sector Surge That Might Backfire – Hidden Risks and Debt Concerns

Africa: Mozambique Becomes Africa’s Most Distressed Sovereign As Spreads Surge

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Mozambique has overtaken Senegal as Africa’s most distressed sovereign borrower, as rising global energy costs add pressure to its finances. The country’s sovereign yield spread widened to 1,473 basis points, surpassing Senegal’s 1,423 basis points, according to data tracked by JPMorgan Chase. Spreads above 1,000 basis points are widely seen as a sign of distress….

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Africa 2026 – Public Sector Surge That Might Backfire – Hidden Risks and Debt Concerns

Africa: New Initiative to Strengthen Global Humanitarian Surge Capacity

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The European Union has launched the EU Humanitarian Surge Support initiative, a two-year initiative designed to reinforce the humanitarian community’s ability to respond rapidly, coherently and predictably to crises and emergencies worldwide. By building on the long-standing expertise of NORCAP and iMMAP, the initiative ensures that surge deployments are fast, efficient and complementary to ongoing…

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Truecaller hits 500m user milestone amid SA spam surge

Truecaller hits 500m user milestone amid SA spam surge

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Truecaller hits 500 million users while blocking billions of AI-driven spam calls. (Source: Google Gemini) Global communications platform Truecaller has surpassed 500 million monthly active users, marking a significant growth phase as digital fraud and AI-generated scams escalate worldwide. The Stockholm-headquartered firm added more than 50 million users in 2025 alone, with 150 million of…

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Seacom earnings surge as subsea cable disruptions ease

Seacom earnings surge as subsea cable disruptions ease

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Image for illustration purposes only Digital infrastructure and managed services provider Seacom has delivered a sharp improvement in earnings after the subsea cable disruptions that weighed on results in the prior period fell away. In interim results for the six months to 31 December 2025, released on Wednesday, Remgro – which holds an effective 30%…

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Gartner predicts surge in AI-powered public services

Gartner predicts surge in AI-powered public services

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Globally, governments are rapidly deploying AI agents to automate public services. (Image source: 123RF) At least 80% of governments will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents to automate routine decision-making, enhancing efficiency and service delivery by 2028. This is according to market research firm Gartner, which highlights a growing shift toward digital governance, where AI-powered systems…

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