Materials engineering gaps threaten Africa’s renewable energy payoffs

While solar and battery technology now make renewable power in Africa financially attractive on paper, local investors are not realising expected returns on mid-scale solar projects. Experts say the consistent underperformance is being driven by copy-paste assumptions...
Gitex unveils expansion into Kenya

Gitex unveils expansion into Kenya

As Kenya invests heavily in key economic growth and national resilience drivers, from digital infrastructure and AI factories to hyperscale data centres and green industrialisation, the country is set for increased international attention following the announcement of...

Crypto mining: A sustainable opportunity for Africa

Every Earth Day (22 April) prompts reflection on sustainability and the future of our planet. By Larry Cooke, Africa head of legal at Binance This year, crypto mining should be part of that conversation, not as a challenge, but increasingly as an opportunity,...

Why good governance must power Africa’s just transition

Africa’s energy challenge is not a shortage of resources. It is a shortage of governance that works. By Sola Adebawo, GM: government, joint venture and external relations at Heritage Operational Services The continent holds some of the world’s richest solar potential,...

Origin Labs, Intel advance AI skills in Africa

Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) skills development and innovation across Africa. The partnership aims to empower educators and students at academic institutions...