Energising Africa’s potential key to prosperity, sustainability

A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the world’s largest energy...

Campaigners demand that African leaders end fossil fuel investment

African climate campaigners and renewable energy industry advocates convened a press conference at COP28 in Dubai this week, urging African leaders to put their communities first and reject new fossil fuel investments. “The climate crisis continues to impact the...

Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800k for climate solutions

Eight African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100 000. They will also receive a comprehensive mentorship and coaching as part of a 12-month accelerator program. Since...

Delta Scan wins Africa leg of Start-Up World Cup

Delta Scan, with its engineering drone-based inspection technology and digital analysis, has walked off with the African leg of the Start-Up World Cup Pitch Competition at Africa Tech Festival that played out in Cape Town last week. “I appreciate the belief the...

AfricaCom: Collaboration is key to Africa’s digital growth

The importance of collaboration to Africa’s digital growth trajectory was underlined at the recent AfricaCom conference, which took place in Cape Town from 13 to 16 November. Opening the technology conference, which is the largest in Africa, Minister of Communications...