Africa has technology, innovation to achieve zero hunger

Africa has the necessary partnerships and technologies to eradicate hunger, says African Development Bank president Dr Akinwumi Adesina. What is needed is action including robust financing, Adesina said this week at the 8th Africa Agribusiness and Science Week (AASW)...

Digitalise borders to unlock Africa’s potential

Africa’s immense potential to become a global powerhouse is undeniable. It has all of the ingredients including a market of 1,2-billion consumers (rising to 1,7-billion by 2030) and a combined GDP worth $2,5-trillion. So what is holding it back? By Jeremy...

How Google is working with AI in Africa

Google’s first AI research centre in Africa aims to push the boundaries of AI while solving pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. The centre was opened...

Vertiv joins Gitex Africa

Vertiv is joining Gitex Africa, taking place in Marrakech, Morocco from today (31 May) to 1 June. Vertiv will showcase its critical infrastructure solutions at Dell Technologies’ stand, where visitors will have a chance to connect with Vertiv experts to discuss...

Plans for an integrated African payment platform

MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst has announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture will operate as a new company – Moment. Moment will offer an expanded payment infrastructure for...

DP World, Standard bank partner in Africa

Standard Bank has partnered with DP World to offer trade finance solutions jointly with DP World Trade Finance. This partnership will help in closing the gap in unmet demand for working capital on the continent. African companies looking for trade finance will now be...