1+ week, 4+ day ago   (261+ words) Egypt wants to strengthen its digital-skills base as it accelerates AI development. The government signed two agreements with Cisco in Cairo on Tuesday, Sept. 1, covering the training of 3,000 certified technology instructors and support for its national AI strategy. Under a…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (399+ words) In northeastern Côte d’Ivoire, Comoé National Park stands as one of the largest protected areas in West Africa. With its savannahs, forests, and plains traversed by the Comoé River, the park reflects both the country’s natural wealth and the challenges…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (349+ words) UK museum to return 45 Botswana artifacts after 150 years Items collected in 1890s; restitution follows Botswana request Return tied to broader African push for cultural repatriation Brighton & Hove Museums said on Monday that 45 cultural artifacts from Botswana will be returned after about…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (321+ words) Companies seek low-cost renewable energy solution before 2031 contract expiry Hillside is Eskom’s largest single power user, accounting for about 5% of sales Project follows shutdown of Mozal smelter over energy cost disputes Eskom and mining group South32 are working on a plan…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (342+ words) Plant aims to cover 40% of global cholera vaccine shortfall Project aligns with African Union target to boost local production The financing package was arranged by the IFC, the World Bank’s private sector arm, which provided a €20 million senior loan. The…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (505+ words) Africa has accelerated the adoption of binding frameworks on data protection and artificial intelligence, but uneven regulatory maturity and enforcement capacity continue to shape the continent’s digital landscape, according to a report released on April 23 by Yellow Card. The report,…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (255+ words) The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced on April 7 the launch of a $10 billion emergency intervention program to mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on countries in Africa and the Caribbean. A program to support…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (251+ words) South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, up from 0.5% Services, trade and agriculture sectors drove annual expansion South Africa's economy grew 1.1% in 2025, Statistics South Africa reported on Tuesday, up from growth of 0.5% in 2024. The South African government welcomed the figures, saying they…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (493+ words) Absa Group reported a 12% rise in profit in 2025, reaching 24.76 billion rand ($1.5 billion). Operations outside South Africa contributed 31% of total group earnings. Stronger economic conditions in Ghana and Zambia helped boost the performance of African subsidiaries. South African banking group Absa…...

6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (418+ words) Corporate demand for renewable electricity in South Africa continues to support new power generation capacity. Norwegian developer Scatec reached financial close and launched construction of the 255-MW Thakadu Solar Project. In a statement released on March 6, Norwegian renewable energy developer…...