Africa PPP 2025: Unlocking Africa’s $4 Trillion Capital For Infrastructure Investment. High-Level Speakers Set To Unpack The Opportunities
Africa has nearly $4 trillion in domestic institutional capital that it can tap for infrastructure investment according to a recent report by leading continental lender, AFC. Held by pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and banks, this capital pool could help bridge the $100 billion plus annual infrastructure investment gap being exacerbated by debt distressed public budgets, rising protectionism as […]
WHX Nairobi And WHX Labs Nairobi: East Africa Defines Innovation, Investment And Inclusive Healthcare Leadership
● The 2025 WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi programme will focus on advancing healthcare policy and investment, with sessions addressing sustainable financing, public–private partnerships, and innovative models to strengthen Universal Health Coverage (UHC). ● WHX Labs Nairobi will showcase cutting-edge laboratory innovation, from molecular diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance strategies to AI-augmented systems and sustainable lab management. […]
Apartheid Museum Exposes The Unfinished Business Of The TRC
A new exhibition at the Apartheid Museum titled: ‘Grave Injustice: The Unfinished Business of the TRC’, will open to the public on 24 September and highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and reparations since the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in 2003. Curated by the Apartheid Museum in partnership with the Foundation for Human Rights, […]
The Future Of Learning: From Online Courses To Integrated Experiences
By Ursula Fear, Senior Talent Program Manager at Salesforce The pace of change in the workplace is faster than ever, reshaping the skills required to thrive. This shift demands a new approach to learning – one that moves beyond passive online course completion to agile, integrated experiences that empower individuals to be lifelong learners and […]
Smart Energy Management Solutions Can Deliver Cost Savings And Power Security For Energy-Heavy Businesses
By Richard von Moltke – General Manager at Static Power, a Division of Actom (Pty) Ltd Energy prices are rising worldwide, putting real pressure on businesses, especially those in energy-intensive sectors like mining, manufacturing, and large-scale industrial operations. For these companies, energy is more than a consumable; it is a critical part of daily operations. […]
From Strategy To Action: Why Angel Fair Africa In New York Matters
By Tanaka Chikosi Over the past five years at Google, I’ve had the privilege of working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and entrepreneurship. From building global programs that empower startups to designing incentive models that help businesses scale, one truth has stood out: innovation knows no borders. The same creativity and ambition I’ve seen […]
Nigeria Breaks Into US Fuel Market with Dangote Refinery Export
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery has achieved a major breakthrough by exporting its first petrol shipment to the United States, proving its ability to produce fuel that fulfills stringent US fuel standards. The milestone cargo of about 320,000 barrels, purchased by trader Vitol from Mocoh Oil, was transported on the tanker Gemini Pearl and delivered to Sunoco’s New […]
Chad Moves to Scrap Term Limits, Extending Déby’s Grip on Power
Chad’s National Assembly has approved sweeping constitutional changes that could allow President Mahamat Idriss Déby to rule indefinitely. The revisions extend presidential terms from five to seven years and, most significantly, remove limits on re-election. Déby took control in 2021 after his father, long-time leader Idriss Déby, died during battle. He later claimed victory in a contested […]
Strive Masiyiwa Unveils Bold Plan for Five AI Factories Across Africa
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa is making a monumental move to position Africa as a beneficiary of the AI revolution. Through his company, Cassava Technologies, he plans to construct five advanced AI factories across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco. This ambitious initiative, dubbed the “Sovereign AI Cloud” strategy, is designed to provide major African markets with […]
Faith Kipyegon Secures Record Fourth 1,500m World Title
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has cemented her legacy as the “Queen of 1,500 meters,” claiming a fourth world title with a dominant performance in Budapest. The 31-year-old ran a commanding 3 minutes 52.15 seconds, finishing 30 meters ahead of the field, with fellow Kenyan Dorcus Ewoi taking silver in a personal best and Australia’s Jessica Hull securing bronze. […]
