The United Nations Development Programme estimates Africa needs about US$2.8 trillion by 2030 for climate mitigation, despite contributing only 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. However,...
Plastic pollution is severe in parts of Africa, driven by high plastic imports and limited recycling. Dr. Fathiya Khamis and her team aim to harness natural...
As climate change intensifies and temperatures rise, substantial investments in sustainable practices and technologies are essential. Financial institutions play a crucial role in unlocking the funding...
Kenya becomes the first East African country to adopt ISO 20022 in its primary payment system, setting a benchmark for regional financial innovation and solidifying its...
Volante Technologies is modernizing Standard Bank's payment infrastructure across 19 African countries. Using a cloud-based platform, the partnership centralizes payment formats, simplifying both domestic and cross-border...
Moniepoint’s rise to unicorn status exemplifies a larger trend in the global fintech sector, where African tech startups are increasingly drawing significant investment and gaining a...
China and the US are intensifying their efforts in the Horn of Africa as the UAE expands its influence. China invests heavily in infrastructure through its...
: Ethiopian Airlines acquires Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, enhancing passenger capacity and premium service on key international routes. Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Airbus operator in Africa,...
As East Africa readies for a Donald Trump return, leaders balance caution with optimism on future U.S. ties. Trade and security may grow under his bilateral...
Safaricom, partly owned by Vodacom and Vodafone, saw group service revenue rise 14% to 181.4 billion shillings by September. However, net income dropped 17.7% year-on-year, impacted...
