TRANSFORMING AFRICA: MULTI-SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC AND ENERGY EXCELLENCE
TRANSFORMING AFRICA: MULTI-SECTOR STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC AND ENERGY EXCELLENCE A panel of industry experts will explore Africa’s evolving economic and energy landscape, highlighting opportunities and challenges in automotive manufacturing, energy diversification, and agricultural innovation. The panelists will share insights on leveraging trade dynamics, technology, and sustainability to achieve economic growth and environmental resilience.
SCALING DIGITAL CREDIT THROUGH SMARTPHONES AND MOBILITY IN AFRICA
SCALING DIGITAL CREDIT THROUGH SMARTPHONES AND MOBILITY IN AFRICA Smartphones are fast becoming tools of trade across Africa—but for many, access is still out of reach. Flexible financing models are closing that gap, turning digital access into a scalable business. CNBC Africa spoke to Watu’s Country Manager Erick Massawe, on how smartphone credit is unlocking […]
AI TECHNOLOGY USES SOUND TO COUNT BABY OWLS
AI TECHNOLOGY USES SOUND TO COUNT BABY OWLS Researchers are developing a way of counting baby barn owls through sound without disturbing their nests. Bournemouth University PhD student Kavisha Jayathunge said he had successfully tested artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the voiceprints of individual birds. He said the technique avoided disturbance by nest cameras and […]
HOW ENGLAND CAN BEAT SPAIN IN EURO 2025 FINAL
HOW ENGLAND CAN BEAT SPAIN IN EURO 2025 FINAL With a mixed bag of results coming into the competition, there was concern that the Lionesses wouldn’t even progress from their group – which included high-ranking France and the Netherlands. Every round it has felt like they were almost going out. But the Lionesses keep sending […]
WOMEN’S AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2025 FINAL: MOROCCO VS NIGERIA
WOMEN’S AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 2025 FINAL: MOROCCO VS NIGERIA Nigeria bid for a record-extending 10th continental title when they face hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday. Both sides are unbeaten and the West Africans have only conceded one goal in five matches on their […]