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Africa’s Startup Acceleration: Lessons from the Big Four

In the first half of 2025, the African startup ecosystem appears to have regained momentum, with disclosed funding surging and investor confidence returning. Yet behind the positive numbers lies a.

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Global Spotlight on Africa’s Fintech Innovation

In 2025, CNBC and Statista unveiled their list of the world’s top 300 fintech companies, and African firms earned a rightful place among the names shaping the future of financial.

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Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza Honoured with Special African Public Service Excellence Award at Global Power Forum

New York, United States – 25 September 2025 – Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Office of the President, Republic of Uganda, has been honoured with the Special.

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Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza Honoured with Special African Public Service Excellence Award at Global Power Forum

New York, United States – 25 September 2025 – Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Office of the President, Republic of Uganda, has been honoured with the Special.

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How Africa Is Financing Its Own Food Security Agenda Beyond Aid

Africa is emerging beyond the shadows of aid-dependent narratives. Across the continent, bold financial innovations, accelerated public investments, and regional synergy are forging a new path, one where food security.

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The Road to Resilient Trade – Building Africa’s Digital Foundations

By Alioune Ciss, CEO,  Webb Fontaine Group  Africa’s digital trade landscape holds immense promise for driving economic growth. In the first half of 2025, UNCTAD reported that Africa stood out.

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Boosting Connectivity in Ghana with Satellite Internet Solutions

Ghana has become a standout example in sub-Saharan Africa for using satellite internet and innovative connectivity solutions to bridge its rural digital divide. While fibre optic networks and cellular towers.

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Policy Frameworks Might Help Africa Address Housing Crisis

Africa is on the cusp of one of the greatest urban transformations in history. Population growth, rapid urbanisation, and a lagging formal housing sector have created a staggering challenge: delivering.

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5G and IoT Transforming African Cities into Smart Hubs

Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, and at the heart of this evolution lie two ground breaking technologies: 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). Together, they are redefining how African.

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Africa’s Knowledge Economy: Is Research Still a Donor’s Game?

In an era where innovation, data, and intellectual property drive wealth, the global knowledge economy has emerged as a core pillar of national development. Countries are no longer only measured.

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