Africa

Media, Entertainment & Creative Industries

Africa Sets Continental Roadmap to Formalise Cultural and Creative Economy for Decent Jobs and Growth

Africa’s cultural and creative sectors have launched coordinated national plans to formalise employment, improve working conditions, and scale economic opportunities for millions in arts and culture.

Africa
July 26, 2025
Education & Training

Rethinking Africa’s Digital Workforce: A Continental Push Toward Inclusive Tech Empowerment

Africa is tackling its digital skills gap through a mix of bootcamps, online platforms, and corporate partnerships, aiming to transform its youthful population into a tech-savvy workforce ready for the global digital economy.

Africa
July 28, 2025
Information & Communication Technology

Safeguarding Heritage: Building Culturally Responsive AI for Africa’s Future

While AI can revolutionise education in Africa, it risks erasing indigenous cultures and languages unless it’s designed with deep cultural awareness. Initiatives that localise AI tools show promising ways forward. For investors, this emerging EdTech space offers compelling opportunities to support culturally-grounded innovations and drive meaningful social impact.

Africa
July 24, 2025
Agriculture & Agribusiness

FANRPAN Launches Ambitious 10‑Year Plan to Transform African Agriculture

FANRPAN's 2025–2035 plan sets out a comprehensive roadmap to transform African agriculture through climate resilience, inclusive policies, and capacity-building. It tackles systemic challenges, and outlines opportunities for investors in renewable agri-tech, infrastructure, and finance that support smallholder farmers and value chains.

Africa
July 24, 2025
Manufacturing & Industry

Africa’s Infrastructure Boom Unlocks New Horizons for Manufacturing Investors

Africa’s infrastructure boom is transforming local manufacturing, moving beyond raw material exports to value-added processing and industrial clusters.

Africa
July 10, 2025
Health & Life Sciences

A Lifeline for Africa’s Newborns: First-Ever Malaria Drug Approved for Infants

Coartem Baby is the first malaria drug made for newborns and small infants, recently approved and soon to be launched across eight African countries. This innovation addresses a long-standing treatment gap and, with proper rollout, could dramatically reduce infant malaria deaths in Africa.

Africa
July 10, 2025
Health & Life Sciences

Africa to Receive Revolutionary Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Shot

Lenacapavir, a biannual injectable HIV prevention drug, is rolling out to low-income countries in Africa through a collaboration between Gilead, the Global Fund, and generics makers. Proven nearly 100% effective in trials, its success depends on overcoming logistical challenges and securing funding, and could transform HIV prevention across the continent.

Africa
July 10, 2025
Real Estate & Construction

Africa’s Urban Boom Spurs Investment in Green Housing and Sustainable Cities

Africa’s rapid urbanization is driving major investments in sustainable and affordable housing. Projects in Eswatini, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire highlight new models for eco-friendly and inclusive cities, while global finance and partnerships are accelerating solutions to the continent’s massive housing deficit.

Africa
July 10, 2025
Environment & Climate Solutions

Africa Bets Big on Climate Adaptation: Why Private Finance Is No Longer Optional

In Africa, climate adaptation is now seen not only as essential for survival amid extreme weather, but also as a major business opportunity. A new initiative led by the Global Center on Adaptation and the World Economic Forum is set to unlock $5 billion in private investment, starting with a $1 billion commitment from CRDB Bank Group.

Africa
July 10, 2025
Media, Entertainment & Creative Industries

Africa’s Media and Entertainment Sector Booms: Gaming, Film, and Broadcasting Lead the Way

Africa’s media and entertainment sector is experiencing rapid growth, with strong investments in gaming, film, and broadcasting.

Africa
July 9, 2025
Logistics & Supply Chain

DHL’s Half-Billion Euro Healthcare Logistics Drive Takes Off in Africa and the Middle East

DHL has begun implementing its €500 million investment in healthcare logistics across Africa and the Middle East, with upgrades already underway in cold storage, packaging, and distribution centers.

Africa
July 9, 2025
Defence and Security

How Robotics Are Transforming Security Strategies Across Africa and the Middle East

A robotics revolution is rapidly transforming defense and security in the Middle East and Africa. Nations in these regions are adopting advanced ground and aerial robotic systems to address modern threats and enhance military capabilities

Africa
July 9, 2025
Defence and Security

Refining AFRICOM’s Role: Toward African-Led Security

AFRICOM is shifting from a direct leadership role to supporting African countries in leading their own security. The command is focusing on building local capacity while balancing military support with diplomacy and development

Africa
July 9, 2025

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