AI Everything MEA 2026: Egypt paves the way to become Africa’s AI epicenter
Already ranking top 10 globally on AI usage, Egypt is inviting players in the emerging tech to explore best use cases even as it woos investments in deep tech as Cairo evolves into hub of innovation. Organised by GITEX GLOBAL, flagship Ai Everything MEA expo...
Cleantech deals top as startups in Africa secure $2Bn in seven months
African startups under cleantech lead in attracting financing with two massive funding deals sealed by Sun King and d.light. FinTech follows in funding volume reported, while African startups with a focus on big data and analytics are equally gaining momentum. Across July, six acquisitions were...
How nuclear energy is gaining traction across African economies
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana have set the groundwork for nuclear energy plants. Investments in nuclear will see these countries meet rising electricity demand, diversify energy mix, fortify energy security, and cut emissions. Currently, South Africa is the...
US travel ban: Tanzania in talks with Washington to lift ban
Tanzania enters talks with US on travel ban. Up to 25 African countries facing US travel ban. US cites security reasons for Africa trave ban. The government of Tanzania has begun formal consultations with the United States seeking to resolve any and all issues that...
Marriott and Hilton growth blueprint signals new era of Africa’s hospitality industry
Marriott unveils plans to add more than 50 hotels and 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. Hilton seeks to triple its African portfolio to more than 160 hotels, opening over 100 new hotels in the coming years and creating approximately 18,000 jobs. Job creation,...
Egypt’s Obelisk: AfDB funds Africa’s largest solar power plant
Egypt gets AfDB funding to build Africa’s largest solar power plant. Egypt’s Obelisk to produce 1 gigawatt solar photovoltaic. Obelisk to cost more than $590 million. The AfDB has announced plans to fund construction of the Obelisk in Egypt, a 1 gigawatt solar photovoltaic project...
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