The continent’s abundant sunshine is beginning to shape the next generation of electric vehicles. Startups are testing rooftop solar to complement rechargeable batteries, power auxiliary systems, and extend driving range, mirroring an emerging engineering trend that is gathering pace in Europe, Asia, and the United States. SPECIAL REPORT …
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Botswana wants to become one of Africa’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hubs by 2030. As government invests in the sector, local businesses, engineers and entrepreneurs are already positioning themselves to supply the emerging value chain, bringing new hope to Selebi-Phikwe and the country’s industrial future. SPECIAL REPORT …
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African governments are increasingly focusing on how to govern artificial intelligence, alongside efforts to expand its adoption across economies and public services. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRDA AGENCY | Mozambique has drafted a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy as it moves to formalise the legal, institutional, and regulatory frameworks that will …
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The proposed refinery in Lamu is the company’s first effort to export the industrial model behind its Lagos refinery, potentially providing a blueprint for replicating large-scale African industrial projects across multiple countries. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Dangote Industries is attempting to replicate the industrial model behind its …
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As international demand for birdwatching grows, Africa’s protected areas are gaining greater visibility among specialist travellers. A new global ranking highlights four parks whose rich birdlife is helping reshape the continent’s wildlife tourism market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Four African protected areas have been ranked among the …
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Africa’s telecom industry is moving beyond connectivity, investing in intelligent infrastructure to power the continent’s digital economy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African telecom operators are increasingly deploying technologies that improve network efficiency, intelligence and performance rather than simply extending network reach. A rising demand for artificial …
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SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigeria’s discovery of a major new critical minerals province reflects a broader shift as Africa’s leading oil producers invest in mining to diversify their resource economies. The strategy aims to reduce dependence on a single commodity by expanding exploration, attracting mining investment and building …
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New investments from technology companies suggest AI is becoming as important to Africa’s creative economy as affordable cameras and smartphones were a decade ago. Rather than focusing solely on discovering talent, companies are increasingly investing in the tools, financing and infrastructure that allow African creators to produce world-class content …
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Nigeria’s decision to bid for a Formula 1 Grand Prix shows that Africa’s campaign to return the championship has evolved into a continent-wide competition rather than a select countries’ ambition SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigeria has officially entered Africa’s race to host a Formula 1 Grand …
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Uganda’s latest push to promote the Pearl of Africa abroad reflects a wider African trend, with governments increasingly using national brands to drive tourism, investment, trade, and international partnerships SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Uganda’s latest “Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa” campaign has turned buses in …
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