Kenya’s high-speed rail offering just made rail travel a lot more luxurious, providing passengers with an experience to compete with business class flights SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Spacious cabins, complete with fully reclining seats reminiscent of the business class on an aircraft, entertainment options, and fine dining experiences …
Read More »Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power
Forbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking project represents a significant leap in hydrogen innovation and promises to pave the way for more sustainable skyscrapers across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Egypt is racing …
Read More »Paris 2024: How Africa performed in Paris and the road to the 2028 LA Olympics
In this concluding edition of the Paris 2024 series, Stephen Granger takes a closer look at Africa’s performances in Paris and maps out the continent’s journey toward the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | For a little over two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Paris-based …
Read More »Smaller African economies are getting more investor attention
Despite their lower populations and economic sizes, investors are increasingly attracted to the stability and well-regulated environments of a number of Africa’s “smaller” markets like Rwanda. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Small African economies are punching above their weight to emerge as the most attractive to investors, bolstered by …
Read More »Africa muscles in on the semiconductor value chain
Prospects for high-tech manufacturing beckon for Africa as the United States moves to secure critical supply chains and cultivate a robust new frontier in the global semiconductor market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa could finally insert itself into the chip-making value chain as the U.S. taps Kenya for …
Read More »Africa’s 5G rollout gains speed
Telecom Egypt, a leading telecommunications firm, has teamed up with Nokia to roll out 5G networks across the country’s major cities as the adoption of 5G technology across Africa accelerates. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Months after Egypt awarded its first 5G license to Telecom Egypt in a 15-year deal, …
Read More »Nigeria’s sports ‘queen’ scores with local language radio show
Aderonke Adesola, a passionate Nigerian sports fan, is making waves as a female Yoruba language radio presenter. Her lively commentary and deep sports knowledge have captivated millions – and with the Olympics kicking off, millions more are likely to tune in. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | “…and it’s a …
Read More »Why the 2024 Olympic Games will mark a milestone for the women’s marathon
The 2024 Paris Olympics marks a historic milestone for the women’s marathon, as it will close the Summer Games for the first time. This represents a major shift from past Olympics, where the spotlight was primarily on the men’s race. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The women’s marathon will, …
Read More »Cheaper data coming
New satellite internet roll-out offer faster speeds SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world’s most expensive data plans. A year after the introduction …
Read More »10 African nations with important maths and science innovations
African scientists have achieved global success in science and mathematics by overcoming traditional challenges and bridging longstanding gaps. Here’s a list of some 10 African countries where scientists and mathematicians have created innovations that have had a global impact. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African scientists have a rich …
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