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Mining Smarter – How Renewable Energy Is Reshaping Namibia’s Mining Workforce And Power Supply

By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, the country is well positioned to scale up clean energy production. At the same time, its […]

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How One Woman Found Her Inner Strength to Overcome Breast Cancer

When life takes an unexpected turn, resilience often becomes our greatest ally. For Ida Chibweza, that truth came into sharp focus when, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, her plans for the future were suddenly rewritten by three words no one ever wants to hear: “You have cancer.” At the time, Ida was approaching 40, thriving […]

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Harnessing Nigeria’s Opportunities For Economic Resilience And Ascendancy

By DALU AJENE Africa’s economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by shifting demographic needs, demand for commodities include rare minerals, technological and digital transformation, trade and regional integration and strategic partnerships.  As the continent navigates the complexities of global economic trends, it is poised to capitalise on emerging opportunities and cement its position […]

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Africa’s AI Leap: Building SLMs for Impact Without Infrastructure Overhaul

By: Sir Roger Jantio, Senior Managing Director & CEO of Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd Africa’s optimal AI path lies in application development and strategic use of global computing resources rather than replicating expensive data center buildouts. India’s emergence as an AI superpower through its massive user base and application ecosystem, rather than infrastructure ownership, validates this […]

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Made In Nigeria: Heirs Energies Leans On Local Talent To Revive OML 17

With investments in training and indigenous contractors, Heirs Energies restored production at a once-struggling asset, signalling confidence in Nigerian expertise and the future of domestic energy. When Heirs Energies took over Oil Mining Lease (OML) 17 in 2021, the asset was struggling. Production had dwindled and infrastructure was ageing. Four years later, the story has […]

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Smarter Collaboration Is Key To Improving Animal Health For A Sustainable Livestock Sector In Developing Countries

Dr Lois Muraguri, GALVmed’s first African CEO, calls for systemic change to deliver sustainable animal health solutions to small-scale livestock producers in low- and middle-income countries. Developing countries need smarter collaborations to improve animal health and sustainably transform the livestock sector amid reduced aid budgets, according to Dr Lois Muraguri, new CEO of the Global […]

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Angel Fair Africa’s Successful Outcomes Evident At NYC Event

By Eric Osiakwan “This is not my first time at Angel Fair Africa, I was part of the 2016 batch that pitched in Kenya with my first startup, MicroClinics which I raised money for, built and sold. I then used the proceeds from that venture to start CheckUPS COVA so this is my second coming […]

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Empowering Smallholder Farmers Is The Key To Sustainable Livestock, Says Heifer International

In Honduras, 90,000 farmers are improving animal health, breeding and grazing, part of hundreds of thousands across Africa and Asia who are adopting regenerative practices with Heifer’s support. Supporting smallholder farmers to adopt regenerative and climate-friendly livestock practices can boost the sector’s sustainability, says Heifer International, which has supported tens of millions of farmers across […]

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