Smart moves Guiding the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the continent is the focus of the newly established Africa AI Council. Launched by the 40-member Smart Africa Alliance, the 15-member… Read more
Fully charged South Africa is to set to host one of the continent’s first giga lithion-ion battery factories. The factory, a joint venture between South African energy company Megamillion and renowned Chinese electrochemist… Read more
Fluid learning A state-of-the-art public-sector training facility is being set up in Gauteng with a focus on improving skills in the water sector. While Rand Water, one of Africa’s largest bulk water… Read more
Making tracks Tanzania and Burundi are strengthening trade ties between the two countries with the construction of a 282 km railway linking a nickel mine in Burundi to the port of Dar… Read more
Fast work North Africa is boosting its internet capacity by activating a new high-capacity subsea cable linking Egypt to Italy and France. The new Mediterranean subsea link on the 45 000 km 2Africa system,… Read more