Weather forecast Ethiopia has joined an initiative to green its financial system so the country is better able to withstand climate change shocks. By joining the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) programme, which… Read more
Increased load A smart logistics hub is being developed on South Africa’s east coast, with the expansion of the container capacity at the Port of Richards Bay. Engineering News reports that the… Read more
Crossing boundaries The financial integration of Africa is proceeding apace with the East African Community (EAC) giving the green light for the EAC Cross-border Payment System Masterplan. The region’s central bank governors… Read more
All the right moves A new initiative is to provide evidence-based, labour-focused research to support South Africa’s just energy transition. Non-profit independent economic research entity Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (Tips) is launching the… Read more
Host nation East Africa has launched one of the region’s first data centre services that support artificial intelligence (AI). Telecoms giant Safaricom and Kenya-based operator XAfrica Data Centre are collaborating to offer… Read more
