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Namibia’s creators drive global visibility and economic growth

At a Glance Namibia is beginning to carve out a stronger place in Africa’s fast-growing digital creator economy, with filmmakers, comedians, influencers and visual storytellers pushing the country’s image far beyond its borders. What was once a fringe space is now shaping how Namibia is viewed by potential tourists, investors and global audiences.  From sweeping desert scenes and wildlife clips to fashion, comedy skits and small business profiles, local creators are reaching millions of viewers each month. Their work is…

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The dual-site plan is intended to balance grid stability with direct industrial demand. 
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Ghana enters nuclear power race with plant construction plan

At a Glance Ghana is preparing to make its biggest shift in energy policy in a generation, with plans to break ground on its first nuclear power plant by 2027. The project is aimed at easing chronic power shortages and supporting fast-rising industrial demand.  For a country that still leans heavily on hydropower and gas-fired plants, the move signals a search for steadier, round-the-clock electricity as mining, manufacturing and urban growth stretch the grid.  Energy officials say nuclear power offers…

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Global investors are also paying closer attention to emerging markets infrastructure and clean energy.
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Egypt targets intra-African growth through infrastructure push

At a Glance Egypt is sharpening its focus on Africa as it looks to lock in new sources of trade, energy supply and industrial growth. Officials see the continent not as a distant market, but as a near-term partner for jobs, exports and capital formation.  Rising demand for ports, roads, power lines and digital networks across Africa is opening space for countries that can move quickly with funding and technical capacity. Cairo wants to be one of those players.  Global…

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TECNO “Power Your Moment” campaign showcasing fan zones, pop-up stores, and AI-powered devices during AFCON 2025
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TECNO Powers AFCON 2025 with New Pan-African Campaign “Power Your Moment”

The campaign brings a vibrant, emotionally charged narrative to the forefront of this year’s tournament, celebrating the passion, unity and defining moments that AFCON inspires across the continent.

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Early assessments suggest the reserves could rival the Jubilee field, which transformed Ghana’s oil sector in 2010.
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Ghana moves to take control of 1.5 billion-barrel oil asset

At a Glance Ghana is preparing to take direct control of one of its most valuable undeveloped deepwater oil assets, the WCTP2 block. Holding more than 1.5 billion barrels of oil and roughly 1.2 trillion cubic feet of gas, the block is estimated by analysts to be worth over $3 billion. The government sees the move as a way to strengthen energy security and bolster revenues amid declining output from existing fields.  The WCTP2 discovery, made by Springfield E&P, marked…

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BasiGo CEO and co-founder, Jit Bhattacharya
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Proparco backs BasiGo to expand electric bus market in East Africa

Proparco invests in BasiGo to boost East Africa’s electric bus network.

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UAE pledges $1 billion to power Africa’s artificial intelligence future

UAE commits $1 billion to strengthen Africa’s digital AI landscape.

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Tamer El Mahdi, Telecom Egypt’s managing director and CEO
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Telecom Egypt completes 2Africa cable, predicts $36.9 billion GDP  boost

Africa’s connectivity rises as Telecom Egypt completes a massive 2Africa system.

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Panasonic teams up with NexGen to expand Egypt’s smart-home market
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Panasonic, NexGen team up to boost Egypt’s smart homes

At a Glance Egypt’s smart-home sector is entering a new phase as global electronics giant Panasonic joins forces with Cairo-based NexGen to expand connected-living technologies. The partnership comes as demand for home automation, energy-efficient systems, and secure digital infrastructure grows across the Middle East, reshaping consumer expectations.  Analysts say Egypt is fast emerging as a regional hub for smart-home adoption. Homeowners increasingly embrace smart lighting, automated climate control, and integrated security networks. With international brands intensifying their presence in North…

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