25 h. ago Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup

The Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) has announced a deal to purchase 168 trains, worth $2.9 billion, from leading firms in France, Spain, and South Korea. This move is part of the country’s ambitious plan to expand both high-speed and urban rail networks ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2030, which Morocco will co-host… Read More »Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup The post Morocco Unveils $2.9B Rail Revolution Ahead of 2030 World Cup first appeared on iAfrica.

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25 h. ago Germany Joins Forces with AfDB to Boost Africa’s Energy Access

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is partnering with Germany to accelerate energy access and bolster private sector growth across Africa. Announced at a high-level meeting in Abidjan, the partnership will expand support for Mission 300, a project aiming to deliver electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, and increase financing for private sector-led development in… Read More »Germany Joins Forces with AfDB to Boost Africa’s Energy Access The post Germany Joins Forces with AfDB to Boost Africa’s Energy Access first appeared on iAfrica.

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25 h. ago From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum

A new report by the African Energy Chamber reveals that Africa’s share of renewables in its power generation mix is projected to rise from 27% today to over 40% by 2030. The report highlights that geothermal and hydropower energy are already powering East and West Africa, offering cleaner alternatives compared to the fossil fuel-heavy north… Read More »From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum The post From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Winde to unveil 2025 W Cape priorities in SOPA at Beaufort West

Winde says he will use the occasion to report back to residents on the progress made

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3 d. ago AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President

The African Development Bank has officially unveiled a list of five cleared candidates for the presidential election on May 29, 2025. On that day, the bank’s Board of Governors, comprising representatives from member countries, will vote for their preferred candidate. The five cleared candidates are Mr. Hott Amadou from Senegal, Dr. Maimbo Munzele from Zambia,… Read More »AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President The post AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Kéré Designs Monument to Honor Revolutionary Leader Thomas Sankara’s Legacy

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré has designed a tribute to Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso, with a memorial in Ouagadougou. The 87-meter-tall structure honors Sankara’s impactful legacy, focusing on transformation and renewal. Located at the site of Sankara’s 1987 assassination, the memorial features a challenging ramp symbolizing the struggle for change. The… Read More »Kéré Designs Monument to Honor Revolutionary Leader Thomas Sankara’s Legacy The post Kéré Designs Monument to Honor Revolutionary Leader Thomas Sankara’s Legacy first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Eastern Cape govt plans to employ 2.4 million people by 2030

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says there are plans to increase employment to 2,4 million.

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7 d. ago Microsoft Announces Initiative to Equip 1 Million Nigerians with AI Skills

Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million plan to train one million Nigerians in AI and digital skills over the next two years, partnering with organizations like Tech4Dev and Data Science Nigeria. The company views AI as a future driver of Nigeria’s economic growth, potentially adding $15 billion to the country’s economy. However, while the initiative… Read More »Microsoft Announces Initiative to Equip 1 Million Nigerians with AI Skills The post Microsoft Announces Initiative to Equip 1 Million Nigerians with AI Skills first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Budget expected to unveil critical tax, economic policy changes

South Africans have called on the Finance Minister to focus on various issues.

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