In Focus
Economic Development
This beat covers micro and macro-economic issues, including policies, infrastructure, urbanization, FDI, the role of private sector, regional integration, debt, and recovery.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities
debt
To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development
UNECA
Infrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.
New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation
debt
The latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals.
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The Michelle Boit Mentorship Programme helps boys and girls to excel in STEM.
African and European leaders focus on actions to avoid previous pitfalls
One year in, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) negotiators are making progress on remaining crucial elements, especially on rules of origin.
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General AfCFTA Secretariat, says significant progress expected in 2022.
These include visual and performing arts, crafts, cultural festivals, photography, music, dance, film, fashion, video games, digital animation, publishing, architecture, and more.
