Technology & Information

African nations need to become net producers of knowledge and innovation but this will only be possible if African governments centre local ideas, data, and approaches in their policymaking, says Aparupa Chakravarti, the director of strategic investment consultants Botho Emerging…

The ClimaTech Run competition recognised African climate tech, but closing the capital gap for African green startups will require a radical shift in funding priorities.

The industry says that sustainable aviation fuel and renewable electrification projects can help bring it in line with stricter global climate goals expected to emerge from Cop27 in Egypt.

Mobile money services, agency banking and the extension of new financial services to consumers are all helping to build a vibrant e-commerce sector in Africa.

Applying the concept of shared value to data would be a big step forward in helping to solve the many social and environmental challenges that plague our planet today.

A long-running legal dispute provides a cautionary tale about the the interaction of governments and multinational firms in so-called developing countries and the need for better governance standards across jurisdictions.

Internet platforms could enable African countries to leapfrog to more efficient economic systems, but better policies are needed to support local digital enterprises.