Industry leaders have called for greater investment in artificial intelligence skills, education and African storytelling, arguing that the continent must develop its own talent and intellectual property to compete in the global digital economy rather than remain a consumer of foreign technologies.
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The European Commission has unveiled its carbon market reform, which is the cornerstone of its climate policy. It aims to balance decarbonization with competitiveness, but its impact on emissions is already a matter of debate.
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FAITH has introduced a Tourism Growth Charter, calling for industry status, ‘Brand Bharat’ campaigns, and a more accessible visa policy to establish India as a leading global tourism destination.
The Beer Association of South Africa is raising concerns over National Treasury’s proposed overhaul of alcohol excise taxes, warning that higher duties on beer could have unintended consequences. While the review aims to support public health objectives and boost revenue collection, industry players argue it could drive more consumers toward the illicit market, putting jobs,…
Top players in Africa’s beverage industry have predicted a boom in the continent’s beverage economy if appropriate measures are put in place to prevent counterfeiting and supply chain disruptions. They have also called for adequate stand against currency volatility and weak branding in the industry.
Falling equipment costs, battery storage and smarter energy infrastructure dominated discussions at Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026, as industry leaders said Nigeria’s renewable energy market is entering a new stage of development.
The Manufacturing Indaba has been underway, for two days – under the theme; scaling growth, shaping trade. Under the agenda, one of the topics put on the spotlight; was the scaling of FMCG Manufacturing across borders, and what the pillars of winning the African consumer should be. CNBC Africa is joined by Stavros Nicolaou, Group…
– New directors bring 60 years of combined capital markets and resource industry expertise First Energy Africa Oil (“First Energy…