Times are changing across Africa, with commercial interest shifting from traditional minerals such as gold and diamonds to rare and critical minerals that are becoming central to artificial intelligence, global energy, technology and defence industries.
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When Tropical Storm Ana made landfall in Malawi in 2022, it hit the landlocked country’s electricity system hard, destroying a third of its hydropower capacity and causing nationwide system shutdowns
Artificial intelligence has reached a tipping point. Globally, the AI market is expected to surpass $1,8-trillion by 2030, with generative AI alone attracting nearly $34-billion in private investment this year.
Many countries in Africa allocate limited resources to primary health care, but there are strategies governments can employ to increase investment. Copyright: World Bank / Vincent Tremeau
Sub-Saharan Africa growth reset to unlock the private sector’s potential – IMF The latest outlook from the International Monetary Fund suggests Sub-Saharan Africa’s recovery is becoming more fragile. While growth remains relatively resilient, the Fund has trimmed its 2026 growth forecast to 4.3 per cent as a new external shock, tighter global financial conditions, and…