As African basketball presenter and correspondent Silaei Shani found out, Jumping for Change is far more than a basketball film. Against the backdrop of Kenya's Maasai community, it delivers a strong message about societal norms and embracing change, while staying true to one's heritage. A winner at the esteemed Films for Fans NBA Awards, it explores the transformative power of sport within the rich tapestry of African culture.

A recent report highlights a significant shift in global investment dynamics favouring the services sector, with analysts predicting a positive impact for intra-African services.

Through the dust and the roar of engines that marked the 2024 World Rally Championship Safari Rally Kenya, obscured by the intensity of the celebrations and at a distance from the champagne spray and the limelight of the podium, four women played a key role in the event's success. They are four unsung heroes and their passion and dedication is a testament to the indomitable spirit of women in motorsports.

Two male hosts engage in spirited sports banter in a lively studio session in Nairobi. But it's their young female colleague who steals the show, diving into trending sports news. Meet Mukami Wambora, one of Kenya’s few women sports journalists and co-host of the popular radio show, #SportOn. Her journey from law graduate to sports pundit defies norms, and her impact extends beyond the airwaves - she’s also breaking barriers outside the studio, and advocates for mental health awareness.

Growing private wealth in Africa is transforming the continent's major cities into hubs for millionaires and billionaires, according to the latest Henley & Partners Africa Wealth Report. Collectively, these urban centres are home to 135,200 millionaires, 342 centi-millionaires with fortunes exceeding US$100 million, and 21 billionaires. With the number of high-net-worth individuals projected to jump by 65% over the next decade, these cities are not only expanding economically but are also setting the stage for a new era of prosperity and influence. bird TenX lists the top ten cities and regions for private wealth in Africa:

Telco regulators in three countries are reviewing cross-network rates, igniting new price wars and potentially cheaper calls.

Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, the world’s leading cocoa producers and age-old rivals, are collaborating to tackle challenges in the cocoa industry. According to an expert, the alliance could revitalize the sector in Africa.

Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights the potential of low-budget yet high-quality filmmaking on the continent.

A new NBA Africa report shows growing African interest in basketball activities, judging by a surge in live game views, a growth in social media numbers and an increase in merchandise sales.

Private sector collaborations in basketball are fostering the growth of Africa's sports ecosystem.

Volvo has unveiled an electric heavy-duty truck rental programme in South Africa, amidst a growing demand for clean mobility on the continent

Kenya is set to become the third African country to put a green finance taxonomy in place, making the country more attractive for green investment and climate finance.

Mauritius, Namibia, Morocco, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda will lead gains with Africa expected to grow its new millionaire tally by 65%.

African countries are welcoming a new era of more progressive EV adoption policies in a bid to increase the number of EVs on their roads.

In the midst of a global push towards electric vehicles, African nations are forging ahead with systems and policies to ramp up EV adoption.

Addis Ababa dangles capital gains tax breaks to encourage investors amid capital flight from Africa's top venture capital markets.

Consumer spending power is on the rise in Zimbabwe, placing the country at the top of its segment, according to a new report.

Growing demand for drones in Africa - historically met through imports from global suppliers like China, Israel, and Turkey - is driving a transformative shift to local manufacturing, promising economic benefits and technological advancement.

Despite a dip in overall funding levels, the continent is witnessing a marked increase in the number of ventures securing $1 million or more.

Through the power of narrative, ten women are weaving new chapters in Africa’s history. Their dedication to community service, commitment to education and leadership across diverse sectors are crafting transformative tales of resilience.

The push for a single roaming regime across Africa has received new impetus thanks to a West African protocol driving economic integration. Ghana and Benin are the latest countries to agree on a network hopping initiative.

As populations surge and urbanisation accelerates, African governments are betting big on investors in a new policy shift that targets private investment to scale the production of affordable housing units.

Africa is witnessing rapid investment in sports infrastructure, with Morocco building the largest football stadium in the world ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Experts believe the conditions now exist for this infrastructure to drive economic prosperity.

Zambia's new arts and film policy marks a strategic step towards bolstering its creative industries, aiming to diversify revenue streams beyond the dominant mining sector. With a rising acknowledgement of the nation's cinematic and artistic potential, coupled with improved internet connectivity, Zambia is primed to unlock a wave of opportunities in this burgeoning sector.

Mozambique doubles down on growth with Africa's first dual benchmark rate cuts in 2024 as currencies across the continent score gains against the greenback.

African athletes, notably from Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia put their dominance of distance running on display at this year's World Athletics Cross Country Championships.

Mozambique doubles down on growth with Africa's first dual benchmark rate cuts in 2024 as currencies across the continent score gains against the greenback.

More luxury hotels with over US$3,000-a-night rooms will open in Africa as Marriott, Hilton and others zero in on the growing demand for lavish, Instagrammable stays.

Africa's role in unravelling the mysteries of evolution and prehistoric life has been boosted by the recent discovery of a prehistoric beetle, in Botswana.

Africa's wildlife conservation is evolving, with community conservancies along vital migration routes ensuring safe passage for roaming species. Thanks to these successes, African conservation officials are now looking to link protected areas across the continent.

From ranking as the world’s worst-performing currencies in 2023, the Kenyan shilling and Nigerian naira have made significant progress. They are now among the best-performing currencies in the world for 2024, raising hopes for a lower cost of living in these countries.

With Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the youngest ever elected African president, serving as a symbol of youthful leadership, and a surge in young demographics increasingly prominent in mainstream politics, youth electoral activism is gaining momentum in countries like Ghana and Eswatini. These nations are experiencing renewed discussions and movements surrounding elections and civic engagement among the youth. With more than a third of African countries heading to the electoral booth in 2024, youth electoral activism is gaining a spotlight in countries like Ghana and Eswatini, where the youth have revived discussions and movements around elections and civic engagement.

Faster internet speeds arrive in Somalia as Mogadishu seeks enhanced connectivity.

South Africa and Nigeria are moving to license cryptocurrency firms to ensure that the benefits of virtual currencies accrue locally, as Africa's off-the-grid transaction values shoot higher than the GDP of Kenya.

The NFL’s Global Markets Program expansion into Ghana and now Nigeria suggests the US sports league is now seeing the continent as a market for its sports offering.

From powering the notoriously dirty Secunda industrial complex to its strategic application to power mines, wind energy is emerging as a viable option for powering South Africa’s industrial energy transition, even though grid restraints remain a challenge.

A report by the World Cities Forum underscores the vast economic opportunities in African cities offered by tapping into their cultural wealth and harnessing youth innovation and creativity.

Higher benevolence rates among Millennials and Generation Z- post-COVID-19 pandemic - are helping to improve life evaluations on the continent, as these two African countries emerge among the top 10 globally for the highest increase in happiness levels.

From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent’s politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA's first female Secretary General, a new generation of women is paving the way.

The 13th Africa Games in Ghana revealed Africa's bright sports future, featuring diverse disciplines and standout performances by rising stars. Experts view the event's gaps as opportunities for enhancing future editions.

Despite its small economy, Rwanda is gaining international attention for its efforts to position itself as an international financial centre. Kigali is now the fastest-growing financial hub in Africa, according to a new report.

Between 2018 and 2022, more than 110 million new mobile money accounts were opened in the region, including 60 million since 2021.

After leaving a career in banking, the actuarial graduate immersed herself in art investment and now works as an art advisor, guiding art lovers and investors at some of Africa's biggest art exhibitions. Her advice is to take a good look at the handicrafts or decorations lying around the house. Some might be worth more than you thought.

Khaman Maluach, a top-three 2025 NBA prospect, commits to Duke after offers from the NBA’s G-League and other top D1 schools in America, as the inaugural Kalahari Conference ends with Morocco’s FUS Rabat topping the standings. Elsewhere, 30 university-age girls in Kenya embark on a 5-month US Embassy-sponsored mentorship program to empower them and improve their basketball skills.

Africa’s quest to achieve universal mobile coverage is getting a boost as mobile network operators turn to space technologies to reach millions of under-served customers on the continent.

Researchers ratchet up efforts to embed African perspectives into LLM training datasets as AI ethics activists push for a more representative global AI ecosystem.

Most African economies are driven by young populations, fast-growing tech adoption and mineral reserves, while the largest contribution to the top economies mentioned here comes from the services and industry sectors.

With Namibia's oil and natural gas exploration program delivering windfall results, the pressure to use this abundance to drive growth and advance its renewable energy sector is huge.

Africa is becoming a crucial player in India's ambitious quest for global economic dominance. Through strong trade investments, expanding diplomatic relations, and strategic military partnerships, India is making significant investments in the continent as part of its broader global economic strategy.

South Africa is to transition its rail network towards a more open and competitive model, allowing private train operators access to its extensive rail infrastructure.

South Africa hosted BAL matches for the first time as Fath Union Sport de Rabat emerged the top team in the Kalahari Conference, clinching a spot in the BAL playoffs in May, alongside second-placed Clube Atletico Petroleos de Luanda. Third-placed Cape Town Tigers will have to vie for a wildcard entry to the Kigali playoffs.

Already buzzing with activity, Ghana’s film sector is adding tax rebates to its portfolio of reasons why global productions should consider it as their next filming destination.

With a sustainable poultry and crop farm, a diploma in HR management and her first book published, you'd think that Ntobeko Thokozisile Mafu would be content to simply focus on building her business. But this young woman is determined to do more for her society.

Opening doors for private investors has spurred a rise in investments in Ethiopia's key sectors, allowing the country to maintain higher economic growth rates than its African and global peers and elevating its global reputation.

Nongcebo Langa fell in love with wine after a chance encounter with a winemaker at a fair. She went on to study the craft at South Africa’s renowned Stellenbosch University and her passion and mastery of the industry’s technical processes has resulted in her creating award-winning wines, like the 2022 Delheim Gewürztraminer.

Local assembly and Chinese imports are making low-end but feature-rich smartphones available to young consumers in the era of constrained disposable income.

From cut flowers to citrus, avocadoes and asparagus, African countries are exporting a diverse range of horticultural products to global markets, earning significant revenues in return.

African nations escalated horticultural exports last year as they sought to tackle global supply shortages and diversify their exports.

In a bid to attract investors interested in tapping into Africa’s extensive green hydrogen potential, African countries are leveraging special economic zones to grow the sector.

As the Africa Games 2023 descends on Accra with the promise of showcasing world-class athletes, many will be asking whether a new golden age of African sports has finally arrived. To make that a "yes" Ghana will need to compete with one of the most successful events in African sports history - the recently completed 2023 African Cup of Nations.

Not even a recent drought in global venture capital has stood in the way of a rising tide of coders in these two African countries; Nigeria is now ranked as the world's second-fastest-growing country for producing developer talent, while Egypt is ranked seventh.

The energy sector has historically been entrenched with gender disparities impacting both representation and compensation, but a new report unveils a notable shift in dynamics fueled by the renewable energy subsector.

The list provides a glimpse into the remarkable diversity and vibrancy of African crafts, highlighting just a few examples from the continent's rich artistic heritage.

An encounter with a leather craftsman as a teenager inspired Paula Marowa to enter the leatherwork business. Now in her late 20s, Marowa owns a blooming business with eight employees.

Major gains for African crypto investors as demand for Bitcoin propels the token back to record highs.

A tribute to her grandmother's basket-weaving legacy is how Gloria Kisilu sees The Shaba, a digital supply chain changing rural artisans' lives by seamlessly blending social impact, design, and tech.

The continent's air traffic is rising faster than most other regions in the world, thanks to a combination of factors including the opening of new routes and a transition to wide-body planes.

Cricket in South Africa is set to evolve, powered by AI and blockchain technology, according to the results of a pilot collaboration between an Indian sports technology company, Cricket South Africa and the Durban Super Giants.

Africa’s mobility startups are lining up to expand their offerings to include more electric vehicle offerings, financing options and overseas markets - and there seems to be no problem getting the funding to do it.

The announcement of the conversion of a central Cape Town building into the city's first artists' residency - and a boutique hotel - is the latest in a string of similar announcements across the continent.

A growing number of African music and sports celebrities are leveraging their global networks, local knowledge and high incomes to drive investments in the African tech and sports sectors. Their activity could draw more funds to Africa.

Namibia spruces up its citizenship-by-investment scheme with a retirement package to entice wealthy foreign seniors seeking a slice of African luxury, other African countries are also eyeing the "golden visa" market.

Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigress are headed to the 2024 Olympic Games, Kenyan film-maker Becky Muikia introduces her short film at the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon, while Cote D’Ivoire, Tunisia and Cape Verde all finish FIBA 2025 Afrobasket Pre-Qualifiers with unbeaten runs.

Data analysis platform Statista estimated in 2021 that there were more than 2000 active African languages. Technological advancements like AI translation tools are helping to harness the power of language beyond celebrating cultural heritage. However, an understanding of the unique features of key languages is important to an understanding of Africa's diverse cultures.

An app developed by tech startup Vambo Technologies, co-founded by Chido Dzinotyiwei and Isheanesu Misi, stands as a pioneering language accessibility platform. It aims to empower users to seamlessly communicate, learn, and create content in various African languages, fostering cultural inclusivity and breaking linguistic barriers.

After a retrenchment in the real estate industry, Wangari Kuria chose to relocate to a quieter town south of Nairobi. Now she is the face - and founder - of a business that trains small-scale farmers not just in Kenya, but around the world.

The construction launch of a 12,000-capacity multipurpose arena in Lagos signals growing Nigerian interest in tapping lucrative opportunities in the sports and creative industries.

Startups in Francophone Africa are recording more deal value and volume as rising investor participation diversifies to include even overseas football players.

Evonne Mudzingwa's state of bliss comes when she's surrounded by roaring engines. Known as the "Zim Biker Queen", the 50-year-old regularly joins a pack of leather-clad riders on the highway. For Mudzingwa, it’s not just about the thrill of the ride. She's also using her biking adventures to challenge gender stereotypes.

BMW hedges its bets on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, launching a test vehicle in South Africa as the automaker seeks a path to a mass-market model in 2030.

South African animation house Triggerfish and Kenyan writer Ng’endo Mukii were big winners in the TV/Media category at this year's Annie Award. But the recognition, for their episode of the animated Disney series, Kizazi Moto, echoes far beyond this one production.

Tolulope Sanusi carefully surveys the dynamic cityscape below, before launching a drone from the rooftop of a high-rise building in Lagos. Her clients are attracted to her passion for Nigerian design but her images are also changing the way we see this city - and African architecture.

Highlighting a journey that has seen the fusion of ancient Ndebele patterns with contemporary art, this Esther Mahlangu retrospective celebrates an African icon.

Eleven African nations topped global forecasts for economic growth in 2024, with the continent signaling a potential return to faster growth.

Remittances sent back to Africa are a considerable growth pillar for the continent and are currently nearly double the total value of aid. The top 10 countries listed here each have remittance inflows of more than US$1 billion.

Facing discrimination, young diasporans are using organizations and institutionalized formations to help connect more with Africa while advancing economic opportunities for the continent.

Opera’s MiniPay crosses the one million users mark in just five months - signalling the arrival of decentralised finance (DeFi) as a way for Africans to manage exposure to inflation.

This popular bar and restaurant floats on the waters of the Indian Ocean. But its fortunes were almost sunk by fears that followed an extremist attack in the area. It’s thriving again thanks to the efforts of Frida Njeri, a fierce advocate of the economic value of Lamu’s cultural heritage.

Logistics executives from across the world are considering either increasing or establishing fresh investments in the continent’s logistics sector, according to a new report.

A love of drawing led Omotunde Akiode to architecture. Then she discovered film. Now she does what she always dreamed of.

Zambian footballer, Racheal Kundananji is now the most expensive female player in the world, underscoring the increasing business value and surging demand for African football talent globally.

A scarcity of hard cash has made e-payments the new norm in Nigeria. So much so that the value of digital transactions has grown larger than the 2022 GDP of South Africa, Africa's third-largest economy.

Blockchain, known for its secure and transparent digital ledgers, isn’t just about cryptocurrencies. Here are some African initiatives that showcase the technology’s potential to drive inclusion, efficiency, accountability, security, and transparency.

A global camp for the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders features rising stars from the continent.

Ethiopia, Africa’s most affordable electricity provider, retools its green energy resources for crypto mining, with an initial offering to Chinese investors. Where's next?

As the dust clears post-AFCON 2023, a number of teams will be celebrating significant - and in many cases, unexpected - victories. One thing commentators are unanimous about: the African Cup of Nations hosted by Cote d'Ivoire was the best ever.

Outside investors have long eyed opportunities in Ethiopia — Africa's second-most populous country — especially within its financial sector. In Africa, lenders in Kenya, South Africa and Egypt are front runners.

While there has been an increase in the number of female referees at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), only Moroccan Bouchra Karboubi has so far taken to the pitch as a centre referee.

An emerging technology that addresses cooling solutions for vehicles has debuted in South Africa, highlighting the skyrocketing continental demand for cold storage services. Experts say cold storage could transform Africa's food supply.

Investment in African women-founded and led startups remains a bright spot in a global ecosystem drained of funding.

A landmark discovery of potentially the largest and most pure copper deposits in northern Zambia is a shot in the arm for an ailing copper mining industry in the country. The discovery marks the first major success of applying AI in mineral exploration.

South Africa has introduced a groundbreaking mineral exploration fund, aiming to bolster participation from junior mining companies. This move aligns with a trend across Africa, where nations are enacting sector reforms to capitalize on the increasing global demand for minerals.

French media giant Canal+ is on the acquisition trail in Africa, targeting local industry leader MultiChoice. The South African heavyweight itself plans to invest US$89 million in its streaming flagship, Showmax, to stay ahead of Netflix in Africa in what is shaping up as the mother of all battles for African viewers.

South Africa's president recently amplified the call for "Made in Africa" at an event to promote intercontinental free trade. But he's not the only one doing so. All over the continent, "Made in Africa" is becoming a rallying call.

Air travel in Africa is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2024. From Cairo, with the second-oldest airport in Africa, to Johannesburg, host to the only airport in Africa with direct flights to six continents, here is a list of Africa's busiest airports, according to the Airports Council International (ACI).

Over the past year, Somali aviation has had a moment. Its airspace was reclassified, air traffic restored, and more recently its first aircraft maintenance facility was activated. Now, regional and international airlines are introducing more flights to the market.

Telecoms sector analysts in South Africa anticipate a surge in the country's digital capacity, thanks to the impending activation of the 2Africa subsea cable, coupled with a fierce race among telecom giants to deploy high-speed, low-earth orbit satellite services.

For three weeks, football fans across Africa and the world, have been hooked on the thrilling action of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The tournament has been a great spectacle, with major upsets, quality football and an incident-free event leaving fans in awe. The event also has some unsung heroes, among those a clutch of official woman photographers.

The two US companies are the latest cloud giants to amp up spending in Africa in response to a continental tech "leapfrog" and to comply with data residency laws.

Africa's "big four" tech ecosystems maintain their positions in 2023 but smaller economies, including Francophone startup ecosystems, are racing to fill emerging startup hub slots.

New millionaire residents in the scenic South African city will surge by 85% to 13,500 in 2033, making it one of the BRICS nations fastest growing wealth hubs.

Africa is seeing the green shoots of what could become a battery production revolution. Morocco and South Africa lead the charge, hinting at a future where the continent not only dominates the production of green minerals but also taps renewable energy to power green battery production.

Recently discovered coltan deposits offer to inject fresh momentum into Kenya's mining sector, amplifying the impact of ongoing reforms.

Despite a squeeze in funding across Africa’s VC spectrum in 2023, climate tech startups were a striking exception, hauling in US$1 billion of the total US$3.5 billion raised as investor interest surged.

African MMA fighters are not just flourishing on the global stage, they're igniting a wildfire of growth back home.

IMF tracking shows that no African state has sought comprehensive debt relief in over a year indicating a trend of growing fiscal hygiene across the region.

South Africa bets big on natural gas as it begins a belated push to revamp its energy supplies and slash emissions, bolstered by EU endorsement of investments in gas.

As equity deals continue to decline and volumes dry up worldwide, African startups are increasingly relying on venture debt to stay afloat.

South Africa is breaking records in non-government solar power installation as business - hit hard by massive scheduled power cuts - shows other economies how to deal with unreliable power supply.

In African basketball news, Toronto Raptor’s Cameroonian player Pascal Siakam has traded to the Indiana Pacers after an eight-year tenure with the Canadians, Afrobasket qualifiers are coming to Tunisia and Egypt and seasoned business executive Clare Akamanzi steps into a new role with the NBA.

Global card giants are eager to have a slice of Africa's booming e-payments market, with banks eager to join and virtual cards the game-changer. Africa's trade future, experts believe, will be internet-based.

From a low base and with very little fuss, the DRC’s startup ecosystem star has begun to shine, propelled by the vibrancy of its fintech and energy sectors.

Global card giants are eager to have a slice of Africa's booming e-payments market, with banks eager to join and virtual cards the game-changer. Africa's trade future, experts believe, will be internet-based.

African states are riding the wave of a gold rush, with global prices stabilising and mining technologies advancing. Here are the continent's ten largest gold-producing powerhouses per tonnage (t), according to the World Gold Council's latest stats.

Mercy Makau’s love of flying knows no bounds. After founding a club for young aviation enthusiasts in 2012, she has expanded her engagement to mentor women in the industry.

Rwanda’s latest gadget financing scheme is setting a precedent in Africa as the East African state sets its sights on 100% smartphone penetration by 2027. The move is supported by the rapid growth in smartphone sales across the continent.

Whether it's the World Music Awards, the Emmys, the Grammys, or one of the many awards at Cannes, African talent is shining bright in an increasingly diverse range of creative categories.

Easing inflation and improving financial conditions are expected to power Africa’s growth in 2024, particularly in the continent's small countries, many of whose economies will be among the fastest rising in the world.

Kenya's biggest coastal city anticipates a major boost in trade and tourism as FlyDubai announces the launch of direct flights between Dubai and Mombasa.

Fast-growing urbanisation and a rising middle class are seen driving growth in the shared mobility market across Africa, with a doubling of the market by 2030, according to a report.

While scholars have long acknowledged that elephants possess intricate cognitive abilities a South African team recently uncovered and documented groundbreaking details about elephant communication using fossil records.

Women continue to make giant strides in football with their inclusion in decision-making in Africa and around the world. Women are being seen regularly not only in boardrooms and dressing rooms but also on the pitch. Six women referees taking to pitches at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast will be building on a growing legacy for young women around the world.

Showmax has announced it will put an affordable Premier League viewing plan in viewers' pockets as the South African streamer bets on a mobile-first focus to drive subscriptions and put it out of reach of Netflix, its big rival on the continent.

African countries are simplifying entry processes and dropping restrictions to improve cross-border travel at inter-country and regional levels.

Cabo Verde has achieved a WHO-certified malaria-free status, showcasing the power of strategic health planning. The achievement inspires African nations as more countries pursue malaria elimination.

Isaac Sesi was determined to see his academic research project make an impact on society. So he called on his first-hand experience of food loss. The result, a device to measure moisture in stored produce like maize, now competes with imported devices to assist local farmers.

Just a few months after publicly burning pangolin scales and other illegal wildlife product stockpiles, Nigeria has publicly destroyed millions of dollars in seized ivory as the country ramps up a war on wildlife crime.

A tech hub for young women in Mombasa offers entry into the world of IT to girls and young women from all walks of life, whatever their background.

With just a few days to the start of AFCON 2023, hosted in Cote d’Ivoire, here is what to expect as football fever slowly engulfs the continent.

Motorcycle taxis are on the rise in various African markets, thanks to low electrification costs and efficiency in last-mile transportation and experts are calling for incentives to accelerate the electrification initiative.

There are 54 countries and over 1.4 billion people in Africa, which means there’s a lot happening at any given time - and a great deal more, over 365 days. Here are the 10 topics and themes that we think will play a key role in shifting the focus away from destructive narratives and onto progress and innovation, around the continent in 2024.

Including Mozambique's recently approved natural gas-backed fund, there are now over 20 sovereign wealth funds in Africa. The huge funds are becoming increasingly important drivers of sustainable economic growth.

As more countries tear up visa requirements, major African markets are beginning to record rising numbers in Intra-Africa tourism, a trend expected to extend through 2024.

Innovative cement technologies that cut emissions and utilise local materials are entering Africa, where the green cement market is forecast to hit $867.9 million in four years.

Electrical engineering graduate Aluwwaine Tanaka Manyonga is making sure that university students and school children in rural communities can study at night - even during power outages.

Africa is blessed with an abundance of cultural and natural sites, with many recognised by UNESCO. These sites often represent major tourism opportunities. Here, bird story agency lists the top ten African countries with the highest number of protected World Heritage Sites.

A surge in construction activity in Africa is drawing a new breed of investors eyeing mass timber - and the carbon-trapping forests needed to support it - as a sustainable building alternative to traditional concrete and steel.

Higher inflation will reign in Christmas spending after a post-Covid splurge last year, but Cameroonians and Zimbabweans will still be extremely generous with Christmas gifts, decorations and food this year, according to an annual report.

With a surge in funding, R&D and private sector investment, Africa is primed for a transformative leap towards vaccine autonomy. A recently announced US$1.8 billion shot in the arm puts vaccine self-sufficiency within reach.

A green hydrogen and ammonia mega-project in South Africa recently welcomed a Japanese firm as a strategic partner, giving the Rainbow Nation further credibility as a green hydrogen investment destination.

The world finally agreed on a centrepiece climate deal to transition to renewable energy. For Africa - endowed with huge green resources - this represents a unique opportunity.

With South Africa in the lead, African financial institutions are racing to introduce innovative cryptocurrency services - including those allowing for direct purchase of goods and services and conversion to hard cash.

The sentencing of a Chinese illegal gold miner in Ghana highlights a variety of efforts by African governments to curb activities linked to tax avoidance, environmental degradation and worse.

A multi-billion port expansion spree is adding capacity and improving efficiency as African ports race for a bigger slice of the global maritime trade pie. Here, bird story agency lists ten of the most important African ports, in its latest bird's TenX.

From historic agreements on Loss and Damage, to transformative declarations on food systems and health, COP28 could mark a monumental shift in how the world addresses environmental challenges. Here are some of the deals announced so far.

Amidst chilly temperatures in Algiers, Algeria hosted the African Startup Conference, revealing its ambitions to position itself as a key player in Africa's tech ecosystem. With plans to negotiate an African Charter on Brain Drain and a Pan-African startup strategy, Algeria aims to become the tech hub of the continent. However, challenges lie ahead, including the need for increased private capital and a reconsideration of restrictions on foreign investments. Will Algeria's push into technology reshape its role in the African startup landscape?

Africa’s carbon credit market is experiencing a significant surge in investor interest, thanks to a surge in fresh investment from the Gulf. But more regulation, stricter auditing and greater transparency is required, according to industry insiders.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala retains the position of Africa’s most powerful woman, while new entrant Mpumi Madisa takes second place as African women solidify their place among Forbes' ‘World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’ rankings, boosting their influence on global leadership, politics and business.

Sustained investments in Africa's educational system is transforming its higher education institutions into global centres of academic excellence that are now appealing to a broad spectrum of students, attracting both local and international enrollees, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, based on their global standing, assessed through research performance and academic community ratings both worldwide and regionally.

Kenya wins at the buzzer against Africa Cup’s reigning champion, Egypt; five-time NBA champion Ron Harper visits Africa for the first time as he participates in a Jr. NBA clinic and NBA Africa's Kenya office launch; and an Afrobasket qualifier draw lays out the road ahead of African basketball’s biggest competition.

Kenya is set to host Airbus's pioneering communication hub for its high-altitude satellites, a move that is likely to lead to more jobs, a boost for space internet adoption in the region - and the fastest internet speeds yet.

Fusing African soundtracks and narratives, such as those found in Nollywood films, holds immense potential to propel Africa's gaming industry. A recent report highlights how this fusion can drive the success of African games both locally and globally, amplifying African perspectives on a global stage.

The three countries have by far exceeded their pre-pandemic arrival numbers on robust tourism infrastructure expansion and aggressive destination promotion.

Light rail and tramways offer an opportunity to transform African cities and could be game-changing as city managers look to innovative and sustainable urban transport solutions.

A multi-billion capital infusion revitalises Africa's landmark "Loss and Damage" climate deal

As the globe gathers for COP28's first-ever Global Stocktake, Africa demands that the world's biggest polluters to fund the fallout of their actions.

The establishment of an office in East Africa rounds out the NBA's Africa-wide network and will help it target grassroots basketball.

Missla Libsekal has been promoting African art for over 13 years. Organisers of Art X Lagos, one of the continent's premier art events, enlisted her expertise and insight for the 2023 showcase. Libsekal is passionate about using her platform to give African artists a voice in the global creative economy.

A Tanzanian sugar company is vying to acquire one of South Africa's largest sugar companies, a development that highlights the potential for collaboration among African businesses.

Physics scholars from South Africa have published landmark research on dark matter, a breakthrough that could redefine future global research in the field.

Africa is making significant strides towards closing gender gaps across key areas: economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment, according to the World Economic Forum.

The L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards shines a spotlight on African women scientists working to resolve problems in their countries. Meet 3 of the 30 women who were honoured at the 2023 ceremony in Botswana.

Recent surges in home solar energy installations across Africa indicate that more people on the continent may have access to electricity than previously thought.

NBA Africa has launched a documentary series showcasing the remarkable journeys of five African NBA prospects. The move serves to highlight the impact of the NBA Africa Academy and encourage aspiring African basketball players. It also offers a boost to the NBA's revamped NBA App, on the continent.

Streaming platforms are partnering with mobile operators to expand in new markets while helping users save on some of the world’s highest data costs.

A US$750 million deal between South Africa's Nyanza Light Metals and China's ECEC is the latest evidence of growing Chinese investment in mineral beneficiation across Africa. China is investing in both facilities and crucial logistical ventures like railway and port infrastructure as global demand for Africa's critical minerals grows. Local mineral beneficiation is seen as boosting local economies and helping to rebalance critical mineral value chains.

A new report from the International Energy Agency sheds light on the shifts in the energy job market, with clean energy outpacing global opportunities in fossil fuel sectors. While employment in fossil fuels is higher in Africa, the continent houses half of the critical mineral sector's workforce, underscoring the continent's pivotal role in global energy transition objectives and the substantial economic gains it's reaping.

The last two decades have been tumultuous for African banking, with big international banks moving out of the continent and a bevvy of more nimble local banks stepping in to mop up opportunities in a fast-growing region. A technological revolution in the form of digital banking helped smaller banks spread swiftly across the continent. Already, however, a disruptive new technology is sweeping Africa; cryptocurrency. And banks are going to need to decide quickly: are we in?

The Hollywood actor added star appeal to the ribbon-cutting event at a basketball court in Athlone, South Africa. The event, a partnership between NBA Africa, the City of Cape Town and the Whitaker Peace and Development initiative, unveiled a community court created to promote youth sports in the area.

The Enugu-based Web3 company partners with Onega Ventures to distribute its blockchain-powered WiFi devices in the world’s largest internet market.

Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the continent and abroad. Their global recognition is aided by wins and mentions in the world's top music and entertainment awards.

The digital financing firm is clearly targeting South Africa's mass market as it enters the country for the first time.

A modest popsicle-making business in Umoja, Kenya is transforming options for women working in the neighbourhood.

Julie Mehretu's recent sale of a painting at auction is the highest ever made by an African artist, surpassing her own record set just a month earlier. This achievement underscores a burgeoning global interest in contemporary African art.

Tanzania is moving forward with plans to use its extensive natural gas reserves as a substitute for gasoline in transportation. However, there are concerns about its long-term sustainability.

Local financial companies are capitalising on the opportunities left by international banks exiting Africa yet continue to struggle with the gap between perceived and actual risks in the market.

This month’s basketball news roundup includes: KPA going undefeated in the revamped FIBA Africa Women’s Championship Cup qualifiers and reclaiming the title, Stephane Konate retires at 43 after an illustrious career, among others.

African nations are increasingly favouring green bonds over emissions trading to power their transition to green energy.