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Kenya : The Country with a COVID Plan

With a huge tourism industry, Kenya was one of the worst hit African nations by COVID-19, but plans are underway that aim to reinvigorate the economy.

Exploring the Future of Hydropower in Africa

Can hydropower offer the solution to the African continent's need for sustainable electrification?

Investing in a Continent: Olam International’s work in Central and Western Africa

Singapore-based Olam International plays a key role in ensuring food security across six continents, its Regional CFO for West and Central Africa, Sujay Sarkar, telling us more

The Need for Private Sector Investment into Renewable Energy

With the continent's population forecast to double by 2050, energy demand will increase at an even faster rate. AIIM's Vuyo Ntoi looks into the issue

Niger : Responding to Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases

Her Excellency Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou, First Lady of the Republic of Niger, speaks to us about the many life-altering but preventable tropical disease in Niger, and how very little global attention is devoted to treating them.

Connecting a Continent: A Q&A with Samsung Africa’s Kagiso Khaole

Kagiso Khaole, Chief of Staff and Head of Content and Services at Samsung Africa, talks about the tech giant's ongoing work to deliver affordable technology to African communities

From Pilot to PSP: The Story Behind Eran Feinstein and DPO Group

The dynamic and fast-growing DPO Group is making waves in Africa's payments market, its Co-Founder and CEO Eran Feinstein switching from a career in aviation to start his own venture

The Challenges and Opportunities of Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway

Africa's Standard Gauge Railway represents a real opportunity for the continent, but construction isn't without its challenges.

The Transformative Effect of Cloud Computing on Manufacturing

Cloud computing is a powerful technology enabling companies to become more productive, improving both customer communication and supply-chain performance

Interview: Wärtsilä’s Ville Rimali on Africa’s electrification challenges

Ville Rimali, Director of Growth & Development for Africa & Europe at Wärtsilä, discusses the challenges facing the African continent in its bid to implement much-needed electrification