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South Africa’s Green Sector Gains Critical Momentum

Amanda Dinan breaks down what many perceive to be South Africa's "challenge of our generation" in its green sector.

Declining Oil Price a Wake-Up Call to African Governments

Activity in the oil & gas industry across the African continent has slowed in the wake of the declining oil price in late 2014, finds PwC

SA v Nigeria: Africa’s Economic Power Struggle

After years of riding the continental crest of a wave in a battle to become sub-Sahara's leading economy, more challenging times now require an era of collaboration

Unleashing Technology to Transform Children’s Lives

Ian Ferguson, VP of Segment Marketing for ARM talks to Africa Outlook about the ‘Wearables for Good' challenge in Africa, and how it is inspiring the possible applications of wearable tech on a developing continent

BCX: Tapping into Tanzania’s Uncapped Potential

Business Connexion is keen to capitalise on Tanzania's potential, identifying the market as one full of untapped opportunities in technology

GE Announces US$14.7 million Commitment to Build Healthcare Skills and Capacity in East Africa

In the wake of American President Barack Obama's recent visit to East Africa, GE Healthcare has announced its plans to enhance its workforce to meet future industry growth levels

How Facebook’s Internet.org Services are Connecting Africans to the World

Facebook is celebrating the one year anniversary of the introduction of the Internet.org app by hosting a Developer Day at iHub in Nairobi, Kenya today (27 July).

Samsung Brings Smart School Initiative to Alexandra on Mandela Day

A Samsung Smart School will provide students in Alexandra with access to educational materials and connectivity in order to make a lasting difference to children in the area

LIRA : Following in the Footsteps of South Africa’s Legendary Vocalists

Often hailed as the “Beyoncé of Africa”, the multi-platinum, award winning South African vocalist, LIRA has made her debut in America with her fifth album entitled ‘Rise Again'

IBM and RTI Forge Partnership for Data-Driven Development

A new partnership formed by IBM and RTI is designed to better position Kenya and other African countries to meet its sustainable development goals through a better understanding of the economic landscape