Tag: Development
5 best African countries for education
South Africa ranks as the top African country for education, placing 39th globally. Egypt follows closely, securing the 41st spot, making it the second-best in Africa. Education is a fundamental pillar of national development, influencing economic growth, social mobility, and technological advancement. Across Africa, governments and institutions have been working tirelessly to improve access to…
Africa’s Path to Self-Reliance: Rethinking Foreign Aid and Leadership
For decades, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has operated across Africa under the banner of development assistance. With its departure under the Trump administration, many lamented its demise as a blow to progress on the continent. But to Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, former African Union ambassador to the United States, this was not…
Zambia’s Copper Wealth: The Exploitation by Multinational Giant Glencore
Zambia, a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa, is home to one of the world’s largest copper reserves. Known as “the Copperbelt,” the region has historically attracted international attention for its rich mineral resources, positioning Zambia as a crucial player in the global copper market. However, beneath the surface of this wealth lies…
Chinese company HighGreat Innovative sets two drone world records in Shenzhen
According to the firm, it dazzled the skies with 7,998 drones to create the “Largest Aeral Image Formed by Drones” and mesmerized spectators as 8,100 UAVs soared simultaneously, setting the record for “Most Drones Flying at the Same Time.”
The number of countries investing in Zimbabwe rose by 35% to 46 last year, the government says
The Zimbabwean government also issued licenses to 615 new foreign investors, a 130% increase from 2022, said Willard Manungo, deputy chief secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, at a recent Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) stakeholder forum. According to him, China remains Zimbabwe’s largest investor, with new investments coming from South…
Zimbabwe’s infrastructure investments save Southern African Development Community millions
Zimbabwe’s infrastructure investments save Southern African Development Community millions, media report Despite facing sanctions, Zimbabwe’s investment in infrastructure, including roads, housing, dams, and power plants, has yielded significant benefits for the region. The modernized Beitbridge Border Post, a key access point on the North-South Corridor connecting Durban to Zambia, DR Congo, and Malawi, has saved…
David v. Goliath: Small language models challenge Big Tech’s AI giants
Community-owned small language model project introduces a framework for incentivized data sharing, aiming to redefine AI development and user interaction. Assisterr targets the monopolization of AI by Big Tech, advocating for data ownership and the democratization of AI through community-owned small language models (SLMs), which offer tailored and efficient solutions. The debate on whether artificial…
A new home for the African diaspora in Ghana stirs tensions
Nestled in the sleepy town of Asebu, a few miles inland from the Atlantic along Ghana’s Cape Coast, lies a serene 5,000 acre rural settlement. A mud road at the entrance weaves through a dense, green landscape of dozens of homes and partially built concrete structures, enveloped by miles of farmland and palm trees. “Nobody’s…
Liberia: US$1B Needed to Address Electricity Shortage
— LEC Proposes the construction of reservoir to supply Mt. Coffee Dam Addressing Liberia’s perennial power crisis will require significant financial investment, with the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) estimating that between US$700 million to US$1 billion is needed for the construction of a reservoir to alleviate the electricity issue. The lack of a sufficient reservoir…
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