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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have introduced a new element to broadcasting: first-person view (FPV) drones. These drones offer viewers an unprecedented, immersive perspective on events, though some have noted the experience can be disorienting. Drone Technology at the Games FPV drones are being utilized across several mountain venues, including Cortina (luge, skeleton, bobsled, […]
Leading minigrid companies in Africa have released a 17-step action plan aimed at accelerating electrification efforts across the continent. The plan, endorsed within a Mission 300 Industry Position Paper, outlines priorities for funders, governments, and the industry to align with the scale and speed needed to meet Africa’s electrification targets. Mission 300 Overview Mission 300, […]
East Africa is rapidly emerging as a new battleground for Africa’s banking heavyweights, with Kenya at the center of an intensifying expansion race reshaping the continent’s financial landscape. In just one week, South Africa’s Nedbank Group revealed plans to acquire a 66 percent stake in NCBA, one of Kenya’s top lenders, while Nigeria’s Zenith Bank […]
The Kenyan government reiterated its dedication to developing healthcare as a catalyst for economic expansion and technological advancement. This commitment was emphasized at the UK–Kenya Business Forum Healthcare Roundtable in Nairobi. The forum, centered on the theme “Healthcare as a Strategic Growth Sector: UK–Kenya Partnerships for Delivery, Innovation & Investment,” brought together government officials, representatives […]
Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has acquired Mono, a provider of open banking infrastructure. The acquisition aims to enhance Flutterwave’s account-to-account (A2A) payment capabilities and foster a more interconnected financial ecosystem throughout the continent. The announcement was made on January 5. The move establishes open banking as a key component of Flutterwave’s […]
Zimbabwe is advancing its space technology ambitions with the planned launch of ZIMSAT-3. The project is positioned as a cornerstone of the country’s drive toward a knowledge-based and digitally enabled economy, aligning with the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) for 2026–2030. National Development Strategy Alignment ZIMSAT-3 is part of a broader push under NDS […]
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