Cape Verde is showing how a mix of digital ambition, sound institutions, and targeted social policy can unlock inclusive economic growth. Its emerging digital sector, backed by public investment and regional partnerships, is helping turn a small island economy into a scalable tech and talent destination. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …
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Zambia and South Africa are leading Africa in laying the groundwork to transform their vast mineral wealth into platforms for research, clean-tech development, and innovation. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Zambia, South Africa, and other African countries are seeding mining innovation ecosystems that could shift their role in the …
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With global nuclear capacity surging, African nations are looking to SMRs not just for access—but for energy autonomy, industrialization, and grid resilience. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African countries are exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver clean, reliable energy to where it’s needed most. While most progress in …
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Multiple African nations are actively pursuing Formula 1 hosting rights, from South Africa’s upgraded Kyalami circuit to Morocco’s high-tech plans in Tangier. With political backing and private capital in play, the question is no longer if F1 will return to Africa, but who will bring it back first. SPECIAL REPORT …
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More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries are setting their own priorities on gender equality, especially in political inclusion and …
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After years of innovation, farmer mobilization, and industrial planning, Cameroon’s cotton sector is reversing recent declines. With growing productivity and local processing, cotton is weaving cultural identity and unlocking economic opportunities in the fashion industry. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Years of seed innovation, farmer mobilization, and …
Read More »South Africa’s wine industry is bouncing back with a premium push and bolder export plays, favored by near-perfect weather. As global rivals falter, local producers are raising their glass to a standout 2025 harvest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |Favorable weather, better vineyard practices, and a strategic shift toward …
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Africa’s banking sector is integrating green finance from within, using existing institutions to bypass the cost and complexity of standalone green banks. The result is a strategic, locally grounded model tackling the continent’s climate finance shortfall. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African banks are increasingly integrating green finance instruments …
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Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The approach draws lessons from South Africa’s success in attracting global filmmakers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana is borrowing a page from South Africa’s cinematic playbook and strategically deploying film-friendly policies to …
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The West African nation is shaking up its gold sector with bold reforms aimed at keeping more wealth at home. But can it sustain investor confidence while tightening the screws on foreign miners? SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mali is playing a high-stakes game with its gold sector, shaking …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
