Tag: infrastructure

Why Telecel Group’s Bid for TalkTalk PlatformX Communications Could Reshape Global Telecom Infrastructure

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
The international telecommunications scene is seeing a major shift in cross-border infrastructure investments as Africa-focused conglomerate Telecel Group has...

Fiji’s Nabavatu Landslide Survivors Finally Find Permanent Housing After Years of Climate Disaster Displacement

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
On July 9, 2026, the suffering families of Fiji have found a glimpse of light at the end of...

Power Flickers Across the Gulf: Bahrain and Kuwait Outages Highlight the High Cost of Regional Tensions

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
9 July 2026 — A series of electricity outages has struck Bahrain and Kuwait that shows how fragile vital...

Nigeria Digitizes National Education Systems; Tightens Data Privacy Controls

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has officially launched the digitized Nigerian Education Management Information System (DNEMIS). The new digital...

Singapore rises to the top: What helped Singapore beat the world’s best economies?

Asia Sarojini P -
Singapore has once again been crowned the world’s most competitive economy, reclaiming the top spot after being ranked second...

Rising Stars: African Startups Join World’s Top Tech Program

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
LAUSANNE—Innovation is going global as entrepreneurs in emerging markets go from resolving local problems to seeking global fame. The...
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The Airport Nobody Wanted Is Now the Prize Everyone Wants: Why Mattala Is at the Center of a High-Stakes Investment Race

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Recently, the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has gotten a lot of attention again. After the government of Sri Lanka...

The Unexpected Alliance That Could Redefine Food Security Across the Gulf

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
As part of a diplomatic effort to create a food trade between the Gulf and Central Asia, Kazakhstan and...

East Africa’s AI Blueprint: Top Insights from the First GITEX Kenya Summit

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
The first AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA summit was held in Nairobi from May 19 to 21, 2026,...

Fintech Innovation: POSPay Bridges Banks and Merchants for Faster, Flexible Transactions

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
Retail and financial landscapes are undergoing important structural changes across the Commonwealth African markets, and businesses are seeking more...

The Barakah Warning: A Nuclear Alarm the World Cannot Afford to Ignore

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The United Arab Emirates is urging the United Nations Security Council to condemn what they call an “unlawful terrorist...

The Pacific’s Survival Fund: Why Australia’s US$69 Million Commitment Is Bigger Than Climate Aid

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is a new climate finance mechanism led by Pacific countries that...

Caribbean at a Crossroads: How Climate Investment and Regional Integration Could Drive Future Growth

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Enhanced investment may be needed by Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, particularly in areas such as climate adaptation, disaster...

Between Superpowers: Abu Dhabi’s High-Stakes Gamble on Strategic Ambiguity

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
By utilizing a unique and complex strategy for foreign relations, Abu Dhabi has brought about significant changes in the...

Beyond Skylines and Square Feet: How the 2026 Property Guru Awards Signal a Radical Shift in Urban Living

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
In a city where every square metre is carefully planned and designed to be as functional and efficient as...

The Airport with No Passengers Yet—But Airlines Are Already Racing to It

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Even before a single traveler has walked through its terminal, Western Sydney International Airport (Nancy-Bird Walton) is already having...