Africa Engineering, Tech, Finance Drive Continent Growth

Africa's socio-economic transformation is being driven by strategic investments in engineering, technology, and innovation, as highlighted by Uganda's upcoming hosting of the 11th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week. Across the continent, sectors such as digital innovation, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable finance are emerging as key growth engines, with countries like Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe advancing in these areas. Experts emphasize the urgent need to bridge Africa's digital divide through holistic technology solutions that ensure connectivity and digital inclusion, enabling broader participation in economic and social development. Moreover, African media and digital platforms face challenges related to technological biases and external control, underscoring the importance of collective continental engagement to shape fair digital narratives and policies. This multi-faceted approach, combining engineering innovation, sustainable investments, digital inclusion, and media empowerment, is central to Africa's vision for robust and inclusive growth.