Infrastructure (Economics)
As global markets navigate challenges like inflation, currency devaluation, and rising uncertainty, individuals increasingly seek easy and effective ways to make money in the rapidly developing digital economy. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology has transformed computing power into the new "digital gold." To address
Infrastructure (Economics)
CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to bring always-on, continuously learning AI agents for cybersecurity to the edge through Charlotte AI AgentWorks, NVIDIA Nemotron open models, and NVIDIA NIM microservices. This collaboration enables real-time threat detection and response across cloud, data center, and edge environments, addressing AI-driven cyber threats
Infrastructure (Economics)
African leaders, global investors, and development partners are set to converge in Luanda, Angola from October 28-31, 2025, for the III Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa. The summit, backed by the African Union (AU), aims to address Africa's infrastructure financing needs and drive continental integration.
Infrastructure (Economics)
As the global landscape of cyberespionage intensifies, organisations in West Africa are becoming increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated threat actors. According to ESET Nigeria's managing director, Olufemi Ake, the defence, technology, and critical infrastructure sectors are being targeted by cybercriminals, including state-sponsored actors. Ake warns that the region'
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Built Environment Committee's report on new towns has sparked concerns about economic inequality and the importance of community engagement in the development process. The report identifies 18 proposed new towns along the Oxford-Cambridge railway line, with Tempsford emerging as a front-runner for designation as a new town.
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Managing Director of Liberia's National Port Authority (NPA), Mr. Sekou A. M. Dukuly, has emphasized the need for the Government of Liberia to prioritize financing for port infrastructure modernization across the country to enhance operational independence and attract international investment. Dukuly stressed the importance of data-driven investments
Cabinet officials
Georgia and Turkey strengthened their cooperation on transport corridors between Europe and Asia, solidifying their positions as key players in the development of the Trans-Caspian international transport route. The two countries emphasized the importance of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line project and maritime transport sector cooperation, which contributes to the growth
Capital markets
A new report by the Africa Finance Corporation highlights the need for Africa to unlock its internal wealth to finance its infrastructure ambitions, with $4 trillion in domestic capital estimated to be lying dormant. The report cautions that shallow capital markets, weak financial intermediation, and institutional bottlenecks are constraining the
Cabinet officials
The Ghanaian government has announced plans to significantly increase road infrastructure allocation in the 2026 budget to sustain economic recovery and build long-term resilience. According to Deputy Minister for Finance, Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the government aims to provide a foundation for inclusive development and shared prosperity by focusing on
Environmental sustainability
Research at Dicle University in Diyarbakir, Turkiye, has explored the potential of Karacada basalt as a sustainable, locally sourced aggregate for highway construction. The study found that Karacada basalt meets Turkish Highways Technical Specifications and has the potential to reduce raw material costs, aid in rehabilitating surface agricultural lands, and
Environmental sustainability
Research from Newcastle University has uncovered a crucial but overlooked impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing on global water resources. The study, published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, assesses the water consumption associated with AI-driven data centers, revealing that operational, off-site, and embodied water consumption are significant
Environmental sustainability
A new study presents a system model developed for collecting and analyzing spatial data on transport infrastructure development in post-war contexts. The model utilizes OpenStreetMap (OSM) data and Python 3.11-based software modules to assess settlements affected by armed conflict. Researchers from the Department of Agricultural Engineering conducted a case
