Smart Cities
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How Invisible Networks Are Powering the Next Economic Leap
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Aug 6, 2025
Fiber cables and cloud servers don’t get much attention, but they’re changing lives—from smart farms in Uganda to online classrooms in Nigeria. Can Africa connect the rest before the gap widens?
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Africa’s Smart Cities Are Growing. So Are the Gaps.
bySalamatu Alabi• May 22, 2025
While investors fund high-tech hubs and luxury towers, informal settlements are razed and millions remain offline. What does inclusion really look like?
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The Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
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