Kigali has emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities that participated in the assessment, according to the 2023 African Smart City Index.
The index was unveiled on Wednesday, September 6, at Serena Hotel during the Africa Smart City Investment Summit held in Kigali.
Nairobi claimed the first place in the economy and innovation category, Cape Town led in the Mobility and Access Category, Tunis topped the Living and Wellbeing category, and Port Louis secured the first position in the environment and integration category.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Africa: How Kigali Became Africa's Premier Smart CityKigali emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index, a pioneering initiative designed to gauge the integration of digital infrastructure, sustainability measures, and innovative urban solutions in Africa's rapidly evolving urban centers.
Read more »
Africa: Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Wins Africa Food Prize 2023Press Release - The Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) has been honored with the prestigious Africa Food Prize for 2023, recognizing their exceptional leadership in the development of numerous bean varieties that improve farm productivity and profitability, and meet increasing consumer demand. The announcement was made by Africa Food Prize Chairperson, and former Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete during the AGRF2023 held in Tanzania.
Read more »
Joburg City Power begins rollout of prepaid smart meters in AlexandraPlagued by a high number of illegal connections in Alexandra, Joburg City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava said through the prepaid smart meters, they want to end the culture of non-payment in the township.
Read more »
IFC’s Olivier Buyoya making his mark in West Africa - The Africa Report.comFocusing on the financing of agricultural projects, Burundi’s Olivier Buyoya has already proved his worth at the International Finance Corporation.
Read more »
Africa: Global Financial Architecture Needs to Prioritise Africa's Climate Adaptation NeedsAfrica contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it suffers some of the worst effects of rising global temperatures.
Read more »
– and the rest of Africa may get to join South Africa at the tablePresident Cyril Ramaphosa and his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinumbu, will attend this year's G20 Summit in New Delhi, with world leaders potentially creating a seat for the African Union.
Read more »