Global Scans · Africa · Weekly Summary

• [New] Investments in digital transformation across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region is projected to surpass $74 billion by 2026, helping organizations achieve long-term stability and growth, a new study from the International Data Corporation has found. GITEX GLOBAL
• [New] Africa has become strategically central to the global green transition owing to its vast reserves of critical minerals, significant renewable energy potential, and youthful labour force. Tess
• [New] There is a growing danger that Africa will once again be confined to the role of supplier of raw materials, while value addition, technological innovation, intellectual property ownership, and high-value manufacturing remain concentrated elsewhere. Tess
• [New] As debates on WTO reform, green industrial policy, and climate-related trade governance intensify, Africa has an opportunity to reshape the global conversation fundamentally. Tess
• [New] Widespread availability of lenacapavir could prevent 41% of new HIV infections in South Africa, Zimbabwe and western Kenya. The Guardian
• [New] The growth of poultry production faces challenges from infectious diseases, particularly viral infections, which are a significant threat to poultry production in Africa. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In Africa, local-language localization could become more viable as streaming services expand mobile distribution and build more cost-effective workflows. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The Middle East and Africa yacht industry is growing at a compound annual growth rate of around 8% between 2026 and 2035, driven by rising luxury tourism and expanding ultra-high-net-worth populations. Aurora
• [New] The Middle East and Africa region is projected to showcase steady growth during the forecast period due to harsh climatic conditions, water scarcity, and the need to improve food self-sufficiency. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Afreximbank said it will prioritize financing for local battery minerals processing, medical research and industrial development, moving beyond traditional trade finance as part of its Growth, Resilience and Optimization strategy to increase value-added manufacturing across Africa. More News From NowHere
• [New] The International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian organization, has warned that the intense El Nino conditions threaten to unleash severe flooding and drought across East Africa and Asia, hitting some of the most vulnerable communities. Live Science
• Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America offer untapped potential, driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and growing awareness of tea's health benefits. Persistence Market Research
• Countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco are strengthening smart agriculture initiatives, creating long-term growth opportunities for intelligent irrigation system providers. Straits Research
• The African Continental Free Trade Area is harmonizing automotive tariffs, which could lead to a unified EV credit system across Africa by 2028. Tianjin Yigang Automobile Sales Co.,Ltd.
• South Africa plans to add 5,200 megawatts of nuclear power generation by around 2040. Last Week in ConTech
• Electricity demand across the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000 and is projected to rise another 50% by 2035, driven heavily by cooling, desalination, and the rapid expansion of data centers. Energy Connects
• The Middle East and Africa are expected to witness gradual growth in the asteroid mining sector, with potential for partnerships and collaborations, especially in space exploration initiatives led by governments in the UAE and South Africa. ReAnIn

Last updated: 16 August 2026