Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:27:41 +0000 By Bennie Mundando THE industrialisation of Africa in the next decade must be owned and led by Africans with key support from the private sector, regional and multilateral organisations for the continent to fully maximise its potential. Sahara Group executive director Tonye Cole said this during a session on Africa at the recently concluded 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York where he represented the private sector on the panel. Mr. Cole is co-founder of the leading African energy conglomerate. Held under the theme “Third Industrial Development Decade for Africa (IDDA3, 2016-2025): From political commitments to actions on the ground,” the session sought to address among others, the environmental, social and economic challenges and opportunities that the continent faces in its quest for sustainable development. Citing the need for a robust digital infrastructure, Mr. Cole urged African leaders to commit to having a digital highway that connects various […]
