Herta von Stiegel Featured in The East African: Can Africa Power the AI Revolution?

Written By Chris Bagnall

Herta von Stiegel Featured in The East African: Can Africa Power the AI Revolution?

 

How Africa can lead the global AI revolution but only if the continent addresses its energy infrastructure gap head-on.

In her latest opinion piece published by The East African, Ariya Capital CEO & Founder, Dr. Herta von Stiegel, explores the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure and what it will take for Africa to lead this next chapter of global innovation.

With experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the continent - including Project Spark, Namibia’s first gas-to-power plant - Dr. von Stiegel outlines why a balanced energy approach is essential to powering data centres, enabling AI tools, and building inclusive digital economies. The piece is a timely contribution to a growing conversation about Africa’s role in shaping the global digital landscape.

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The AI Revolution Won’t Wait – and Neither Should We

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