May 23
Africa: Hilda Baci, Others to Discuss Business Innovation At UBA Africa Conversations
Premium Times
"These intelligent women will speak on how they have succeeded at their craft overtime," the statement said. Read more »
May 22
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushes for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Save Cost
New Times
In the abundance of natural gas deposits in Tanzania, the public is advised to convert their petrol or diesel-fueled vehicles to natural gas so as to save cost and reduce carbon… Read more »
May 17
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 2023 Bal Innovation Summit
New Times
Rwanda will host the second edition of BAL Innovation Summit on the sidelines of the playoffs and finals slated for May 20 - 27 at BK Arena in Kigali. Read more »
May 15
Gambia: CATC Chair Challenges Africans to Embrace Social Innovation, Creativity
The Point
The chair of the 2023 Cambridge Africa Together Conference, Alasan Ceesay, has challenged Africans to embrace and incorporate social innovation and creativity in the quest to… Read more »
May 11
Rwanda: Rwandan Startup Among 'Made in Africa' Best Innovations
New Times
SLS Energy, a local startup focusing on recycling lead-cell batteries is among the top 10 African startup companies selected to benefit from the inaugural seven month equity-free… Read more »
Nigeria: Innovation Index - Nigeria Ranks 113th Globally, As Unilag Launches Initiative to Rewrite History
Premium Times
Described as a support system for building a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Nigeria, UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, said I2M is aimed at addressing the challenges… Read more »
May 09
Africa: Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
WHO
A new solution, known as E-MOTIVE, could provide a major breakthrough in reducing deaths from childbirth-related bleeding, according to a landmark study published today by… Read more »
May 07
Tunisia: City of Sciences to Hold Scientific Day On Digital Health Trends Next June 1
Tunis Afrique Presse
A scientific day on "Digital Health Trends in Tunisia and Around the World" will be held on June 1, in Tunis, on the initiative of the City of Sciences in Tunis and in partnership… Read more »
May 04
Tunisia: Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Circular Economy Projects in Tunis Medina #AfricaClimateHope
Tunis Afrique Presse
Open door days aimed at publicising projects of young Tunisian entrepreneurs in the field of the circular economy through recycling of waste and rubbish began on Thursday in the… Read more »
May 03
Uganda: Former Trade Minister Tips Women on Innovation
Independent (Kampala)
The former Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde has urged women in business to be innovative to be able to succeed in business. Read more »
May 02
Kenya: Medical Language Translation App Wins University Students' Coding Competition
Capital FM
An innovation by four university students that translates the local dialect into English or Kiswahili to make it easier for doctors to diagnose patients' symptoms remotely has… Read more »
Kenya: Mozilla Africa Mradi to Invest Over 300,000 Dollars Into Kenyan Tech Start-Ups
Capital FM
Mozilla Africa Mradi in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) have entered into a partnership to support tech-startups in Nairobi County. Read more »
April 25
Africa: African Space Stakeholders Explore Increased Investment and Partnerships to Uplift the Continent's Emerging Space Industry [press release]
African Union
A conference bringing together stakeholders in Africa's space sector is underway in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Newspace Africa Conference is a high profile gathering of space… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Has 1st-Time Database for Smart Green Projects - Nisgp Coordinator #AfricaClimatHope
Egypt Online
The ministries of planning and economic development and local development will hold a meeting soon, in the presence of provincial governors, to promote the National Initiative for… Read more »
Namibia: Modern Practices and Technologies Are the Future of Crop Farming
Namibian
As the world evolves, innovation in modern agriculture becomes ever more significant. Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Iris Scans, Fingerprints Help Recovery When Digital ID is Lost
New Times
The technology considered for Rwanda's proposed digital identity (ID) cards, including biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans, will make them 'recoverable', even when… Read more »
South Africa: Can Digital Adherence Technologies Help With Adherence to HIV Medicines?
spotlight
Around 7.8 million people were living with HIV in South Africa in 2022, of which 5.7 million were taking antiretroviral treatment. People living with HIV who take antiretroviral… Read more »
April 21
South Africa: Minister Mondli Gungubele On Purported Government Block of Starlink [press release]
Govt of SA
Statement by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon Mondli Gungubele on the purported government block of Starlink Read more »