We live in a world characterised by inequality, poverty, economic volatility, globalisation, climate change and ambiguity. In my own country, South Africa, residents have to navigate socioeconomic and political instability, power and water cuts, homelessness, unethical governance and mediocre or no service delivery. It is a far cry from what the country could be if […]
Tag: Innovation
Provided with the right platforms, young Nigerians will always rise to the stature of national and global challenges, while finding solutions to them through innovation and technology, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. This is the more reason why, in addition to government funding, there must be robust private sector interventions to further drive world-class, […]
Cape Town — The topic of diversity within gaming and eSports has become an increasingly significant one over the past several years. The growth of the gaming industry has grown exponentially over the past decade with a global market estimated to be worth U.S.$135 billion in 2018. According to Statista, the video game market size […]
Nairobi — Joshua Kainja, a Ugandan, traveled to Kenya in 2018 seeking to enjoy the country’s scenic destinations as well as try its authentic foods. Kainja and his friend John Muhindo were staying at an Airbnb in Ruaka, where each day they undertook different expeditions. One challenge they noticed was that being a tourist in […]
An Environmentalist and the Chief Communications Officer(CCO) at aiScarecrowTechnologies, MsMary Aboagye, on Sunday won the fourth edition of the Israeli Green Innovation Competition (IGIC) in Accra. aiScarecrowTechnologies is an agrictech startup focused on biological pest control. MsAboagye won the competition with her startup’s innovative drone scarecrow developed to help farmers drive away pest birds from […]
Improved internet access, online literacy and new technology tools such as apps for informal traders are helping the poorest Tech education taken to South Africa’s townships WiFi access and apps could boost informal economy But technology alone is not the answer, experts warn JOHANNESBURG, Sept 1 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Moss Marakalala was 11 when […]
Technology can help deliver aid and services more effectively – but can be harmful if users don’t know its risks. Many humanitarian organisations, including in Africa, are revolutionising their service delivery through new technology. This has become important in the context of rising migrant numbers, food insecurity and the impact of COVID-19. In 2020, the […]
Cape Town — The 2022 edition of the Sentech Africa Tech Week conference has begun, taking place in the Cape Town International Convention Centre from August, 31 to September, 1. Under the theme of ‘Bringing Tech Closer to Africa’, this year’s event will see multiple experts share their perspective on technological progress made in Africa. […]
For Africa to improve its competitiveness and innovation on the global arena, it needs a good and affordable internet. For that to happen, Africa needs to rely on local internet rather than international links. In an interview with The New Times’ Edwin Musoni the Senior Director of Internet Technology and Development at Internet Security, Michuki […]
Millions of waste pickers and reclaimers around the world search through disposed of goods in dumpsites, and landfills for valuable recyclable materials that many consider worthless. Some search for necessities, while others collect to recycle, and sell to recycling warehouses or recycling plants. They operate and collect either from neighborhood streets, door-to-door or waste collection points. Recyclers play an important role […]
Victoria Yards, Johannesburg, South Africa – August 8, 2022 QUESTION: Sir, thank you. I really appreciate your time, Secretary Blinken. SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good to be with you. QUESTION: It is an absolute honor for me to speak to you. So — SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. QUESTION: — let me get straight to it, then. If […]
The UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, has announced the ten winners of its first ever Joint Innovation Challenge; a cutting edge competition to provide funding for social enterprises with innovative solutions that advance the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. The challenge was financed by UNFPA‘s Equalizer Accelerator Fund, and implemented in cooperation […]
Shooting aerosols into the stratosphere to reduce solar radiation and to cool the earth’s surface; mining a mineral-rich asteroid belt in space to sustain our technologies; living on the moon … This is what the future could look like amid the effects of climate change and depleting resources. However, there are possible risks that can […]
Sifelani Tsiko — Farirai Masocha, a 21-year-old University of Zimbabwe Computer Science student has come up with a livestock tracking application that can work as a digital defence to help prevent stock theft and alert farmers to the condition of animals. The young innovator said the livestock application takes the traditional animal ear tag commonly […]
Cape Town — In a global industry estimated to generate U.S.$1.38 billion by the end of 2022, according to Newzoo’s 2022 Global eSports and Live Streaming Marketing Report, competitive video gaming, or eSports, continues to rise in value year-on-year. Some of the most popular titles include first-person shooter Counter Strike: Global Offensive and the multiplayer […]
Cape Town — Oscar-winning actor Terrence Howard is in Uganda, where he announced the development of several scientific initiatives that also form part of plans to boost funding and tourism to the nation, Nile Post reports. Howard’s effort comes as Uganda seeks to attract investment from historical diasporas in a drive led by Senior Presidential […]
Namibia, and more broadly Africa, can position itself to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence if it equips tomorrow’s workers with the skills needed to develop solutions. These are the sentiments of Ndapandula Nakashole, assistant professor of Computer Science at the University of California, San Diego, where she is a member of the artificial intelligence […]
GOVERNMENT’s efforts to develop and improve policies on science and technology contribute to motivating innovations among youth and creating more jobs. This was noted by a representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Mr Kelvin Robert, at an event in Dar es Salaam to launch a centre called ‘Eco Hub’. Apart […]