People need to move around. Whether it’s going to school or buying the basics, we need to move from place to place, but how we do that moving has a profound impact on other species and the planet itself. There are many reasons for this, but a large part is due to the use of […]
Tag: Innovation
Backbase, the leading Engagement Banking platform provider, was awarded “Most Innovative Mobile Solutions” at the Africa Pay&ID Expo 2022. This award recognizes Backbase’s great work done on the continent these last years. In Africa, Backbase has seen barriers to digital banking fall but with traditional lenders still being left behind by extremely nimble and agile […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Today, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), together with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the Mastercard Foundation launched a digital service that will provide sustainable public health emergency information to the public in five different languages. The Digital Platform, 8335, developed by the Ministry […]
Cape Town — Climate activists have demanded answers from Standard Bank for its involvement and continued support for oil and gas projects on the African continent, even as the worst effects of the climate crisis are being seen and felt. Activist shareholders and NGOs attended the company’s annual general meeting to question executives about the […]
Durban / Cairo — From online funeral service planning to voice-based messaging, Africa’s innovators are tapping local knowledge and cultures to develop their own tech platforms African startups challenge giants like Facebook, Twitter Innovators say local knowledge is key to meeting needs Platforms prioritize indigenous languages, data rights Plan a funeral, call out corruption or […]
Harare — MeerKAT, South Africa’s radio telescope, continues to produce significant new discoveries. Using the telescope located in Meerkat National Park, in the Northern Cape, an international team led by a scientist from the University of Sydney has identified a peculiar neutron star that emits radio signals and rotates extraordinarily slowly, completing one cycle every […]
Cape Town — After experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to get high-quality, safe, and budget-friendly baby products in Nigeria, Toyin Bajomo did what all moms do—she solved the problem. In 2017, as she was caring for her first child, she launched BabyBliss , a “one-stop shop” that sells certified, high-quality products for moms […]
A new report has faulted the country’s method of education assessment which it claimed not to have captured COVID-19 learning losses. The report released by T4 Education in collaboration with EdTech Hub, frowned at the pressure placed on teachers in connection with learning gap. It suggested for an adoption of effective EdTech tools and techniques […]
Africa feels the impacts of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change perhaps more than any other region in the world. The costs of food, fuel, and fertilizer have skyrocketed over the past several months, adding to the slowdown in economic growth that the pandemic instigated. But Africa’s answer to addressing this set of challenges in the […]
Johannesburg — Shopping for food in Nigeria’s largest cities can be a challenge. After battling the notorious traffic of Lagos or Abuja to reach open-air markets, many shoppers are frustrated to find that the foods on offer are very expensive and that prices are rising all the time. The Nigerian tech startup Pricepally offers another […]
The Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, has appreciated NMB Bank’s support for sponsoring the innovation week of Tanzania taking place in Dodoma. Prof Mkenda said this during the exhibition inauguration that started on Monday this week and graced by the Zanzibar First Vice President, Othman Masoud Othman. “We really appreciate NMB […]
Nairobi — A Swiss non-profit,NEAR, has announced a partnership with local blockchain community, Sankore to launch a regional hub in Kenya dedicated to blockchain innovation, education, and talent development in Africa. Comprised of events, an academy, an incubation program, and the Sankore Bounty ecosystem, the hub will be a promising intersection of Africa’s most talented […]
As the world marks this year’s World Malaria Day today, Godrej Nigeria, makers of GoodKnight Power Shots Insecticide is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) Abuja, to intensify efforts geared towards the elimination of malaria in Nigeria by donating 10,000 Goodknight power shots to the Ministry. Through […]
Rwanda is in talks with a host of nations to help develop its space capabilities, in possible deals that will potentially add impetus to the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ambitions. The country’s space ambitions have attracted interest from countries such as Japan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, Paula Ingabire, the Minister of […]
Addis Abeba — Betselot Bekele, a 12th-grade student created a platform that could accelerate connectivity within the construction industry. She created a bot on Telegram, called “Meet-Up,” with the aim of connecting (on-site) contractors and interested customers. Betselot remarked that she created the bot to address the two-sided needs within the industry. She added that […]
Monrovia — It was a week full of excitement and great memories for students, administration and faculty members of Liberia’s leading IT institution, Blue Crest University. The University, from the 5th – 7th of April celebrated its Founder’s Week in honor of its Founder and Chairman, Mr. Dev Varyani. It was a brilliant platform for […]
Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mr. Mike Igini, a lawyer, in this interview, speaks on the preparations of the commission for the 2023 general elections. He says that the technological innovations introduced by the commission and the Electoral Act 2022 will make it difficult for politicians […]
Tanzania has been commended for using an ophthalmic technology for curing eye disorders and diseases. According to Dr Babar Qureshi, a renowned eye specialist, Tanzania has the latest and user-friendly technology in detecting eye-related complications. Fielding questions from journalists here yesterday, the CBM’s International Director for Inclusive Eye Health said the country had embraced ‘Peek […]