A new UN initiative in South Sudan supported by the French government aims to boost the quality of seeds used to grow key crops. Read more »
A leading Indian scientist has called on developing nations to adopt affordable and less complex methods of innovation to boost development and address poverty. Read more »
The country's long awaited move from analogue to digital broadcasting began with Dar es Salaam amid earlier concerns. Read more »
The gospel singer, SK Blue, has launched an SMS service for his company, Sakata Media which will provide ringtone services and recorded information for subscribers. Read more »
Most Nigerians have to rely on generators because of the epileptic power supply. Many businesses have also closed down because they cannot afford to buy expensive fuel from the ... Read more »
A programme that assists women in honing their scientific and leadership skills has received renewed financial support from funders. Read more »
AllAfrica and the Institute of Development Studies have joined forces to produce a research-driven reporting series on the evidence-based innovations that hold potential to end ... Read more »
Students from a university in Cape Town set out to turn a temporary shack into an "iShack" - a shack that is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Read more »
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