April 17
Zimbabwe: Potraz Teams Up With RCZ to Drive Research, Innovation
The Herald
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) and the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) yesterday unveiled a transformative collaboration aimed at… Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Daktari Smart Telemedicine Initiative Targets 32,400 Children
Capital FM
Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude's Children's Hospital, plans to reach 32,400 children in five counties in the initial stage. Read more »
April 11
Nigeria: How Nigerian Scholar Invented Insect Control Technology for Farmers in Brazil
Vanguard
Nigerian scholar, Dr Abdulrazak Ibrahim, invented an insect control technology that is protecting farmers' crops in Brazil. Read more »
April 10
Uganda: Belgium Pledges Support for Uganda's Universities in Research and Innovation
Nile Post
The Government of Belgium has committed financial and technical assistance to support research, agriculture, innovation, and tourism initiatives in the country's public… Read more »
April 08
Africa: US Media Coverage of New Science Less Likely to Mention Researchers With African and East Asian Names [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Engineering Graduate Invents Solar-Powered Kiosks for Fast Food Vendors
Vanguard
A young Nigerian graduate, Usman Dalhatu, invented solar-powered kiosks for fast food sellers who operate mostly at night. Read more »
April 04
Africa: The Self-Care Wheel - an Award-Winning Innovation to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights [press release]
WHO
The Self-Care Wheel, which recently won the World Health Organization (WHO) internal Director-General's Excellence Award for Innovation 2023, is now set to help demystify self-care… Read more »
Mauritius: 3D Virtual Visit of Aapravasi Ghat National Heritage Site to Be Launched Soon
Government of Mauritius
In view to create a bespoke interactive and immersive 3D virtual tour of the Aapravasi Ghat, the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation in collaboration… Read more »
Nigeria: Eksu Chancellor, Olowolafe Introduces N1bn Innovation Fund for Undergraduates
Vanguard
The Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has announced a N1 billion innovation fund designed to empower agro-tech companies founded by present… Read more »
March 20
Southern Africa: Now Available - AI Report On Southern Africa [press release]
MISA
Applications of AI in Southern Africa are in their early stages. Many pilot projects and technology-driven business models demonstrate the potential for AI to benefit underserved… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Four Nigerian Teenage Girls Invent Urine-Powered Generator
Vanguard
Four Nigerian teenage girls have invented a generator powered which can use a litre of urine to produce six hours of electricity. Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
SAnews.gov.za
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »