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In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern humans.
The 2025 KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Summit concluded in Nairobi with a strong call for greater collaboration between startups and investors to drive the next wave of innovation and economic growth in Africa.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Thursday, May 29, urged the latest cohort of graduates from Rwanda Polytechnic to contribute meaningfully to the country's development through innovation and technical expertise.
From an era when even basic necessities like matches and soap had to be imported, China has transformed into the world's largest manufacturing powerhouse with the most comprehensive range of industrial sectors.
Guest Column - As we celebrate Africa Month, I feel an urgent sense of responsibility to voice what too many policymakers still overlook: Africa's future cannot be copy-pasted from global AI narratives. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool of automation — it is a force reshaping power, identity, economy, and ethics. And yet, Africa remains on the margins of this transformation.
Mzuzu University (MZUNI) is about to make waves--literally. Come Monday, 26th May 2025, the university will flip the switch on MZUNI Campus Radio, broadcasting on 107.6 FM, marking a new era of creativity, communication, and community engagement in Malawi's north.
Oluchi Chibuzor narrates how Sterling Bank driving famers' access to finance through digital solutions, customised financing, and strategic partnerships that empower them, boost yields, and strengthen food systems.
Ethiopia has been delivering on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) potential and paving the way for African innovation, the Director General of the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Worku Gachena remarked.
The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The dialogue brought together participants from over 40 African countries, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers, AU Commissioners, diplomats, civil society, academia, and private sector leaders.
Press Release - The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource settings. Funded by the European Union (via EDCTP3) and UK Research and Innovation, this collaborative effort brings
The Kwara State government has commended the management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin for its efforts at enhancing educational standards and initiatives, pledging its continued support to the pioneer tertiary institution in the state.
Analysis - Fire is arguably humanity's earliest discovery. It was pivotal in advancing society -- underpinning many of humanity's most transformative inventions, from cooking and forging weapons to generating energy and enabling car combustion engines.
-- NIRAS Africa, in partnership with the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, has officially concluded its landmark "Kia to 50" program--an initiative that has empowered high-potential SMEs to scale innovation, productivity, and sustainability.
An AI-powered mobile application recently developed by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute for the Ethiopian Federal Police has been selected in the category of "Best Police Application" in preparation for the upcoming annual World Police Summit scheduled to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's path to prosperity hinges on the creativity and skills of its people, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh emphasized as he launched the 4th National Skills Competition under the theme: "Bright Minds, Skilled Citizens."
Governments in Africa must establish coordinated policies to respond to disasters and support agricultural development. These responses must encompass everything African countries need to mitigate against climate-related disasters, adapt to climate change, and recover from disasters.
- The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has announced plans to launch a national e-commerce system as part of broader efforts to modernize Ethiopia's trade practices and strengthen regional integration.
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden undertook a high-level visit to Nigeria alongside Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure, Mr. Andreas Carlsson, and a delegation of Swedish business leaders. In her capacity as a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador, HRH used this opportunity to engage jointly with UNDP, reinforcing the strong and longstanding collaboration between Sweden and UNDP in advancing sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive innovation
The Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Honourable Yusuf Mohamed, on Monday participated in the Innovation Africa 2025 Ministerial Summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc, CSCS, and other stakeholders in the capital market have harped on the need for resilient infrastructure, inclusive growth and collaboration to unlock new frontiers of innovation across Africa and Middle East.
At the recently 4th Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Summit organised by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in Owerri, Imo State, the society collaborated with the state government to form an alliance that will fast-track the region's digital economy plans, through the launch of AI Innovation Hub.
Somalia's Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, MP Yusuf Mohamed Adan, is participating in the African Innovation Summit, officially opened in Addis Ababa by Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh.
In a landmark event held in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, dynamic entrepreneur and visionary, Al Amin Mota, officially launched Sarikin Motors 2.0, an ambitious automotive venture designed to reshape Nigeria's vehicle manufacturing landscape.
From culture shifts to digital bets and from generational change to long-term vision, the story of Wema Bank's transformation is one of bold decisions, disciplined execution, and the belief that even an 80-year-old bank can reinvent itself, writes Oluchi Chibuzor