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Nigeria: Teco to Unveil Palm Oil Processing Innovation At Agrofood Nigeria - allAfrica.com
TECO Group, a leading name in Nigeria's engineering industry for over 45 years, will introduce its latest innovation--the Dual-Purpose Screw Press and Digester for Palm Oil Processing--at the Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria exhibition.
Tanzania: 1.5 Million-Year-Old Bone Tools Discovered in Tanzania Rewrite the History of Human Evolution - allAfrica.com
Analysis - The ancestors of humans started making tools about 3.3 million years ago. First they made them out of stone, then they switched to bone as a raw material. Until recently, the earliest clear evidence of bone tool making was from sites in Europe, dated to 400,000 years ago. But archaeologists have now found and dated bone tools in Tanzania that are a million years older.
Ghana: Leverage Israeli Innovation, Technology to Boost Ghana's Food Security - Amb. Gilad - allAfrica.com
The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Mr Roey Gilad, has urged stakeholders in the agricultural sector to leverage innovative technologies from Israel to boost the country's food security and economy.
Africa: Innovation Challenge - Uplifting Adolescent Girls to Rewrite Their Stories - allAfrica.com
Press Release - The Graça Machel Trust's Pan-African Adolescent Girls' Movement recently introduced a community outreach initiative--the Innovation Challenge--that enabled girls to identify key issues in their communities and design creative solutions with real impact. By collaborating with Womandla Foundation Trust and Errymaple High School in Zimbabwe, Future Lift Foundation and Break-through Centre in South Africa, and the Foundation for Adolescent Girls and Young People Zambia (FAPEZA) in Zambia, the Trust has
Namibian Innovator Introduces Cost-Effective Omwe Solution Amid Malaria Outbreak - allAfrica.com
As Namibia continues to fight the growing malaria outbreak, local entrepreneur Urbano Shetunyenga (28) has introduced Omwe, a new insecticide paper aimed at providing an affordable and effective solution to combat malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
South Africa's State-Owned Entities Are Flagging - How Innovation, Research and Development Could Revive Them - allAfrica.com
Analysis - South Africa has about 700 state-owned enterprises. They operate across sectors like transport, energy and public utilities, and some are among the largest employers in those sectors.
South Africa: Research Hub Aims to Decode Health Challenges Facing 'People of the Dew' - allAfrica.com
A new health research hub brings hope of improving health services in the Rustenburg Valley in the North West Province. Spotlight finds out more about how the Bafokeng Health and Demographic Surveillance System Node will work and what it has to offer.
Africa: Evaluating the Impact of Africa's Surgical Partnerships - allAfrica.com
In many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, access to safe, affordable, and timely surgical care remains a significant challenge. Yet, despite these challenges, the potential for transformation exists - a potential that can be unlocked through regional partnerships, local expertise, and global collaboration.
Africa: Why the African Continent Has a Role to Play in Developing AI - allAfrica.com
Interview - Heads of state, top government officials, and scientists from around 100 countries have gathered in Paris for a two-day international summit on developing artificial intelligence (AI). Decisions are expected to be reached on AI's real-world impact and how to take it forward together. The African continent has an important role to play, a Cameroonian AI specialist tells RFI.
Senegal: Agritech Startups to Win Funding and Mentorship at Heifer International's 4th AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal - allAfrica.com
Press Release - Heifer International today announced the launch of its fourth annual AYuTe Africa Challenge in Senegal, offering up to US$20,000 in prizes to agritech startups driving agricultural transformation in the country. The announcement was made during the 2025 ANDE Pan African Conference in Dakar, which focuses on empowering youth, fostering digital innovation, and supporting diverse, culturally rich enterprises. Launched in 2021 under Heifer International's AYuTe Africa NextGen initiative, the challenge
Nigeria: In Paris, Tinubu Discusses Ai, Digital Innovation Partnership With Google CEO - allAfrica.com
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held important discussions with Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, over the possibility of advancing Nigeria's role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation.
Mali: Modern Malian Architecture Rooted in Ancient Earth Techniques - allAfrica.com
In the heart of Bamako, architect Mariam Sy is leading a quiet revolution - one handful of earth at a time. Her vision merges Mali's ancient building wisdom with contemporary design, creating structures that seem to rise organically from the Sahelian soil.
Nigeria: Dania - 2024 Global Economy Challenges Spurred Tech Innovation - allAfrica.com
Founder, Alpha-Geek Technologies and CEO, Crello, a platform for finance and currency exchange management, Mr. Seun Dania, speaks about the global economy impact and cybersecurity threats on technology businesses in 2024, and how the challenges were addressed. Emma Okonji presents the excerpts:
Africa: AI Is Bad for the Environment, and the Problem Is Bigger Than Energy Consumption - allAfrica.com
Analysis - Artificial intelligence technologies, like chatbots, are attracting growing scrutiny for their voracious energy demands. However, energy consumption is only one part of their broader environmental impact.
Africa: Mission 300 to Invest in New Power Generation Capacity - allAfrica.com
Across Africa, nearly 600 million people live in energy poverty, deprived of reliable access to electricity -- a fundamental prerequisite for modern life. This staggering statistic represents more than just a lack of power.
Kenyatta University Looks to Performance Evaluation to Enhance Growth, Research and Innovation - allAfrica.com
Kenyatta University (KU) has launched a comprehensive performance evaluation process for the 2023-2024 fiscal year as part of its efforts to enhance service delivery and establish itself as the leading institution for higher learning, research, and community service in the East and Central Africa region.
Mauritius and Australia to Deepen Cooperation in Technological Innovation - allAfrica.com
Technological innovation and reinforcing bilateral relations were key topics on the agenda during a courtesy call the Australian Ambassador, Ms Kate Chamley, had on the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, Dr Avinash Ramtohul, yesterday in Ebene.
Africa: Kenya, Africa to Lead Resilience, Innovation in 2025 Despite Challenges - allAfrica.com
Kenya and Africa are projected to remain at the forefront of resilience and innovation in 2025, driven by strategic investments, sector diversification, and sound fiscal policies, according to Standard Chartered Bank's 2025 Global Market Outlook.
Ethiopia: Orange MEA Commends Ethiopia's Digital Innovation Potential - allAfrica.com
Orange Middle East and Africa (MEA) Business Group has expressed admiration for telebirr and its comprehensive approach to enhancing the digital ecosystem, commending its potential to become a beacon of digital innovation across Africa.
Ethiopia: Traditionalism Vs Innovation - Opposing Forces Shaping Ethiopia's Constitutional Path - allAfrica.com
Throughout political and modern history, there have always been, at large and to some varying degree, two specific forces that have constantly been at odds with one another. Two elements that stem from completely polar opposite sides that determine the landscape for either a populous' development or a populous' maneuver towards fundamental change. It is only when these two opposite elements are aligned that a populous can peacefully develop and mindfully grow.
Africa: Art & Culture - Hub of Africa Fashion Week Returns to Addis - Aims to Celebrate Creativity, Innovation - allAfrica.com
The vibrant world of African fashion is set to take center stage as the 14th edition of the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) returns to Addis Abeba. From 22 - 26 January, event organizers promise to showcase creativity, innovation, and cultural richness, bringing together designers, industry experts, and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe.
Africa: Laureates Call for Moonshot Innovation Effort to Avert Hunger Catastrophe - allAfrica.com
Neglected indigenous crops, rich in nutrition and resilient to climate change, are key to tackling global hunger only if governments invest in research and development (R&D) to tap the potential of such innovations.
Nigeria: Balancing Responsible Gambling, Innovation in Nigeria's Sports Betting Industry - allAfrica.com
As Nigeria's sports betting industry thrives alongside rapid technological advancements, the challenge of balancing innovation with responsible gambling becomes increasingly important, writes Iyke Bede
Somalia: Vice President of Puntland Attends Graduation Ceremony for 2nd Batch of Tolmo Society's Youth Innovation Hub - allAfrica.com
Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, Vice President of Puntland, has on Sunday attended the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of students from the Tolmo Society's Youth Innovation Hub, which was held at the Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC).
Africa: Techconnect 4.0 - Championing Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration for Africa's Financial Future - allAfrica.com
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, Microfinance Banks (MFBs), Fintechs, and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) face challenges that hinder their ability to drive financial inclusion and economic growth. From challenges with adapting to digital transformation, to navigating regulatory complexities, these institutions often lack access to scalable technology, technical expertise, and secure infrastructure needed to meet the growing demands of a tech-savvy customer base.
Nigeria: Decade of Innovation - Stem Mets and the Future of Education in Nigeria - allAfrica.com
With over 17 million children aged five to 14 years deprived of adequate schooling in Nigeria, constituting over 20 per cent of the world's out-of-school children, innovative approaches to education, such as STEM METS (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Science), offer a promising pathway to transform learning outcomes and secure Nigeria's future. Precious Ugwuzor writes that by prioritising these disciplines, Nigeria can address the root causes of its