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The Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF), were established under the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa.
The Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Dr Kaviraj Sharma Sukon, called for enhanced collaboration between academia and policy makers in a bid to promote research and innovation so as to come up with adequate policies for the advancement of the country. He was speaking this morning at the launch of the proceedings of the National Research Week (NRW) 2025 held in Ebene.
The President of the Republic, Mr Dharam Gokhool, proceeded this morning at the official launch of the Learn-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Challenge at the Octave Wiehe Auditorium in Réduit.
Jubilee Life Insurance has been voted the Best Excellence and Business Innovation Life Insurance Policy Provider in Uganda at the People's Choice Quality Awards, cementing its position as one of the country's leading life insurance brands.
Analysis - Africa's ability to realize the national security, communications, development, and disaster mitigation benefits from satellites and other space technology relies on optimizing opportunities for collaboration.
The government is positioning itself as a continental hub for drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for various purposes, with international and local firms, as well as government initiatives converging to advance the industry in the country.
It didn't quite play out as intended, but that is the way of plans and reality. Here's what happened when your Food Editor was challenged to make a favourite recipe of a Karoo literary giant, supposedly having come to him from the poet Roy Campbell.
SquirrelPR, Africa's pioneer PR management software, has entered into a strategic partnership with Syncthesis Innovation Hub, a leading communications and ecosystem enabler, to accelerate the visibility, credibility, and growth of Web3 startupsacross Africa.
Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Evelyn Ndlovu has called for bold investment in waste-to-value chains, saying agricultural and organic waste should be seen as a vital economic resource rather than a burden.
Chief Executive Officer of T2, Mr. Obafemi Banigbe, has said Nigeria's long-term economic transformation depends on continuous upskilling, digital learning, and workforce adaptability. Banigbe said this while speaking as a special guest at the 32nd Annual Trainers' Conference (ATC 2025) of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD), which held recently at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja.
The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has called on the Ford Foundation to support its plan to establish girl-child enterprise and innovation hubs, a project aimed at equipping young Nigerian women with practical, technical, and entrepreneurial skills for self-employment.
Analysis - A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024: the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900km: the longest intercontinental quantum communication link established to date. The longest before this was 7,600km and within the northern hemisphere only.
Misr Digital Innovation (MDI) has received official approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to transform into OneBank, the country's first fully digital bank, offering all services exclusively through digital platforms.
Rwanda is pleased to announce the appointment of Serge Atikossie as its new Managing Director, succeeding Vincent Istasse, who has successfully led the bank since September 2023. This leadership transition reflects the bank's ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and advancing Rwanda's vision for sustainable economic development.
The government's bold stride into the space economy is more than technological ambition, it is a strategic investment in socio-economic transformation. By forging meaningful partnerships with global players, the nation is positioning itself not merely as a consumer of space data, but as a regional innovator and hub.
Analysis - In every economy, progress is measured not only by skyscrapers, highways and industries, but also by how ordinary citizens participate in and benefit from growth. Tanzania's capital market has long been seen as a sophisticated arena reserved for the few financial experts, corporations, or wealthy individuals. For the average citizen, the perception was simple: "This space is not for me; my capital is too small." But that narrative is changing.
A Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, Professor James R. Dankwah, has stated that Ghana can reduce its energy bills by producing fuels from waste plastics.
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, says that South Africa's first artificial intelligence (AI) robot will enhance education in the country by enabling learners to reach their full potential.
The African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf during the Nineth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) has called on governments and development partners to renew their commitment to innovation-driven collaboration.
-- Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers have hailed Chinese government-led vocational skills programs for significantly enhancing their professional capacity and equipping them with practical knowledge beyond traditional experience sharing.
A new technology to process cassava peels into animal feed could help reduce Rwanda's reliance on imported cereals, lowering costs for farmers and boosting local production, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB).
In a compelling address to Liberian journalists attending a media seminar in Changsha, Yan Bin, Senior Editor of the prestigious Hunan Daily, called on the Liberian media community to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to elevate the quality, speed, and diversity of journalism.
NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) to discuss the National Gender Policy as a tool to assist women businesses participating in the formal market.
The federal government has approved a grant of N4.2 billion to fund 158 research projects across Nigerian tertiary institutions under the 2024 cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund.
Government will invest Rs 300 million to establish cold storage facilities at the National Wholesale Market, with the aim of reducing post-harvest losses and improving food preservation across the agricultural sector. This major initiative is expected to reinforce food security while helping local planters maintain the quality of their crops.
Nelson Mandela University's Distinguished Professor Darelle van Greunen and her Centre for Community Technologies have been honoured with South Africa's prestigious Science Diplomacy Award for their work using digital innovation to transform health, education and agriculture in the Eastern Cape and across Africa.