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Malawi: Chakwera Scales Up Youth Empowerment, Launches K2 Billion Innovation Fund - allAfrica.com
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to youth empowerment with the launch of a K2 billion Youth Innovation Fund, aimed at unlocking the potential of young Malawians and accelerating national development.
Rwanda: Kagame, IAEA Director Talk Nuclear Innovation - allAfrica.com
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, July 1, received Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) who travelled to Rwanda for the inaugural Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali.
Nigeria: The Young Nigerian Innovator Lighting Up Communities With Recycled Solar Innovation - allAfrica.com
When Stanley Anigbogu heard his name announced as the 2025 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year in London earlier in March, he could hardly believe it. He had not expected to win, especially among a pool of brilliant nominees from across the globe.
Nigeria: Plan International Engages Girls With ICT, Digital Innovation - allAfrica.com
In a bid to promote digital innovation, Plan International has engaged young girls, equipping them with deep knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital innovation tools to foster national development.
Ghana: Kumasi Airport City, Knust Partner to Establish Technology Bub for Innovation, Growth - allAfrica.com
HDG Homes, a real estate and investment management company, together with its partners for the development of the Kumasi Airport City project, has forged a strategic partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), led by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to establish a state-of-the-art technology hub.
Nigeria: Lagos Digitises Blood Services With Haemocentral, Says Lives Depend On Innovation - allAfrica.com
To save more lives through blood donation, Lagos State Government on Tuesday launched the HaemoCentral Blood Inventory Management System (BIMS) and the official Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) website.
West Africa: Nigeria Leads Global Stablecoin Adoption With 25.9m Users - allAfrica.com
Yellow Card, a licensed stablecoin payment facilitator in Africa, said Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in stablecoin adoption, ranking first worldwide, while securing the second position in overall digital asset usage with 25.9 million users.
Ethiopia: Aastu Boosts Innovation, Employment Through Stronger Industry Ties - allAfrica.com
- The university is actively fostering a dynamic ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship among its graduate students through strengthened industry linkages, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) announced.
Nigeria: Experts Call for Partnerships, Innovation to Tackle Youth Unemployment At Premium Times Summit - allAfrica.com
The summit was organised by PREMIUM TIMES in partnership with Business School Netherlands, Seven Up Bottling Company, The SME Scale Up, and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)
Rwanda: Kigali's Smart Street-Cleaning Revolution Driven By Innovation and Dignity - allAfrica.com
Kigali's reputation as one of Africa's cleanest cities is getting a high-tech upgrade. In an effort to modernise the way the capital maintains its spotless streets, the City of Kigali has introduced a smart street-cleaning truck.
Tanzania: Minister Hails TBA for Quality, Innovation in Public Building Projects - allAfrica.com
Minister of State in the President's Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Mr George Boniface Simbachawene, has commended the Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) for its high-quality construction work and innovation in implementing government building projects.
South Africa: UCT At the Forefront of Landmark Discovery On Early Human Genetics - allAfrica.com
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.
Kenya: KPMG's 2025 Venture Summit Rallies Support for African Innovation and Investment Readiness - allAfrica.com
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.
Rwanda: Over 4,500 Graduate From Rwanda Polytechnic, Urged to Drive Innovation - allAfrica.com
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.
Uganda: Xi Focus - Fortifying the Backbone of Manufacturing Through Innovation - allAfrica.com
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.
Africa: AI and Data Policy in Africa - A Call for Sovereign Innovation - allAfrica.com
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.
Malawi: Broadcasting Brilliance - Mzuni Launches Campus Radio to Power Voices and Innovation - allAfrica.com
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.
Nigeria: Role of Financial Innovation in Enhancing Food Security, Agriculture in Nigeria - allAfrica.com
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.
Africa Declares AI a Strategic Priority As High-Level Dialogue Calls for Investment, Inclusion, and Innovation - allAfrica.com
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.
Ethiopia Delivers On AI Potential, Paving the Way for African Innovation - allAfrica.com
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.
Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project - Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections - allAfrica.com
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
Nigeria: Innovation - Commissioner Hails Kwara Polytechnic - allAfrica.com
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.
Africa: Using Fire to Produce Nanoparticles Could Revolutionize Various Industries - allAfrica.com
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.