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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.
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."
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).
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Column - In my country, Senegal, almost 70 percent of our land is used to graze livestock. Here and across Africa, pastoralists and livestock keepers sustain herding systems which are closely bound up with our landscapes and crucial to nationwide food security, economic growth, and ecological balance.
The Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub, widely referred to simply as the Innovation Hub, stands at the forefront of nurturing technological and inventive talent among Eritrean youth. Established in 2023, it represents a structured and systematic approach to fostering innovation beyond previous efforts, primarily event-based and lacking a sustained, long-term strategy. With a clear focus on grassroots development, the Innovation Hub aims to equip young minds with the technical skills and
The world's leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health are meeting in Nairobi this week to promote innovation and partnerships towards a food, nutrition, and climate-secure future. As current agrifood systems buckle under multiple challenges, nearly one in 11 people globally and one in five people in Africa go hungry every day.
Analysis - In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all vehicles. Boda bodas are crucial in providing last mile transport for people and goods on short trips because they can nip through heavy traffic fast. But their exhaust fumes also pollute the air. Gabriel Okello researches air quality and air pollution in Africa, and examined how life would improve if Uganda's boda bodas all went
Following the recent reform, Ethiopia has now recorded numerous advancements and progressions with regard to science and technology more than ever before as the national reform established an enabling atmosphere for novelty, technology, understanding and intelligence.
Guest Column - A thriving economy is built on talent. Across Africa, the job market faces a growing shortage of highly skilled professionals in critical fields such as engineering, health, agriculture, digital technologies, and others. A decade ago, a survey by the Africa Investors Council revealed that major companies struggled to recruit qualified talent in these areas, while the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) reported that only about 20% of higher education students in sub-Saharan Africa were enrolled in
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.
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.