Innovation HackforGood 2018 – Transforming the continent’s narrative from aid to Africa to made in Africa. The Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) recently hosted it’s annual 3D Africa HackforGood event, a design and prototyping challenge, from Thursday, August 2, 2018, to Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the University of Lagos.
Innovation The story so far: An exclusive interview with the outstanding winner of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2017. Since the dawn of the 21st century, the support of international donors and organizations have helped national NGOs reduce poverty and illiteracy among disadvantaged and underprivileged Africans.
Innovation Virtualized 2G: The smarter way to address present challenges and prepare for a 4G future. The Nigerian communications industry faces enormous challenges which have curtailed its growth for quite some time. The growth will continue to be hampered unless and until these problems are addressed at the earliest.
Innovation Bloodless malaria test by 24 year-old Ugandan wins the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. 24-year-old Ugandan software engineer, Brian Gitta, recently won the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his innovation Matibabu, a swift bloodless malaria testing device.
Business UBA Connect to deepen intra-African trade. United Bank for Africa(UBA) Plc is offering a new product, UBA Connect, which aims to enable its customers to conduct traditional banking transactions at any UBA branch in the 20 African countries where the bank...
Business Weekly Economic Index: MPC raises cash reserve requirement, Coronavirus affects oil prices Africa’s opportunity to boost growth by winning over Chinese tourists Barrick Gold deal a win for the Tanzania government Telecom companies face tough times as Internet issues go beyond Nigeria
Policy Burundi parliament approves “golden parachute” for president despite economic plunge Is Burkina Faso’s latest move to tackle insurgency the right one? UNDP-CREATIVES launches new initiative for youths What you should know about Somalia’s recent oil exploration offer to Turkey
Life UNDP-CREATIVES launches new initiative for youths WorldRemit and Arsenal celebrate the first Female Future Stars Winner. Desert locust invasion threatens food security in Ethiopia. Zimbabweans are eating worms following a surge in meat prices
Innovation Cutting-edge tech helps curb epidemics in West Africa What you should know about Vatebra’s 6-month incubation program This Climate Atlas could change agriculture in Kenya MTN launches 5G trial to drive economic growth in Nigeria
