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Mark-Anthony Johnson: Is Africa splitting in two?
Mark-Anthony Johnson: Is Africa splitting in two?
CPS and African School of Economics join forces to establish University and Research Labs in Fumba Town
CPS to announce its partnership with the African School of Economics (ASE), spearheaded by Prof Leonard Wantchekon, the esteemed President and Founder.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino re-elected by acclamation at historic FIFA Congress
Gianni Infantino will serve a second term as FIFA President after being re-elected unopposed to lead global football’s governing body for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda.
[Startup Interview] Frank Balestra, Founder, AB Minerals & Made for Africa Eco-Friendly solution
Frank Balestra is a Canadian who has lived in Africa the better part of the last five years, both in the DRC and Rwanda. This has given him a good understanding of the people, the African culture, the countries and the coltan industry.
Dow appoints Sami Mainich President for Africa to bolster regional focus
Dow, one of the world’s materials science companies, has appointed Sami Mainich as the President of its Africa operations, effective immediately.
Intelitek opens the first of 20 STEAM centers in Ghana
In partnership with the Ghanaian Ministry of Education and Israeli government, Intelitek and its parent company, Robogroup T.E.K. Ltd., have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in Ghana.
Perennial rice incorporates African wild rice genes and halves production cost, study
The global population was projected to reach 8 billion by 15 November 2022, according to the UN’s recently-released World Population Prospects 2022.
New report shows how nuclear technology supports climate change adaptation in Africa
At this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a comprehensive report on Nuclear Technologies and Climate Adaptation in Africa.
NASRDA Director emphasises the importance of PPP in promoting national development
Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba, has called for more public-private partnerships for effective implementation of the Nigerian space programme, as well as to enhance the capabilities of the Space Agency in service delivery.
African Space and Satellite Industry now valued at USD 19.49 Billion
The African space economy in 2021 is valued at USD 19.49 billion and is projected to grow by 16.16% to USD 22.64 billion by 2026. The industry employs over 19,000 people across the continent.
Careers at the Mastercard Foundation-Graduate Internship Program
The Mastercard Foundation is recruiting the next cohort of young graduates across Africa and Canada for our 6-12 month Graduate Internship Program.
Business Water: The hidden cost of running a business without it
If it is your first time planning a business and start running one, then there are costs that you must count.
Earth Networks partners with Nigerian Meteorological Agency for early warning of severe weather
Earth Networks, a global provider of weather intelligence, announced it formed a partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet).
Yidan Prize Foundation announces 2020 Yidan Prize laureates
The Yidan Prize Foundation, a global philanthropic educational foundation inspiring future progress and change in education, announced the 2020 laureates of the Yidan Prize.
Merck appoints Ramsey Morad as regional VP for MEAR region
Merck, a science and technology company has appointed Ramsey Morad as Regional Vice President for the Healthcare business in Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Russia & CIS.
Corteva Agriscience leads fight against fall armyworm with insect control solutions for African maize farmers
Corteva Agriscience has been introducing insect control solutions to Africa’s maize farmers to in maize in Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
AIMS, AfDB ink partnership to accelerate mathematics for industry expertise across Africa
The African Development Bank and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday to strengthen education, training and research in mathematical sciences in Africa.
CR4D launches multi-million dollar climate research programme
The Climate Research for Development (CR4D) in Africa initiative has announced the first cohort of 21 young African scientists who will receive up to £100,000 each to carry out demand-driven research.
Scientists to champion use of evidence by African governments in policy making
The African Academy for Sciences (The AAS) and the African Institute for Policy Development (AFIDEP) are launching a two-year programme to promote the systematic use of evidence in policymaking in Africa.
Korea invests $9m to support Science and Technology skills across Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology has signed an initial grant agreement with the World Bank to support the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund.
AIMS launches novel masters in machine intelligence, a first in Africa
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) launched its African Masters in Machine Intelligence (AMMI) at its AIMS Rwanda Campus in partnership with Facebook and Google.
Cerego, ALU target African future leaders with innovation
Cerego, a player in predictive learning technology, has partnered with African Leadership University (ALU) for the 2018 admissions cycle.
AIIM acquires nine solar and wind power plants in South Africa
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), one of Africa’s largest infrastructure-focused private equity fund managers, has acquired through its IDEAS Managed Fund - stakes in nine new solar and wind power plants in South Africa.
Kenya bets on innovation to tackle growing needs
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged scientists and innovators to be at the forefront in finding solutions for challenges facing the country.
Rosatom and Zambia sign general contract for construction of Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology
State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and the Republic of Zambia signed a general contract for the construction of a Centre for Nuclear Science and Technology.
Microsoft co-op with Egyptian ministries, NGOs to train 1,500 women in STEM
Microsoft Egypt has launched a female empowerment campaign dubbed #MakeWhatsNext designed to encourage young females to consider careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related industries.
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology links up with Kenyan institutions to boost research in East Africa
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) has entered into agreements with four research institutions in Kenya to help develop world-class scientific collaborations between the UK and Kenya.
African Development Bank, African Institute of Mathematics and Science to transform industry-led research in Africa
The African Development Bank and the African Institute of Mathematics and Sciences (AIMS) have initiated a relationship aimed at building an industry-led research institution in the league of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Next Einstein Forum launches Scientific African Journal to boost global reach of research from Africa
A partnership between the Next Einstein Forum, an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, and Elsevier, the information analytics business specializing in science, will see the creation of a new pan-African, peer reviewed.
[Cape Verde] Makeblock partners with government to bridge STEAM education gap
Makeblock, the global provider of STEAM education solutions, has teamed up with the government of Cape Verde on a mission to bridge STEAM education gap on Cape Verde Islands, Africa.
Thyssenkrupp to open aerospace facility in Morocco
Thyssenkrupp Materials Services is expanding its aerospace network. The global supply chain solutions experts are opening a sales and production site in Morocco.
Russia launches telecoms satellite for Angola
Russia on Tuesday launched a rocket carrying Angosat-1, the first national telecoms satellite for Angola, from its Baikonur space pad, with rare use of a rocket from Ukraine despite collapsed ties between the two nations.
Algerian Space Agency launches telecoms satellite
The Algerian Space Agency has launched a telecoms satellite into space in cooperation with China. This follows the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 by China Great Wall Industry Corporation aboard a Long March 3B rocket.
[Algeria] Eni and Sonatrach strengthen cooperation in renewables
The Chairman and General Director of Sonatrach Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour and the Chief Executive Officer of Eni Claudio Descalzi have signed in Aa Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a partnership in the renewables sector in Algiers.
[Nigeria] NNPC to promote In-Country Technology
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to promote the development and commercialization of home-grown technology in collaboration with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.
Nigeria and Russia sign agreement on cooperation in use of nuclear technologies
Russia and Nigeria have signed an agreement on the construction of a nuclear power plant, as well as a multipurpose nuclear research center in Nigeria, according to Russia's Rosatom state nuclear corporation.
Mastercard launches Girls4Tech to drive interest in STEM among South African Girls
Mastercard has launched its signature Girls4Tech™ programme at Sandtonview Primary School in Johannesburg, with the aim of driving interest in and awareness of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) studies
Korea Institute of Science and Technology, four African universities partner to advance science and technology research
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has signed new agreements with four premier African universities to propel their research and PhD programs in applied sciences and technology.
[Tanzania] Russell IPM's Bio Rational Program tames fall army worm damage to less than 5 per cent
Russell IPM's bio-rational program proved to manage fall army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Tanzania successfully, reducing damage in winter maize to less than 5 per cent.
New DNA technology seeks to save millions of Uganda and Tanzania farmers from effects of cassava disease
Scientists at The University of Western Australia are using new portable DNA sequencing technology for the first time in East Africa to help farmers fight the devastating impact of crop disease.
AB Minerals Corp. meets with AMGC in Dar es Salam, Tanzania
AB Minerals, at the invitation of African Minerals & Geosciences Centre Director General, Ibrahim Shaddad, made a presentation to the Board of Directors on the proposed Joint Venture Coltan Processing plant project.
Ghana converts research reactor to low enriched uranium fuel to mitigate against risks
Ghana has successfully completed the conversion of its only research reactor from the use of high enriched uranium (HEU) fuel to low enriched uranium (LEU) fuel, in an international project supported by the IAEA to help decrease the proliferation risks associated with HEU fuel.
[Namibia] NUST FABlab helps youth build robotics and learn about tech-innovation
The future of Namibia is tied to how agile we are when it comes to embracing the right technology and fostering a new, savvy, leadership pool in Namibia.
[Tanzania] AB Minerals Corp signs MoU with African Minerals & Geosciences Centre for Strategic Partnership
AB Minerals Corp. is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Africa Minerals and Geosciences Centre to establish a Strategic Partnership for the Company’s new Made for Africa Eco-Friendly coltan processing facility.
Burhani Engineers’ computer programme in Kenya to boost STEM education
Burhani Engineers Limited has signed a partnership with the Kibera Sub-County government to provide computer systems and Engineering Power Classes to pupils within the county.
[Kenya] Government targets budding scientists with platform to showcase talent
The Government of Kenya has launched Young Scientist Kenya (YSK) in collaboration with the Embassy of Ireland and BLAZE youth platform by Safaricom.
Sub Saharan African educators partner with key global institutions to strengthen STEM education
Key education stakeholders from 15 African countries have met at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to explore global best practices and develop strategies to improve math and science opportunities for their students.
South Africa Brings Digital Interactive Innovation to Miami Museum
After five years and more than $305 million, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami opened its doors to the public in early May this year.
FAO launches real time satellite data to track water productivity in agriculture
Measuring how efficiently water is used in agriculture, particularly in water-scarce African countries, is going high-tech with the help of a new tool developed by FAO.
Gabon in $150 million project to strengthen statistical system
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved an International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan of $50 million equivalent to strengthen Gabon’s statistical system.
International space project puts South Africa on the satellite industry map
The South African satellite industry is taking yet another step forward as a player in the international arena with the launch of two South African built nanosatellites from Cape Canaveral in Florida within the next few days.
SAP Africa appoints Dr. Adriana Marais new Head of Innovation
SAP Africa has appointed Dr. Adriana Marais to take on the role as Head of Innovation. based at the head office in Johannesburg.
‘Merck More than a Mother’ from Africa to Asia for the first time, in partnership with ASPIRE
Merck, a leading science and technology company through its ‘Merck More than a Mother’ initiative in partnership with Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE), conducted a panel to address challenges and solutions to improve access to regulated fertility care in Africa and Asia.
Painless, non-invasive cancer treatment available in South Africa
The Life Healthcare Group, one of South Africa’s leading hospital groups, brings sophisticated radiation cancer technology to cancer patients in the Gauteng region.
Biogaran takes over Swipha’s activities in Nigeria with eye on generic medicines for local market
Biogaran, a French pharmaceutical company specialized in generic and biosimilar medicines, and a subsidiary of Servier, have announced the takeover of all the activities of Swipha, a Nigerian company that manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products known for their quality.
African hospitals adopt SOPHiA artificial intelligence as patients’ care advance
Sophia Genetics global leader in Data-Driven Medicine has unveiled the list of African hospitals that have started integrating SOPHiA, the company’s artificial intelligence, into their clinical workflow to advance patients’ care across the continent.
Africa and Middle East security screening market by product, application, geography and forecast by 2022
Orbis Research added report on "South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Market By Implementation Model (Hosted Shared Desktop, Hosted Virtual Desktop), Trends, Forecast (2017-2022)"
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