AFRICAN INGENUITY: From Sardine-tin Lamps To Wooden Fridges, These African “Frugal Innovators” Refuse To Be Limited By Their Circumstances
The discarded sardine tins, used mayonnaise jars and old tomato cans jumbled together on ‘s front porch looks like a pile of trash someone forgot to throw... Read more.
Impact Dakar Launches Start-up Incubation Program
Impact Dakar’s has launched the Incuberation program. The aim is to support Dakar’s most innovative early-stage entrepreneurs and turn their ideas into viable... Read more.
FUN PUZZLE: What Did This Ghanaian Mother Name Her Son?
In Ghanaian culture, children are sometimes given a “day name” which corresponds to the day in the week that the child is born. Having this in mind,... Read more.
Blockchain-based microfinancing for food kiosk owners in Kenya
Blockchain-Based MicroFinancing for Food Kiosk Owners in Kenya IBM Research and Twiga Foods, a business-to-business logistics platform for kiosks and food stalls... Read more.
King Mswati III Of Swaziland Changes Country’s Name
The king of Swaziland announced that his country’s name changed to eSwatini. The declaration by King Mswati III on Thursday was made during celebrations... Read more.
Malawi Law Commission Debates The Need For Presidential Minimum And Maximum Age Limits
QUESTION FOR YOU: Should African Presidential Candidates Have A Minimum and Maximum Age Limit?https://t.co/aFTsjcyFzy @JulianaLunguzi @RaisingMalawi @malawivoice... Read more.
GAME CHANGER: Sudanese Woman Defies Cultural Stereotypes To Become Coach Of Men’s Football Team
Salma El Majidi is the first Arab and Sudanese woman to coach a men’s football team in the Arab world. Named in the BBC’s 2015 list of “100 inspirational... Read more.
Tanzania’s “Moral Decadence” Cyber Regulations Includes This Shocking Requirement
Tanzania’s government has approved new Cyber Regulations, giving itself undue control over the Internet. The government contends that the new Electronic and... Read more.
Angola Government Recoups $500 Million Of Allegedly Illicit Funds Involving Son Of Former Angolan Dictator
Angola’s finance ministry said on Monday that it had recovered $500 million transferred to a bank account in London. The allegedly illicit operation involves José... Read more.
80 Countries To Converge in Kigali For The 2018 Transform Africa Summit
Over 4,000 delegates from 80 countries are to converge in Kigali next month for the Transform Africa Summit 2018. The summit will bring together African leaders,... Read more.