African innovation comes in many shapes and sizes. The ones that make the press are usually the high tech software or hardware solutions that have the potential to disrupt a sector on the continent. But there are many other small innovations out there that are building on traditional skills, changing lives, and utilising technology. In … Continue reading #DidYouKnow babies all over the world are sleeping in African basinets?
Did You Know people are mysteriously losing mobile data in Africa?
Caution: This blog is not as positive as usual! (Editor's Opinion) Inventive Africa tried its best to be positive about Africa and the potential of African innovation. It is not hard to be positive, because there are so many good news stories around the continent about inspiring inventions. There are advancements across sectors. Health care … Continue reading Did You Know people are mysteriously losing mobile data in Africa?
Did You Know Seedstars keep unearthing incredible African Innovation?
The innovative nature of Africa is playing out across the continent. The media are covering more and more Africa born technologies and awards ceremonies, such as that of the Innovation Prize for Africa, are highlighting Africa's excellence to the rest of Africa and the world. It is events like IPA and those of Seedstars (who … Continue reading Did You Know Seedstars keep unearthing incredible African Innovation?
Did You Know you can look after your cows with an App in Africa?
Owning a cow or other livestock is not an easy thing. Of course, if your family has owned cows for generations, skills are passed down. But, for those that have only few cows, or are finding it difficult to maintain the herd, it is important to have information at hand, quickly. There are often many … Continue reading Did You Know you can look after your cows with an App in Africa?
Did You Know farmers in Ghana can access tractors using an app?
Agriculture, as we have said many times before, is the foundation of development across Africa. With a huge amount of small holder farmers and arable land across the continent, the potential for Africa to feed itself and not rely foreign food imports. Technology is enabling small farmers to change and develop their farms. There are … Continue reading Did You Know farmers in Ghana can access tractors using an app?
Did You Know you can make money from car accidents in South Africa?
Transporting yourself around parts of Africa is not always a straight forward process. Whether a short trip to work in the morning on a private minibus, a trip to the market on the back of an Okada, or a long journey by car, or on a bus, it can be a tiring and potentially risky … Continue reading Did You Know you can make money from car accidents in South Africa?
Did You Know it takes just one person to inspire many?
A few years ago I met an inspirational lady by the name of Edem Adzaho. She is an incredibly intelligent hard working person who is intent on enhancing the skills of Africa's potential workforce. She featured on the most influential young Ghanaian list in 2015 and has also been a TedX speaker. Often a complaint … Continue reading Did You Know it takes just one person to inspire many?
Did You Know you can Help Yourself be healthy with an app from Cameroon?
On Inventive Africa we have been privileged to have a number of guest bloggers. I started this platform to show the world what Africa is capable, and also to inspire people in Africa to follow their own innovative dreams. When guest bloggers write for Inventive Africa, it shows that there is so much passion for … Continue reading Did You Know you can Help Yourself be healthy with an app from Cameroon?
Did You Know 3D urban farming in Africa is a thing?
Agriculture is an area of tremendous opportunity in Africa. It is also a sector that needs substantial investment, so that Africa can feed itself and lessen the reliance on foreign imports. In a time where climate change is threatening to make farming even more challenging in Africa, and urbanisation is taking the labour force away … Continue reading Did You Know 3D urban farming in Africa is a thing?
Did You Know nurses are creating amazing digital health care platforms?
I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time at iSpace in Accra, which is a technology hub, that enables startups to realise their dreams. In that time, I was able to make some short interviews of some of the inspiring young entrepreneurs that are based at iSpace and making the most from the … Continue reading Did You Know nurses are creating amazing digital health care platforms?
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