Strengthening Swiss-African Relations through Business and Innovation: A Focus on the Africa Business Day 2024

The upcoming Africa Business Day, set to take place on 27 June 2024 at the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland, presents a unique opportunity to reinforce and expand the robust relationship between Switzerland and Africa. Unlike traditional aid-based approaches, this event underscores the pivotal role of business and the private sector in driving innovation and … Continue reading Strengthening Swiss-African Relations through Business and Innovation: A Focus on the Africa Business Day 2024

Did You Know Ghana can watch the World Cup on their mobiles phones?

When the foot step steps of internet access first got to be felt by many of us in Africa, the process of adding videos to a website was a long complicated one. One had to add the video first as a link. Any visitor who went on to the web had to then download the … Continue reading Did You Know Ghana can watch the World Cup on their mobiles phones?

Did You Know drones can make the African construction industry safer?

What would Wilber and Orville Wright think about the current aviation situation, 115 years after they first flew in their aeroplane. It is likely they would look to the sky in shock to see the amount of people being transported throughout the world in metal birds, and the super sonic military jets flying into action. … Continue reading Did You Know drones can make the African construction industry safer?

Did You Know patients in Africa don’t need to queue for medical attention?

Health care across the world relies upon trust between health care professionals and their patients. Patients must trust that their doctors and nurses in working to the highest possible standard, and that if they are not, their worries, concerns and complaints will be listened to. If they are not taken into consideration, then it could … Continue reading Did You Know patients in Africa don’t need to queue for medical attention?

Did You Know maths in Africa is not so boring?

Senegal like most African history has its our story to tell about historic education systems and their revolutions. Left with little choice Senegal was bound to use software made in France called “Geogebra”. Its practicality in assisting with daily needs and problem solving solutions seems to a large extent  to be questionable in addressing mathematical problems … Continue reading Did You Know maths in Africa is not so boring?

Did You Know one innovation has transformed Rwandan education?

The level of education is often seen as a form of capital accumulation, which helps in countries development. In Rwanda, the government implemented policies over the years to ensure there is a high literacy rate among the population. After the crisis in 1994, Rwanda focused on human capital rebuilding and increasing enrolment rates. 1996 saw the … Continue reading Did You Know one innovation has transformed Rwandan education?