Today technology plays a major role in everybody's life, so it's important to have people that are trained to develop and manage new technologies. But in Africa the gap between supply and demand for skilled African programmers is still high. This is why codeX has come up with a new training programme to train talented young brains … Continue reading Did you know about project codeX?
Did you know Uganda is holding elections this week?
Back in January The Guardian published an article on how Uganda's president epitomises Africa's perceived democratic deficit. With Uganda's presidential elections coming up this week, I'd like to remind you of a very important fact that Museveni himself opined back in 1986: political leaders that overstay their welcome are the root of Africa's problems. For me, … Continue reading Did you know Uganda is holding elections this week?
Did you know the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is celebrating it’s 5-year anniversary in June?
In June the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) will be hosting the Innovation Prize for Africa ceremony in Gabarone, Botswana. To celebrate their five year anniversary, they’re offering more incentives than ever before, focussing particularly on women and young people. "If there is one thing that we have learned in the past five years of hosting … Continue reading Did you know the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is celebrating it’s 5-year anniversary in June?
Did you know Africa’s first solar-powered bus has just been unveiled?
In the face of global warming, fostering different ways to put alternative energy to use should be our number one mission. Against this background, the announcement that Uganda-based Kiira Motors Cooperation has recently unveiled the continent’s first solar-powered bus, is fantastic news. The "Kayoola" (which literally means mass carrier) is also a wonderful example of innovation. … Continue reading Did you know Africa’s first solar-powered bus has just been unveiled?
Do you know which Nigerian startups you should be watching in 2016?
Innovation is the backbone of any economy, so it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for promising startups. On appsafrica.com I recently came across this list of five Nigerian startups to watch in 2016. While all five startups are active in different markets, they all have the fact in common that they … Continue reading Do you know which Nigerian startups you should be watching in 2016?
Did you know that the LifeWrap is making great strides in reversing maternal mortality rates in African countries
I just read this article about the LifeWrap. Among others it tells the story of Aisha, a young woman in Kano who suffered postpartum haemorrhage and went into shock after she gave birth in her home near Kano State. The mother of nine would have died but for the LifeWrap used on her at the hospital she … Continue reading Did you know that the LifeWrap is making great strides in reversing maternal mortality rates in African countries
Did You Know How The Poverty Hackathon Turned Out?
A while back I did a blogpost on the Poverty Hackathon that took place from the 20th to the 22nd of November in Kenya and in Canada. The project brings together developers from Kenya and Canada to come up with new applications within 28 hours to solve social issues such as education or business in … Continue reading Did You Know How The Poverty Hackathon Turned Out?
Did You Know About The Newly Established Innovation Hubs In Angola?
I’d like to dedicate this post to an article I’ve recently read on the so called Fábrica de Sabão, an innovation hub that has been established in Angola by innovation afficionados. Fábrica de Sabão is located in an old soap factory in the Angolan slum. I first learned about the idea behind the hub from … Continue reading Did You Know About The Newly Established Innovation Hubs In Angola?
Did You Know About The Newest Top-Innovations In Africa?
African innovators are facing numerous challenges when it comes to lack of infrastructure, government regulations and so on. Nevertheless, the continent is boosting with new, exciting innovations. Just in time for the start of the new year, venturesafrica lists the top-innovations recently made in Africa. The first innovation is a multipurpose tractor from Uganda. It … Continue reading Did You Know About The Newest Top-Innovations In Africa?
Did You Know About The Latest ICT-Trends In Africa?
Since the year 2015 is almost over, I have taken some time to read up on ICT-trends in Africa for 2016. It goes without saying that staying up to date with the latest ICT-innovations is of vital importance for the African continent. Innovation in the ICT-sector serves as a catalyst and encourages further innovation. This … Continue reading Did You Know About The Latest ICT-Trends In Africa?
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