Africa's power is found in its youth. Africa's population is the most youthful on the planet and in the years to come, that will be the continent's strength. Education is not only a right for the children of the world, but it is vital to Africa to drag the continent up and bolster its respect … Continue reading Did You Know Africa’s youth are African’s wealth?
Did You Know solar power is saving lives in Africa?
Electricity remains to be a difficulty in many parts of Africa. Even where there is a access to a grid, there are problems with reliability. Many African cities run to the song of generators firing up during times of blackout and even then it is not everyone that is fortunate to have a generator, or … Continue reading Did You Know solar power is saving lives in Africa?
Did You Know that Kenya is producing tablets for Kenya?
Last year we wrote about Positivo, who are locally manufacturing laptops in Rwanda. It was big news because manufacturing has long been dwindling in Africa, due to the the power of Asia. Slowly, but surely, manufacturing is making a comeback to the African continent and tech companies are at the forefront. This month, Positivo has once … Continue reading Did You Know that Kenya is producing tablets for Kenya?
Did You Know Malawi is getting smart about trash?
Many people who have had the opportunity to travel to Malawi, may be familiar with its beautiful lake and yellow sandy beaches. On the other hand, others may know it for its less flattering side, which includes it being amongst the poorest nations on the planet. Technologically, one may presume this is what explains the many strides … Continue reading Did You Know Malawi is getting smart about trash?
Did You Know African tech is competing on the world stage?
Earlier this month 11 African startups were named in the top 100 of 2016 by Nominet trust. African innovation is on the up, and it is becoming hard for the world to not taking notice of the excellence that is seeping out of Africa's pours. We can't feature all 11 startups in one post but … Continue reading Did You Know African tech is competing on the world stage?
Did You Know Small holder farmers in Africa can earn a bigger income?
One of our predictions for this year is that there would be a lot of new technology around the agricultural sector. Agriculture is the backbone of African society. Currently, Africa is a net importer of food, leaving it vulnerable to international market prices and also making it difficult for farmers to compete against products that … Continue reading Did You Know Small holder farmers in Africa can earn a bigger income?
Did You Know the world is ignorant about African Innovation?
Put a search on twitter for Africa and Innovation and you will find a wealth of information on events, new technologies and innovations, and tech hubs in Africa. There will also be a lot of content on inspirational stories of how an innovation changed the life of an individual or how an area was dragged … Continue reading Did You Know the world is ignorant about African Innovation?
Did You Know Mobile Money is changing occupations in Africa?
Money! We all need it. And when we have it, most of us want more of it. A little bit of a pay increase and we find new things to spend our money on. Many around the world are not in the privileged position to be able to spend any extra cash on luxuries. For … Continue reading Did You Know Mobile Money is changing occupations in Africa?
Did You Know you don’t need to go to your farm to be a farmer in Africa?
Throughout the year, we have written a lot about agricultural technology and innovation. From livestock insurance advances, to hemp, there is much going on in the world of African agriculture. All developed economies had a strong agricultural foundation before they industrialised and grew. Feeding your population is pivotal in maintaining economic growth, and developing a … Continue reading Did You Know you don’t need to go to your farm to be a farmer in Africa?
Did You Know using the toilet can power your house?
Poo. It is not a glamorous topic for a Monday, but it is an important one. All of us eat, and all of us must go to the toilet. We barely think about this routine, but it is one that creates an energy rich byproduct, which could power our homes and schools. Energy has been … Continue reading Did You Know using the toilet can power your house?
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