[The Herald] Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister, Ambassador Fredrick Shava on Wednesday morning officially opened the University of Zimbabwe 2024 Research Innovation and Industrialisation Week.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused...
[allAfrica] When you think of prevention in sexual health, what comes to mind? Most of us would think about risk, danger, and disease. But what if we changed that narrative to focus on pleasure? That is what Anne Philpott has been...
[Ghanaian Times] The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has been adjudged the winner in Innovation in Digital Currency Design for financial inclusion in view of the Bank's introduction of eCedi.
[allAfrica] The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300 scientists, advocates, community...
[The Herald] Zvamaida Murwira -- Researchers and innovators should leverage on the competitive advantage of Zimbabwe and Africa at large to fast track the modernisation and industrialisation agenda, President Mnangagwa has said.
[The Herald] Marilyn Mutize -- The Mining, Engineering, and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) is one of the most influential events in Zimbabwe's mining sector, providing a platform where industry stakeholders, policymakers, and suppliers...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Stakeholders in the security industry have underscored the importance of innovation and technology in enhancing online safety for Kenyans.
[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting HIV prevention tools move...
[allAfrica] We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries. As leaders in health, we have a...
[The Conversation Africa] Chris excitedly posts family pictures from his trip to France. Brimming with joy, he starts gushing about his wife: "A bonus picture of my cutie ... I'm so happy to see mother and children together. Ruby dressed...
[The Herald] UNDER present global agreements, no more petrol or diesel vehicles will be built anywhere in the world after 2035, with some countries, such as India, determined to end such production sooner. So it makes sense for all...
[This Day] As emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to drive global digital transformation, TECNO, a global technology company has built innovation around AI that will enhance consumer electronics in Nigeria.
[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- allAfrica's Sethi Ncube is in Lima, Peru, for the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, HIVR4P 2024, reporting from the only global scientific conference focused on the challenging and fast-growing field...
[This Day] Ibom Air and other sponsors have identified with Ibom Innovation Network, organisers of Akwa Ibom Tech Week, to support tech startups in developing local solutions that will help Ibom Air address some of the identified...
[Nile Post] During the launch event, Plascon Uganda's Managing Director, Santosh Gumte, highlighted the significance of customer feedback in driving the company's continuous innovation and market leadership.
[Africa Renewal] The 2024 Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) event, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York in September, will bring together top business leaders, presidents and investors to highlight trade and...
[263Chat] Zimbabwean exporters will now be subjected to a standardized foreign currency retention threshold of 70 percent following the success of the auction based system in improving foreign currency availability for producers.
[Govt of SA] A few months ago I declared my intention to convene a national taxi indaba, which will emerge with a ground-breaking compact that will take the transformation of the taxi industry to its logical conclusion. The outcomes of...
[263Chat] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mangudya has ordered mobile money companies to immediately stop registering multiple individual wallets which are being used as conduits for bypassing regulatory transaction...
[Zimbabwe Independent] The Zimbabwean dollar, re-introduced last year, is continuing to crumble despite frantic attempts by the government to forge ahead with plans to de-dollarise the economy.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Nairobi Metropolitan Service Director General, Maj Gen Mohamed Badi, have appealed to Nairobi health care workers to resume duty and allow room for dialogue on pay hike demands.
[New Times] Financial services also fell prey to the hackers, with phishing attacks often carried out using emails offering various benefits and bonuses to customers of credit institutions due to the pandemic.
[New Times] Statistics by NAEB show that the value of horticulture exports increased from over $27 million in the fiscal year 2018-2019, to more than $28 million in the year 2019-2020.
[Zimbabwe Independent] The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) resumed trading last week after a five-week suspension at the instigation of the government of Zimbabwe, but three dual listed stocks out of the listed 59 counters remain under...
[New Era] Local forex traders Michael Amushelelo and Gregorie Cloete suffered a legal blow yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court after the presiding officer dismissed their application to provisionally withdraw their case from the...
[Daily Maverick] While freedom of speech is clearly an imperative which must be jealously guarded, the potential for digital vigilantism to be hijacked in order to deliver disinformation campaigns cannot be understated. The likes of...
[New Times] Bank of Kigali has urged clients who want to buy equipment to run and boost their businesses' profitability to apply for 'equipment loan' from the bank that is paid back at lower interest rate.
[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has assured health care workers that their safety remains a priority, as they continue to battle the COVID-19 outbreak.
[Nation] The Igembe Members of County Assembly Caucus has called for a sustainable solution to the miraa trade stalemate in Somalia terming the current arrangement unpredictable.
[GroundUp] Lydia Ngakane, 75, from Zone 7, Pimville in Soweto has been living without electricity for six weeks after the area's substation blew. She says she feels ashamed having to ask neighbours for warm tea and food. Photo: Mosa Damane
[SAnews.gov.za] The Health Department has recruited close to 2 400 medical interns, as the country grapples with mounting COVID-19 cases and a struggling health system.
[Nyasa Times] Leader of opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has said it is the responsibility of any capable individuals to support government in its fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic because its further spread is...
[Nyasa Times] Agricultural Commercialization Project of Malawi (AGCOM) says it is committed to ensure implementation of Government effort in the creation of the much touted of 1 million jobs promised by the Tonse Alliance led government.
[The Herald] Striking health workers should return to work and save lives while Government addresses their grievances, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is the Health and Child Care Minister has said.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has finalized preparations to commence the first phase of public-private partnership (PPP) program by launching the construction of two solar projects in the coming two months, Ministry of Finance disclosed.
[Nation] The dairy sector regulator has assured farmers that measures will be put in place to cushion them against milk imports as Kenya seeks a new trade deal with the US.
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's diaspora remittances continue to increase when compared to yesteryears despite earlier predictions of a sharp decline primarily due to hardships presented by Covid-19.
[East African] First, the bad news. We learnt recently that Burundi and South Sudan have still not made good the subscriptions they owe the East African Community (EAC). The good news is that Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania are now...
[The Exchange] American multinational holding company Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffett last week announced the acquisition of a certain percentage of Canadian gold mining company, Barrick Gold.
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the re-appointment of the Managing Director and two Executive Directors in the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Nigeria Limited .
[Daily Maverick] The country's largest union, Nehawu, is threatening to strike as healthcare workers continue to face inadequate supplies of protective gear and public service employees demand their salary increase for 2020. Nurses union...
[UN News] The devastating oil spill off the east coast of Mauritius has highlighted the need for global adoption of international legislation that govern the seas and protect small island states and their vulnerable marine ecosystems...