Banana-like crop could feed more than 100 million people, study finds
A new study suggests that a plant relative of the banana, found only in Ethiopia, has the potential to feed
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Regional soil profile to be shared globally
National soil profile systems for Rwanda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia are set for a review under a new project to be
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches new gaming bundles
LIQUID Intelligent Technologies has deployed new gaming bundles in Zambia to encourage the gaming and e-sports industry in the country.
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Adanian Labs powers five Nigerian tech start-ups to join global innovation
Adanian Labs, a venture building studio revolutionising the tech community globally from Africa, is set to kick off on a
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South Africa’s Radio Rosestad Dives Into IP With Calrec’s Type R Console
South African community radio station Radio Rosestad 100.6 FM in Bloemfontein is the latest community radio station in the country
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Digitalization: What to expect from Africa’s airlines?
The digitalization of airline services has grown exponentially over the last two years. As customers and passengers become accustomed to using digital
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The just transition: Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe explains his reasons for sticking with coal power
The energy minister said that rushing to shut down coal power plants is not the solution, and will lead to
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Pan-African Payment System will enhance transactions in Africa — President Akufo-Addo
Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, says the inauguration of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) will enhance transactions in Africa.
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Shell-founded startup fund receives $13 million from Canadian DFI to accelerate clean energy access in Africa
FinDev Canada has injected $13 million into Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF), which invests in early and growth-stage energy startups
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New Eleksa CityBug EV has launched in South Africa
The most affordable EV to hit the streets of South Africa is the recently launched Eleksa CityBug. Affordability is no
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South African studies suggest Omicron has higher ‘asymptomatic carriage’
Preliminary findings from two South African clinical trials suggest the Omicron coronavirus variant has a much higher rate of “asymptomatic
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African Development Bank Provides 14 mln USD Grant To Boost Food Security In South Sudan
The African Development Bank announced a 14 million US dollar grant on Monday to boost food security value addition and
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Uganda’s schools reopen, ending world’s longest lockdown
Uganda’s schools reopened to students, ending the world’s longest school disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s
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Nigeria’s Teesas secures $1.6M, to expand across Africa and launch tutor marketplace
After seven years in the production of electronic gadgets, under his company Imose Technologies, Osayi Izedonmwen took leave to explore
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Boosting climate agriculture access to ripping technology
With soil health high on the policy agenda, EURACTIV took a look at how advances in tractor technology can help
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AU Awards Three Outstanding Education Innovations
African Innovators in the education sector took center stage at the 2021 RewirEd summit, which took place at the Expo
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Nigerian mobility-tech startup MAX bags $31 million
Nigerian mobility tech startup Metro Africa Xpress Inc. (MAX) is planning to enter more markets across Africa as it races
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