Youth
Using technology to fight food insecurity in Botswana
Tumo Kgabeng＊s agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments.
Sustainable Development Goals
Inclusive water systems for persons with disabilities are integral for achieving SDGs
We can leverage on hyper-technology and apply data to building homegrown solutions
Technology
Young woman ignites a 3D printing revolution in The Gambia
The UN in The Gambia is supporting initiatives to bridge the gender disparity gap in STEM through raising awareness and capacity-building support to women-owned businesses
Technology
Africa urged to invest in STEM education to grow scientific skills
Niger＊s education minister, Habi Mahamadou, asked African countries to reform their higher education curricula to promote science, technology and innovation
Climate Change
Climate action: Rwanda is a laboratory of innovative ideas
〞 Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator, Rwanda
Empowerment
Tackling one of Africa＊s greatest enemies 每 drought
Susan Ojochide (from Nigeria) talks about her research that will help to alleviate food insecurity in semi-arid areas.
Empowerment
What＊s in an African cabbage? A lot, says researcher
Sylvia Wairimu Maina (from Kenya)?talks about her doctoral?research on the nutritional benefits of the African cabbage.
Empowerment
Using Artificial Intelligence to transform agriculture in Africa
Fatoumata Thiam (from Senegal) talks about her groundbreaking research that assesses?energy efficiency in irrigation networks.
Empowerment
Unlocking the true potential of ＆false banana'
Selamawit Araya Kidane (from Ethiopia) talks about her research on the nutritional benefits of the Enset plant.
Health
What COVID-19 has taught us: ※Healthcare can no longer exist without technology§
Start-up works to bridge healthcare gap in The Gambia.
coronavirus
Tourism in Africa: Virtual safaris kick in as countries slowly open to tourists
With millions of jobs lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa＊s travel and tourism industry innovates while seeking support to recover
Gender
Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa
Daunting obstacles remain in the tech industry
Technology
The Internet of everything water
Local communities boosting water monitoring systems using the Internet
Technology
Africa＊s digital rise hooked on innovation
Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent
Departments
Africa Wired
Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife
Africa's Youth
Africa＊s mobile youth drive change
Cell phones reshape youth cultures
Cover Story
African youth hungry for connectivity
More opportunities to innovate and create
Departments
Africa Wired
Kenya pushes technology into overdrive
Also
A social media boom begins in Africa
Using mobile phones, Africans join the global conversation
Cover Story
Young Africans put technology to new uses
Kenyan software a tool for political participation