The role of women in the recent protests in Sudan has attracted a great deal…
TECHNOLOGY
Reporting on China in Africa Is Too Binary. What Needs to Be Done to Fix It
China’s involvement in many parts of Africa is expanding. Several milestones have been reached in…
App Enables Smallholder Farmers to Be Community Influencers and Citizen Scientists
When a drought-bringing El Niño hits, farmers are the first to take the brunt of…
How South Africa Can Grow Its Gaming Industry
In 2018, the global gaming industry consisted of 2.3 billion consumers, who spent nearly US$…
From Medicine to Nanotechnology: How Gold Quietly Shapes Our World
The periodic table of chemical elements turns 150 this year. The anniversary is a chance…
South Africa Gets Help Tracking Down Social Media Predators Ahead of Poll
Can South Africa really hold a general election on the 8th of May in a…
How Metrics Are Changing Editorial Decisions in African Newsrooms
New digital technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp have significantly shaped news production,…
How Drones Are Helping in the Fight Against Malaria
The drone makes a conspicuous racket as it lifts off on a mission to capture…
Increasing Opportunities for Technology Startups in Africa
The African Economic Revolution Fund (AERF) and Nigerian conglomerate, Honeywell Group, have joined forces to…
Protecting Cassava from Disease? There’s an App for That
Cassava is one of the developing world’s most important crops. Its starchy roots and leaves…
