🌍 The young voice in Africa is growing stronger
The challenges young people face in Africa are plenty. However, there is a lot of optimism in the young who are making use of education and their rights to participate in the political debate, writes Khumbu Muleya.
🩸Preventive medication and app to fight malaria
A promising new preventive measure is being introduced to, as a first step, prevent malaria in vulnerable children. Combined with an app, it could be an important step towards eradicating the disease.
🛰 Boost for satellite tech in Africa
Following years of research, a South African firm in collaboration with its partners has developed a new system that gives mobility to satellites launched into space.
♻️ Municipal waste to replace coal in Zimbabwe
In an attempt to find alternative power sources Zimbabwe is using a new method, plasma gasification, to produce energy from municipal waste.
🔥 Satellite-technology reduces fire damage in Zimbabwe
The use of satellite-based fire information technology has drastically reduced fire-related damages in Zimbabwe, especially during the dry season.
🇳🇬 Nigeria's new super maize promises superior yields
Nigeria has developed a new maize variety that is capable of resisting pests, tolerating moderate drought, and increasing production significantly.
🌆 African dream of "smart cities" remains strong
Despite slow progression and plenty of challenges, smart cities in Africa are taking form.
🔭 International telescope project closes its first round
Within weeks, the South African based HERA-project reaches an important milestone. Having completed 350 "dishes" it is laying the foundations of tomorrow's radio astronomy.
🌍 Drone technology gains traction in Africa
Search and rescue, delivery of emergency medical supplies, agriculture, and wildlife conservation. Today, drones are used for a multitude of tasks in Africa, Warp News Khumbu Muleya reports.