South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope unveils a unique discovery, in a major leap for space discovery in Africa
South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope, discovered a mysterious ring of light in space, marking a significant breakthrough in cosmic exploration.
Zimbabwe Joins Africa’s Space Race, Strengthening Climate Defense
More countries are keen to deploy satellites in orbit in 2024 including Zimbabwe which plans to launch its second satellite, the…
Piggery Queen Nyagano Expands Farming Empire
When Letwina Nyagano, who has a background in human resources and accounting, turned her desire to be a farmer into developing…
Zimbabwe Introduces Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine
Zimbabwe is taking a significant stride towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B by introducing the universal…
Surviving the Newsroom: Veteran Female Journalists Mentor Aspiring Journalists
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) held its second Womentership programme in Harare, with 30 participants nationwide.
UZT Hands Over Successful TB REACH Project to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health
The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) has successfully concluded the TB REACH project, a two-year initiative aimed at improving access to treatment…
The “Canonite” working for change – and a wider role for women – in Africa’s photographic industry
Growing up in Harare, Angela Jimu would wake up early some mornings and lay magazines all over her bed. She had…
Zimbabwe’s “Biker Queen” rides full throttle against gender norms
Mudzingwa and the other members of the Ulysses Motorcycle Club are clad in leathers and are conducting their final checks, raring…
Martial Arts gave Master Charlie his life back. Now he offers that opportunity to young novices
Charles Arufandika Sambare, referred to locally as Master Charlie, lowers himself until he is sitting with his legs tucked under him,…
How UNITAR is empowering young Zimbabwean women to embrace sustainable practices and thrive in the digital economy
UNITAR’s Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa, funded by the generous support of the people of Japan, is empowering…
Meet the trailblazing women who are officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Women continue to make giant strides in football with their inclusion in decision-making in Africa and around the world.
She’s tapping traditional food culture to grow business for herself and her country
When Ompelege Moreosele's job as a receptionist didn't feel right, she tapped into early memories of her food-loving grandmother and switched…
Chimanimani Cries for Climate Justice: Missing Declared Dead, Community Reeling
The Mutare High Court's recent declaration of 279 missing persons as dead brings closure for some, but for many, the wounds…
Twitter Wars in Zimbabwe’s 2023 Elections: Unmasking Toxicity and Threat to Democracy
The ruling party, ZANU-PF, was accused of using X to spread disinformation about the opposition, while the opposition was accused of…
East Africa floats largest-ever domestically manufactured freshwater passenger and cargo ship
Tanzania on Sunday (February 12) floated East Africa's largest-ever domestically manufactured freshwater passenger and cargo ship, the MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi…
An Eight-Year-Old Girl Was Allegedly Raped and Impregnated in Bindura
A shocking and heartbreaking story has emerged from a resettlement area in Bindura, where an eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and…
A Call For Young Africans To Join The Agricultural Sector in Zimbabwe
Agriculture is backbone of the economy of African countries. Has potential to empower young people. The sector needs a makeover to…
CALL TO CREATIVES – ICASA 2023 Conference in Zimbabwe Logo Competition
ICASA Director Dr Luc Armand Bodea has announced a call for the design of a logo for the 22nd Edition following…
The community using ancient traditions to conserve a river
How a rural community in a fast-urbanising region along the west African Tano River is using traditional knowledge handed down over…
Eco Mama’s: Uganda’s eco-village shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
As the world reels from global food supply chain disruptions and extreme weather, this eco-village in Uganda is helping inculcate the…
A woman environmental activist speaks up for the Maasai community
Even as she pushed her climate agenda, however, Soina faced challenges. One was the lack of environmentally conscious leaders in parliament.…
The young Moroccan driving climate action
Together with a team of like-minded friends, El Fanne launched Youth for Climate Morocco. a non-profit that she has used to…
Africa hauls in a record VC investment, despite a global funding squeeze
The ecosystem is still alive and kicking. Indeed, start-ups in Africa have already raised over US$4 billion in 2022. Just like…
What do you do with gadgets when they die? Recycle them, of course
In Nigeria's Rivers State, engineering company Egoras is successfully refurbishing e-waste into affordable appliances, creating a new market for recycled and…
Africa ‘overperforming’ in list of innovative countries, Botswana leaps
Botswana has edged out Kenya in the list of top global innovators as more African countries punch above their weight to…
Egypt, Algeria and Libya set to lead world’s ‘green steel’ revolution
Egypt, Algeria and Libya have been listed among the countries set to lead the world in what is expected to be…
Fractional ownership gives Africans foothold in luxury property business
Members of an extended family could buy into a single property under the fractional ownership policy and obtain more than one…
Young Kenyan on a mission to save Africa’s largest freshwater lake
“I realized there are more actions that need to be taken, apart from environmental conservation. We need to apply more pressure…
Kenya on a charge with e-mobility
Kenya power is promoting the adoption of clean energy. We have a role supporting e-mobility ecosystem to ensure that every electric…
Power play: How access to regional power pools is changing the power game for Africa’s IPP’s
A 2019 change to Namibia's power procurement legislation has seen a surge in solar and wind independent power producers - or…
Nigeria and Algeria in the race to quench Europe’s thirst for natural gas
Over the last two months significant activities - from visits by key European officials to new gas discoveries and financial commitments…
Glamping: African hoteliers seek opportunity in the lavish travel segment
Trends show that as more tourists become climate-conscious and inclined toward wellness, Safari tents are now the preferred option to immerse…
Uncle Bravo, environmental magician
Known affectionately as 'Uncle Bravo', Mukaro said that the harvested goods sold at the stand are grown entirely using permaculture methods…
Tanzania’s green startups tap blue economy investors
Key to their hopes is the rollout of matchmaking platforms for investors and entrepreneurs working in the ocean, or blue economy…
Hyper-realism from Senegal to South Africa
This is the world of hyper-realism, a technique which consists in achieving a quasi-perfect illusion of a photograph through drawing, mainly…
The food-rescuing, compassionate chefs
"It gives all of us, and especially the guys and my co-group around me, a great sense of pride and a…
Dial-a-barber proof that COVID business strategies can work long-term too
The driver stops briefly to consult his mobile phone before driving slowly to the basement where an associate in the passenger…
Africa’s agritech startup boom
Venture capital in Africa is being boosted by investments in companies connecting farmers and food producers to retailers (known as "midstream…
Venture capital is flowing into Africa’s sustainable energy startups
Since the start of the year, green tech startups offering solutions that help countries keep to the Paris Agreement’s goal of…
Two-wheeled mobility blazes a path for Africa’s green transit future
Analysis shows that e-bikes, with their considerable cost advantages, are spreading much faster than other electric vehicles on the continent, with…
Who takes the best carbon action report card to Cop-27? Africa does.
By comparison with the rest of the world, African states tread lightly, responsible for just 3.3% of global carbon emissions –…
A voice for youths and children at “Africa’s COP”
Today, at 26, Uchendu is the policy lead for YOUNGO, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) children and youth…
How we cook can help save the planet – clean cooking solutions coming to a kitchen near you
So, how will this be achieved? According to the IEA’s Africa Energy Outlook 2022, public and private organisations and companies are…
Brazil’s fintech behemoth seeks M-PESA moment in Africa’s vibrant mobile money industry
According to the latest Africa Wealth Report 2022 by Henley Global, the tide is swinging in the direction of smaller emerging…
The simple steel box changing lives
Salifu, a widow and mother of five, is, by all means, living comfortably compared to many in the village; she has…
WATCH: Art and Advocacy in Zambia: The Story of Kabwe
A vibrant mural depicting children's rights now graces a wall in Kabwe, Zambia, thanks to a group of young artists participating…
Mapfihwa: Empowering Women Through Sustainable Agriculture
In the heart of Zimbabwe, a beacon of hope for women and their families is shining brightly. Mapfihwa, a community and…
Zimbabwe has relocated thousands of wild animals to protect them from climate change
Zimbabwe relocated thousands of wild animals to new habitats , the move is part of a larger effort to protect Zimbabwe's…
