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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 upcycled products.
Read More »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 come up with ideas and technologies that increase productivity and output.
Read More »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 a massive shift to carbon-neutral steel production by 2050.
Read More »Africa’s space industry attracting EU and Chinese investors
As African countries build capacity in the space industry, a number of nations are trooping to the continent to market their expertise and deepen cooperation in science and space technology.
Read More »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 vehicle has a place to charge
Read More »Its lighting magic so don’t toss the Pringles can
The young inventor insisted on providing a tour of the surroundings. For anybody acquainted with Benin City, the prospect of a tour of the Upper Sakponba might elicit a degree of alarm. The suburb is the gateway to the informal settlement of the Idogbo community, better known as "Sin City",…
Read More »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 e-commerce and delivery services driving market penetration. Light, battery-powered transportation models are becoming especially popular in Africa's major cities, where demand for daily commutes is growing rapidly.
Read More »Law student with a “snack” for ridding the ocean of plastics
Daring, beautiful dreams are spiritual fuel for 22-year-old Sheryl Mboya. She's an environmentalist and law student at Mount Kenya University who's on a quest for a cleaner and healthier environment. And she believes she has the answer: edible cups, plates, and spoons.
Read More »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 a business and a five-bedroomed house. Though the house is not fully complete, she is spared the constant anxiety of struggling to raise the monthly rent.
Read More »African media consumption shifts to local content
African creatives are finding a new audience among the youth, who according to the latest Africa No Filter report have grown their proclivity for local content.
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