Margret Chola, a grandmother from Zambia, recently made waves as she turned heads around the world in her bold outfits and style. The 85-year-old has become an unanticipated …
Innovation
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Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Africa’s economy, but for millions of smallholder farmers, the threat of pests and diseases is a constant battle, jeopardising their livelihoods and food …
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Stretch marks are common to many people’s (especially women’s) skin, yet they often lead to feelings of insecurity due to societal beauty standards. For Portia Mngomezulu, her experience …
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Dr Funmi Adewara, a multi-award-winning UK-based Nigerian-British Physician, as the founder of Mobihealth International (Mobihealth), has pioneered a telehealth platform that combines technology with compassion to bring healthcare …
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EducationInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
KidzRise: Wiem Ben-Mahmoud innovates learning for children globally.
Traditional education often relies on rigid systems that measure children’s abilities through standardised metrics such as test scores and memorisation. While this approach provides a basic framework, it …
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Circular EconomyClean EnergyClimate actorsClimate Changeclimate techImpactInnovationSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Bleaglee: Juveline Ngwa recycles Cameroon’s waste into clean energy.
Juveline Ngum Ngwa is transforming how Cameroonians handle waste management and air pollution. Growing up in Cameroon, she witnessed the damaging effects of improper waste disposal. Clogged drainage …
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Clean EnergyImpactInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Jamila Mayanja enhances education for girls via Solar Smart Bags.
In Uganda and many parts of Africa, the barriers to education for young girls go far beyond school fees. Access to menstrual hygiene products and reliable lighting for …
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Norah Magero, a Mechanical Engineer and Renewable Energy Expert has dedicated over seven years to tackling energy access challenges in Africa. As the founder of Drop Access and …
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“Identity fraud is the theft or misrepresentation of someone’s identity for financial gain, thereby causing immense harm, from personal financial losses to the erosion of trust in digital …
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ArtBusinessCulture and TourismEntertainmentFashionInnovation
Aba Fashion Week 2024 returns with style and tradition.
Aba Fashion Week, a celebrated annual event in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, is set to showcase the city’s fashion industry. Known as the “Made-in-Aba” fashion hub, the event …