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Africa Prize Announces Finalists For Engineering Innovation Award

Four innovators from Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda have been selected to compete for the £25,000 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.

Muriel Akiko - Manager Zuhura Africa Innovations Africa 
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Zuhura Africa Taps Young Innovators And Entrepreneurs

Zuhura Africa, a women-led organization has opened its doors to Africa’s youth as a social impact community where innovation, entrepreneurship and technology flourish....

During the 2010s, the “Africa Rising'' narrative -- brought about by unprecedented economic growth during a period of relative political stability -- saw many multinational companies either enter the continent or expand their existing operations. Despite their considerable heft, however, many have struggled to compete with local companies. (Photo: WSJ)
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

What Can the World Learn from Africa’s Approach to Tech and Innovation?

And, outside of the broad picture, there are examples of African companies using digital transformation in exciting and innovative ways. Within these examples...

Martin Mirero Chief Innovation Officer, Ajua
BUSINESSSMART BUSINESS

Huduma Tech Boss Martin Mirero Quits to Join Ajua

During his time at Huduma Kenya, Mirero established cutting-edge software development practices for product development and delivery within the government.

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Sony Banks on Creativity and Technology to Drive Growth

“Creativity is a powerful driving force that moves Sony forward. When it is combined with our technology, it is unstoppable.”

ENTERPRISE 101

Tech firm named after founders’ mums wins prestigious award

A Kenyan social entrepreneur whose company is connecting smallholder farmers across Africa into the global supply chains has won the Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation...

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Journalists challenged to cover urban issues

Journalists, who took part in a recent training organised by UN-Habitat and the Aga Khan Graduate School of Media and Communications, were urged...

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Women seek stronger role in entrepreneurship and innovation

More than 300 delegates expected at the regional women entrepreneurship and innovation summit on October 11th and 12th  

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Rural women turn onions and lemons into soaps

Detergents made from natural fruits and vegetables are transforming the lives of members of a women group in Kisii County