Sisi Afrika Magazine – – Page 9

Sisi publishes periodical issues in Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, and Economy & Politics.

Francophone Africa tech hubs grow their investor appeal, footballers join the fray

Startups in Francophone Africa are recording more deal value and volume as rising investor participation diversifies to include even overseas football players.

Science & Health

Antibiotic use on Kenya’s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk

There’s also the risk of these antibiotic-resistant bacteria being transmitted to humans, either directly through contact with animals or indirectly through the consumption of milk and dairy products.

Art & Culture

Triggerfish, Ng’endo Mukii, Africa’s busy animation ecosystem all recognised in Annie Award

South African animation house Triggerfish and Kenyan writer Ng’endo Mukii were big winners in the TV/Media category at this year's Annie Award. But the recognition, for their episode of the animated Disney series, Kizazi Moto, echoes far beyond this one production.

Politics & Economy

The war in Gaza is wiping out Palestine’s education and knowledge systems

The destruction of education systems and buildings is known as “scholasticide,” a term first coined by Oxford professor Karma Nabulsi during the 2008-2009 Israeli assault on Gaza.

Sports

Kelvin Kiptum: the Kenyan runner who redefined what it takes to win marathons

Kiptum was one of the most exciting prospects to emerge in road running anywhere in years, having broken the world record in only his third appearance in an elite marathon.

Science & Health

Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria: here’s how

Cape Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization. This brings the total of malaria-free countries to 43 worldwide.

African Leaders

Hage Geingob: Namibian president who played a modernising role

Hage Gottfried Geingob served as the third president of Namibia from 2015 until his death on February 4 2024.

Technology & Innovation

1 in every 3 dollars invested into startups in Africa in 2023 went into climate tech

1 in every 3 dollars invested into startups in Africa went into climate tech Despite a squeeze in funding across Africa’s VC spectrum in 2023, climate tech startups were a striking exception, hauling in US$1 billion of the total US$3.5 billion raised as investor interest surged.

Art & Culture

The Nakuru Kitabu Fest — January 28th 2024, Nakuru Players Theatre

The Nakuru Kitabu Fest is a half- day festival that runs every month at the Nakuru Players Theatre. The event starts at 2:00pm and ends at 5:30pm in the evening.

Technology & Innovation

AI is here – and everywhere: 3 AI researchers look to the challenges ahead in 2024

2023 was an inflection point in the evolution of artificial intelligence and its role in society. We’ve assembled a panel of AI scholars to look ahead to 2024 and describe the issues AI developers, regulators and everyday people are likely to face, and to give their hopes and recommendations.