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Local manufacturing of drones is on the rise in Africa

Growing demand for drones in Africa - historically met through imports from global suppliers like China, Israel, and Turkey - is driving a transformative shift to local manufacturing, promising economic benefits and technological advancement.

Energy & Transport

New e-mobility policies are pushing EV fleet expansions in Africa

African countries are welcoming a new era of more progressive EV adoption policies in a bid to increase the number of EVs on their roads.

Art & Culture

Julie Mehretu’s ‘’Walkers with the Dawn and Morning’ sold for US$10.38 million: A new record for an African-born artist

Julie Mehretu's recent sale of a painting at auction is the highest ever made by an African artist, surpassing her own record set just a month earlier. This achievement underscores a burgeoning global interest in contemporary African art.

Amplify Technology & Innovation

Flutterwave surmounts legal obstruction to boost its offering in Kenya

The removal of legal challenges leaves the continent's most valuable fintech startup free to pursue growth in East Africa's top digital money market - - and take on regional giant, M-Pesa.

Climate Change & Global Warming

A Subsistence Woman Farmer Finds a Way to Get Her Rain Back

Faustina Amponsah sought help combating the effects of climate change in her farming community. So she linked up with a local environmental group to growing and distribute tree seedlings in her community. She's confident the reforestation will bring back the regular rains.

Climate Change & Global Warming

South Africa is Making Progress Towards a Massive Green Hydrogen Facility

A deep-water port project and associated rail infrastructure, expected to form the backbone of a transformative South African green hydrogen initiative, is advancing, according to the country's ports authority.

Markets & Investments

How Value Addition for Raw Shea has Become ‘Women’s Gold’ for an Entrepreneur in Côte d’Ivoire

Adding value to raw shea at home in Côte d'Ivoire was a great way for Mouahié Kouassi to apply her considerable education to create jobs, help the economy, and support a community. Now that her products are going international, her success is a reminder of the massive potential value of "women's gold".

Diseases & Conditions

A Zimbabwean Woman’s Journey to Beating Obstetric Fistula

At 15, after a complicated delivery, Theresa Kadzura suffered an obstetric fistula, which hindered her from living a full life. This is a story of how a woman in Zimbabwe was able to beat negative attitudes towards formal healthcare in her church and community to face obstetric fistula.

Energy & Transport

In Pictures: Africa’s Leading Geothermal Energy Producer – The Olkaria Plant in Kenya

Africa's geothermal potential is huge, particularly in the Rift Valley, which extends from the Horn of Africa to Malawi. In East Africa alone, the potential capacity is over 20 GW. Kenya is the leading producer of geothermal energy in Africa and aims to produce over 50% of its power from geothermal energy by 2030.

Podcasts

East Africa Floats its Largest Freshwater Vessel, the MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi Tu, in a Boost to Regional Trade and Travel

The MV Mwanza Hapa Kazi Tu, floated by Tanzania, is the latest sign that East African countries are significantly ramping up maritime infrastructure, travel and trade.