MWC Kigali 2024: Africa’s tech boom takes centre stage
MWC Kigali 2024, Africa’s biggest tech convention, is returning to Rwanda this month. Here’s what you need to know about the theme, highlights and agenda.
One small step: Blue Origin flight a milestone for Nigeria
The Blue Origin space craft is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria made the list.
Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude wins 2024 FNB art prize
In 2018, he showcased a major body of work in the United States as part of the New Museum Triennial’s “Songs for Sabotage.”
Africa needs green cities or face a climate crisis, warn researchers
Nature-based solutions for green cities: Africa must adopt nature-based solutions to combat a climate crisis and rapid urbanisation, new research warns.
Great Rift Valley: Why Africa is splitting in two
Discover how Africa is slowly splitting in two, potentially creating new coastlines. Learn about this fascinating geological process reshaping our world.
Ramaphosa says Ukraine-Russia talks will bring lasting peace
Ramaphosa said the mission was ‘successful in registering the willingness of African leaders to contribute to a negotiated peace’.
Outer space: Rwanda and Nigeria sign an accord for more responsible exploration – why this matters
In 2020, the US announced a framework for the private exploitation of space resources. It consists of practical principles to guide exploration, science and commerce in outer space.