Industrialization – Science Africa

11 Sep, 24

Trade Remains Crucial in Poverty Reduction

Trade Remains Crucial in Poverty Reduction By Sharon Atieno With the first sustainable development goal (SDG) calling for zero poverty, trade continues to play a significant role in narrowing the income gap between developing and developed nations while promoting inclusiveness. According to the 2024 World Trade Report, the rapid expansion in international trade over the […]

22 Aug, 24

Africans Urged to Move from Research to Production

Africans Urged to Move from Research to Production By Sharon Atieno Despite technological and research advancements in the continent, Africans still rely heavily on imported goods with its manufacturing sector lagging behind others. Reports indicate that the continent’s share of global manufacturing has declined from 3% in the 1970s to less than 2% with production […]

Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival By Joyce Ojanji The National Research Fund (NRF) of Kenya, in partnership with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), is set to host the first-ever Kenya National Research Festival. Scheduled to take place from August 19th to 23rd, 2024, the event will be hosted under the theme “Research Partnerships and […]

28 Feb, 23

Research, Development Key to Africa’s Industrialization, Economic Diversification

Research, Development Key to Africa’s Industrialization, Economic Diversification Christabel Ligami Investing in research and development by African countries will deliver sustainable industrialization and economic diversification on the continent. This will enable the continent to harness technology for a green, inclusive, and resilient Africa. Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said during […]

13 Feb, 23

Promote Peace to Boost Free Trade, African Leaders Told

Promote Peace to Boost Free Trade, African Leaders Told By Clifford Akumu African leaders have been urged to promote peace within and between countries to power the growth of the continental free trade area that seeks to unlock the movement of goods and services. Her Excellency, Madame Bineta Diop, the African Union Commission’s Special Envoy […]

22 Nov, 22

Kenya: Guidelines to Promote Healthy Homes Launched

Kenya: Guidelines to Promote Healthy Homes Launched By Samwel Doe Ouma The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and Habitat for Humanity International have launched guidelines to educate the industry players and the general public on the relationship between housing and health, and the various elements one needs to consider when planning to build or rent […]

18 May, 22

Africities Summit: Kenya’s President Calls for Sustainable Solutions to Urban Problems

Africities Summit: Kenya’s President Calls for Sustainable Solutions to Urban Problems 10,000 delegates attending Africa adversely affected by climate change – US Special Envoy John Kerry Half of Africa’s rural population will migrate to cities by 2050 – Maimunah .M. Sharif By Evance Odhiambo Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged African nations to find tangible […]

Africa: Rwanda’s Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to Scale up Technology

Africa: Rwanda’s Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution to Scale up Technology By Mary Hearty The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation of Rwanda, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, has launched the first Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Africa to help scale up technology through governance. The C4IRs shape new […]

11 Feb, 22

Tanzania: Road Project to Open Markets, Build Economy

By Mary Hearty The newly launched Dodoma Outering road project will open markets for Tanzania, enabling the country to produce more and build the economy,” Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzanian President said. She was speaking during the formal launch of the construction of the 112.3 kilometres road project which was flagged off by both Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, […]

$27.39m Grant for Ghana’s Renewable Energy Investments

By Rachael Joan The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a $27.39 million grant to Ghana for the development of renewable energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space. According to the press release, the project involves the development of 35 mini grids, 400 standalone solar photovoltaic systems in schools […]