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‘Jolly Frier’ promises healthy future for garri makers
[LAGOS] Nigerian researchers have created a hybrid gas- and solar-powered device that automates the production of the Nigerian staple garri, improving efficiency and reducing health risks…
Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
‘Jolly Frier’ promises healthy future for garri makers
[LAGOS] Nigerian researchers have created a hybrid gas- and solar-powered device that automates the production of the…
Fly poo boosts Malawi crop yields
[LILONGWE] As Fanny Ndhlovu and nine other farmers in her village watch their banana crop flourish, they…
Q&A: Need to build adaptive and resilient Councils
Professor Anicia Peters, CEO of the National Commission on Research Science and Technology in Namibia was interviewed…
Solar-powered device seeks to solve Nigeria’s water problems
[LAGOS] Researchers in Nigeria have developed a solar-powered biosensor filtration device that detects and removes killer germs…
Rwandan scientists develop local yeast for banana wine-makers
[KIGALI] For years, Augusti Ntivuguruzwa struggled to perfect his banana wine in Rwanda. As for many traditional…
New Research Agendas to Strengthen African Health Systems
The initiative to build new research agendas to strengthen African health systems began with a pilot phase…
How language barriers are impeding science learning
Language plays a crucial role in education, shaping how students learn and connect with the world. Yet,…
Q&A: Partnerships key to collaborating for impactful outcomes
African scientists are trying to elevate their global presence through innovative partnerships. Copyright: Image by Freepik Abraham Mathodi…
Uganda shores up shea butter value with time-saving tech
[KAMPALA] For Ojok Okello, a Ugandan shea nut farmer, turning his harvest into a marketable product was…
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