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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 in water, making it safe to drink. Nigeria faces…
Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
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…
Botswana turns to goat milk to fill dairy shortfall
[MAUN, BOTSWANA] Could goat’s milk be the answer to Botswana’s milk shortage? Agricultural scientist Ntshepisa Lebetwa believes…
Supporting Science Granting Councils to fund and manage research and innovation projects
The Science Granting Councils in Africa are national agencies responsible for funding and promoting research and innovation….
Navigating Africa’s intellectual property challenges
[GABORONE] Complicated intellectual property (IP) procedures are slowing down innovation in Africa, according to researchers, who say…
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