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Namibia project uses household data, smart meters to rethink water
In Namibia, having water nearby does not always mean having reliable water at home. In Rundu, a growing urban centre on the perennial Okavango River, households…
New multilateral research call that supports the implementation of STISA 2034
Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Collaborative Research Call
Namibia project uses household data, smart meters to rethink water
In Namibia, having water nearby does not always mean having reliable water at home. In Rundu, a…
From commitment to action: why the 2026 All Partners Forum matters
When partners gather in Windhoek, Namibia, for the 2026 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) All Partners Forum,…
STISA-2034:Turning research into policy through knowledge uptake
Africa produces a growing body of research on the challenges shaping everyday life, yet a persistent gap…
Ghana research fund advances push for open research, science
The Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF) is taking steps to strengthen open access to publicly funded research,…
STISA-2034: Councils drive access to Africa’s research opportunity
For a continental research opportunity to deliver impact, researchers need to know whether they are eligible, understand…
How Africa’s STI partnerships and co-investment drive lasting impact
Science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Africa are critical to the continent’s future development and growth. From…
Namibia’s young innovators showcase solutions at Falling Walls Lab
Namibia’s young innovators are developing practical solutions to some of the country’s pressing challenges, from improving mobility…
STISA-2034: One month left: Is your consortium ready?
With less than one month until the deadline, African researchers interested in the SGCI–STISA 2034 Multilateral Research…
Ethiopia joins global AI body as national science systems expand
Ethiopia has joined 28 other countries in establishing a new international body to promote cooperation and governance…
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