Showcasing the real-world impact of research and innovation supported by SGCI – featuring policies, interventions, and discoveries that are transforming lives across Africa.
Waste at a Botswana nickel mine may hold battery metals
Researchers say waste material at a Botswana nickel mine contains viable amounts of nickel, cobalt and copper, but pilot-scale testing and economic assessment are still needed. Waste material from a nickel mine in Botswana could be a secondary source of nickel, cobalt and copper, metals used in electric vehicle batteries, according to researchers at the…
Gender inclusivity in R&D ‘gaining traction in Uganda’
Gender inclusivity in Uganda’s research ecosystem is gaining attention, but the country must do more to support research for sustainable development, says a leading member of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI). Steven Sebbale, the acting assistant executive secretary and head of the gender team at the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), says that before the SGCI…
Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four million people, emerging as the country’s premier digital health platform. The mobile application is enabling remote and underserved communities in the country to receive essential healthcare information and services, even using low-tech phones with limited…
