Tech Innovation
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Drones to the Rescue: Zipline’s Blood Deliveries Save Lives in Rwanda
Dec 8, 2018In Rwanda, autonomous drones are saving the lives of millions MUHANGA, RWANDA — In mid-2015, Zipline, a California-based healthcare logistics company, partnered with Rwanda government to air-drop vital medical supplies to hospitals in remote areas. The... -
NIMR, Cc-HUB Launch NimCure to Address Lapses in Tuberculosis Treatment
Oct 10, 2018LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in partnership with Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) has launched a medical trial for NimCure – a non-intrusive digital patient care tool that promotes adherence to treatment of... -
“Adequate Math, Science Proficiency Prerequisite For A Nation To Attain High-Income Status,” Says President Kagame
Mar 27, 2018Kigali, Rwanda – Human progress is grounded in the mastery of science and mathematics, Rwanda President, Paul Kagame has said. In his welcome address at the ongoing Next Einstein Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, President Kagame said researchers... -
Two Zimbabweans among top 16 finalists in Next Einstein Forum innovation competition
Mar 27, 2018By Andrew Mambondiyani Kigali, Rwanda – The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, has announced the top 16 finalists for its... -
Kaduna: Rural Dwellers Now Read News On The Internet
Oct 4, 2017KURMIN KADUNA, NIGERIA – Al’amin Yakubu, a young father of three and a farmer, lives in Kurmin Kaduna, a rural community located in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria. He is the only... -
Building a New Future for Mobile Money
Sep 12, 2017NAIROBI, KENYA – Kenya is the world’s poster-child for mobile money success. With a penetration rate of 985 registered mobile money accounts per 1,000 people; no fewer than 93 percent of Kenyans have made transactions via... -
M-KOPA: Leveraging on Mobile Access to Leapfrog Solar Power Distribution in Rural Homes
Sep 1, 2017TANZANIA, EAST AFRICA – With over 277 million registered mobile money accounts in Sub-Saharan Africa, there is evidence that access to mobile technology has not only transcended beyond communication purpose, it has also broadened access to... -
How can data and digital services secure rural and food futures in Africa?
Nov 19, 2016Key Messages Data and digital services are transforming the lives of people in Africa, chiefly through mobile telephones and related-services. Data and digital services economy is insufficient to create the economic transformation needed in securing rural... -
How a Community Currency is Driving Kenya’s Rural Economy
Nov 18, 2016A growing number of local community residents in rural Kenya can now pay for goods and services, including their children’s school fees and church offerings, with the use of a widely accepted community currency, Sarafu-Credit. The... -
Azuri: Building a Sustainable Pay-as-you-go Solar System in Rural Africa
Jul 6, 2016In most rural areas, access to electricity is a luxury. Most families depend on kerosene or oil lamps to light up their homes after dark. This poses health risk to users and often eats deep into...