Mariam Mayet is the Executive Director of the African Centre for Biodiversity, based in Johannesburg. In April 2022 ACB published an investigation and analysis of the financial imperatives underpinning Target Malaria's gene drive mosquito project in Burkina Faso and the way in which financial investments in malaria were being driven by rogue capital looking to make money, at the expense of genuine public health policies in Africa which might effectively relieve the burden and real scourge of malaria. Where public health policies would focus on effective healthcare systems and environmental hygiene, rogue capital driven investments in malaria aim at patentable products mainly in the field of vector control, like pesticides, insecticide treated bed nets and more recently risky experiments with GM and gene drive mosquitoes, with malaria control product development becoming a profitable financial market for investors, at the expense of African lives. Interviewed at Mahatma Gandhi's house in Johannesburg, Satyagraha House, Mariam asks why African governments have become so deeply indebted that they are unable to deliver basic public health for their populations, and why Africans should continue to suffer from malaria while being trapped in a treadmill of pesticide resistance and dependency on patented vector-control products. The most in-depth analysis of the financial dynamics underpinning Target Malaria's gene drive mosquito project to date, the African Centre for Biodiversity's report is a major contribution to the debate around gene drives. See: "The Financialisation of Malaria in Africa: Burkina Faso, Rogue Capital & GM / Gene Drive Mosquitoes" https://acbio.org.za/corporate....-expansion/financial

Nigeria’s produces more Cassava than any other country in the world. It’s a unique plant, that because of it’s high carbohydrate content and hardiness, is a staple in most West African countries. Bosch Packaging is assisting in driving a Cassava agenda with local Nigerian stakeholders by unifying stakeholders across the board, from farmers and farmer groups to distributors and traders to top government representatives. This fascinating piece tells the Nigerian Cassava Story as is, on ground, today.

Israel is attempting to deepen its already close ties with many African countries by providing access to technology that can help Africa deal with its growing population. Officials from six African officials visited Israel last week to discuss more cooperation. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. #israel #africa #voanews #technology

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Yaw Nyarko (New York University) speaking at DRI's 2015 Annual Conference: Beyond the Nation State.
Yaw presented on his paper “Cross-border Technology Flows for Success: The African Mobile Revolution” suggesting that the mobile phone revolution in Africa is just one example of how individual entrepreneurs can overcome state controls to bring about development and technological innovation.

Clapperton Chakanetsa Mavhunga is an assistant professor of science, technology, and society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is a historian of science, technology, and society in Africa. He was a Carson Fellow from July until December 2011.

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http://blog.usaid.gov - Linnet Kwamboka of Akirachix tells USAID how her group offers empowering opportunities to women through technology.

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Take a look at this concept of "Livestock Wealth" in South Africa! It's a new investment opportunity for the South African market - where you invest your money in cows rather than unit trusts and shares. According to its proponents - these real-life, manure producing assets offer a rate of return higher than the instruments available at the JSE. Through a web and mobile application, potential investors can buy their cows online and Livestock Wealth will manage the cattle like an investment portfolio. Yolisa Njamela has more.

Africa’s growing space program presents new political, economic, and security opportunities and challenges for the United States. The technology transfer process, access to technologies and data, and support for systems development have the potential to increase U.S. political influence vis-à-vis U.S. adversaries; bolster two-way trade and investment; and deepen national security ties between the United States and African partners. Africa’s space industry is projected to grow from $7 billion to over $10 billion in the next five years—presenting a significant opportunity for U.S.-Africa trade, which rested at a mere $33 billion in 2020. Furthermore, U.S. engagement in Africa’s space industry has the potential to translate into African support for U.S. positions on data-sharing, safety coordination, and other international space norms.

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Seamless intra-African trade is the next phase in the continent’s extraordinary growth. With the ability to act fast and across borders, billions of dollars of trade can be unlocked in an instant. The Pan-African Payment and Settlements System (PAPSS) means no more waiting to send money, make deals, and support business growth. The future of Africa begins now.

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Six African countries have been chosen to establish their own mRNA vaccine production, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the continent largely shut out of access to Covid jabs.

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The article explores the historical evidence and sources that show how West African shipbuilders helped European explorers build seaworthy ships in the 1400s. The Portuguese explorer, Prince Henry the Navigator, founded a school of navigation in Sagres, Portugal, in the mid-15th century. The school, known as the "Navigator's School," trained sailors and cartographers in the art of navigation and shipbuilding. Under the guidance of Prince Henry, the Portuguese established trade relations with West African kingdoms, which had developed advanced shipbuilding techniques from their extensive trade with Arabs and Berbers. The West African shipbuilders were skilled in constructing large wooden vessels, including caravels and carracks used by the Portuguese explorers, using traditional techniques like sewing planks together with fiber and caulking them with resin and pitch to make the ships watertight. European explorers of the time also wrote about the skill of West African shipbuilders in constructing large, seaworthy vessels. Archaeological evidence from West African shipwrecks further supports the advanced shipbuilding techniques used by West Africans in the 1400s.

How To Get A FREE Virtual Visa Card In All African Countries
Bit Sika app is a platform which aims to provide quick money transfer services to users across the globe. it is created for Africans to send money within Africa and other part of the world. The app also allows it user to create a Free Virtual Visa Card for online transactions, the virtual visa card can also be link to PayPal.

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Women leaders in South Africa's technology sector are helping to shape a more inclusive and gender-equal industry. Ruth Manning-Doetz is among a small percentage of women that have carved a space in the male-dominated tech industry and now heads up recruitment at Cape Town-based payments company, Peach.

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‍Kenya has emerged as a leading technology and innovation hub in Africa, attracting both local and international investors. With its vibrant startup ecosystem, the country has established itself as a key player in the African tech scene, offering cutting-edge solutions to various challenges.

This rise in prominence has not only transformed the local economy but has also positively impacted the entire continent. The growth of Kenya's tech scene can be attributed to a number of factors, including a supportive government, a well-educated and skilled workforce, and the presence of multinational corporations. Additionally, the rapid adoption of mobile technology has played a significant role in fuelling the country's innovation boom.

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http://www.worldbank.org/ - World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, in Kenya to pledge 1.8 billion in assistance for economic growth in the Horn of Africa, tells about his experience using the popular African mobile app M-Pesa, a service that allows users to pay for goods and conduct finances over their mobile phones. Kim and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are part of a high level delegation that is joining forces to promote stability and development in the Horn of Africa.