6 best Inventors and their Inventions in Africa

Top 6 Inventors in Africa, and their innovations

When the word invention or inventor resonates, the first pick of the mind is the united states, Germany, Britain, or Japan. This has changed over time as other countries have joined the fight of producing amazing inventors and inventions and Guess what? Africa has not been left out in this new wind of change.
From devices, to sophisticated add-ons to technology, Africa Scope presents to you 6 Young African inventors and their crazy inventions. Some of these inventions have also made life more comfortable especially for people in rural areas.
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1. Arthur Zang
In a country where access to healthcare is a great worry especially in rural areas, Cameroonian engineer, Arthur Zang developed Africa’s first handheld medical computer called the "Cardiopad tablet", that helps diagnose people with heart disease. The 25 centimeter touch-screen medical tablet enables health workers to perform cardiac tests such as electrocardiograms at far away remote areas and beyond. The reports are then sent wirelessly to doctors via the Internet for interpretation. Arthurs’ Cardiopad has been validated by the Cameroonian scientific community as extremely effective and it is currently being used in a number of medical hospitals in Cameroon.

2. Morris Mbetsa
Morris Mbetsa is an innovation enthusiast from Kenya who since childhood believed in the unrivaled power of tech to address some of the most pressing homegrown problems. This drive has birthed the idea to manufacture Africa’s first flying taxi to tackle biting problems like traffic jams, poor road infrastructure and enhancing improved delivery of critical products and services like medicare.
So far Morris has created a company called Numeral IOT, it’s a tech company that manufactures electronics and also develops firmware and software. He also has an RND lab located in the leafy suburbs of Lavington. The drone project is part of the many projects that he is working on in his RND lab.

3. Richard Turere
Tired of Lions attacking his family’s cattle, Kenyan Richard Turere, invented the Lion Light, an automated lighting system of five torch bulbs around a cattle stockade. The bulbs were wired to a box with switches and to an old car battery charged with a solar panel that operated his family’s television set. Turere had observed lions and found out that they are naturally afraid of people. The lights which flashed in sequence, gave the impression that someone was walking around the stockade. Since then, no lions have attacked again. Following the success, Turere installed the same Lion Lights for his neighbors, of which an installation goes for over $400. Richard's invention has kept lions away from his family's lifestock.

4. William Kamkwamba
Malawian innovator, William Kamkwamba, built an electricity-producing windmill from spare parts and scrap parts after he dropped out of school aged 14. His windmill did not only provide electricity, but also provided water to his home in rural Malawi. Since then, he has built a solar-powered water pump that supplies the first drinking water in his village and two other windmills. His autobiography, “The boy who harnessed the wind,” was selected as a required book for all incoming students at the Auburn University. A movie has also been made, telling the story of this great man. William has used renewable energy to address Malawi's energy challenges.

5. Adebola, Abiola, Toyin and Eniola
Four Nigerian high school teenage students; Adebola, Abiola, Toyin and Eniola, in 2012, showcased a thoughtful and practical innovation that warmed the heart of Africans and the international community. Their invention was a urine power generator which could provide safer, affordable and more access to electricity. According to these geniuses 1 Liter of urine could create 6 hours of electricity. The high school students created an efficient generator.

6. Verone Mankou
In today’s contemporary Africa, daily life activity is gradually moving towards technology. It is with this regard that Verone Mankou of the Republic of Congo invented the Way-C tablet, the first African iPad and tablet rival. The Way-C Tablet is affordable and available in Congo. According to Mankou, his invention is to bring Internet access to as many people as possible. Additionally, he is also known for creating the Elikia smartphones. Verone's Way-C has been heralded first made in Africa tablet

While this list has been made in no particular order, these innovators have brought positive impact to their local communities and pride to Africa’s realm of technology and scientific inventions.