Upward bound
As travellers return to the air thanks to the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, a new airline is planning to... Read more
30 Mar, 2021
Wild idea
The endangered black rhino will be given a chance at survival through the issuing of a green bond whose... Read more
30 Mar, 2021
On tap
An estimated 222 000 people in Niger are expected to benefit from the commissioning this month of the Goudel... Read more
30 Mar, 2021
End of life
In Nigeria, lithium-ion batteries used to power thousands of solar home systems will be recycled locally. Bloomberg reports that... Read more
23 Mar, 2021
Cash flow
Drawing money from ATMs in Kigali, Rwanda, is set to become more secure with the introduction of high-tech cash... Read more
23 Mar, 2021
Easy does it
Scientists at Uganda’s oldest public university have developed a rapid antibody test to help in the fight against the... Read more
23 Mar, 2021
In the works
Zimbabwe has announced that the development of an iron-ore mine and a carbon steel plant will begin in May.... Read more
16 Mar, 2021
Anti-pollution drive
Electric motorcycles have been deployed across Kenya in a pilot project to help the country combat air pollution. Ninety-nine... Read more
16 Mar, 2021
By the book
Five African initiatives focused on improving access to education during COVID-19 have each received a US$170 000 grant. The... Read more
16 Mar, 2021
Oil change
Uganda is hoping to double its annual production of palm oil with the development of a second plantation. The... Read more
9 Mar, 2021
