How Smart Farming is Revolutionizing Africa’s Rice Production
For Ivorian farmer Salmata Ouattara, 2023 marked a breakthrough. Unpredictable rains once ruined her rice harvest, but adopting Smart Valleys—a low-cost water control method by Africa Rice—more than doubled her yields and income. Backed by Japan’s agriculture ministry, the initiative transforms underused inland valleys into fertile, flood-resistant farms and encourages crop diversification. Africa Rice, founded […]
Ramaphosa’s Quiet Calls: Is South Africa Shaping Ukraine Peace?
As global eyes turn to the upcoming Trump-Putin peace summit in Alaska, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent calls with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Volodymyr Zelensky have sparked speculation about South Africa’s role in ending the 42-month Ukraine war. Official statements remain vague, with analysts suggesting Ramaphosa’s engagement is more symbolic than substantive. For one, South Africa’s 2023 […]
Turning Waste into Wonder: Africa’s Must-Visit Recycling Marvels
Across Africa, innovators are transforming waste into wonders, turning bottles, plastics, and marine debris into architecture, art, and vibrant public spaces. From Mozambique’s glass-bottle beach house and Uganda’s bottle-built community hubs to Kenya’s eco-brick fencing posts, these projects blend environmental action with social impact. Coastal initiatives like Kenya’s Flipflopi dhow and South Africa’s marine debris art […]
The African Players Poised to Dominate This EPL Campaign
The 2025-26 Premier League season will kick off this Friday with African stars poised to make their mark. Mohamed Salah, last season’s Golden Boot winner, will be aiming for a fifth one alongside new strike partners Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz. This year’s campaign features a wave of African talent, from African record-signing Bryan Mbeumo aiming […]
Transforming Africa’s Future: SEED Africa’s Journey to Sustainable Development
In the heart of Africa, a remarkable organization is making waves. Seedtime Economic Empowerment & Development Initiative Africa (SEED Africa) is a pioneering non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s dedicated to promoting sustainable development across the continent. With its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, SEED Africa is empowering communities, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving positive change. A Legacy of […]
DR Congo’s Women Entrepreneurs Turn Local Skills into Engines of Empowerment
By: Badylon Kawanda Bakiman : Journalist / DR Congo In the heart of Kikwit, a bustling town in Kwilu province, southwest Democratic Republic of Congo, a quiet revolution is reshaping women’s futures. Here, women are harnessing the power of entrepreneurship and appropriate technology to build livelihoods, create jobs, and inspire the next generation—earning praise from […]
Africa’s Healthcare Revolution: How Medical Simulation Can Close the Skills Gap
Medical errors remain one of the world’s most persistent health challenges — claiming lives and costing billions each year. For decades, the “see one, do one, teach one” model dominated medical training. But while tradition has its place, it often falls short in preparing healthcare professionals for high-stakes, time-critical moments. A powerful alternative is changing […]
