South African leads continent-wide youth revolution: Lennon Monyae presenting at the AU Lennon Monyae, a researcher at the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is making waves on the African continent. An unlikely hero in the youth revolution, Lennon, a young man based in Johannesburg, South Africa has managed to ensure youths from across the continent can sit at the … [Read more...] about South African leads continent-wide youth revolution
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Finalists announced for African Utility Week Industry Awards show continent-wide success and buy-in
Finalists announced for African Utility Week Industry Awards show continent-wide success and buy-in: Honouring pioneering utilities, projects and people in energy and water Photo: Spintelligent The fifth annual African Utility Week Industry Awards received nominations from far and wide for the 12 different categories celebrating excellence in the energy and water industries. … [Read more...] about Finalists announced for African Utility Week Industry Awards show continent-wide success and buy-in
The African Union launches Africa CDC, a Continent-wide Public Health Agency
The African Union launches Africa CDC, a Continent-wide Public Health Agency: Friday 31 January marked the launch of Africa’s continent-wide public health agency, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which will help African Member States respond to public health emergencies. The importance of public health is underlined by the fact that it … [Read more...] about The African Union launches Africa CDC, a Continent-wide Public Health Agency
How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap | The Conversation
Investment in science and innovation is needed to help build Africa. Kate Holt/Africa Practice/FlickrThe idea that Africa’s development depends critically on science, technology and innovation is embodied in the African Union’s Agenda 2063. This document emphasises economies that are led by innovation and driven by knowledge. But the continent has some serious work to do if … [Read more...] about How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap | The Conversation
