Mar
2020
(ENG story) Bridging The Gaps Tech Challenge: disrupting our food system
The lockdown shouldn't be seen as an excuse to stagnate, but as an opportunity for innovators to co-create effective solutions to make South Africa a better place for all. This is where the Bridging the Gap food security tech challenge comes in.
Feb
2020
(Story NL) Drone Academy Malawi opent deuren
(29 februari 2020, Telegraaf) - Malawi heeft sinds dit jaar een drone-academie, de eerste in Afrika. Hier worden jaarlijks meer dan honderd jongeren uit verschillende landen opgeleid tot dronepiloten, -technici, en -experts. Niet om mooie foto’s of filmpjes te maken, maar om mensen te helpen.
Oct
2019
(ENG story) From poo to profits, sanitation innovation in Africa
Africa can only prevent people from dying from wastewater and sanitation challenges if the private sector, which is also affected by the continent’s chronic sanitation gap, plays a greater part. This is one of the key conclusions of the inaugural Sanitation and Wastewater Management in Africa Atlas, which is being completed by GRID-Arendal and partners.
Sep
2019
(ENG story) Digital revolution in Africa, upskilling for the digital age
The digital revolution is changing the way companies run and affecting the roles of auditors, accountants, and other financial professionals and how they are fulfilling their roles, according to Lauren Berrington, chief audit executive of South Africa-based The Bidvest Group.