West African scientists to ramp up local vaccine production capacity

West Africa-based medical laboratory and research scientists have reportedly planned to boost the local capacity for producing vaccines and other medi

South Africa expects $900Mn in annual mineral exploration by 2025

South Africa is looking to attract an annual investment of $900 million in mineral wealth exploration by means of augmenting resource mapping, removin

Dutch businesses to boost their focus and investment in South Africa

Last week, a column of 25 Dutch firms reportedly visited South Africa as part of the Dutch trade mission to the continent to explore business opportun

South African scientists discover two new Omicron sublineages

In recent research around coronavirus variants, Tulio de Oliveira, a professor who operates gene-sequencing establishments in South Africa has stated

ZOA Energy launches 12-ounce cans to expand energy drink lineup

ZOA Energy has reportedly launched 12-ounce cans and expanded its product line in the pre-workout supplement category. This move comes after the compa

Rwanda becomes the first African nation to launch an AI Research centre

Rwanda has recently announced the establishment of C4IR, Centre of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through this initiative the government of Rwanda

Ukraine crisis sparks risk of malnutrition in North Africa & Middle East

The nutritional status of children in North Africa and the Middle East is expected to worsen amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine causing a hike in f

Visa opens first innovation hub in Africa to fuel product development

Visa, the global digital payments giant, has reportedly launched a new innovation studio in Kenya. The firm already has five innovation hubs spread th

West Africa facing worst food crisis in a decade: Int’l aid groups

Eleven International aid groups have reportedly published a statement saying that West Africa is currently facing its worst food crisis in a decade, w

NUTRO launches ‘So Simple’ to offer uncomplicated, healthy meals for dogs

NUTRO, a leading producer of nutritious dog food, has reportedly launched its latest product range NUTRO So Simple. The new food line is a healthy an

UPS partners with Jumia to strengthen its logistics services in Africa

Jumia, a leading e-commerce platform, has announced collaboration with UPS, a global premium package delivery firm, providing the company access to it

Labat collaborates with CSIR to manufacture hemp and medicinal cannabis

Labat, a leading venture capital firm, has reportedly collaborated with CSIR to accelerate the processing of hemp along with the commercialization of