Cheque up A chatbot is rewarding South Africans for completing coronavirus symptom checks via messenging platforms by awarding points that users can convert and redeem for online vouchers. The concept was created… Read more
Body of evidence An MoU has been signed in support of a research programme that will increase the availability of economic data and evidence throughout the East Africa Community. Undertaken by TradeMark East… Read more
Bridging the gap In Nigeria, a public-private partnership is aiming to provide 1 million pupils with free e-learning devices and educational content during the COVID-19 crisis. Collaboration between the First Bank of Nigeria… Read more
On the move Minibus taxis in South Africa’s Gauteng province are being equipped with safety measures to help curb the spread of COVID-19. In an initiative called Adopt a Safe Passage to Work/School,… Read more
Bill of health Construction of Ghana’s first infectious-diseases centre for the isolation and treatment of critically ill COVID-19 patients has been completed. According to the Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund, the 100-bed facility… Read more
