• Defining moments

    Defining moments

    African innovators are collaborating with the WHO in developing solutions to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Eight trailblazers from Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Guinea and Kenya presented their solutions… Read more

    Adapting circumstances

    Adapting circumstances

    In Tanzania, the coronavirus pandemic has prompted a recycling plant to change tactics – converting discarded plastic bottles into PPE that is being used in hospitals and health centres nationwide…. Read more

    Watch this space

    Watch this space

    A South African entertainment conglomerate is the latest corporate to sign up to the YES initiative, a move that is expected create about 500 job opportunities for the youth. The… Read more

    Robo doc

    Robo doc

    In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, a South African hospital has employed two unique staff members – virus-immune robot siblings named Quinton and Salma. The duo is being used… Read more

    Under surveillance

    Under surveillance

    The South African government may soon be able to track and trace people that have come into contact with individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, through a digital platform…. Read more