High energy A high-voltage power interconnection line will soon connect Egypt and Sudan, enabling the exchange of electricity. Spanning 169 km, the transmission line is expected to boost the economic relationship between the… Read more
Waste not, want not In South Africa, technology is being used to add value to chicken manure. It’s largely considered a waste stream that – due to a high concentration of ammonia – is… Read more
In full sparkle Angola’s first diamond auction is set to take place at the end of January and will feature seven gems – one of them a 114 ct stone. The exceptional-quality diamonds… Read more
Spitting science In a world first, South African researchers are introducing a diagnostic saliva test for malaria. With the help of a US$258.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,… Read more
Powering innovation Kenya is developing a new environmentally friendly motorcycle to curb its heavy carbon emissions. Using its US$114 000 prize from the 2018 Valeo Innovation Challenge in Paris last October, the… Read more
