High coverage In South Africa, a crop-spraying drone has taken to skies in its first legal flight. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted a licence to Durban-based DC Geomatics,… Read more
Wired destination Summitting Africa’s tallest mountain may soon be easier than before, should plans to introduce a cable car come to fruition. The Tanzanian government is conducting feasibility studies to assess the… Read more
Green cargo Uganda is preparing to export medical marijuana products valued at Shs600 billion to Canada and Germany. Non-profit Industrial Hemp Uganda, the only local entity authorised to grow and process medicinal… Read more
Innovation nation Namibia’s artisanal mining and tourism sectors are set to receive a boost, thanks to government collaboration with Germany’s GIZ. As reported by the Namibian, the Namibia Mine Stones (sustainable jewellery… Read more
Open for growth Kenyans will soon have more access to locally produced footwear, thanks to a new leather-processing factory that is set to be opened in July. The Kariokor Common Manufacturing Facility is… Read more
