Innovation for Africa » technology in africa

More than 4,000 delegates from 80 countries are expected to converge in Kigali on the 7th of May for the Transform Africa Summit 2018.The summit will bring together African leaders, private sector players, representatives of development partners that are active the ICT field, among others.Up to 22 H ...
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Al Azhar’s 14th International Conference On: Engineering, Architecture and Technology
Al Azhar’s Engineering International Conference (AEIC) started since 1989 to be held regularly. Uniquely, the conference covers a wide range of engineering fields. ...
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Africa Tech Summit London

Africa Tech Summit London (ATSLDN) brings together 200+ tech leaders, international investors, entrepreneurs, African governments, trade bodies, media and leading ventures to drive investment and business between Africa and Europe.Learn from over 25 expert speakers and investors with passion, knowle ...
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Watching Technology Trends Emerge In Africa (Tech Crunch)

With so much happening in the African tech market these days, it’s hard to keep track. Here’s a handy guide we’ll try to put out every month on the biggest news in one of tech’s most exciting (and earliest) emerging markets.The big story in January was Netflix’s Africa entry. CEO Re ...
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The pioneering continent – “Flying Donkeys”

ARE small cargo drones the answer to some of Africa’s most pressing problems? A group of European engineers supported by IBM thinks so. Christened “flying donkeys” and now in development, the drones will carry 10kg (22 pounds) of cargo each over distances of up to 120km (75 miles) to supply me ...
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"I don't understand. Why is it that the media only seems to talk about Africa when bad things happen?"The man behind the counter at my hotel in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, was talking to me about my job, and why I was visiting.He looked genuinely pained. He told me he is a big fan of the BBC - in w ...
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Innovation for Africa - The Agenda

Unlocking the innovative potential of Africa for the betterment of life in urban and rural Africa