Science & Technology

A Senegalese pharmaceutical company is producing what has been described as Africa’s first locally manufactured generic hydroxyurea treatment for sickle cell disease, offering a new route towards reducing the continent’s dependence on…

Ghana has launched a new Africa Ocean Institute at the University of Cape Coast, creating a continental research platform focused on ocean science, marine governance, coastal resilience and the sustainable development of Africa’s blue…

A Kenyan-built artificial intelligence tool is attempting to make everyday movement safer and more independent for people with visual impairments by helping users identify obstacles as they navigate Nairobi. The platform, called Sightra,…

Volkswagen Group Africa has set a new monthly production record at its Kariega plant in South Africa, manufacturing 17,009 vehicles in July as the facility approaches a major anniversary. The July figure surpassed the previous record of…

Botswana is expanding its use of peaceful nuclear science as part of a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare, agriculture, food security and long-term energy planning. The government says nuclear applications will increasingly be…

Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite internet initiative, Project Leo, is set to launch commercial broadband services in South Africa in 2027 through a new partnership with internet service provider Herotel. The agreement will see Herotel,…

As Uganda battles one of the most serious Ebola outbreaks in recent history, conservationists are racing against time to protect one of Africa's most treasured species: the endangered mountain gorilla. Sharing more than 98 percent of their…

At a time when the global space industry is rapidly shifting beyond traditional superpowers, Lama AlOraiman has emerged as one of the leading voices driving the Middle East’s rise within the international space sector. Engineer,…

In an industry often dominated by engineers, rocket launches, and billion dollar ambitions, Ksenia Ozkok has emerged as one of the key figures redefining how the global space sector communicates with governments, investors, institutions,…

As the global space industry accelerates into a new era of commercial competition and regional innovation, Mrwan Mohey is positioning himself among a growing generation of leaders working to transform the Middle East and Africa from…