Ugandan man seeks approval to test his locally made Missile
A 33-year old Ugandan man identified as Anatoli Kiiza has been locked in a back and forth with the government for over five years now, pushing for approval to test his locally made missile. The young man who resides in Kiryangobe earlier told reporters that, apart from the missile, he could equally produce a rocket […]
Young Nigerian Innovator who built electricity station offered 5years Scholarship
A young Nigerian innovator called Mr. Solomon Ukoha who recently went viral for his technological excellence has been offered a full University scholarship by a state governor. Mr. Solomon who built a miniature electricity sub-station with local materials, powered by crude oil demonstrated how the set-up works in a short video. The station was able […]
Meet 9-year-old Nigerian genius who built over 30 mobile games
Basil Okpara, a nine (9) year old Nigerian genius, became an online sensation after drawing inspiration from his father to build over 30 mobile games using a free programming application that provides a wide variety of features. The app allows users to create animations, games, or stories. Father of the tech sensation was very supportive […]
Meet young Nigerian farmer who grows crops in the air using Aeroponic techniques
Young Africans have over the past few years, demonstrated a strong interest In Agro-business to help the continent produce enough food for consumption and export. Key among this interest is the adoption of modern technological ways of farming which is environmentally friendly with crops produced across seasons with no direct restrictions. On our list, is […]
Meet 14-year old innovator who builds smart walking sticks to help the blind detect obstacles
A 14-year old Nigerian kid named, Favour Tamaramiebi Okiakpe has developed an innovation, in the form of a smart walking stick to help the elderly and visually impaired go about their daily societal life activities with ease. The smart stick was built with features that enables the blind to detect obstacles ahead of them to […]
Google set to charge creators for US Tax – African creators will now pay double Tax
Why is Africa not firm on tax evasion by Tech Giants? Google recently announced that from June this year the platform will start deducting US tax from the earnings of creators outside the United States including Africa who monetize their content on Adsense. The tech giant said that “Google will be required to deduct U.S. […]
This 19-year old Nigerian kid builds an aircraft from scratch; flies it at exhibition
The practical scientific knowledge demonstrated by this young Nigerian kid during the maiden edition of a Science and Technology Festival held in the oil rich Bayelsa State on Friday, 5th of March 2021 is mind boggling. Oghenero Rejoice, a 19-year old rural-based Nigerian who was one of the participants of this impactful event built a […]
The Gambia’s $588 million diaspora remittances offset tourism revenue losses
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 last year, and restriction of movements all over the world, states across the Continent have had to devise new economic strategies to sustain their essential economic sectors. The spread of Covid-19 and ‘stay at home’ measures in response to it have dramatically reshaped global activities and economies, especially the tourist […]
Idris Elba and Sabrina Elba are to produce Afro-Futuristic Sci-fi Anime Series
When the movie Black Panther, an Afro-futuristic sci-fi hit the movie cinemas – it became a huge global sensation. Beyond its financial success, the excitement of the movie played a huge role in connecting more blacks in the diaspora to the African continent. Such is a great emphasis that the African world needs more movies […]
Young Kenyan innovators create robotic arms to support persons with disabilities
Two young Kenyan innovators have started an initiative which will contribute immensely towards the campaign to make life easier for persons living with disabilities. The innovators, David Gathu and Moses Kinua who live about 30killiometers from Nairobi have built functioning robotic arms; many people are amazed by the technical knowledge of these two young boys […]