Adopting Better Science and Technology Key To Improving African Agriculture
Adopting Better Science and Technology Key To Improving African Agriculture
A Healthier Africa is Emerging
A Healthier Africa is Emerging
Delivering high-quality healthcare in Africa is one of the most pressing challenges facing the continent today. Across many parts of Africa, access to appropriate healthcare facilities (hospitals and clinics) and qualified healthcare expertise (doctors, nurses and skilled healthcare workers) is limited.
AGOA 2.0 and the Next U.S.-Africa Partnership
AGOA 2.0 and the Next U.S.-Africa Partnership
This week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit --- the largest-ever meeting of American and African leaders --- brings no fewer than 50 national leaders to Washington. Perhaps a couple of them will take time for injera, tibs and coffee at one of DC's 67 Ethiopian restaurants. If they do, they will get a glimpse of the next U.S.-Africa partnership: one, which uses the Internet and mobile technology to create a large new web of small-business ties between the United States and Africa.
This Software is Worth its Value in Platinum: South African Smelter Embraces Big Data
This Software is Worth its Value in Platinum: South African Smelter Embraces Big Data
Africa's economic expansion was largely driven by commodities over the last decade. But today, satisfying demand involves more than just pulling ore and minerals from the ground faster. Companies like South Africa's platinum producer Lonmin are embracing the Industrial Internet and Big Data to go smarter about their jobs.
How Can Healthcare Technologies Suit Africa's Needs?
How Can Healthcare Technologies Suit Africa's Needs?
The US-Africa Leaders Summit will strengthen economic ties between the US and Africa.
This Isn't Your Grandparents' Machine Lubricant by...
This Isn't Your Grandparents' Machine Lubricant by...
A new liquid crystal lubricant dramatically reduces friction and wear between moving machine parts. Most people know liquid crystals for the video displays made with them.
Long and thin liquid crystal molecules align between two oppositely moving surfaces to create a protective lubrication layer between two metal parts.
FAIRFIELD, Conn. --- Today the GE Foundation announced a USD$20MM commitment to advance maternal and child health in Africa, through the extension of programs that address Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5. The commitment supports developing countries in implementing simple and sustainable solutions for maternal health and child survival rates, and strengthening regional health systems.
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Africa Is Ascending
Africa Is Ascending
