Africa Renewal: February 2024
Culture and Education
Bridging Africa’s gender gap in tech
Meet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa.
Partners in time: Reconnecting African Americans with their tribes of origin
Geneticist Rick Kittles and Gina Page helping families put together missing pieces of their heritage through African Ancestry.
Climate Change
Heavy-duty vehicles a major contributor to escalating pollution levels
Trucks and buses contribute to economic growth, but stringent regulations are needed to curb their emissions causing major environment and health impacts.
Peace and Security
Sudan: Horrific violations and abuses as fighting spreads - report
Sudan: New UN report details horrific violations and abuses by both sides as fighting spreads.
Humanitarian Aid
Youth
Using technology to fight food insecurity in Botswana
Tumo Kgabeng’s agritech solution uses drones to track pests, diseases and soil quality and recommends treatments.
Gender
Economic Development
Shifting the development paradigm in Angola
The people-centered, policy-backed and productive capacity-driven programme of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
AfCFTA: Upcoming Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade a chance to empower women
Policies must ensure benefits of economic growth are equitably distributed, with a particular focus on gender inclusivity.
