New satellite internet roll-out offer faster speeds SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world’s most expensive data plans. A year after the introduction …
Read More »10 African nations with important maths and science innovations
African scientists have achieved global success in science and mathematics by overcoming traditional challenges and bridging longstanding gaps. Here’s a list of some 10 African countries where scientists and mathematicians have created innovations that have had a global impact. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African scientists have a rich …
Read More »Africa leads in reducing new HIV infections – report
Africa’s HIV prevention measures are yielding results, with a new UN report revealing that for the first time, most new infections now occur outside the continent. Despite existing gaps, the report offers hope on the path toward 2030 targets. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s prevention measures in the …
Read More »An African in Tokyo: Navigating the world’s most populous city
Harriet Ocharo is a Kenyan research scientist living and working in the bustling Japanese city of Tokyo – home to some 37.1 million inhabitants. She’s also a single mum, raising two children. Here, she offers an authentic glimpse of her daily life and routine, its challenges and its triumphs. HARRIET …
Read More »US, Russia compete for Africa’s nuclear power deals
Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Morocco and Tanzania are all seeking to join South Africa, currently the only country with nuclear power plant on the continent, in the production of this low carbon electricity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The United States and Russia are looking to increase …
Read More »South African scientists fight back against poachers with radioactive chips
Researchers in Johannesburg turn rhino horns radioactive in a groundbreaking bid to thwart poachers and dismantle illegal wildlife trade networks. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Scientists at South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand are implanting radioactive chips into rhino horns in what promises to disrupt the poaching trade. Embedding …
Read More »Africa’s minerals are fueling investments in freight and logistics
DP World plans to invest US$3 billion in expanding ports across Africa in the next 3 to 5 years – a response to the increasing global demand for Africa’s critical minerals. This surge in investment extends beyond ports, encompassing crucial railway infrastructure that links mines to ports. SPECIAL REPORT | …
Read More »AI is powering the preservation of African languages
Artificial Intelligence is beginning to have a profound impact on the documentation and analysis of indigenous languages, with Google Translate taking on a diversity of African languages and dialects. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | More African languages are finding their way to Google’s online translation service, as the giant search …
Read More »Africa’s best selling books of all time
Across continents and languages, African authors have penned captivating narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. bird story agency has compiled the following list of best-selling books and their authors in celebration of the rich landscape of African literature. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Over the past century, African writers …
Read More »Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control
As the African vaccine independence drive gains momentum, European countries want to play a bigger role-They lead the launch of a financing vehicle out of Africa and make the bulk of the funding commitment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, …
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