Two South African women have put African innovation on the world map by winning first and second spots at the Falling Walls Lab world finals.
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Africans rising New research: Cancer drug with potential to be used against malaria
A cancer drug currently in clinical trials has shown the potential to protect from, cure and prevent transmission of malaria. The breakthrough finding by the University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers, in collaboration with several local and international institutions.
Africans rising Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place
How far Africa has come in the space age and what benefits does the continent stand to gain from its investment in space technology? African countries need to be more deliberate in developing space capabilities.
Africans rising Eliud Kipchoge broke the men’s marathon record by 30 seconds. How close is the official sub-2 hour barrier now?
The greatest marathoner of our time just broke his own world record. Is an official marathon run in less than two hours any closer?
Africans rising #NoHumanIsLimited: Legendary athlete Eliud Kipchoge breaks marathon world record Again!
Iconic Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge beat his own world record in the Berlin Marathon, clocking 2:01:09, a whole 30sec lower than his previous record time of 2:01:39 that he set in 2018.
Africans rising Liberia confirms first female Chief Justice in 19 years
Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh is the third female Chief Justice in Liberia’s 175 years of existence. The founding member of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) and former Associate Justice was one of two female judges in the current five-member Supreme Court.
Africans rising Meet 20 finalists of the 2022 Africa’s Business Heroes competition
The top 20 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition, a flagship philanthropic programme established by the Jack Ma Foundation have been announced. These African entrepreneurs were chosen from more than 21,000 applicants across all 54 African countries.
Africans rising First locally made smartphone in Ivory Coast provides accessibility in 16 languages
In the modern age, mobile phones are life partners and tools for literacy and positive socioeconomic progress. Expanding local language accessibility is essential in reducing the rural-urban differential, a gap that an entrepreneur in Ivory Coast is determined to close.
Africans rising Fundraising in Africa: David Lanre Messan is helping early-stage startups to raise funds
In Nigeria, David Lanre Messan, the founder and CEO of FirstFounders Inc is one of the most sought-after fundraisers in the tech startup ecosystem.