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The kLab is a working space for young software developers in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo: Jonathan Kalan

African youth hungry for connectivity

For millions of unemployed yet tech-savvy youth across Africa, increased connectivity is bringing tremendous opportunities.

Published by on 5 June 2013 at 01:06 pm
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Silicon Savannah: Time to grow up?

It’s raining in the Silicon Savannah, and unlike Nairobi’s unbearable traffic problem, no app has emerged promising to stop it.

Published by on 6 November 2012 at 02:11 pm
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Will Tanzania’s two new innovation hubs boost the country’s tech scene?

Two new innovation hubs are challenging the notion that tech just won’t take off in Tanzania.

Published by on 28 September 2012 at 10:09 am
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How Rwanda is making a name for itself in ‘specialty’ coffee

Rwanda has transformed from an average C-grade market coffee producing country into one gaining significant traction in the global market for specialty coffee.

Published by on 2 August 2012 at 12:08 pm
The kLab is a working space for young software developers in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo: Jonathan Kalan

kLab: A space for innovation in Rwanda

kLab aims to become a central beacon for Rwanda’s ICT hopes and dreams, a melting pot where creative young talent can nurture innovation and find opportunity.

Published by on 1 August 2012 at 04:08 pm
Rwanda now produces 15% of the world's pyrethrum.

Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda

A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.

Published by on 30 January 2012 at 09:01 am
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Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC

With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s elections scheduled for today, a massive volcanic eruption in the eastern part of the country continues to attract foreign tourists.

Published by on 28 November 2011 at 07:11 am
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A private sector approach to preserving Kenya’s wildlife

“I’m not ashamed to make profits, I want to make profits. But I want to come up with a way that’s a win-win for everybody.”

Published by on 20 October 2011 at 02:10 pm
Southern Sudan's agriculture sector presents both potential and great challenges for prospective business people and investors. Photo: Oxfam

Agriculture should be a “knowledge-based entrepreneurial activity”

Young Africans can no longer afford to see farming as a last-ditch effort when all other opportunities fall through.

Published by on 2 October 2011 at 01:10 pm
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Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance

According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.

Published by on 4 August 2011 at 08:08 pm
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Improving the quality of Rwanda’s milk, while turning a profit

Rwanda Ventures is attempting to reshape the country’s entire dairy industry, while paying farmers a premium for quality milk.

Published by on 19 July 2011 at 07:07 am