Africa's Most Powerful Women In Tech 2013

In the world of science and technology, a focal point for governments throughout the continent, this spirit continues to inspire innovation. With the capacity to connect being top of the list of priorities in both developed and developing economies, the scientific and communications technology communities are combining expertise to strengthen Africa’s overall capability.

First Open Data Portal In Nigeria Launched In Edo State

Edo State is gradually becoming one of the leading technology-driven states in Nigeria as the government is taking steps to reposition the State through technology innovations.

When Smartphones Do A Doctors Job

Eye testing device developed by EyeNetra

Vitor Pamplona isn’t a doctor. He’s not even an optician. He can’t write you a prescription for glasses, or sell you a pair. The device, called the Netra-G, is based on some clever optics and software Victor Pamplona came up with

Huge Underground Water Reserve Discovered in Kenya

Wonderful!! Scientists have found an underground water reserve in Kenya so large that it could meet the entire country's water needs for the next 70 years. Yea right, 70 good years!

When Did Humans Start Wearing Clothes?

Determining exactly when humans began wearing clothes is a challenge, largely because early clothes would have been things like animal hides, which degrade rapidly. Therefore, there’s very little archaeological evidence

Aliko Dangote signs multi-billion dollar deal to build Africa's largest refinery in Nigeria

Africa's richest man, one of the men who makes one proud to be Nigerian has signed $3.3 billion deal to build a refinery in Nigeria, which when completed would be the largest in Africa and will turn Nigeria into a petroleum exporter.