Focus Africa
Could solar be the answer to Africa’s limited electricity supply?
Innovators at Viva Tech 2019 made the case for this power – affordable in a market where energy is needed to drive economic development.
The technology conference hosted in Paris, France (16-18 May), attracted 13,000 participants, showcasing innovations that would solve various problems. Creating alternative sources of energy and means of transport took center stage.
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Drones beat logistical challenges to delivery of medical supplies in Kenya
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Rise of mobile payments, transfers, bank cards: How Algeria is transitioning to digital payments
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Beninese anti-French activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris
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Electricity, internet gaps hinder AI adoption in Africa
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The Art of Air: Anrealage's incredible inflatable clothes
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Queue for new iPhone 16 at Apple shop in London