Emerging Technologies
Startups eye metaverse, NFTs, to boost African economies
Many African-led projects hope to utilize the metaverse and new digital technology to tackle inequality across the continent.
Kim Harrisberg is the Thomson Reuters Foundation's water rights correspondent based in Johannesburg.
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Geographies in Depth
As young Africans push to be online, data cost stands in the way
Sub-Saharan Africa has the world's most expensive mobile data prices, widening the "digital divide" between the world's internet haves and have-nots.
Climate Action
Cities are under strain as climate change drives a new wave of migration
Extreme weather fuelled by climate change is driving millions of people from their homes and into cities, increasing strains on city budgets and housing.
Nature and Biodiversity
From drones to data: New innovations are supporting Africa's health systems
From tackling malaria to boosting maternal health, innovators in Africa are turning to healthtech to fill the gaps in often overburdened healthcare systems.
Climate Action
What are 'sponge cities' and how can they prevent floods?
Sponge cities are urban areas with abundant natural areas such as trees, lakes and parks - or other good designs intended to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
Geographies in Depth
The African software developers using AI to fight inequality
African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continent's challenges, including crop analysis and medical diagnosis.
Geographies in Depth
These innovations in Africa are reducing transport inequalities
Both OX and Planet42 are tech innovators helping Africans overcome underlying issues of transport inequality, whilst also improving economic outlooks.
Nature and Biodiversity
This is what Africa's youth think about climate change
New data from 4,500 in-person interviews across Africa has highlighted the concerns of 18 -24 year olds about climate change.
Geographies in Depth
Bridging Africa's digital divide: The rise of community internet
In villages and townships, Africans are building their own internet infrastructure to connect and protect the unconnected. This can improve education.
Climate Action
This African nation has named its first chief heat officer. Here's what it means
Eugenia Kargbo, appointed as Africa's first chief heat officer in Freetown, Sierra Leone, will work to shield her city from the effects of climate change.
Climate Action
The gig economy: How can we make it fairer?
Gig work offers flexibility and boomed during the pandemic; however, some have complained about low wages with few benefits.
Nature and Biodiversity
6 cities showing the way in fighting climate change
A new guidebook for urban planners, policymakers and citizens looks at how to make city neighbourhoods cleaner and greener.
Nature and Biodiversity
Warming oceans: Zanzibar's seaweed farmers are turning to ocean sponges to help stay afloat
Climate change is negatively impacting seaweed farms, forcing farmers to turn to sea sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.
Industries in Depth
In South Africa, a zero-waste food bus hopes to drive away hunger
In Johannesburg, South Africa, an old school bus has been converted into low-cost, zero-waste grocery store to help combat mass hunger in the inner city.
Nature and Biodiversity
The South African 'trash for cash' scheme that became a lockdown lifeline
South African charity, Love Our City Klean, is giving hundreds of volunteers the chance to collect and exchange recyclable rubbish for a digital currency.