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Electricity from farm waste: how biogas could help Malawians with no power

Biogas systems that generate cooking gas from plant waste can be relatively low-cost to set up. They come with environmental and health benefits for rural people who have only firewood to cook with. ....

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Africa needs China for its digital development – but at what price?

In sub-Saharan Africa, most governments welcome China’s investment in digital infrastructure. ....

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Foetal alcohol syndrome: facial modelling study explores technology to aid diagnosis

Key to diagnosing foetal alcohol syndrome is an assessment of certain facial features. A 3D facial scan is expensive but 2D images may offer a solution. ....

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Remembering South Africa's "Grand Geek" Barry Dwolatzky - engineer and programming pioneer

Many speak fondly of how Barry Dwolatzky took them into a derelict disco and enthusiastically explained the tech co-working space he envisioned there. ....

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African vaccines: local manufacturers are struggling to access the market

Africa has come a long way, in the post-COVID era, in boosting the morale around local production investments among local and foreign companies. But more is needed. ....

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