Tag: Africa
Africa’s ‘father of the Internet’
Known as "Africa's father of the internet," web pioneer Nii Quaynor says Africa must define what it wants…
Canadian festival celebrates Africa
Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years.
Africa’s ‘Father of the Internet’
African Voices meets Ghanaian Internet pioneer Professor Nii Quaynor.
Bright future for Africa’s solar
Africa has plenty of sunshine, but many countries are plagued by power cuts. So could a recent wave…
Africa can innovate with the best
In this period of gloomy economic forecasts, Africa's rise has become a widely discussed international policy topic. The…
Africa’s digital music scene
Robyn Curnow looks at how Africa's upcoming artists are turning to the digital world to overcome traditional barriers.
Africa’s biotechnology advantage
Kenyan conservationist Calestous Juma explains how Africa can benefit on being a latecomer in the area of biotechnology.
Indian food remixed in Africa
South African restaurant owner Gita Jivan explains the exciting concept behind a 21st century take on Indian food.
Families of slain South Africa miners get apology
The head of the Lonmin mining company apologized Friday to the families of the striking miners killed in…
Bill, Chelsea Clinton return to Africa for foundation work
Chelsea Clinton can trace her African awakening to February 11, 1990, when she sat on the kitchen counter…
Africa’s resources to end poverty?
Africa stands to reap a windfall from its resources - but not without more transparency and better wealth…
On the road to see ‘the real Africa’
Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a…