Delhi solar-powered Metro to save over US$170 million on India’s energy bill
As India’s economy grows, the country’s need for clean energy expands. India’s efforts to grow its solar power generation is seen in its current…
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Singapore to plant one million trees for future protection
In an attempt to boost biodiversity, Singapore plans to plant one million trees by 2030. A new 990-acre Sungei Buloh Park Network has been…
Botswana prevents maternal deaths using drones to deliver blood
This innovative initiative will overcome geographical barriers and revolutionise the delivery of essential medical supplies and services to curb the country’s preventable maternal deaths. The leading…
Video: Vanuatu promoting local foods over imports
As COVID-19 devastates tourism, Vanuatu aims to build a disaster-resilient, sustainable future by promoting the use of local indigenous foods. For Vanuatu-based nutritionist, entrepreneur,…
Tuvalu pursues blockchain to become a paperless society
From having only one ATM and no online banking, to using blockchain technology, Tuvalu aims to become the world’s first paperless society. Through the…
Video: Anote Tong former president of Kiribati battling climate change
Anote Tong is a world-renowned leader in the battle against climate change. Since leaving office after three terms as president of the Republic of Kiribati he has continued to…
Kenya becoming fintech innovation global hub
For more than half a century, the US has been the centre of global innovation for financial technology, inventing credit cards, ATMs, and online…
South African University wins global award for innovation
Durban University of Technology (DUT) was awarded the 2021 Global Award for Innovation and Excellence in Internationalisation by the Association of International Education Administrators…
Nigeria to deliver COVID vaccine using drones
Nigeria’s Kaduna state has signed a deal with medical delivery firm Zipline for drone shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. Kaduna’s partnership with Zipline, which delivered…
Mobile services empowering community health workers in India
The “Ananya” programme, run by BBC Media Action in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aims to reduce child mortality, improve maternal…
UK university enabling inclusive e-commerce services
University of Oxford’s technology-based Inclusive Digital Model (IDModel) from the Department for International Development targets the neglected segments of societies in business. Researchers at…
Bahamas sovereign wealth fund to accrue benefits from natural resources
The Bahamas Petroleum Company, which began drilling an exploratory oil well in Bahamian waters have praised a recent government announcement that it will fast track the…