Science, technology, innovation critical to revive economy — Nigeria

Nigerian Tribune The Federal Government has said that science, technology and innovation are critical to the revival and renewing of the economy and naira, stressing the need to adopt the right technology and partnership to explore opportunities in the sub-sector. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Nnaji Uche, stated this during the 38th annual national…

Zimbabwe restricts gatherings, food vending as cholera cases spike

Reuters News HARARE – Zimbabwe’s government has started restricting public gatherings and food vending, while monitoring burials in all areas affected by cholera, after cases of the disease spiked this week. New cholera cases in the southern African country trebled from 437 to 1,259 this week, the biggest jump since the latest outbreak of the water-borne…

EA’s family businesses face challenges, study says

The East African East African family-run businesses have not prioritised research and innovation in a move to help them recover from the post-Covid-19 economic challenges. The latest survey by consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows that only 12 percent of the sampled family-owned businesses in the region have put significant focus on, investment and resources into…