🌱 The 2027 scholarship application to study a Master of Sustainable Agriculture (University of the Free State) is now open. The University of the Free State (UFS), in partnership with RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation through the TAGDev 2.0 South Africa program, is inviting applications for fully funded scholarships to study a Master of Sustainable Agriculture commencing in 2027. We are looking for candidates who:✅ Demonstrate strong academic performance✅ Are passionate about agriculture and rural development✅ Are committed to transforming African food systems Women, differently abled persons, and applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 📅 Applications open:…
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Perched high above Mauritius’ postcard-perfect west coast, Legend Hill Resort & Spa is less a hotel and more a curated vantage point on paradise. It’s a property that understands something many luxury resorts forget: in Mauritius, the real star is the horizon—and everything here is designed to serve it. A resort built around a view Legend Hill doesn’t announce itself loudly. Opened in late 2025 on the slopes of La Tourelle mountain, it trades spectacle for perspective—literally. From almost every corner, your eye is pulled toward the turquoise lagoon and the iconic silhouette of Le Morne Brabant. The architecture leans…
The Drone Photo Awards stands as a premier competition for professional, amateur, and student drone photographers globally. Our international judging panel, comprised of distinguished photographers, editors, and industry experts, evaluates submissions with an eye for innovation and creativity. Winners in the primary categories earn an exclusive invitation to the AWARDS CEREMONY and GALA, where they compete for the coveted title of “Photographer of the Year.” The overall winner, as well as category winners, are presented with the prestigious PANGEA PRIZE crystal statuette. The awards ceremony unfolds in a spectacular setting in Siena (Italy) at the Teatro dei Rinnovati theatre in…
Teen innovator, Dasia Taylor Scientist, Founder & CEO, Dasia Taylor, has gained global attention for a simple but potentially life-saving medical breakthrough: surgical sutures that change colour when a wound becomes infected. Taylor developed the idea while still in high school in Iowa City (USA), aiming to tackle the persistent problem of undetected post-surgical infections—particularly in low-resource settings. Her invention uses a natural dye derived from beetroots to coat suture threads, allowing them to act as a visual infection indicator. The science behind the innovation is rooted in pH chemistry. Healthy skin is slightly acidic, but when a wound becomes…
(R): Trixie LohMirmand (Executive Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre | CEO, KAOUN International – Organizers of GITEX) Registration is officially live for the inaugural AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya 2026–Africa’s largest AI Summit–taking place May 19 to 21, 2026, at the KICC in Nairobi. As East Africa’s largest AI and tech summit, it brings together global tech leaders, startups, and governments 🎟 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 | 20–21 𝐌𝐚𝐲 Your Free 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 unlocks: 👉 ✅Unlimited expo access ✅16+ hours of expert insights at the Founders Space Stage ✅Supernova Pitch Finals 🎫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 | 19 𝐌𝐚𝐲…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for applications for AgriTech startups to join the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network and the timbuktoo AgriTech Hub, hosted in Ghana, with support from the Government of Japan, which is designed to identify, support and prepare promising startups building innovative solutions for Africa’s agricultural transformation. Anchored within timbuktoo, UNDP’s pan-African platform supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, the programme supports technology-driven solutions with the potential to strengthen agricultural productivity, improve food systems, increase farmer incomes and build climate-resilient agriculture across the continent. Programme Eligibility Criteria Eligible startups must: Be based in Africa or…
Are you ready to see bold founders take the stage and pitch for a share of a £21k funding pot?🚀Join Foundervine for the Immerse Catalyst Showcase Day and watch 10 extraordinary founders share their vision! After weeks of focused support, mentorship, and founder-led growth, these outstanding founders are ready to show you everything they have learnt. They will be pitching their ventures to a panel of expert judges and a live audience, sharing the businesses they are building and the impact they’re creating.Meet the Pitchers:✨ Tola Alade, Founder, DÒDÒ✨ Aurélia Le Frapper, Founder & CEO, Alethica✨ Lola E., Founder, Minervate®✨…
Mohammed AbdElHalim (Enterprise IT Sales & Consulting Leader) How AI can Change the Way you Think Artificial intelligence is rapidly outgrowing its original role as a tool for speed and efficiency. In this thought-provoking piece, Mohammed AbdElhalim explores a more profound shift—one where AI becomes a collaborator in thinking itself. Drawing on compelling data and real-world adoption trends, he shows how AI is not just helping us do things faster, but helping us think differently: reframing problems, expanding possibilities, and sharpening decision-making. From measurable productivity gains to a fundamental rewire of how individuals and organizations approach work, this article challenges…
By Fisayo James | Numeris Media…… As the digital pulse of the continent beats louder every year at GITEX Africa Morocco (April 7 – 9, 2026) , the role of technology in securing Africa’s food future has never been more critical. Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy, yet it faces unprecedented challenges from climate change to financial exclusion. In this edition of “Fisayo’s Finds,” I have shortlisted four AgriTech startups from the GITEX Africa 2026 floor that I found particularly interesting. These companies aren’t just building apps; they are building lifelines for smallholder farmers through AI, offline accessibility, and…
MARRAKECH, Morocco – GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 may have ended (April 07 – 09) but memories remain. In a high-stakes finale that electrified the African tech ecosystem, the Zambian fintech neobank Lupiya emerged as the Overall Winner of the 2026 GITEX Africa Supernova Challenge. Lupiya secured the grand prize of $50,000 in equity-free funding, beating out hundreds of startups from over 100 countries in what has become Africa’s most prestigious pitch competition. The startup’s AI-driven platform focuses on bridging the financial gap by providing accessible credit and neobanking services, a mission the judges hailed for its potential to fundamentally transform…