The latest from Bird
August 17, 2023
Lebohang Masango writes children’s books that empower young kids
A pivotal moment for author, poet, and anthropologist, Lebohang Masango came after a children’s book she had written became a key theme in an uproar at a school in Johannesburg.
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August 17, 2023
The Zaria Court Project: Revolutionizing Kigali’s Sports City with 500+ New Jobs in Hospitality and Tourism!
President Kagame has on Monday joined Masai Ujiri for the groundbreaking of Zaria Court, an urban development project with a focus on community, hospitality, sports, and culture.
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August 16, 2023
Africa’s fashion industry eyes a US$69 billion market
AFRICA’S bright and dynamic fashion industry is finding itself if the spotlight, drawing increased attention to the opportunities offered by a US$69 billion apparel market. Latest figures from data-gathering and market insights firm Statista show the continent’s apparel market growing by 4.9 per cent annually until 2027, with womenswear currently the largest segment, accounting for US$29 billion in 2023.
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August 15, 2023
This app helps battle smartphone addiction
When law student James Olusola had difficulty studying for his exams because social media and streaming apps were a constant distraction, he came across an infographic that suggested he needed help. He was directed to an app that he now credits with getting through his exams.
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August 14, 2023
Rubber production surge sees Ivory Coast targets global top three
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Côte d’Ivoire is on a roll with its rubber production, with the country close to becoming the world’s third-largest natural rubber producer by volume. According to research firm, ReportLinker, Ivorian natural rubber exports are set to reach US$936 million by 2026, growing at an average of 2.1% year-on-year, which would see Ivory Coast disrupt the established order to claim third position worldwide.
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August 13, 2023
The town being eaten by the sea... and the researcher racing to rescue it
As Mayokun Iyaomolere wove his way between large puddles lining the walkway known as Broad Street in the southern Nigerian community of Ayetoro one day in late June, he couldn't help but feel a sense of astonishment.
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August 13, 2023
Africa eyes visa-free travel and memorial parks to grow tourism numbers
Africa’s tourism is having a moment, two years after the sector was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some countries are pushing for an end to intra-Africa visas, while others are revamping memorials, putting up new archeological sites and introducing longer visa tenures to prop up tourism numbers.
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August 13, 2023
Island Power: São Tomé And Príncipe Turns To The Ocean To Power Its Green Energy Pivot
São Tomé and Príncipe is verging on a breakthrough ocean thermal energy project that could pave the way for other nations. In April, the small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea granted UK-based firm Global OTEC approval for the island’s first commercial-scale ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) platform.
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August 12, 2023
Africa’s race to control “green minerals”
GHANA'S new critical minerals policy adds to a growing list of African countries coming up with measures to spur processing and prevent the export of unprocessed critical minerals as the continent faces a rare opportunity to control supply.
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August 12, 2023
How technology developed at Uganda’s Makerere University is helping African cities
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A technology developed by a group of tech-savvy engineering and computer science students led by a computer science professor at Uganda’s Makerere University is helping cities with a major problem: accessing equipment to monitor air quality.
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August 10, 2023
Why African nations should collaborate to make e-cars
Africa can leverage its abundant mineral resources and the AfCFTA to establish a significant presence in the global electric vehicle supply chain through regional collaboration.
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August 8, 2023
A Kenyan Doctor Pays It Forward From Germany
During the camp, a total of 41 adults and children were treated, over 20 ultrasound scans were performed, several blood sugar and urine tests were performed, over 10 hours of staff training was spent on ECG, X-ray, ultrasound and intra-articular injections, and several surgeries were conducted.