Youth

A young South African researcher has developed a biodegradable agricultural mulch made from sugarcane bagasse and maize stalks, earning national recognition for an innovation that could reduce plastic pollution, improve…

Mauritius has launched the HEI-Blue Bootcamp, a regional innovation programme aimed at advancing sustainable blue economy solutions through higher education partnerships, entrepreneurship and cross-border collaboration, as governments and institutions across…

Kenya’s widening food production gaps are increasingly being viewed not only as a food security concern but also as a major economic opportunity for youth employment and green investment, as…

A Zimbabwe-founded community mental health initiative has received international recognition after the King Baudouin Foundation awarded the 2025–2026 KBF Africa Prize to Friendship Bench, highlighting growing global interest in low-cost,…

The once clear waters of the Ngong River are currently either black or grey in color with a sulfur-like smell that has made life impossible for the neighbouring communities. The…