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Paul Ndiho

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July 21, 2022
Inflation Surge in South Africa

Small businesses and households across South Africa are feeling the squeeze from soaring food and fuel prices, as the country's inflation continues to rise. The COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine have contributed to this. For a closer look, VOA Reporter Paul Ndiho has more.
July 20, 2022
Zambia Aircraft and Drones Project

Elijah Zani from Zambia is a self-taught aeronautic engineer who uses his passion for airplanes to design aircraft and drones using locally sourced materials such as scrap metal and discarded plastic. For more, Africa54 Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Elijah Zani, founder of Prehepa.
July 20, 2022
Home Health Care Nursing in Uganda

There is a global shift in the health care system with more focus on home health care. As the population ages, more disease conditions require continuous home health care services. For more, A54 Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Barnabas Nkore, CEO Founder, of Vantage Care Ltd, in Uganda.
July 19, 2022
Gallup: Africa Internet Access Lags Despite Progress

A recent Gallup report says sub-Saharan Africa "remains one of the least connected places" in the world despite substantial progress in five countries. For more insight, Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to R.J. Reinhart, an analyst, writer and editor for Gallup.com.
June 29, 2022
Elevate Network in Ghana Encourages STEM Education

STEM education across Africa is falling behind compared to the rest of the world. Elevate Network in Ghana goes to high schools across the country to encourage students to pursue careers in the STEM field. For more, Africa 54's Paul Ndiho spoke to the founder of Elevate Network, Evans Ofori.
June 23, 2022
Kenyan Female Coders Seek to Inspire Young Girls

Ruth Kaveke, co-founder and executive director of non-profit Pwani Teknowgalz, talks to VOA about her work.
June 16, 2022
Nigerian Tech Company Helps Farmers Directly Access Markets

The company provides a platform where subsistence farmers and food producers get direct access to markets without middlemen.
June 09, 2022
Young Zambian Software Developers Teach Students Coding

New Age Developers in Lusaka trains young school children computer and coding skills.
February 16, 2022
Nigerian Toy Company Secures Multimillion Dollar Contract With Walmart

Nigeria-based Auldon Toys, a leading manufacturer of African theme toys titled the “Unity Girl Dolls,” has secured a multimillion-dollar contract to supply global retailer Walmart with their dolls. For Africa 54, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with the CEO of Auldon Toys, Paul Orajiaka.
December 15, 2021
Zambian Agricultural Economist Helps Local Farmers Improve Crop Planning [4:52]

Nchimunya Munyama explains how farmers can use technology to maximize yields
December 08, 2021
Zambian Entrepreneur Transforms Plastic Waste Into Eco-friendly Products [05:00]

Mwinji Nakamba, founder and CEO of Wastemat Zambia, is an award-winning entrepreneur who is leveraging technology to transform plastic waste into eco-friendly products such as sanitary pads, earrings and construction materials. Africa 54’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Nakamba about her work.
November 25, 2021
Ugandan Executive Trades Office for Entrepreneurship

Maxima Nsimenta quit a corporate job to launch her lifestyle brand
July 12, 2021
Nigerian Bank Announces Winners of Entrepreneurial Competition

The bank recently announced the winners of its annual challenge
June 30, 2021
Ghanaian Meteorologist Explains How Weather Forecasting Technology Works

Maureen Ahiataku works as a meteorologist in Accra
June 24, 2021
US Chamber of Commerce Encourages Investment in Africa

African countries are reopening and primed for economic recovery
June 18, 2021
Global Social Enterprise Seeks to Improve Digital Information Delivery in Africa

Viamo uses data collection to improve mobile information delivery
May 05, 2021
Nigerian Startup Tackles Currency Devaluation With New Platform

Xend Finance is backed by Binance and Google Launchpad
May 04, 2021
Ghana-based Investigative Journalist Exposes Wrongdoing

Anas Aremeyaw Anas has firsthand experience exposing crime, corruption and rights abuses
April 22, 2021
Nigeria Shoe Company Capitalizes on Growing Footwear Industry

The Footwear Academy teaches young people how to produce shoes to export
March 24, 2021
Lagos-based Nonprofit Encourages Women to Enter Tech Fields

The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre says it has trained over 31,000 women and girls

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