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May 17, 2023
Providing Technology Services to Refugees

Technology entrepreneur Katembo Mwanga Pascal provides sustainable and affordable cell phone and copy services to people who have recently fled violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. VOA's Paul Ndiho spoke to Pascal while on assignment in the DRC.
April 12, 2023
Nigerian Tech Company Connects Health Insurance and Hospitals

A financial technology company in Nigeria has made it easier for health insurance providers to connect with hospitals, by streamlining the claims process. Henry Mascot, CEO and co-founder of the Lagos-based Curace, tells VOA's Paul Ndiho that the company is expanding its services to other African countries.
April 06, 2023
Training the Next Generation of Innovators: Tech Report

A young Ghanian woman is breaking barriers and making strides in the STEM education sector. She positively champions gender equality and fosters diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. For more, Africa 54 Technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Karen Osei Mensah, team lead at the Markers Place in Accra, Ghana.
March 19, 2023
Teaching Young Children Robotics in Ghana

With the growing demand for skilled workers in robotics and automation, teaching robotics in Ghana is relatively new and holds immense promise for the future of STEM education. For more perspective, Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Jonathan Kennedy, CEO of Accra-based Inovtech Stem Center.
March 09, 2023
Ghanaian Innovator Launches Initiative to Steer Girls In STEM

Ghana-based initiative #StemSheCan is promoting the participation of women and girls in STEM and related fields working to change mindsets and help fight gender stereotypes. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Eugenia Boadi, a petroleum engineer and founder of #StemSheCan in Accra, Ghana, on the challenges young women and girls face in accessing STEM.
March 08, 2023
African Union Mission in DC Commemorates International Women's Day

VOA reporter Paul Ndiho speaks to Africa 54's Esther Githui-Ewart on the African Union Mission event commemorating International Women's Day in Washington D.C.
February 15, 2023
'Talkative Mom' App Offers New Mothers Community, Support

A Ghana-based app, Talkative Mom, is making an impact in the lives of young mothers providing a supportive and inclusive community to share their stories and find inspiration, advice and comfort. Paul Ndiho spoke to Eno Quagraine, founder and CEO of Talkative Mom, about why she created the app and the decision to include professionals to share advice.
February 13, 2023
Ghanaian Technical Trainers Seek to Boost Workforce

Inspired by the need for more professional skilled technical workers, Penelope Brooke Thompson set out to launch a skills training center in Ghana.
February 12, 2023
Ghanaian Startup Teaches Technical Skills to Boost Employment Opportunities

Inspired by the need for more professional skilled technical workers, Penelope Brooke Thompson set out to launch a skills training center in Ghana. VOA's Paul Ndiho spoke with Thompson, founder of the Africa Center for Technical Training in Accra, who said the initiate aims to "use technology as a tool to disrupt technical and vocational education and trade."
February 09, 2023
Russia’s Strategic Interest in Africa: Analysis

Russia has arguably expanded its influence throughout Africa, deepening ties in North Africa to increasing its reach in the Central African Republic and the Sahel and rekindling Cold War ties in southern Africa. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week made diplomatic visits to Mali, Mauritania and Sudan. VOA's Paul Ndiho spoke to Joseph Siegle, director of research at the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies, who shares his insights on Russia and its presence in Africa.
February 01, 2023
Cybersecurity Firm Bridges Security Gap in Africa

Cybastion, a cybersecurity firm, has its sights set on Africa and seeks to bridge the gap between Africa's cybersecurity and the Western world with cybersecurity solutions, infrastructure and digital technologies. The firm took center stage at the U.S.-Africa summit after U.S. President Joe Biden referenced the company during his announcement of $800 million in new contracts to protect African countries from cyber threats. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Cybastion CEO and President Thierry Wandji.
January 25, 2023
App Simplifies Exam Preparation for Students in Cameroon

A young Cameroonian graduate student at the University of Westminster in London has created a General Certificate of Education (GCE) preparation app. The digital tool provides examination resources to secondary school students getting ready for their GCE examinations across Cameroon. For more, Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Felix Fomengia, founder of Cameroon GCE Study App, who is based in Buea, Cameroon.
January 22, 2023
Tech Company Bitgreen Tackles Power Crisis in Sierra Leone

Bitgreen, a company building blockchain's epicenter for sustainability and impact investing, is partnering with green infrastructure developer SERL and an international climate action platform to build Betmai Hydroelectric Facility in Sierra Leone. The coalition of stakeholders hopes to raise $10 million for the facility. The project aims to ease the region's energy poverty, bringing affordable, renewable energy to 500,000 Sierra Leoneans. Africa 54 technology reporter Paul Ndiho spoke with Bitgreen co-founder and CEO, Adam Carver, via Skype from New York City.
January 21, 2023
Code Academy Uganda Trains Youth for Workforce

Code Academy Uganda, a social enterprise, is giving young children and youth computer skills that can potentially change their lives. For more, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Edward Ssempala, co-founder and executive director of Code Academy in Kampala, Uganda.
January 01, 2023
Kenya Initiative Empowers Youth to Make Change Using Technology

Change-makers in Africa are not always presidents and policymakers, but increasingly ordinary people who are using creativity to bring about change to their communities using technology. Meshak Otieno, president and CEO of Awake Youth Initiative in Kenya, spoke with Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho about how he hopes to empower young people to become change-makers.
December 22, 2022
Kenyan Tech Company Employs AI to Enhance Business Operations

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually making its way into technologies such as advanced storytelling, visualization, event forecasting and performance tracking. Xetova, a Kenyan tech company, is using AI to transform its business operations, management and planning to drive real impact. For more, Bramuel Mwalo, founder and CEO of Xetova, joined Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho in studio.
December 08, 2022
African Leaders to Meet in US to Strengthen Ties

African leaders are scheduled to attend the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit next week in Washington with many calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to boost trade and investments on the continent. For more insight, Africa 54's Paul Ndiho spoke with business analyst Nii Simmonds.
December 07, 2022
New E-payment Platform Helps Students Manage Money

A new digital payment platform meant to help students manage their pocket money is generating buzz in Uganda. To learn more, Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Steven Kakooza, founder and CEO of Kawu.
November 30, 2022
Tech Report: Preventing Cybercrime in The Gambia

The rapid growth of the internet in Africa has also created new opportunities for cybercrime, costing African countries billions of dollars annually. Africa 54 technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Ismaila Jawara, a cyber security analyst in the Gambian capital of Banjul, about efforts to counter the rising cyber-attacks trend.
November 23, 2022
Gambia-based Entrepreneur Uses Tech to Nurture Change

Entrepreneur Kawsu Jabbi, founder and CEO of the youth-led company Kids in Technology, is leveraging technology to change the education system in The Gambia. Using innovative solutions to equip young people, his goal is to nurture the next generation of change-makers with computer skills. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Jabbi about his organization and work in Banjul.

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