By Paul Ndiho
Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. For more perspective, Africa 54 Technology correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech analyst based in Lagos, Nigeria. Welcome to Ndiho Media; please subscribe to the channel for all updates on African technology.
By Paul Ndiho
Bamboo bikes by Boomers International, a bicycle production company in Kumasi, Ghana, have made a name among bike fans. Starting as a community project, Boomers International is now a leading producer of bamboo bicycles in West Africa, exporting bamboo bikes to the United States and other countries. Joining me from New York City is Kwabena Danso, CEO of Boomers International and Director of Yonso Project Model School, which seeks to empower rural communities with education and provide employment opportunities for rural youth communities.
By Paul Ndiho
In Africa, most people in rural areas have no access to electricity or are entirely cut off from the power grid. As a result, they resort to expensive and polluting energy products like kerosene lanterns and generators. But help is on the way. Husk Power Systems, a Colorado, US-based company, uses its AI-enabled solar mini-grids to deliver 100% renewable power for homes, businesses, streetlights, health centers, farmers, and d many more to off-grid rural communities in East Africa and West Africa. For more, I am joined by William Brent, Chief Marketing Officer, Husk Power Systems, Barcelona, Spain, via Skype.
By Paul Ndiho
Jumia, a pan-African e-commerce giant, is expanding rapidly into rural markets where online business potential is untapped. Jumia Nigeria is taking the lead to drive this, expanding beyond its initial stronghold in Lagos and the nation’s capital, Abuja. And now, Jumia’s presence extends across more than 250 pickup stations in several towns nationwide. For more perspective, Massimiliano Spalazzi, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, joins from Lagos.
By Paul Ndiho
Sudan has been rocked by violence since April 15, when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces burst into open fighting. The conflict has killed more than 3,000 people, and uncounted Sudanese have fled to neighboring countries to escape the ongoing fighting; among those people is a Sudanese Journalist, Shakoor Nyaketo. Who fled his native country accompanied by his seven-month-pregnant wife, hoping to find a haven for himself and his family. Shakoor, alongside other Sudanese, walked for several days, covering hundreds of kilometers from the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, through the dangerous roads of Ethiopia, and finally made it to Nairobi, Kenya. His story is that of triumph and overcoming adversity. VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke to Shakoor Nyaketo, who shared his ordeal.
By Paul Ndiho
Like other sectors of the economy, the creative industry, especially Comedy, is booming on Social media. Analysts say that Comedy, if appropriately used, can showcase the positive side of Africa and create employment for many talented people. For more, Africa 54 Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Innocent IQ Masaki, a Kenyan comedian dubbed as “The Villagers,” whose Comedy is generating a buzz on social media and has helped him to take his skites to the next level.
By Paul Ndiho
As human trafficking expands worldwide, more than 27 million people are denied autonomy over their lives and actions. A US 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report released last month warned of increased online scams and forced labor, and young boys and men face an increased risk of being trafficked. Paul Ndiho reports.
By Paul Ndiho
A United Nations envoy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is warning that the M23 rebel group activities in Eastern DRC threaten to reverse hard-won progress in security and stability in the region. VOA’s Paul Ndiho reports.
By Paul Ndiho
Using AI is helping farmers get real-time updates on weather conditions, route optimization, and decide on the best time to harvest their crops, store them, or transport them to the market. In South Africa, analysts say that by embracing AI, farmers can increase their productivity, reduce costs, and improve the quality of their products, ultimately benefiting both farmers and consumers.
By Paul Ndiho
The East Africa Regional Force is taking over positions once held by the M23 Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A group of journalists, including VOA’s Paul Ndiho, was given a tour of the area. VOA’s Paul Ndiho has more.
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