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#startup of the day 4 - Sova Health

India, July 9 -- Inception - 2023 Location - Gurugram, Haryana Industry domain - Health Tech Founders - Tanveer Singh(Co-founder & CEO) & Max Kushnir (Co-founder & Chief Science Officer) Total tea... Read More


Building accountability and sustainability in Longido's water systems

Tanzania, July 9 -- By Leyla Khalifa and Olivier Germain "Tumtue mama ndoo kichwani", "Relieve a woman of the burden of carrying a water bucket on her head", is a national call to action in Tanzania.... Read More


Experts warn AI governance alone won't help Africa excel

Tanzania, July 9 -- Dar es Salaam. As Tanzania moves towards establishing a framework to govern artificial intelligence (AI), experts have warned that regulation alone will not determine the country's... Read More


Power of local innovation in expanding healthcare among rural communities

Nairobi, July 9 -- The birth of my first child in 2018 revealed how unreliable electricity can undermine healthcare in rural Kenya. Frequent power outages disrupted vaccine storage, forcing families t... Read More


How long will businesses suffer from protest fears?

Tanzania, July 9 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania continues to bear the economic consequences of the post-election violence, with recurring fears of protests disrupting business activities, reducing product... Read More


Cement prices to top Sh18,000 as manufacturers raise prices

Tanzania, July 9 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzanians could soon pay more for a 50-kilogramme bag of cement after major manufacturers announced new price adjustments, with the increases expected to push retai... Read More


Badminton shoes to slay on the court with ease: 8 picks to never miss a shot

India, July 9 -- Badminton may look effortless when the pros play, but anyone who's stepped onto a court knows it's one of the fastest sports out there. One rally has you lunging forward, the next you... Read More


How Master's student secured Sh1.5 billion to build solar business in Kenya

Nairobi, July 9 -- When Jonas Barman, a 40-year-old Swedish engineer, first came to Kenya, the idea of starting a solar energy company was far from his mind. In fact, he was looking for a school roof ... Read More


CID to probe Negombo prison incident

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- An investigation into the incident at the Negombo prison will be taken over by the Criminal Investigation Department, following a request made to Negombo Chief Magistrate Shilani ... Read More


Estate worker wages increased by historic margin, minister says

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- President Anura Kumara increased estate worker wages by the largest amount in the country's history, according to Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyara... Read More