As with all maps, this one also has its flaws. “Krause seems to have used the shapes of the countries from a Mercator projection, but has scaled up the outline of Africa, without changing its shape, to show the appropriate area,” points out the Economist.

There have been some terrific funding rounds in Africa this year, with the numbers definitely getting higher.

Agricultural farming represents 44 percent of Ghana’s GDP, and recent decreases in rainfall have taken a toll on farming, as they have in other developing countries.

Powered by GE Transportation’s 12-cylinder diesel engine, the Evolution Series Engine produces 4,200 GHP. This 45-degree, 12-cylinder, 4-stroke, turbocharged engine provides efficiency, fewer emissions and extended overhaul intervals.

Not only is Ethel Cofie is making waves with the innovation she is creating for the business community through her Edel Technology Consult,  she is helping to propel more women in tech to be successful.

The company, will, over the next four years, invest heavily in developing talents across Africa especially along its existing career programs such as Early Career Development Program, Apprentice programs, Technical programs and Leadership programmes among others. 

Swappaholics is an app that essentially creates a more convenient and safe way of swapping an item of value for another of equal value . It connects two individuals who are looking for the  items each wants to swap.

GE’s mission is to help its partners to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges, to minimise environmental impact and to advance social development.

Since the first robots started working on factory floors 55 years ago, a significant number of smart machines have come on the market and are now under development.

The gradual collapse of the manufacturing sector is despite strong provisional growth figures for the entire industrial sector.