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The article focuses on the power of social media in improving health outcomes in Africa. It discusses that with the increasing number of African social media users, health agencies are leveraging these platforms to deliver critical health messaging and drive positive health behavior changes in the country.

The article focuses on the key role of investing in water infrastructure to ensure water security in Africa. It highlights the link between water infrastructure, poverty reduction and economic development, emphasizing the challenges faced by millions of Africans who lack access to clean drinking water and adequate sanitation.

The article reports the ways pioneered by Africa to reduce electronic waste (e-waste) through policy, regulation and legislation. Topics discussed include extended producer responsibility (EPR) of South Africa, need of different recycling treatments for e-waste and mitigating the impact of mining on the climate, health and the environment.

The article focuses on a report of the World Health Organization (WHO) related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as leading causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. It states that NCDs were responsible for 37 percent of deaths in Africa in 2019. It also presents views of Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa, related to premature deaths from NCDs in Africa.

The article focuses on the emergence of homegrown apps in Africa that address specific needs on the continent, taking into account affordability, limited storage space and contextual factors, with examples including mobile solutions for education, jobseekers and healthcare, highlighting the potential of African innovation and the importance of pragmatic approaches tailored to the local context.