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The article highlights the growing role of technology in enhancing tourism, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, through innovations like Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mobile applications. Topics discussed include immersive virtual experiences, the use of big data and AI in personalizing travel, and the challenges of technology adoption in the region.

The article explores the potential of solar-powered irrigation systems to address water scarcity for small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting their ability to meet a significant portion of crop water needs. Topics discussed include the economic benefits and scalability of solar irrigation, successful projects in various African countries, and the challenges related to financing and education for widespread adoption.

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 potential of Artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and other precision agriculture technologies to help African farmers combat the negative impacts of climate change. These tools can optimize water and fertilizer use, provide real-time data on weather and soil conditions, and promote sustainable land management practices, ultimately improving crop yields and resilience to climate change.

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 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 discusses the obligation and responsibility of mining companies to look after the impact of mining activities on environment and health of communities. Topics discussed include health-related markers for sustainable development, occupational health and ESG regulations to address the challenges of health services.

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 an integrated annual report 2022 released by Delta Property Fund which states that office vacancies in South Africa increased from 11 percent to 16.7 percent. It also discusses the challenges faced by South Africa's property sector due to oversupply of office space and work-from-home policies after covid-19 pandemic.

The article offers information on steps taken by African government for preparing girls and women for careers in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Topics include information on how gender inclusion in STEM is essential for increasing innovations, creativity, gender-sensitive perspectives for products, and productivity; how technology needs girls to help invent the future; and economic and social development of Africa.

The article discusses how tertiary institutions are fast adapting to opportunities offered by remote digital learning in Africa. Topics include the views of Deresh Ramjugernath, professor at Stellenbosch University, on how designing online learning and teaching activities can be expensive; the increased competition faced by the tertiary institutions from exclusively online education platform; and adopting a hybrid approach that will see subjects suited to remote learning being taught online.

The article offers information on how targeted social-media campaigns are being used to up COVID-19 vaccination rates in Africa. Topics include combating misinformation leading to vaccine hesitancy; the views of Elizabeth Lubinga, professor at the University of Johannesburg, on the role of online vaccination campaigns in addressing vaccine hesitancy among target audiences that have access to online media; and the importance of audience-specific online campaigns.

The article discusses how the paper and forestry industries in South Africa are becoming a successful example of the circular economy and representing a sustainable approach to paper-product manufacturing. Topics include the views of Edith Leeuta, Chief executive officer of Fibre Circle, on the contribution of the pulp and paper sector to the economy; and how the paper products need to be kept separate from wet waste and moisture to retain the fibre integrity for efficient recycling.

The article focuses on the adventure tourism market in South Africa tourism industry in light of post-pandemic trends. Topics discussed include a structured process aimed at developing a voluntary self-accreditation programme by the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA); and the views of Andre du Toit, SATSA adventure chapter chair, on creating awareness of South Africa's adventure-tourism value proposition and credibility.

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.

The article focuses on innovation can ensure the safe provision of water to people in Africa and necessary water conservation requirements during a three-year drought that began in 2015 and ended in 2018. It mentions home- and businessowners began to drop boreholes and instal water and energy conservation systems, rainwater tanks, low-flow taps and shower heads and meters to detect leaks or overuse. It also mentions expanding population, economic growth, and current efficiency levels.

The article focuses on roleplayers along the value chain are pledging to stem the tide of plastic pollution. It mentions plastic pollution on beaches has a major impact on the tourism sector, potentially reducing tourism revenue and employment by up to 91 percent. It also mentions significant contribution that plastics make towards the economy, job creation, industry and daily lives and international multilateral environmental deal since the Paris climate accord.

The article focuses on COVID has made it clear that information, and how it is used, is key to managing healthcare on the continent. It mentions COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed exceptional innovation in the health sector, with global collaboration occurring on an unprecedented scale between leaders in academia, government, business and healthcare. It also mentions Artificial Intelligence can help researchers to discover how quickly a virus is spreading.