South Africa begins testing an HIV vaccine designed for African strains
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Africa Science and InnovationProjects to Watch 2027
An HIV vaccine trial, iron made with hydrogen and a telescope for filming black holes: African projects to follow in 2027.
Health and medicine
African labs are 3D-printing custom prosthetics for under $50
A faulty imported prosthetic can cost $2,000 to replace. Labs in South Africa, Kenya and the Gambia are 3D-printing custom replacements for under $50.
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A six-month treatment for drug-resistant TB that children can take
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The first treatment trial for a rare Ebola strain opens in Congo
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A Cape Town lab rebuilt mRNA vaccine technology without Moderna's help
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Sugarcane waste becomes a dressing for a scarring tropical disease
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Space and astronomy
The world's largest radio telescope is taking shape in the Karoo
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Namibia is building a telescope to help make videos of black holes
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Six African countries are building a shared climate-monitoring satellite
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From the Leaders: Opportunities to Watch in 2027
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“We've already managed the startup risks. So all you need to do is worry about the growth and scaling risk.”
Interview with Innovation Report
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Research must ultimately connect knowledge with purpose.
Speaking at the NRF Awards
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Galvanise our governments to provide the necessary resources to support our research in our universities.
On securing government research funding, ahead of Corevip 2027
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We'd like Wits to be considered as a gateway to Africa.
On the CNRS–Wits international research centre
Energy and industry
Namibia is making iron with hydrogen instead of coal
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Nigeria's first floating solar plant is going up on a university campus
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A Nigerian drone maker is opening Africa's largest drone factory in Ghana
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The list is updated through 2027.