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' New study published in Nature marks a milestone for African-led innovation, as Tanzanian researchers develop genetically modified mosquitoes that block malaria transmission ' In a landmark study published in Nature, scientists from the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania, in partnership with Imperial College London through the Transmission Zero programme, have successfully developed genetically modified mosquitoes in Tanzania that block the transmission of malaria. “This is the first time a genetically modified, gene drive-compatible mosquito strain has been developed in Africa, by African scientists, targeting malaria parasites circulating in local communities,” said Dr. Dickson Wilson Lwetoijera, Programme Director at IHI. “We are proud to be driving innovation locally, using cutting-edge tools to address one of our continent’s most pressing health challenges.” This milestone represents a powerful new model for ...

By Erkan Satik, Director of Cloud Ecosystem & Alliances at Wingu Africa. East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises across the region are using cloud services, placing East Africa among the continent’s leaders in digital adoption1.  Unlike Europe or North America, where legacy IT systems slow down transitions, East African firms often build directly on public cloud platforms, which reduces costs and avoids the burden of outdated infrastructure. Globally, cloud spending is expected to exceed $912 billion in 2025, with adoption in the Middle East and Africa expanding at 35% annually2. In Tanzania alone, the public cloud market is projected to reach US$265 million by 2025 with strong annual growth through to 20303.  Ethiopia, though later to liberalise its ICT sector, is rapidly scaling its infrastructure and digital strategies, underpinned by major renewable power projects that are unlocking the ...