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Africa is the new frontier for commercial drones

Africa is now the world’s testing ground for commercial drones.

This Japanese artist designs homes for refugees

A minimalist Japanese architect is designing homes for refugees that they can build themselves.

This could be great news for food security and climate change – and it's been around for 700 years

Researchers have shed light on a potentially valuable 700 year old farming technique.

These drone images capture South Africa's dramatic inequality

From an aerial view, Cape Town’s scenic beauty gives way to a stark reminder of the country’s past and the continued racial segregation.

Could drones help in the fight against HIV in Africa?

A drone programmed to go between hospital labs and rural health clinics in Malawi will drastically cut down the cost and time of testing children for HIV.

What's holding back Kenya's economy?

Kenya wants to become a developed economy by 2030. But a new report says the country has underperformed in economic growth, investment and exports.

How an app is being used to prevent blindness in children

A smartphone app developed in Kenya makes eye screening easy. It is being rolled out at schools in an attempt to identify vision problems in children early.

Could blockchain technology revolutionize the music industry?

Singer and songwriter Imogen Heap is using blockchain technology to help build what she calls a “fair trade” music industry.

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