
π Human Progress


π₯ Satellite-technology reduces fire damage in Zimbabwe
New information communication technologies (ICTs) adopted to facilitate the instantaneous detection of veld fires have drastically reduced fire-related damages to the environment and property in Zimbabwe, especially during the dry season.The country’s...
πThe students did just as well during the pandemic
During the pandemic, university students for the most part had to study remotely. There were fears that this would lead to poorer study results, but the students seem to have managed the adjustment well.A study from Umeå University does not show any dramatic...
πΊClubbers help venues recycle energy – by dancing
BODYHEAT is the name of the nightclub in Glasgow that harnesses energy from staff and people dancing in order to power the club in a sustainable way. The system could help the popular venue save up to 70 tons of CO2 each year. What BODYHEAT does is just what the name...
African dream of “smart cities” remains strong
Konza City KenyaZimbabwe has recently announced plans to develop a smart city 60 km east of the capital, along the Harare-Mutare highway. The country's Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa told journalists that...