Japanese start-up SORA eyes Africa’s health-tech
This comes as the company recently raised $4.8 million to advance climate and health solutions in the continent.
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SORA Technology raises $4.8m to expand across Africa
The funds, according to the business, will allow it to speed product development, scale local operations, and hire new talent.
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Mozambique adopts drone tech for disaster management
The initiative will improve real-time disaster monitoring, early warning systems, and predictive flood modelling, allowing the country to prevent climate-related calamities.
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Malawi drills youth on drones
The learners completed advanced drone training at the Junior Academy of the Drones and Data Academy.
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Botswana breaks into UAV market, unveils first locally manufactured drone
Botswana’s first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle will be used in anti-poaching exercises, security and surveillance purposes.
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Kenyans vent over new drone laws
Some describe regulations as 'costly' and an obstacle to innovation.
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Nigeria moves to regulate drone deployment
Permits now required as level of drone usage - including e-commerce application, begins to escalate in West African country.
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Niger would welcome armed US drones
The country's officials want drones to help battle armed threats and drug trafficking.
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Google gives $5mn to Africa, Asia drone programme
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) project uses unmanned aerial vehicles to track poachers.