By Axel van Trotsenburg Lead is in materials all around us, often unseen. From factories, mines and spices to being in our water supply pipes, cosmetics and toys, lead infiltrates our daily lives, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Lead paint also remains common in many countries, disproportionately affecting the...

Israeli startup GEOX, which specialises in leveraging artificial intelligence for real estate risk analysis, has announced a successful US$19m Series A funding round. The round was spearheaded by Flashpoint Venture Capital, with contributions from Suretech Partnership and individual investors Ariel Maislos and Noam Lanir, according to a report from CTECH....

By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, North In its continuous effort to propel Nigeria into a future where digital technology and economic growth uplift the nation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is collaborating with the World Bank and World Trade Organisation to implement the presidential priority areas of reforming...