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Technology propels African development

Glass fiber optics are speeding up life in African countries, where software developers are all abuzz. DW takes a look at Africa in the grip of the digital age.

Technology made in Africa

Africa smartphone trend drives antenatal app

Smartphones are revolutionizing Africa healthcare. Ugandan software developers are designing an app that could radically change antenatal care in remote areas and save hundreds of lives. (16.10.2012) 

Slowly Africa joins the Internet fast lane

Glass fiber optic cables are bringing broadband to the larger African cities, delighting users and inspiring hope of future progress. But the majority of Africans are still denied any sort of Internet access. (20.09.2012) 

Mobile application for cheap gas in Uganda

Almost every week, African software developers introduce new applications to the market. Two IT students in Uganda have developed an application that shows motorists the cheapest gas stations in the capital, Kampala. (19.09.2012) 

Cell phones replace wallets in Kenya

Life hasn't been the same in Kenya since phone provider Safaricom introduced M-Pesa in 2007. The mobile phone-based money transfer system is the most popular on the African continent. (12.09.2012) 

A mobile app to combat armed robbery in Ghana

Armed robbery in Ghanaian cities is on the increase. The capital city Accra tops the list. Now a software company has developed an SMS-triggered alert system to reduce the number of robberies in the country. (05.09.2012) 

Mobile Internet spurs African growth, integration

Mobile phones revolutionized Africa, and the majority of Africans now own a cell phone. The trend is only gaining momentum. Now a second revolution is hitting the continent: mobile Internet. (15.06.2012) 

Energy

Gasoline nozzle held in hand

New 'air fuel' technique to boost energy mix

A British company says it can produce gasoline from air and water. And while quite a lot of energy is needed for its production, this "air fuel" could be environmentally friendly.

Natural Disasters

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Disaster body chief quits over L'Aquila ruling

The chief of Italy's disaster committee has quit his post. He left in protest against this week's sentencing of seven experts for underestimating the likelihood of the L'Aquila earthquake in 2009, that killed 309 people.

Research

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Pharma patent cliff may lead to research drop-off

Drug makers are on the brink of a "patent cliff" - many are losing the exclusive rights to produce some of their most popular drugs. Profits will drop off and so too could new research.