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A Nairobi company building assistive robots for people with disabilities just earned a spot in one of Africa's most competitive tech programs. Zerobionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 countries to join Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship cohort.
Australian companies are bringing dogs to work with science-backed results: 24% lower risk of early death and stronger workplace connections. New policies show how to balance wellbeing perks with safety and inclusion.
A living museum in rural Puducherry documents how digital tools are transforming India's most marginalized communities. The Digital Empowerment Foundation's space combines archives, workshops, and real stories of rural women entrepreneurs and barefoot engineers.
A world champion wheelchair basketball player couldn't take PE in school because the curriculum required four sports. Now she's helping change the system so other disabled kids won't face the same barriers.
Former Sale Sharks forward Josh Beaumont gave £8,000 from his testimonial fundraising to the Sale Sharks Foundation, supporting programs that transform lives across the North West. His gift will fund youth sports initiatives, including rugby programs for young people with Down syndrome.
Millions of Nigerians will soon access free high-speed internet as a European tech company partners locally to build one of Africa's largest public Wi-Fi networks. The system already handles thousands of users simultaneously in European cities without slowing down.
A Kenyan company building assistive robots for people with disabilities just earned a spot in one of Africa's most competitive innovation programs. Zerobionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 countries to join Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship cohort.
Zerobionic, a Kenyan startup building assistive robots for people with disabilities, was selected from 1,200 applications across 45 African countries for Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The company is Kenya's only representative among 10 startups chosen for engineering support, funding opportunities, and a shot at a social impact grant. #
A Kenyan company creating robotic devices to help people with disabilities live more independently just won a spot in a prestigious tech program. ZeroBionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 African countries for expert mentorship and funding.
A Kenyan startup just unlocked smartphone ownership for 105,000 low-income South Africans, with women leading the charge and turning devices into income generators. Nearly half are women, many touching a smartphone for the first time.
A 21-year-old Kenyan inventor built a robot that turns classroom lessons into sign language in real time, opening STEM education to deaf students. Qualcomm just selected his startup for elite mentorship alongside nine other African innovators.
The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.
Forty years ago, world golf rankings changed everything. Now international players compete equally in tournaments once closed to all but Americans.
When seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly felt isolated as his school's only deaf student, his classmates started a movement that changed everything. Now the whole school can sign with him.
The Dallas Stars took swift action to ban a fan indefinitely after investigating what appeared to be Nazi salutes at a December game. The team is strengthening its code of conduct training and messaging to ensure their arena remains welcoming for everyone.
After decades of relying on foreign aid, African nations are building their own economic future through stronger trade networks, better tax systems, and homegrown innovation. The shift is uneven but unmistakable—and it's redefining how the continent engages with the world.
Ethan Lisi is changing how we understand autism, one powerful talk at a time. The teen speaker challenges outdated myths and shares what living on the spectrum really feels like.
Morocco just welcomed Africa's top finance ministers to chart a digital future powered by AI, data, and green technology. The summit showcased how one nation's tech-driven approach is transforming tax collection and financial inclusion across the continent.
When seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly struggled with isolation as the only deaf student in his New Hampshire district, his entire school learned sign language to include him. What started with a few classmates has transformed into a schoolwide embrace of communication and belonging.
A new app in India lets small farmers store crops, track prices, and sell on their own terms instead of accepting whatever middlemen offer. Ergos is transforming struggling sellers into patient traders with grain bank accounts they control from their phones.
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