Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) has launched its second Smart Library in Machakos County, Kenya, expanding its digital education program.

• The new facility at Mbukoni Comprehensive School provides students with computers, high-speed internet, and digital learning resources aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
• Key organizations involved include WITIA, the Kenyan Ministry of Education, and partners like Loho Learning and Oxford University Press.
• This initiative, supported by public-private partnerships, aims to bridge the digital divide and improve access to technology-enabled learning in underserved schools, complementing Kenya's investment in digital infrastructure and skills development.

The growing shortage of healthcare professionals in Africa is highlighting the importance of medical training, as demonstrated by St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine graduating a new class of doctors in Gaborone, Botswana.

• This graduation addresses the critical need for more medical practitioners across the continent due to rising population growth, urbanization, and increased disease burden.
• Key figures include Botswana's Minister of Health and SGU alumnus, Dr. Stephen Modise, who emphasized the profession of service inherent in healthcare.
• The event underscores the ongoing investment by African nations in expanding their healthcare workforce to meet the rising demand for qualified medical practitioners.