STS (African Intellectual Revolutions)

Human Technological Achievement in Africa

Africa holds the world's oldest record of human technological achievement, with evidence of stone tool production found in Eastern Africa and sub-Saharan Africa by hominin ancestors.

Lebombo Bone

Discovered in Swaziland, dated to around 35,000 BC, it is the oldest known possible mathematical object, showcasing early mathematical understanding.

CAT Scan Machine

Invented by Allan Cormack

Cyber Tracker

Developed by Louis Liebenberg

Cyber Tracker

To preserve tracking knowledge of San people, it enables non-literate trackers to record georeferencing and animal behavior, aiding in job creation and conservation efforts.

Cardio Pad

Invented by Arthur Zang from Cameroon

Cardio Pad

It is the first touch screen medical tablet made in Africa, used for heart examinations in remote areas.

Quiet Cellular Antenna

Invented by Paul van Jaarsveld and Gordon Mayhew-Ridgers

Quiet Cellular Antenna

It reduces noisy cellular emissions and provides omnidirectional coverage, crucial for cellular companies.

Charging Shoes

Invented by Anthony Mutwa

Charging Shoes

These shoes generate electricity through walking or running, allowing users to charge their phones while in motion or after a walk.

Sproxil

Pioneered by Ashifi Gogo

Sproxil

To combat counterfeit drugs, users can verify authenticity by texting a code on medicine containers to a free number.

Hippo Water Roller

Invented by Pettie Petzer and Johan Jonker

Hippo Water Roller

It eases the transportation of water in developing regions.

Carbon Steel

Invented by Haya People

Carbon Steel

Invented by the Haya people in what is now Tanzania around 180 centuries before Central Europe, showcasing early steel forging.

Ancient African Medicine

Ancient Africans performed medical procedures like vaccination, surgery, and dental work before Europe, with Black Egyptians developing a concrete medical system involving cooling and written documentation.