They’re not easy but perhaps if we look close enough we will see that some have been solved already.

Disaster Prediction
Early warnings and messaging alerts to areas subject to disasters such as cyclones, hurricanes, earthquakes. Over a 1000 people are missing and or feared dead due to Cyclone Idai which wreaked havoc in Mozambique., Malawi and Zimbabwe recently. BBC reported that the cyclone has killed at least 180 people across southern Africa. Predicting natural disasters with some confidence over the medium term would allow planners to figure out durable solutions. At least giving a some days warning would allow people to evacuate unsafe areas, and could save millions of lives.Corruption
A supportive regulatory environment is a key factor in exhibiting innovation in Africa. More transparency will be the big enabler of change in Africa. There is also possibility that with the help digital solutions African societies are able to find tools to dismantle corruption by increasing transparency and eliminating inefficient management processes. Promoting private, civic and government partnerships.Lack of Infrastructure
Inclusion of the non-banked, by provision of new services beyond traditional physical infrastructure in rural areas.
Education and Health
Education and healthcare are the two most significant investments that will unlock the demographic potential (Thompson Reuters, 2017). Education relevant in African and global leadership.
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