Rwandan solar-powered kiosk company wants to create Africa’s biggest wifi network Published by Justin Probyn on 10 February 2017 Making people that earn less than US$5 a day part of the digital revolution.
Off-grid solar power booms in Africa Published by Henry Ridgwell on 19 December 2016 So-called off-grid solar systems have plummeted in price.
Clean energy policies becoming more widely adopted across sub-Saharan Africa Published by Ethan Zindler on 15 December 2016 The role off-grid electrification solutions play is increasingly recognised by governments.
Profit-making idea: Solar really is set to replace conventional power Published by Staff Writer on 1 December 2016 And it could happen faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world.
Climate-smart investment opportunities in four African countries Published by Helen Sullivan on 28 November 2016 Highlighting the potential in renewable energy, agriculture and urban infrastructure.
Investec: Off-grid solar could be as transformational for Africa as mobile phones Published by Kate Douglas on 6 October 2016 Investec Asset Management’s Mark Jennings shares why the firm just acquired a ‘significant shareholding’ in Mobisol.
BioTherm CEO Jasandra Nyker on renewable energy’s changing landscape Published by Justin Probyn on 5 October 2016 Speaking at the recent US-Africa Business Forum in New York.
Inga dream again deferred Published by Peter Fabricius on 26 September 2016 The vision of a dam that would light up half of Africa has been shimmering on the horizon for decades.
Solving energy poverty through an off-grid solar electricity revolution Published by Jacqueline Novogratz on 21 September 2016 Declining solar costs and ubiquity of mobile technology offer a unique opportunity to provide universal energy access.
Seven innovative companies meeting Africa’s renewable energy needs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 September 2016 Six hundred million people currently lack access to reliable grid-connected electricity in sub-Saharan Africa – these companies have solutions.
Getting current: New tech giving more Africans access to electricity Published by Charles Feinstein on 3 July 2016 Much work remains to be done to ensure reliable electricity access for Africa’s citizens.
Why Ethiopia is on track to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse Published by Jostein Hauge and Muhammad Irfan on 25 June 2016 Ethiopia seems to be attracting the attention of economists interested in Africa, and for good reason.
Singapore-style urban development in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2016 Singaporean company Hyflux is involved in the development of a new integrated city in Tanzania.
Economic development: Kola Karim says African countries should be more ‘selfish’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2016 Businessman believes countries should concentrate on developing their own economies before worrying about greater regional integration.