To achieve universal access to modern energy by 2030, Africa will require substantial investments into national power grids, off-grid solar home systems, and isolated mini-grids. The Green Mini-Grid Help Desk (developed by Energy 4 Impact … read more
In East Africa, temperatures have risen by about 1.3 degrees Celsius since 1960 and are expected to rise by another 1.8 to 4.3 degrees by 2080 to 2099, according to UNDP. Farmers, unable to rely … read more
The first ever locally manufactured ventilator developed by Kenya Association of Manufacturers’ (KAM) Automotive Sector, led by Mutsimoto Limited, has been certified by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS). This ventilator can go for a minimum of 24 hours without … read more
Family Bank has entered into a partnership with Performeter Agribusiness Limited in a deal that will see 100,000 farmers in dairy cooperatives access credit to finance fodder production, a critical barrier to the competitiveness of … read more
With the easing of the lockdown and slow recovery of the economy impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, BRAC Uganda Bank and BRAC Uganda NGO with support from Mastercard Foundation have launched the ‘COVID Recovery and … read more
Government has announced June 2021 as the date for the start of manufacture of electric cars in Uganda, having failed to hit the 2018 deadline. Kiira Motors took to its Twitter handle writing, “Expect us … read more
Rwanda, through the Ministry of Infrastructure, has said it will promote the private sector participation towards stimulation of solar innovations and massive outreach. Rwanda’s Minister for Infrastructure, Hon. Claver Gatete, confirmed the plan while participating … read more
A new report faults the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the failure to connect all the targeted 300,000 households to the grid last year. It says only 67 per cent of the premises were connected … read more
With one of the fastest growing economies on the continent, the Rwandan government has demonstrated admirable commitment to green growth and climate resiliency, investing in clean energy access and sustainable e-waste management. In an effort to achieve universal electrification … read more
Students of the College of Technology of the University of Education in Kumasi (Ghana) have developed an automatic energy-efficient system that controls lighting in a given area. The system is able to turn off lights … read more
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