On the grid A massive US$1.8 billion solar project is set to boost Zimbabwe’s power capacity by 900 MW. In a joint partnership with a US investor, local firm Craft Properties is investing in solar developments… Read more
All abuzz In a world first, mosquito-repellent paint is being launched in Zambia, in an effort to eliminate malaria by 2021. Despite considerable progress, malaria kills around 400 000 people in sub-Saharan… Read more
Building bridges In Kenya, an app originally designed to monitor land tenure issues is one of five winners of the 2018 BridgeBuilder Challenge – a global competition that recognises ideas that address… Read more
Coining it Africans will soon have access to the continent’s very own cryptocurrency. Developed by Africa Master Blockchain Company (AMBC), the Afri Union Coin (AUC) is set for launch in December and… Read more
Green brew A South African recycling company has plans to convert tons of coffee-bean waste into biofuel. Verda Waste is building a plant that will recycle about 17 million kg per year… Read more
