Making light Nigeria is to begin making solar PV panels at a local manufacturing facility. This follows the establishment of Solarge Nigeria Limited, a special purpose vehicle jointly owned by the Rural… Read more
Wrap around Africa is taking another big leap in driving its own digital future with the unveiling of a subsea cable system linking the continent securely to the rest of the world…. Read more
Lifeline for growth Micro, small and medium businesses (MSMEs) in South Africa are to benefit from a US$100 million loan from the IFC to First Rand Bank (FRB). African Business Communities reports that the… Read more
Animal attraction Ride-hailer services are going on safari – in Kenya. Uber has announced that visitors to the Nairobi National Park can now pre-book a seat on a day or night safari… Read more
Hydro power A new university research unit is committed to finding real-world solutions to South Africa’s ongoing water crisis. The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has launched the Wits:H20 unit to bring… Read more
