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The Ethiopian government recently participated in the launch of the “Dream” program (Distributed Renewable Energy-Agriculture Modalities). This multi-stakeholder initiative aims at the large-scale use of solar energy in irrigation. Solar …
AFRICA: « Dream » Program for Solar Irrigation Read More
According to a new report, 70 million people worldwide have gained access to electricity through off-grid solar systems. However, these solutions, which are widely used in Africa, remain underfunded. The …
AFRICA: 70 Million People Electrified Via Off-Grid Solar In 3 Years Read More
Felix Tshisekedi, president of the DRC, paid Tanzania his second visit and signed bilateral agreements for regional infrastructure projects to boost connectivity and ease of doing business. During their meetings, …
Visit to Tanzania by DRC President Tshisekedi boosts investment Read More
To produce building supplies, Africa Bamboo Plc has moved into the Hawassa Industrial Park. The company has already finished the requirements for production, according to the Industrial Parks Development Corporation …
Africa Bamboo will establish a Production Plant at Hawassa IP Read More
A new company by the name of Noma Green Plastic Ltd is now giving 30 tonnes of plastic material new use every month. After that, they transform into poles, tiles, table …
A Kenyan start-up manufactures furniture out of plastic waste. Read More
Barrick Gold Corporation plans to expand its East African footprint from its North Mara and Bulyanhulu gold mines, which are expected to produce more than 500,000 ounces combined for the …
Moribund Tanzanian mines will be revived by Barrick Read More
A project to support the development of East Africa’s aquaculture industry has been revealed by a new consortium of African and European organisations, with an emphasis on training fish farmers …
In East Africa, a consortium introduces a new aquaculture support project. Read More
In order to revitalise the agricultural production and manufacturing sectors, Kenya’s cabinet approved the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) maize and opened the door to open cultivation and imports. The …
Kenya permits the commercialisation of genetically modified maize. Read More
Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, H.E. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, has announced that Uganda will be launching its 3rd oil licensing block in 2023 in an effort to kickstart …
Uganda to Launch Third Oil Licensing Round in 2023 Read More
Africa, which is rich in natural resources such as gold, cobalt, copper, uranium, crude oil, natural gas etc, is starting to realize that it needs to end its reliance on …
Tanzania Is Going to Be Africa’s Largest Energy Hub in the Indian Ocean Read More