East Africa: Tanzania Joins List for Ethiopian Electricity Sales

 Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEP) last week announced Tanzania will buy 400MW of hydro-power processed electricity writes SAM OKWAKOL   According to the Ethiopian News Agency, the agreement between the two countries will be finalised in the coming weeks.   EEP's Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Azeb Asnake said, "The new power export deal will fosters economic integration and strengthen multilateral ties between the two.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Tanzania: Experts Hail Oil, Gas Extraction Strategies

 The government is so far on the right track in its strategies of drilling and extraction of gas in various areas in the Southern regions, Norwegian experts have said.   Speaking during an exclusive interview with the 'Daily News', they said so far the government through its bodies has managed to take all required measures for drilling and extraction of gas.   Mr Gudmund Rydning, a principal engineer with Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority said the Tanzania.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Kenya signs nuclear power deal with South Korea

 Kenya’s nuclear energy bid received a major boost after signing an agreement with the Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO).    The company and the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board (KNEB) signed an MoU to cooperate on construction of nuclear projects and sharing expertise. Kenya aims to add nuclear power with a capacity of 4,000 megawatts by 2033. In the deal, South Korea has agreed to train a further three Kenyans in nuclear electricity generation. Collins Juma,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Africa: Donors Set Aside U.S.$24 Billion for African Health

 Nairobi — The World Bank and the Global Fund will invest $24 billion in Africa over the next three to five years to accelerate universal health coverage across the continent.   "A critical part of this commitment is to accelerate progress on universal health coverage - ensuring that everyone, everywhere has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life," Jim Yong Kim, the President of the World Bank said last week.   The bank and the fund,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Tea farmers earnings up 32pc to Sh84bn

 Tea farmers are set for improved earnings after sales for the year 2015/2016 jumped 32 per cent on higher production and a stable currency.   The farmers' marketing agency, Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), has announced Sh84 billion in revenue this year, up from Sh63.5 billion last year.   The growers will earn Sh44 billion on average as the final payment, normally referred to as a bonus. A total of Sh17 billion has already been paid to farmers as an initial.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Africa: Agriculture Investment Yields Growth and Nutrition Gains for Africa

 Nairobi — Growth in agriculture has pushed down poverty in Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, report says   African countries that took early action in the past decade to invest in agriculture have reaped the rewards, enjoying higher economic growth and a bigger drop in malnutrition, a major farming development organisation said on Tuesday.   In a report, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) said: "After decades of stagnation, much.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 7th September 2016

Over 130 surgeries performed at the new Kenneth Matiba Eye and Dental Hospital

 Over 130 people have undergone successful eye surgeries at the new Kenneth Matiba Eye and Dental Hospital in Murang’a county only three months after it was opened.   James Gitau, the doctor incharge of the hospital, said over 7, 212 have received optical treatment and over 9,221 have been treated for various dental illnesses.   Gitau told the Star that more than 1,721 reading glasses have been given to patients and 1,302 others have received corrective.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

Africa’s Captains of Industry Urged to Propel Infrastructure Development

 Captains of industry in Africa have been called upon to make greater impact on the continent’s infrastructure landscape.   South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe noted that their participation was critical for the development of the continent’s construction projects.   Addressing the annual congress of Master Builders SA Conference in Durban on Thursday, Minister Radebe said while.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

East Africa: Ethiopia On Right Track to Eradicate Guinea Worm

 The Ethiopian Public Health Institute said efforts are under way to eradicate Guinea Worm Disease (GWD) in a strengthened manner.   Briefing journalists on Drancunculiasis Eradication Programme yesterday, Institute Deputy Director Dr. Dadi Jima said that contrary to the previous years, Ethiopia is presently close to eradicate the disease which requires the concerted effort of all.   Jointly with stakeholders the Institute has offered pure water in some parts of the.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

ContourGlobal sets innovation into action on Rwanda's Lake Kivu

 For decades, Rwanda’s 80 km long Lake Kivu, with its high concentration of methane and carbon dioxide, has been seen as a risk due to its potential for toxic release.   Extracting methane from the lake will now reduce environmental hazards while bringing electricity to millions of people.   At the end of May 2015 US energy developing company ContourGlobal made a big step forward with its KivuWatt energy project by anchoring platform in Lake Kivu, 13 km from.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

5 BEST TIPS OF SAVING ENERGY AT HOME

 In South Africa, over 90% of our energy comes from non-renewable resources like coal, oil, and gas, which will sooner or later will run out -  as we constantly misuse energy.   Below is top 5 ways of saving electricity in our houses.   Turn off all the unused appliances, TVs, DVDs and video machines left on Stand-By continues to consume least half the amount of electricity they use when they are turned on and switch off all the light before you go to bed.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016

High Speed Steel (HSS) Metal Cutting Tools Market: Latest Innovations, Drivers and Industry Key Events 2016 - 2024

 The competition among high speed steal metal cutting tools vendors has increased rapidly. Developing countries such as Russia, Brazil, India, China and South Africa are witnessing huge investment in high performance and high quality machines. Increase in competition among HSS vendors lead to a reduction in total cost.   Tooling is important part of the manufacturing process since machine tools are used to bore, grind, mill, tap, and form, drill, cut, shape, cut and cast,.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 3rd September 2016