Uganda Turns on East Africa's Largest Solar Power Plant

Posted on :Wednesday , 28th December 2016

 Uganda’s new $19 million solar plant in Soroti heralds a new era that will see the country start to change the energy mix away from dependence on hydroelectricity.

Tanzania: World's Largest Solar Pumping Project to Aid Refugees

Posted on :Friday , 9th December 2016

Dar es Salaam — At least 250,000 displaced Congolese and Burundians living in three refugee camps in Western Tanzania expect to benefit from a largest solar-powered water treatment project.

Six bright ideas lighting up Africa from the grassroots

Posted on :Wednesday , 14th December 2016

 While countries such as Morocco, which hosts the world’s biggest solar photovoltaic plant, are ready to embrace the power of large-scale renewables, solar technologies still lag behind in many African regions. Unpredictable subsidies, poor installations and lack of training on how to maintain the solar panels have hindered the spread of solar.

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

Posted on :Thursday , 24th November 2016

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities i. . .

Turkish Exporters Target Africa

Posted on :Wednesday , 23rd November 2016

 At a time when struggling Turkish exporters are looking for ways to diversify their target markets, Africa is poised to become the new frontier market for Turkish firms as they position themselves to become major stakeholders in the region’s rapidly growing industries.

Africa has recorded an annual growth rate of 5 percent over the last d. . .