editorial

High-tech thinking

Recent advances in energy-efficient technologies mean more accessible and cost-effective alternatives for consumers of power.
5 May, 2017

Easy access

Mobile-enabled pay-as-you-go products and services are opening new avenues to people in low-income rural areas.
5 May, 2017

Clear skies

From communication to education, satellites are providing vital services to aid people’s development on the continent.
5 May, 2017

Energy audit

Burkina Faso will soon be home to Africa’s largest engine-solar PV hybrid power plant. A 15 MW solar PV... Read more
2 May, 2017

Sky high

South Africa’s cloud infrastructure and professional services could potentially drive US$2.3 billion into the market over the next three... Read more
2 May, 2017

Rest assured

After three years of poor rains resulting in the death of thousands of livestock in Kenya, an insurance scheme is... Read more
2 May, 2017

Space race

Two South African nanosatellites are set to be launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US on 18 April 2017.... Read more
18 Apr, 2017

Room to rent

Over the past two years, the drop in the oil price has seen a decline in rental costs across the... Read more
18 Apr, 2017

Fire away

In the last decade, Nigeria has reduced its gas flaring from 36% down to 10%. As a result, it... Read more
18 Apr, 2017

Redeeming feature

Despite experiencing strong growth across Africa over the past decade, smartphones still have not managed to overtake feature phones... Read more
11 Apr, 2017