Russians urged to invest more in South Africa

 The Deputy Director-General of Trade and Investment at the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Ms Pumla Ncapayi has urged Russian companies to increase their investments in South Africa. Ncapayi was delivering a keynote address at the South Africa-Russia Business Council that took place in Pretoria today. The session was held on the sidelines of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) that is hosted by South Africa. The theme of the mee.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 23rd November 2016

Ethiopia: Biogas and Solar - Alternative Energy Source Focuses

 Ethiopia meets much of its energy demands from hydroelectric sources these days. Though 45,000 MW of hydro power potential under use at the moment, the demand for energy is increasing at a high rate. The growth in the demand is due to the ongoing industrial growth and rapid development. The fast economic growth of the nation calls for more energy even from other energy alternatives. Among the other alternatives that the country has not tapped so far include biogas and solar en.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 23rd November 2016

Smart Streetlights to Light Up IoT Investments

 Smart grid deployments in the utility sector in a first wave of Internet of Things (IoT) investment, is now passé. The public outdoor street-lighting sector is aglow with IoT investment, with global investment over the next decade expected to cumulatively touch $69.5 billion. By 2020, it is expected that 89% of cities and municipalities will transition to LED streetlights, of which 42% will be networked to make them “smart”.