Sun King, one of Africa's and Asia's top solar enterprises, has raised $260 million in series D funding to expand access to off-grid energy technology throughout the two continents.
Sun King (previously Greenlight Planet) intends to invest $100 million in expanding its pay-as-you-go offerings and introducing larger setups capable of powering appliances such as refrigerators. Its present systems are capable of powering lights, cellphones, and small household equipment such as .... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd May 2022
KEBS managing director Bernard Njiraini said the move follows the implementation of new standards meant to boost safety on the roads as well as support local assemblers who produce over 5,000 units annually.
"All used passenger minibus, midibus and large bus, single articulated and bi-articulated and double-decker buses shall not be allowed for importation into the country from July 1," said Njiraini in a notice.
The country has also banned importation of rigid trucks of.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 29th April 2022
More than 63 percent of people in Africa, according to the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), have no alternative to wood and rely on it as their major energy source. In Africa, almost 90% of the wood harvested is utilised for fuel.
Because cleaner alternatives or sustainable fuels remain out of reach, the International Energy Agency's regional energy forecast cautions that wood fuel will remain vital to Africa's future as the principal energy sou.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 28th April 2022
Ethiopia has attempted to increase local investor engagement in the country's private sector – through the establishment of new rules and frameworks – in order to promote the industry, strengthen the economy, and drive socioeconomic development.
Various economists, including Amanyhun Reda, a trade and investment counsellor, and Yared Haile-Meskel, Managing Director of YHM Consulting, have stated that the government's involvement will foster economic .... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 27th April 2022
Ethiopia has begun concrete construction on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam's body, notably on the western side, in preparation for the third filling, according to sources.
During the previous two years, the first and second fills have totalled eight billion cubic metres of storage. Water continued to flow through one of the two drainage holes on April 14, making turbine No. 10 operational. Insufficient storage resulted in the formation of certain islands.
.... Read more »Posted on : Wednesday , 27th April 2022
NISSAN Motors Tanzania expects to sell up to 500 cars in the Tanzanian market this year, as part of its commitment to assisting Tanzania's economic growth by offering flexible and all-terrain transportation requirements.
According to Nissan Tanzania Sales and Marketing Manager Alfred Minja, the Covid-19pandemic had a significant impact on the automobile sector by disrupting worldwide production and sales.
This year, we want to sell 400-500 brand.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 26th April 2022
Ghabbour Auto (GB Auto), Egypt's publicly traded auto dealer, intends to form a joint venture in Kenya to produce and market passenger automobiles.
The declaration was made last week during a board meeting, according to a regulatory filing to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).
The corporation, which sells automobiles, buses, lorries, and motorbikes, said that its board of directors had approved participation in the foundation of a company in Kenya und.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 25th April 2022
UAE logistics company DP World recently announced the launch of its wholesale e-commerce platform Dubuy.com in Tanzania.
The online marketplace will give Tanzanian businesses access to international markets and provide a secure and reliable supply chain through DP World’s worldwide ports and logistics network, the company explains.
The new platform enables Tanzanian businesses to buy wholesale products across a variety of categorie.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 25th April 2022
Tanzania and the US have on April 22, signed 7 agreements for business projects which are set to be implemented in Tanzania by investors and companies from the United States of America.
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan who is in the United States for a 2 week official trip.
According to a statement issued by the directorate of presidential communications, the deals with key private sector companies are .... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 25th April 2022
The recently commissioned plant on the roof of United Aryan’s textile factory in Kenya is equipped with 3,334 solar panels. The plant, which has a capacity of 1.8 MW, was built (EPC) by Premier Solar Solutions. The Kenyan subsidiary of Starsight Premier Energy Group carried out the project on behalf of Solarise Africa, a provider of solar energy to commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
The Sandton, South Africa-based company signed a power purchase.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 22nd April 2022
TotalEnergies Marketing Tanzania in March launched its new global identity in Dar es Salaam as part of its ongoing transformation plan.
The company also launched its 1st solarised service station at the TotalEnergies Samora service station in the city in an effort to give users an opportunity to enjoy products and services powered by solar energy.
The company introduced its TotalEnergies image in Tanzania in May 2021 in its ambitious plan to bec.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 22nd April 2022
Scirocco Energy PLC (AIM:SCIR) said partner APT has set a target date of November 2022 to spud the Chikumbi-1 well at Ruvuma in Tanzania.
Seismic data collection is underway with contracts for all long lead items for the well in place, the statement added.
Scirocco has a 25% non-operated interest in the Ruvuma PSA.
APT has already published a revised estimate of risked prospective gas in place for the Ntorya accumulation at Ruvuma of 3,024.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 21st April 2022
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