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Rwanda signs deal for new airport construction

RwandAir today launches its inaugural commercial flight to Benin’s capital of Cotonou (IATA: COO / ICAO: DBBB) operating to the Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport, also known as Cadjehoun International Airport.

This marks the start of a long planned expansion of destinations across Africa ahead of the delivery of additional aircraft due for delivery over the coming months which includes the addition of Abidjan at the beginning of October.

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Posted on : Friday , 2nd September 2016

Plarning ahead: ‘Plastic yarn’ project to provide sleeping mats to Kenyan villages

Got a little time on your hands and want to do some good?

Join Kenya Relief and some local church members in crafting some much-needed necessities — items that will find their way to the impoverished Third World — out of plarn.

What is plarn?

Short for “plastic yarn,” plarn is made from pretty common, throwaway stuff: grocery bags. Snip off the handles, cut the ba.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Designing breakout points in workplaces

Cleverly decorated interiors and well-designed furniture in offices are increasingly becoming important to employees.

The furniture and accessories in an office send a powerful message about the image of the company. Attractive workspaces and lounge areas signal that a firm invests in its workers.

The traditional dull spaces painted in dark hues are being turned into livelier walls with bursts of colour. So is the fur.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Preparation for geothermal drilling campaign under way in Ethiopia

Reported from Addis Ababa today, the Geological Survey of Ethiopia has announced that preparations are underway to begin drilling of 12 geothermal wells at Airobera, Alelobeda and Dubti areas in Afar Regional State. Tamiru Mersha, Communication Director at GSE, said drilling of the 325MW wells will begin this Ethiopian budget year.

According to him, six wells will be drilled at Airobera and Alelobeda with the financial and technical assistanc.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Renault to increase exports from India, eyes African market

French auto major Renault is looking to enhance exports from India to neighbouring countries and Africa as it seeks to make the country a manufacturing hub.

"Last month we started exporting Duster and Kwid to Sri Lanka. This month we will be entering Nepal while we also prepare to enter Bhutan," Sumit Sawhney, country CEO and managing director, Renault India Operations, told PTI.

Not only th.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

SA-made drone set to disrupt power sector

A power line inspection drone designed by local robotics engineers could be the answer to Eskom’s power cut woes, and has already piqued the interest of overseas governments.

Durban engineers Trevor Lorimer and Timothy Rowell built the first prototype as part of a master’s degree project to develop the power line robot, which is almost ready to be produced for industrial use.

The duo worked with Eskom and .... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

A new chapter – Toyota’s drive for Africa expansion

Car manufacturer Toyota is well known, but Toyota Tsusho less so. We spoke to the trading subsidiary to find out more about its African operations.

Can you explain what the Toyota Tsusho division is, how it originated and its objectives?

Toyota Tsusho, established in 1948, is the sole general trading company within the Toyota Group. It has some 53,000 employees and its global network encompasses Japan, approximately 9.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Solar-Powered Oxygen Saves Lives in Africa

If you’ve ever stayed in a hospital, you might remember the oxygen delivery system mounted on the wall behind your bed or at your bedside. Many of us take these for granted, but in developing countries such as Uganda they are not easily available—and even when present, they are unreliable because power cuts are rife. Now, scientists have devised an innovative solution for delivering oxygen to children with severe pneumonia: harnessing solar energy to power oxygen d.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Kenya: Ghana and Kenya to Promote Intra-Trade, Says Leaders

Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta Monday held talks with Ghanaian leader John Dramani Mahama which centred on cooperation in energy, oil, telecommunications and aviation.

At their State House Nairobi meeting, they discussed ways of enriching the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries to improve on the ease of doing business so as to increase overall intra-African trade.

President Mahama w.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Africa: Lessons From Kenya About What's Holding Back Solar Technology in Africa

The spread of solar and other modern energy technologies in African countries is considerably low. Despite the global viability and growth in the solar energy market, African countries continue to lag behind. They represent less than 1% of the market demand for solar energy.

The region accounts for only 9% of the global installed capacity of photo-voltaics (PV) which convert light into electricity using semi-conducting materials. The solar PV techn.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

East Africa: New Railway Line Plan Sketched

The government has outlined a three-year timeline for the construction of a 7.6 billion US dollar (15 trillion/-) railway line - a major trade artery between Tanzania and its landlocked neighbours of Burundi, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The Standard Gauge project, which is supported by China's Exim Bank, is scheduled to start anytime from now, the Minister for Works, Transport and Communications, Professor Makame Mbarawa, has con.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

Ethiopia: Canadian Investors Keen to Engage in Energy, Mining Sectors

Ethiopia and Canada discussed to further strengthen their bilateral relations in the areas of trade, investment, peace and security.

Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros Adhanom held talks with Office of the Ministry of International Development Parlimentary Secretary Karina Gould here yesterday.

The Secretary told journalists following the talks that Canadian business communities are interested to invest in energy, mining, ae.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st September 2016

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