Electricity

‘Lack of electricity holds back Botswana’s ICT adoption’

Ministry of education says it is facing struggles with regard to implementing tech in schools.
Andrew Maramwidze
2:10
Oct 14, 2013

‘Privatising African electricity supply key to economic success’

Nigerian entrepreneur Kola Aluko made this comment at a US-Africa summit.
2:20
Sep 26, 2013

Angola says $23bn electricity plan needs sharper, skilled sector

The country wants to cut its reliance on crude output.
1:00
Aug 19, 2013

Investment to provide 1,500 megawatt boost for Nigeria

IFC plans to help expand country’s power grid, adding eight million households in 18 months.
3:10
Jun 20, 2013

Niger experiences worst power cuts in years

Storm knocked out power lines to hydroelectric dam in May, leaving small businesses suffering.
3:10
Jun 5, 2013

‘Nigeria’s power industry could dwarf country’s telecoms sector’

Nigerian government embarks on roadshow to attract investors in electricity privatisation drive.
1:40
May 23, 2013

Econet Solar eyes East Africa with prepaid power device

Device dubbed the ‘HomePowerStation’ has been sold in nations such as Zimbabwe.
1:00
Sep 12, 2012

Econet Wireless to help power-up Zim phones

Free service to charge the power of cell phones is to be unveiled in the country.
1:30
Jul 13, 2012

Paying electricity bills using mobile money

Uganda electricity distributor, Umeme, has partnered with telecoms companies MTN and Airtel.
6:00
Feb 20, 2012

Tech beyond borders

With IT trends creeping into areas like rural energy provision, hi-tech solutions are meeting low-tech needs.
6:30
Feb 20, 2012

Lesotho goes big on wind

Chinese loans enable Lesotho to develop the largest green energy project in Africa.