Genetically engineering mosquitoes to end malaria could have ‘unintended consequences’
March 20, 2015 A new way of creating genetically modified insects could wipe out many mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria within a few years but it could also unleash potentially devastating unintended consequences, scientists have warned. Researchers have devised a method of bypassing a fundamental barrier to the rapid spread of genes within a population.
Africa’s is Just Waking Up to the Potentials of ICT
March 17, 2015 Since the turn of the 21st century, Africa’s has become more aware of the potentials of ICT. From finance, through communication and education, to agriculture and commerce, Africans are reaping the rewards of ICT, which is gradually reshaping its socio-economic landscape. This, Stanley Jegede, the CEO of Phase 3 Telecom, an emerging
South Africa launches giant solar thermal electricity plant
March 9, 2015 In a bid to harness South Africa’s solar exposure to relieve the country’s ailing national electricity grid, the biggest solar thermal electricity plant in the southern hemisphere was launched in the country South Africa’s first solar thermal electricity plant, KaXu Solar One, was opened in the Northern Cape province on Monday. The
Auto policy: 10 more auto plants to begin operations
March 7, 2015 Ten more auto plants have finalised plans to begin operations in Nigeria before the end of this year. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, disclosed this during a meeting with vehicle manufacturers, dealers and licensed Customs agents in Abuja. He said, “From the stakeholders meetings we have held
New West African Railway Will Link 7 Countries
March 7, 2015 Newly constructed railway tracks will join up with existing tracks in West Africa to form a gigantic, 3000-kilometer railway line linking seven countries with completion planned for the end of 2015. The new rail project is designed to help move minerals from mines to ports, but experts say it has the potential to drive up further
Ghana Plans to Double its Power Output Before 2020
March 5, 2015 In West Africa, Ghana has held its own as a nation that enjoys significant levels of uninterrupted power supply, a feat that differentiates it from the rest of the region characterized with huge power infrastructure gaps and consequent sketchy power supply, a situation that usually drives up the costs of doing business.
Can ‘flying donkey’ drones plug Africa’s transport gap?
March 4, 2015 The need for infrastructural change in Africa is undeniable – the continent is growing economically and needs better transport links. But building road and rail networks is expensive and difficult. The World Bank estimates that Africa needs to spend $38bn (£25bn) more each year on infrastructure – plus a further $37bn on
How To Use Social Media, Trends To Make An Impact In Africa
March 3, 2015 Thursday February 26, IBOM LLC hosted a panel titled “Using Social and Mobile Technology to Stay Connected in Africa” as part of Social Media Week New York. Taking place at Brooklyn restaurant BUKA, the event focused on publications and how social media can be used to latch onto trends and traffic —
Africa’s First Smartphone and Tablet Maker Starts West African Expansion Programme
March 2, 2015 VMK, a Congolese company that made Africa’s first smartphone, has set its West African expansion plan in motion, starting with Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital. The Abidjan store opened on Thursday 19 February, 2015 and will exclusively sell products from the VMK range, marking the beginning of the Congolese company’s expansion beyond its
Is E-commerce Changing The Way African Consumers Think And Act?
March 2, 2015 The rise of e-commerce in Africa is changing the face of the traditional consumer, and brands need to adapt their business models and strategies in order to remain relevant among consumers and avoid a drop in market share. African consumers are increasingly searching online platforms with commercial intent, including querying prices of