We Want Electricity, Not Power
February 24, 2015 PERHAPS, if we called the Minister of Power the Minister of Electricity, we would have been speaking the same language about the poor state of electricity supply. The Minister speaks about “power generation”, we are interested in “electricity supply” to places we need them. The distinction is very important and could lead
InnJoo Announces “2015 Flagship Killer”, the ONE
The all new dramatically thin and light design octa-core 2015 flagship killer smartphone, InnJoo One – the biggest advancement in its product lineup, was launched yesterday at the popular Sheraton Hotel in the heart of Ikeja, Lagos and in attendance were the Jumia CEOs, MD’s, staff, various eCommerce and tech stakeholders and of course InnJoo
African Continent Needs U.S.$3.2 Trillion to Meet Energy Requirements By 2035
February 19, 2015 THE African continent would require about $3.2 trillion cummulative investment to meet the energy demand occassioned by growing population by 2035. The Managing Director, Africa, Electrical Sector, Eaton, Shane kilfoil, who disclosed this at its inaugural West Africa Technology Day in Lagos, said about 55 per cent of Africa’s population currently lack
Is Vandalism To Blame For Poor Mobile Service In Nigeria?
February 17, 2015 Telecommunications service providers in Nigeria consistently blame poor service on vandalism of fiber optic cables that are located on the ground, according to a report in. Phase3 Telecom wants carriers and other industry operators to consider deploying aerial fiber optic cables. This will assure seamless services, according to Phase3Telecom CEO Stanley Jegede. Phase3 is West Africa’s largest independent fiber
Without Laws Governing Cyber Crime, Is Africa Safe For Cyber Criminals?
February 16, 2015 While there are international efforts to help stop cyber criminals, very little is being done in Africa to strengthen cyber security, RFI reports. The African Union has created a new convention aimed at tackling cyber crime, but it has not been ratified by a single African country. Just five countries in continental Africa have
How Technology Is Changing The Travel Business In Africa
February 16, 2015 Travel and tourism are the third most popular topics for mobile apps on smartphones and tablets after weather and the news. New trends in mobile, personalization and big data are changing the way people book and consume travel in Africa, said Harald Eisenaecher, senior vice president of Sabre Corp. for Europe, Middle East and
Cars Made In Africa By African Pioneering Auto Makers
Kantanka, Innoson and Kiira are three African pioneering auto makers that show promise for bringing their cars and trucks to market in 2015. Innoson, already has cars on the road and models available for purchase, according to its website. Kantanka, Ghana The Kantanka is a car that was conceived, designed and made in Ghana. This
The Role Of Telecoms In Nigeria’s Presidential Election
February 15, 2015 While Nigerians are waiting six weeks or so to cast their votes for their next president, AFKInsider has looked into one of the country’s most promising sectors, telecommunications. Nigeria has to struggle with a number of challenges which can reduce the potential for international investment. Among them are rampant youth unemployment, high levels of
South Africans Seek Off-Grid Electricity Solutions As Blackouts Bite
February 11, 2015 Irregular power supply by South Africa’s state-owned utility company, Eskom, has pushed more people in the country to seek alternative electricity supply as keeping lights on in their homes become a challenge. Eskom, which provides about 95 percent of the country’s 30,000-megawatts electricity demand to citizens and businesses in Africa’s second largest
Tanzania’s Off Grid Electric Target 200,000 Solar Connections In 2015
February 10, 2015 Off Grid Electric, a solar leasing company that provides home solar electric systems to consumers in rural and urban Tanzania via a mobile payment platform, says there are more people off grid now than when it started the venture and aims to reach 200,000 households in the East African nation by the