Rwanda has launched east Africa’s first utility-scale solar energy project, effectively boosting the country’s total electric grid capacity
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Africans rising WATCH: Kenyan’s solar invention to help rural kids study at night
A Kenyan woman studying at McGill university surpassed her target to raise over $40,000, so that rural kids can study longer with the “Soular Backpack”
Africans rising RwandAir named among world’s safest airlines
Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir has received a certificate of safety worthiness from IATA and been named one of the world’s safest airlines
Africans rising Marry Christmas, if she’ll have you!
The season of imbibing is upon us, but me, I won’t spend a single cent on booze. I’ll be scavenging at parties and listening to stories told by Zimbabweans back from South Africa about how awesome Mzansi is and how awful Zimbabwe is, like we care.
Africans rising Nigerian scientist receives patent for converting urine to flammable gas
A 31 year-old Nigerian scientist has received a patent for his pioneering work of turning urine into flammable gases, raising hopes in a time of a global energy crisis
Africans rising What’s keeping Africa from rising?
We all saw the headlines and the cover art: The ever present silhouette of an acacia tree; the warmth of a rust-colored sun, setting slowly in the sky; and the words hovering above this image in bold print “Africa Rising”.
Africans rising Tunisia solar energy may soon power up UK homes
A solar farm in Tunisia could soon provide energy to around 2.5 million homes in the UK. It is said to be 20 per cent cheaper than other sources
Africans rising Miffed regime moves to control social media
The Zimbabwean government is drafting a raft of cyber laws to “regulate” the country’s social media, in other words silence critics like “Baba Jukwa”. The government is setting itself a mammoth task, and the jokes are unlikely to stop.
Africans rising Nigeria’s youngest certified pilot
Daniel Adeyelika is Nigeria’s youngest certified pilot and he serves as First Officer on the Boeing 737-600 to 900 aircraft series