In the mix Rwanda has inked a deal to build a demo nuclear power plant. The East African reports that the agreement between the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) and German/Canadian firm Dual… Read more
Clean sweep In its quest to become the first African state to become totally powered by renewable energy by 2035, Djibouti has launched its first wind farm. ITWeb reports that the Red… Read more
A la cart A technology-driven programme to stimulate entrepreneurship in South African townships is being expanded to more regions. ITWeb reports that the smart food cart initiative is being rolled out in Soshanguve,… Read more
Sustainable beacon Kenya is building a new data centre that will be powered entirely by geothermal energy. The companies involved – the government-owned KenGen and Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) – have… Read more
Fresh ideas An extra US$1 billion has been added to a targeted financing facility geared towards youth-run businesses tackling climate change. The YouthAdapt initiative, a collaboration between the AfDB and the Global Centre… Read more
