Researchers at the University of Hohenheim in Germany have developed solar-powered milk cooling refrigerators for use by smallholder dairy farmers across Africa. This is in response to such farmers suffering from low production, and poor quality milk, due to a lack of cooling systems and animal feeds. The solar-powered cooler is an ice based system […]
If you’ve ever set foot on the African continent, then the idea of seeing dozens of corner shops, table shops, shops on wheels and even “walking shops” is not at all foreign to you. If you’ve spent some time there, then you know that most people and even yourself rely on these businesses on a […]
The Brightest Young Minds (BYM) Board has recently selected and appointed members to its six newly created sub-committees. The selected members will serve on the sub-committees for Alumni Engagement, Communications, Finance & Legal, Projects: Thought Leadership & Innovation, Partnerships & Networks and Summit. Appointed on initial one year terms, they are expected to contribute to […]
As part of its vision to “maintain a clean, healthy and wealthy environment” the Rwandan government took the decision to ban the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in the country in 2008. As a country well-known for its 1994 genocide, Rwanda has now developed an international reputation for its cleanliness and in 2008 UN Habitat […]
The World Bank has recently published the report “High and Dry: climate change, water and the economy”, where an overview of the future development of the water supply sector is provided. Unsurprisingly, the report declares that our actual economic development rate is incompatible with a sustainable allocation of natural resources, water supply above all. Growing […]
It’s half-time for the German G20-presidency. A good moment to reflect on what may be hidden behind the declared focus on Africa. Under the watchword “create a networked world”, task forces have taken up work with the aim to “foster sustainable economic growth in Africa”. The conservative German Development Minister Gerd Müller said that “we […]
South Africa’s Sustainability Institute Innovation Lab (SIIL) has developed the iShack Project in order to use solar energy and “Show how slums can be incrementally upgraded in a sustainable and socially just way.” Says David Hees, Solar Utility Manager at SIIL, “Urban informal settlements are growing rapidly in South Africa due to urbanisation and they […]
Worldwide, around 150 million people require a pair of glasses, and because they do not have them are unable to go to school, receive an education, get work and ultimately provide for themselves and their families. Recognising this problem, in 2012 German national Martin Aufmuth, launched the OneDollarGlasses which “Emerged from months of experiments and […]
It is often the case that in situations where modern technology meets culture, religion and tradition then it is the case that the latter factors win out. Not so in Morocco, where as part of a climate change and renewable energy national consciousness-raising initiative, the country’s government recently announced it is set to crate 600 […]
As part of its efforts to become a greener and more environmentally friendly place, the City of Cape Town, wishes to accrue up to 20 per cent of its power needs from renewable energy independent power producers (IPPs) by 2020. However, at present the City is at a deadlock as it is prevented from doing […]
