An energy shortage is hampering economic activity in many parts of Africa. This is a major problem for the economic development of regions especially south of the Sahara. Sub-Saharan Africa…
As a discovery by village wonderers (village scouts) it was not picked up by the GIS analyst on satellite image but on the way to another vibrant village nearby Chang’ombe…
In the past 10 years, the economic weight of the trading partners involved with the African continent has shifted. Until the turn of the century, Americans and Europeans dominated the…
By Arch. Zakia Advocate Nyombi Dar es Salaam, also known as the ‘Heaven of Peace’ (from the meaning of its name), is the largest metropolitan and fastest growing city in…
Worldwide, the wind energy sector is gaining momentum because wind energy is one of the cheapest sources of electricity. The production costs are even cheaper than fossil fuels, which makes…
By David Suddy from Tanzania SOLAR TECHNOLOGY IN AFRICA 2020 Potentiality Solar technology appears to be the most potential source of energy in Africa due to its nature. As compared…
Hydropower in Africa There is energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Many people there have no access to electricity, which can greatly hinder economic development. Available statistics suggest there are over…
By Mohamed Zine Waterproblems in Morocco A study issued by a committy designed by the United Nations on weather change stated that changes in the flow of rain precipitations Will…
The complexity of the technical framework Africa's population and cities are growing rapidly as the younger generations flock to urban life. New industries, the need for air conditioning and transportation,…
African research for Africans One of the founding ideas of the Desertec vision was to construct advanced solar power plants in the Menia region of the Magreb. Energy from the…