Rwanda is to deploy Smart City technology to improve the lifestyle and social sustainability of its citizens in 2017. This announcement was made last week in Kigali during the Transform Africa Summit. To help facilitate this, the Solutions and Business Development for Nokia in Middle East and Africa portfolio to deliver to the Government of…
Tenth Anniversary World Science Festival brings science to the crossroads of the world with groundbreaking event on Times Square
The tenth anniversary of the World Science Festival will descend on Times Square, UK on May 30-June 4 and will culminate its groundbreaking first decade by bringing science to the crossroads of the world. At a time when science is at the heart of numerous pressing policy debates, the Festival will provide an unparalleled opportunity…
KQ, Technical University of Kenya pact to boost aviation training
A partnership between the Kenya Airways and the Technical University of Kenya plans to grant Aerospace and Aviation Engineering programme students a hands-on training on a high-tech CF6-80A2 aircraft engine that powers Airbus A310 and Boeing 767. The CF6-80A2 engine manufactured by General Electric (GE) (www.GE.com) along with aviation maintenance training books, training aids, reading…
5 African nations selected for Human Science Lab’s Global Critical Thinking Project
5 African nations – South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Tunisia has been identified as world’s potential ‘Critical Thinking Hub’ and will join the league of a global list of countries drawn from all continents for the ‘Global Critical Thinking Project’. The Global Critical Thinking Project is a worldwide program launched by Human Science Lab,…
Connecting One Million Nigerians to Smart Solar Power
MTN and Lumos announced the nationwide rollout of its Mobile Electricity Service with an ambitious commitment to bringing clean and affordable solar electricity to one million Nigerians in 2017. Already, over 150,000 Nigerians enjoy reliable, affordable and safe solar electricity 24/7 through the service. Customers pay for the Lumos solar system as they go, easily…
ERM alerts executives to business cost of ignoring the environment
The business cost of failure to consider environmental impact management extends beyond reputational damage and could entail jail time and multi-million-rand fines for law-breakers. Other impacts include significant project delays and heightened risk that investors will pull the plug on funding. These possibilities seems alarmist, but should be raised as risks could sharpen as a…
Telkom, Business Connexion launch BCX and Africa’s Premier End-to-end ICT Solutions Provider
BCX, Africa’s premier end-to-end information communication technology (ICT) solutions provider was launched Wednesday in South Africa by Telkom and Business Connexion. This new brand, built from a strategic partnership between Telkom Business and Business Connexion, is uniquely suited to support businesses throughout the continent as they seek to digitalise business operations. “The launch of BCX…
Advanced technology will solve Africa’s housing deficits and pothole crisis
“There is no reason why Africa should be suffering massive housing shortages and dangerous road conditions”, claims Philip Deighton, Executive Chairman of Quiktec. “Advanced technology is available to provide rapid, affordable solutions if only governments would act to facilitate the introduction of new products and ways of doing things” he said, adding “The shortage of…