Cell phone technology is taking a lead role in supporting the provision of clean, potable water to four million Kenyans. Stephen Williams spoke to Manna Energy’s CTO, Max Gold to learn more
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Innovation prize aiming to boost creativity in young Africans
The second round of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA), which rewards innovation across Africa in key sectors of interest, has been launched by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Delay in securing mining permit hits Cameroon alumina project
The failure of India’s Hindalco, Dubai Aluminium Company (Dubal) and Hydromine Inc to secure mining permit has delayed the launch of the groups Cameroon Alumina Ltd (CAL) joint venture
Tanzania to intensify action against illegal scrap metal dealing
Tanzanias government has announced plans to step up it supervision of the scrap metal business in order to prevent illegal scrap metal dealing, which is resulting in the vandalism of infrastructure in various parts of the country
South African copper producer seeks chillars to increase mine life
South African copper producing firm Palabora Mining Company has offered a contract to Johnson Controls to supply chillers for cooling underground mining operations