Botswana: Has held up exertions towards Large-scale Adoption of Renewable Energy

By Abdul Rahman Bangura– NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Freetown, Sierra Leone- Botswana’s energy regulator has approved a generation license for a 100MW solar project to the local firm – Shumba Energy, a firm executive told on July 05th, 2021 bringing in as the primary independent power producer to set up a large-scale solar plant in the country. From statistics given by the Department of Energy, is calculated at 681MW, anticipated to thrive to 1017MW by 2025. The escalation in the cost of imported electricity bonded with high power shortages in the 2000s has urged the administration of Botswana to reconsider its conclusion of highly depending on imports to assure the security of supply and nevertheless retain the least-cost theory. Botswana accomplishes not presently have large-scale...
Posted On 07 Jul 2021
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Ghana: Set to Establish Cocoa Production Plant in Rwanda

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra- Ghana is collaborating to establish a chocolate production plant in Rwanda to boost trade and investment between the two countries. As part of the partnership, Ghana will supply processed organic cocoa in a form of coca nibs or cocoa Liquor as shall be determined. Rwanda will also establish a formulation plant in Ghana for the production of organic pyrethrum-based pesticides for crop protection, veterinary use and public health. This will help cut on transportation costs and bring affordable organic products closer to the Ghanaian farmers. Madam Ariella Kageruka, the Head of Tourism and Conversation Department, Rwanda Development Board disclosed as part of recommendations from Ghana-Rwanda familiarization tours between the two...
Posted On 02 Jul 2021
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E-Livestock Global: Inaugurated a Solution powered by Mastercard’s block chains established Traceability Facility

By Abdul Rahman Bangura– NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Freetown, Sierra Leone- The establishment which is the primary in the Middle East and Africa will enhance traceability of livestock bringing about it easy for livestock founders to access export markets. Over the years, inadequacy of a traceability system has seen Zimbabwe incapable to export beef to lucrative markets in Europe and the Middle East in modern years, curtailing export revenue from beef, which are vital to the nation’s economy. Founder and President of E-Livestock Global – Max Makuvise let out, Mastercard’s Provenance outcome could safely and securely trace the authenticity of the cattle’s voyage at every stage, from birth to sale. “Tracking the medical history of cattle on a tamper-proof...
Posted On 21 Jun 2021
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Ghana: Begins Efforts to Establish Nuclear Power Plant

By Richard Adorsu- NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Accra- Ghana has signed onto international treaties that will ensure that its quest to establish a nuclear power plant. Executive Director of Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG), Dr. Stephen Yamoah dispelling fears among the public that the technology could pose harm to the country assured that anything short of using the plant ‘peacefully’ would cost the nation, and that, would not be risked. Accompanied by other Executive Members of the NPG, the visit was to build partnership between both organizations for their mutual benefits. According to Dr. Yamoah, nuclear energy as an alternative source of power for the country had long term benefits in terms of reliability and affordability. “We are very much limited with our hydro generation as a country...
Posted On 19 Jun 2021
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