Technology
Africa
Digitalisation expected to strengthen economies in Africa
Africa needs to build more resilient economies through digitalisation in order to meet its development goals and targets over the next few decades.
Energy Efficiency
Abu Dhabi to invest $81m in the development of new technologies
The Abu Dhabi government has signed an agreement with non-profit organisation XPRIZE to innovate the Emirates' water, energy and a wide range of industries.
News
Call for software developers to exhibit blockchain solutions
Conlog in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Precinct launched an innovative technology programme with a strong focus on blockchain solutions.
Business and markets
3 reasons heritage impacts our future
The idea of heritage is to know what came before and to give a sense of belonging. It is also about building a future...
Africa
When should you deploy smart metering technology?
The roll-out of smart metering projects is gaining momentum across African utilities. But real the question is, what your reasons as a power utility for deploying this technology?
Event News
Innovation arrives at MEE
According to a Middle East Electricity (MEE) report, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) requires a combined $131 billion worth of investment in electricity generation...
Africa
AfDB: Korea is a model for Africa’s industrialisation
The 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) opened in Busan, Korea, kicked-off with a call on African governments to create the...
Business and markets
Eskom and GE Steam Power rally behind skills development
GE Steam Power in collaboration with South Africa’s power utility Eskom have awarded bursaries worth up to R30 million to 60 students from the Mpumalanga province, which will run for a period of four years.
Africa
Smart city initiatives to reach $1.26bn during 2018
Increased spend on technologies that enable smart city initiatives is forecast to reach $1.26 billion for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region in...
Africa
Industry survey yields interesting results – African Utility Week
An industry survey from the African Utility Week indicates that energy, power and water sector professionals are excited by solar PV, technology innovation and...
