Africa’s policymakers, governments, and stakeholders must develop smart cities in order for the continent to achieve middleincome status, industry professionals have said. A smart city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information which is used to manage assets and resources efficiently. Socio-economic experts made the declaration on the
The first phase of Loftus Park in Pretoria – a dynamic, green mixed-use precinct being developed by Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Redefine Properties together with Abland – has been opened, introducing 34,000m² A-grade office space, a premium gym, open-air piazza with restaurants and convenience retail. The Park precinct will be accredited as a four-star
C40 Cities South Africa Buildings Programme, launched this week in Tshwane, aspires to make zero carbon buildings standard practice across South African cities. Mayors of four major cities, Tshwane, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban joined together to introduce requirements ensuring all new buildings are energy efficient, cutting electricity bills and greenhouse gas emissions. The energy
Kenya Power is again on the spotlight following claims of inflated power bills and a glitch in its electronic payment system that made it impossible to top up tokens on prepaid meters. Thousands of customers started experiencing the hitch in tokens generation on Friday evening, with the problem extending through the weekend. Small businesses such
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothy Thompson as independent non-executive Director and Chair-designate of Tullow with effect from the conclusion of the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25 April 2018. It is anticipated Dorothy will succeed Aidan Heavey, Tullow’s current Chairman and Founder, as Chair at the conclusion
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