Category: Technology

What Roam Point’s New Universal Fast Charger Means for Kenya’s EV Riders

November 21, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

Roam has launched Roam Point, the country’s first universal fast-charging station for light electric vehicles (LEVs). Located along the busy Waiyaki Way corridor, the station delivers 10–20 km of range in under five minutes, supports any Type 6-compatible EV, and operates 24/7 without attendants. For riders struggling with long queues, slow charging speeds, and proprietary…

Technology, EV

How Octavia Carbon Became Africa’s Only Finalist in Tencent’s $28 Million CarbonX Challenge

November 14, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

In a major milestone for Octavia Carbon, the Kenyan direct air capture (DAC) startup has been named the continent’s sole finalist in Tencent’s CarbonX Program 2.0. Selected from more than 660 applicants across 54 countries and 12 regions, the announcement was made at the CarbonX Summit in Shenzhen on 29 October 2025. As one of…

Science, Technology

Can Smart Farming Be Truly Secure? MyBitSecure Says Yes

November 4, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

MyBitSecure was born from a simple but urgent question: how do we protect Africa’s farmers in the digital era? With smart farming technologies transforming rural livelihoods, cybersecurity has become the missing link between progress and peril as agriculture goes digital and new risks emerge. Data breaches, ransomware, and hacked irrigation systems threaten to turn innovation…

Science, Technology

Why SeaH4’s Algae-Based Fuel Beat 40 Countries at ClimateLaunchpad 2025

November 4, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

In a defining moment for African cleantech, SeaH4, a Cape Town-based startup, has clinched first place at the ClimateLaunchpad Global Grand Final 2025, the world’s largest green business ideas competition. Beating contenders from 40 countries, SeaH4’s algae-derived biofuel took home the €10,000 (US$12,000 / R200,000) grand prize and spotlighted Africa as a rising force in…

Science, Technology

Why Infra Impact Is Backing Green Create to Turn Waste Into Energy

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

Green Create, a trailblazing company in waste-to-value solutions, has secured a significant investment from Infra Impact Investment Managers, a Southern Africa-focused firm dedicated to sustainable infrastructure projects. This partnership marks a key step in addressing environmental and energy challenges in South Africa and Mauritius, aligning with the region’s push for a greener economy. What is…

Technology

How a €117K EU Grant Will Help Yabatech Transform Farming in Nigeria

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

From catfish ponds to maize fields, Yabatech is reimagining farming for the future. Thanks to a €117,000 EU Horizon Europe grant, the college is rolling out AQUACLEC, a sustainable aquaponics solution set to boost food security and clean energy adoption. The Role of the €117K EU Grant The €117,000 grant will fund the development and…

Science, Technology

Why Kenya Is the First Stop in Lauritz Knudsen’s African Expansion

August 25, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation (LK), a global leader in electrical and automation solutions, recently launched its operations in Nairobi, marking its first venture into the African market. With over 70 years of expertise, the company, now under Schneider Electric’s umbrella, chose Kenya as its strategic gateway to the continent. But why Kenya? Kenya’s Economic…

Technology

How This Partnership Could Slash Downtime for Africa’s Electric Buses

August 13, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

Africa’s EV future just accelerated. BasiGo is now the authorised service agent for CATL, the world’s top EV battery maker, which commands over 37% of the global EV battery market, bringing global battery expertise to the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa. This landmark collaboration is set to transform the region’s EV ecosystem by ensuring reliable, local…

Technology, Clean energy

Why Kenya’s BasiGo Could Redefine Africa’s Public Transport Forever

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

Every day, Nairobi’s roads are filled with the roar of matatus and the honking of traffic. But what if the future of public transport in Kenya was powered by something quieter, cleaner, and more sustainable? BasiGo is here to turn that vision into reality with their electric buses. As Africa struggles with rising urbanisation and…

Clean energy, Technology

Why Kenya is Betting on Direct Air Capture to Tackle Climate Change

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Africa Digest News No Comments

Standing in the Rift Valley, you can feel the earth’s geothermal energy vibrating beneath your feet. What if that energy could help save our planet? Octavia Carbon is making this dream come true, using the Rift’s natural resources to lead the way in climate solutions. As Africa struggles with the dual challenges of climate vulnerability…

Technology, Clean energy