Category: Technology

The Fundamentals of Data Centre Cooling Systems

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Cooling systems constitute one of the most critical and energy-intensive components of modern data centres. Servers, storage devices, and networking equipment generate substantial heat during operation, and effective thermal management is essential to maintain hardware reliability, prevent thermal throttling, and achieve optimal performance. Traditional air-based cooling remains prevalent, while liquid cooling technologies are gaining adoption…

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Technology, Power and Energy conservation

Top Companies Driving Cold Chain Warehousing Innovation in Kenya (2026 Update)

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Kenya’s cold chain warehousing sector continues to evolve rapidly in 2026, driven by increasing demand for temperature-controlled storage and logistics in agriculture, fisheries, pharmaceuticals, and food retail. Innovations focus on solar-powered facilities, scalable platforms, integrated technology, and sustainable solutions to reduce post-harvest losses, ensure product integrity, and support export growth. Leading companies combine infrastructure development…

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From Pay-Per-Use to Logistics-as-a-Service: Kenya’s Cold Chain Business Models Explained

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Kenya’s cold chain sector has transitioned from traditional asset-heavy models to innovative, service-oriented approaches that prioritise accessibility, affordability, and sustainability. As of 2026, business models such as pay-per-use (often termed Cooling-as-a-Service or CaaS) and Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) address critical challenges including high upfront capital costs, post-harvest losses, and fragmented supply chains in agriculture, fisheries, and pharmaceuticals….

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How Octavia Carbon Became the Only African Startup in the 2025 C2V Initiative Cohort

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In a selection pool of 165 applicants from 33 countries with acceptance odds thinner than 6%, Octavia Carbon rose as the sole African company admitted into the prestigious Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative Year 5 cohort, announced on November 18, 2025. For the Nairobi-based direct air capture (DAC) startup, it wasn’t a lucky break. It…

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

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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…

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Technology, EV

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

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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…

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Can Smart Farming Be Truly Secure? MyBitSecure Says Yes

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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