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This Engineer Promotes Innovation-Based Projects in Uganda

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Ever since Lwanga Herbert was a youngster growing up in Kampala, Uganda, he wanted to create technology to improve his community. The devices were recognized by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology. Herbert now works to use technology to address challenges faced by Uganda as a whole, such as high neonatal death rates.

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Ampersand Secures $9 Million Debt Facility From US International DFC To Scale Operations

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A number of startups focused on electrifying the motorcycle and motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) market have now entered the boda-boda space in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. They have adopted several models, including battery leasing and swapping services, hoping to entice boda-boda operators with the lower opex costs of electric motorcycles.

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Jervois to acquire SMP nickel & cobalt refinery in Brazil; concentrate from Idaho for refining, cobalt metal back to US

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Jervois currently is a cobalt company with nickel and copper exposure, with mining assets in Idaho, Uganda, and Australia. It was placed on care and maintenance by CBA in 2016, when CBA also placed its Niquelandia mine and processing plant in Brazil on care and maintenance due to prevailing market conditions at the time.

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This IEEE Service-Learning Program Is More Popular Than Ever

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The projects include a recycling center to reduce plastic waste at Ankole Institute, in southwestern Uganda. The center was built by students from Kyambogo University of Kampala, Uganda. The program has streamlined its processes and increased its marketing efforts.

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Flat-pack OX electric truck gets a $163 million order, expands in Africa

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The $163 million multi-year deal creates a new franchise venture called OX East Africa, and includes delivery of a fleet of OX Delivers electric trucks, along with a multi-year subscription to the companys tech platform and vehicle maintenance services as the company enhances its presence in Rwanda and expands into Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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Made-in-India two-wheeler exports finally on the upswing | Autocar Professional

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While domestic market wholesales are posting strong double-digit growth on the back of a much-awaited rural India recovery, export demand for made-in-India two-wheelers is finally beginning to see the green shoots of recovery. Exports comprised 22% of its combined domestic market and export sales of 40,44,824 or 4 million units in FY2024.

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The Global Outlook of Electric Vehicles

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Based on 2021 sales volumes,” the IEA’s report says, “about 25% of the global car market is subject to a 100% ZEV (zero emission vehicle) sales ambition or target, or ICE ban by 2035 according to government announcements.” Europe has also invested in domestic battery development to increase its own market share.