Light and shadow at Lake Victoria German lighting manufacturer Osram brings environmentally friendly and inexpensive light to Kenya’s fishing villages. More
Promoting renewables in Africa The Berlin Renewables Academy supports African countries in developing renewable energies More
The future is green Sustainability is at a premium in South Africa. The country aims to promote “green” energy sources with German help More
Seeing clearly for one dollar A teacher has invented a pair of glasses that costs one dollar. It also enables Africans to earn their living making eyewear. More
Sophisticated logistics Logistics specialists receive further training at the Namibian-German Centre for Logistics. More
More support for Africa Gerd Müller, the new Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, is planning greater support for Africa. His focal points include agriculture and education More
Tracking down viruses Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf now has a branch in Ethiopia where it is studying tropical diseases in a special institute. More
Action in the Fichtel Mountains A film student from Cameroon will make his “graduation film” in the Fichtel Mountains. More
Wanderer between two worlds African-German architect Francis Kéré combines Western engineering expertise with an African gift for improvisation. More
Germany’s SMEs discover Africa German SMEs are discovering Africa. We look at the opportunities offered by their activities and the challenges they face. More
Cape of Green Hope A VW plant in South Africa is setting new environmental standards and is important for the country’s economy. More
“In Africa the glass is half full” Africa expert and World Bank economist Wolfgang Fengler on the current state of Africa’s industrialisation. More
From Oldenburg to Ghana – A master’s degree The DAAD supports ICT study programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. More
Campus Plans for Angola Architecture students have designed campus buildings for a university in Angola. More
A meeting place for creative types Innovation hubs boost the technology and business scene and drive innovation. More
