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Hit by drought and power cuts, Zimbabwe steps up battery storage →

November 18, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

Telecommunications towers and other businesses are turning to solar power with battery storage to fight climate-related electricity shortages. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION

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November 18, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
zimbabwe, battery storage, solar
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Tap for trash: App seeks to clean up Zimbabwe's waste-clogged cities →

September 25, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

The rubbish bins in Harare are supposed to be emptied once a week, but often sit untouched for up to four weeks - now the private sector is sweeping in with a new tech solution. PLACE

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September 25, 2019 /Oliver Gordon
waste, app, technology, zimbabwe
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