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Alternative Technologies spreading to WCape province
By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa – AfricanBrains Alternative Technologies could just be the solution to many countries reconstruction and development challenges. For instance, the Western Cape province has added welcome impetus to...
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Housing for the poor: A sustainable solution
Modular building techniques are revolutionising house-building in Africa. AfricanBrains editor Marc McIlhone, with a background in architecture, takes a look at an innovative company using the techniques to build sustainable...
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Earthquake-resistant table could save lives
Israeli researchers have designed a table that can withstand falling debris in the event of an earthquake. The table’s designers, Arthur Brutter and Ido Bruno of the Bezalel Academy of Arts...
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SA: Moladi receive international award
Back from exhibiting moladi in NY at the United Nations by invitation of the Smithsonian Institute, Moladi are very honoured to bring home yet another accolade, this time from Europe. Moladi received...
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Why Chinese Companies Are Successful in Africa
Chinese companies now dominate the African construction sector, with a market share larger than those of France, Italy and US combined. This strength of Chinese firms in Africa’s construction sector...