Tag: Funding

  • The Viability of Carbon Capture – Unleashing the Potential of Myles Allen’s Vision

    I posted a few days ago about the view Myles Allen expressed on the BBC show by Laura Kuenssberg https://mutteringsfromafrica.com/?p=307, some more thoughts come to mind; In the fight against climate change, the need for innovative and scalable solutions has never been more pressing. One such technology that has garnered significant attention is carbon capture…

  • The UK (and wider) energy crisis

    We need to step up our thinking on the energy crisis, here’s my starter Solar gives a 10 year payback at the moment with typically at least a 25 year lifespan, where else do you get an almost guaranteed low risk 10% ROI (ex repairs which are typically minimal and EOL replacement) the govt can…

  • A Comparative Analysis of Overall Taxation Across the EU27

    Taxation is a vital aspect of any country’s fiscal policy, playing a crucial role in funding public services, supporting social welfare programs, and stimulating economic growth. In the European Union (EU), member states have varying tax systems that reflect their unique economic priorities and social policies. This article provides a comparative analysis of overall taxation…

  • Africa’s rising micro-businesses

    In recent years, the growth of micro businesses in Africa has been remarkable, driven by rising entrepreneurship, increased access to capital, and the rise of mobile and digital technologies. Micro businesses, defined as small, locally-owned enterprises with fewer than 10 employees, are playing an increasingly important role in Africa’s economies, contributing to job creation, poverty…

  • Africa’s technology hubs

    In recent years, Africa has become a hotbed of innovation and creativity, with a growing number of technology hubs springing up across the continent. These hubs serve as centers of innovation and entrepreneurship, providing a space for tech startups, developers, and investors to come together and collaborate. They are playing an increasingly important role in…

  • South African railways are in a mess

    The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is the state-owned company responsible for managing passenger rail services in South Africa. In recent years, PRASA has faced numerous challenges and controversies, leading to questions about its effectiveness and ability to provide reliable and safe rail services to the public. One of the major issues facing…

  • The Pipe Doesn’t Matter: Why Africa’s Connectivity Revolution Will Be Won on Value, Not Fibre

    Walk through any major African city and you’ll see fibre banners hanging from street poles, Wi-Fi adverts on taxis, and mobile operators shouting about “home broadband.” The message is clear: Africa’s connected future is coming. But beneath the noise lies a hard truth — the consumer doesn’t care about fibre, or 5 G, or satellites.…

  • Just One More Step: Why Execution Fails in Africa

    If you want to understand why so many foreign ventures in Africa stall, bleed out, or quietly disappear, you have to let go of a deeply ingrained Western assumption: that winning the deal means you are nearly there. In much of Africa, winning the deal means almost nothing. The licence, the RFP, the contract, the…