Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Mobile Anti-theft in Africa
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
I have recently started following a new blog, AfriGadget, a blog that follows innovations in Africa. Really neat stuff, and truly inspiring. They recently posted a story of a young inventor, Morris Mbetsa an 18 year in Kenya who has created a car anti-theft system using a mobile phone. Not only is someone alerted when their car is turned on, they are able listen to what is going on in the car, as well as instantly shut off and lock the motor from the phone. The concept could be implemented anywhere in the world and is especially relevant in Kenya with the high rate of car theft. Check out :
To top it off, Morris is a completely self-taught inventor!
fun sustainability: PlayPumps
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
A friend of mine J. Lippi, just turned me on to a company called PlayPumps. PlayPumps has created a breakthrough innovation through simplicity and creativity, helping solve the overwhelming issue of bringing clean water to those without direct access.
Watch this inspirational video on the concept and implementation:
From the PlayPumps Website:
Together, we provide schools and communities throughout Africa with an innovative, uniquely sustainable, free supply of clean drinking water.
Talk about creating a sustainable business – I love it!
