A story of how Uganda’s fish industry went from surplus supply to soaring demand. Lovin Kobusingye decided to take inspiration from land-based livestock; “no one was thinking of fish as a possible ingredient for sausages.” After developing her product, Kobusingye wanted to pitch at a government conference on the fish industry. As she didn’t receive an invite, she asked the venue to supply her food for free. On the day of the conference, the journalists quickly saw the value in her product, and, after publication, Kobusingye sold all available stock. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
