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Monthly Archives: July 2006

  • July 23, 2006
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Kenya Ceramic Jiko

The larger part of Africa’s population do not have access to “processed” fuels like natural gas or modern cooking equipment. This means they are primarily dependent on open wood fires, a method of cooking that it extremely inefficient and harzardous … Read more →

  • Posted in: Gadgets, How-To, Jua Kali, Metal
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  • July 21, 2006
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The DATA REPORT 2006

Of importance to all Africans. Click here to read The DATA Report 2006. Kind regards and Be Well Robert  UPDATE 8 AUG 2006:  I wanted you all to know that Afrigadget has been mentioned in DATA’s despatches. “One year later, DATA (Debt AIDS Trade … Read more →

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  • July 12, 2006
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Some Amazing Global Factoids

Here is a great way to illustrate what a country is doing to help limit further erosion of our precious resources on Earth. Click here for The New Power Planet My jaw hit the deck when I saw the number of … Read more →

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  • July 12, 2006
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Making Tools from Scratch

Tools for specific needs can be expensive or hard to come by in some places in Africa. It could be something as simple as a certain sized wrench that is needed to remove a particular bolt. I decided to take … Read more →

  • Posted in: Gadgets, Jua Kali, Materials, Metal
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  • July 6, 2006
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How-to: Rebuild an Alternator in Africa

Bernard took me to see Stephan, an auto mechanic who is a master of fixing things with very few tools or supplies. Stephan is truly amazing, an example of an African who uses his ingenuity to solve problems that would … Read more →

  • Posted in: Gadgets, How-To, Jua Kali, Transportation
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