In December 2017, BBOXX entered into an innovative partnership with the Government of Togo to provide energy access as part of the Government’s aim to dramatically improve electrification rates in Togo, particularly in rural areas. The mission of “CIZO” (which means lighting up in “Guin” language) is to bring electricity to more than 2 million citizens by 2022. It will also provide the adoption of mobile payment solutions across the country, helping to improve the financial inclusion of rural communities.
In just six months, BBOXX Togo has:
Grown its client base from 0 to 2,400, with a 45% increase in customers in May 2018 alone.
Created jobs for nearly 100 people from local communities in sales and installations.
Grown from two shops in December 2017 to 10 shops, now serving all five regions of Togo.
Mansoor Hamayun, Chief Executive Office of BBOXX, said:
"It is unacceptable in 2018 that some countries in Africa, like Togo,
still have a less than 50% electrification rate."
BBOXX has maintained its relentless focus on innovation, working together with the Government of Togo on a programme to accelerate the deployment of BBOXX solar home systems in targeted areas. It also has plans to introduce new appliances including a solar-powered fan, from July 2018.