Tanzania: Solar-Powered Street Lights Boost Lindi Women's Businesses

IT's around 8:00pm but Aisha Mohamed is still busy with her business close to Lindi Bus Stand's exit door. The main customers of her well-roasted maize are passengers coming from Dar es Salaam, Mtwara, Ruvuma as well as passers-by.

The mother of three says she is confident of doing business until late hours, thanks to the solar-powered street lights installed in Lindi town and public areas.

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