<p>South Africans are good at solving problems. With extreme load-shredding, we’ve started finding alternatives in true “n boer maak ‘n plan” style. From LED lightbulbs with built-in batteries to backup batteries for Wi-Fi routers, and a new category of small, but powerful, power stations, there are a range of new Eskom-induced technology. Several innovative South African companies have their own ways of tackling the blackouts. In the second of Stuff’s going off-grid podcast series, editor-in-chief Toby Shapshak meets local firm Syntech. He speaks to co-founder Ryan Martyn​ and CEO Craig Nowitz. Read more on <a href="http/:stuff.co.za">Stuff</a>.</p>

Solving SA's power problems, with Hohm Energy's Matthew Cruise – T2S2

Toby Shapshak writes and speaks about how innovation, especially fintech, is better in Africa. His TED Global talk has over 1,5-million views. He is editor-in-chief of Stuff Studios, a Forbes senior contributor and a Financial Mail columnist. 
He has covered tech, mobile and Africa's tech and start-up ecosystem for 20 years, including for Forbes, CNN and The Guardian.
Named in GQ's top 30 men in media and Mail &amp; Guardian newspaper's influential young South Africans, GQ said Shapshak "has become the most high-profile tech journalist in the country".