Solar-Powered Internet Cafe Spaza Shop

The demand for 3G connectivity in rural areas is growing rapidly. Statistics from Nigeria and Kenya at Davos 2014 indicate that "every 10% increase in broadband penetration in any given population delivers a 1.3% increase in GDP to a country, as long as the cost of broadband does not exceed 5% of an individual's income." Internet Café Spaza Shops provide an easy way for countries to deliver the penetration in Africa, by allowing cellular networks to extend their services to all parts of a country and to provide free solar power to individual cellphone users to keep their phones charged and connected at all times.

With this in mind, it is a smart and logical idea to invest in a quick-to-set-up and mobile Spaza Shop with internet capabilities. The investment is ideal for not only the entrepreneur, but for the cellular networks as well. Of particular interest is the convenience for students who do not have access to the internet at home, but who require it to facilitate their studies. Since our  Spaza Shops provide solar charging of customers' cellphones, business owners have the added benefit of customers spending more time and money in the establishment.

Obviously, transportation of these units is an important consideration, and fortunately each solar-powered Spaza Shop kiosk is supplied flat-packed, which reduces transport costs as they are less bulky. Set up is simple and this function can be carried out by untrained personnel.

To see the Spaza Shop kiosk in action, view this short video clip:

http://www.rightstuff.tv/SpazaShopKiosk.mp4

Spaza Shop Kiosk: The Night-Time Trading Concept

Research has shown that the average African citizen spends $2 per week charging their cellphone. With the solar power now offered to patrons free of charge at Spaza Kiosks, this saving will mean patrons are able to spend this money on other items on offer such as what is available at the kiosk. For example, airtime, refreshments, etc. Therefore the return on investment is substantial and fairly quick.

With the incorporation of solar power, the concept of extended trading hours means more exposure to a greater percentage of the community as there is a bigger footprint after working hours, resulting in more business potential and exposure for cellular companies, for example, or any company wishing to deploy these kiosks in rural communities. The kiosk’s solar charging unit will have one internal light to illuminate the kiosk and four external lights to illuminate the parasols. 

By sponsoring/branding and supplying product, the brands benefit from selling more stock, growing market share and benefiting from retention. All of this created from a community-based setup such as this. Longer trading hours = greater income.

Spaza Kiosk Partners with Mother Nature

The portable and versatile Spaza Shop Kiosk has adopted natural elements to offer more options to users. The product is well-constructed and secure, allowing it to be used in any environment. Now with add-ons available, its versatility is more enhanced and creates for value.

SOLAR-POWERED CELLPHONE CHARGING STATION

Yes, believe it! Your Spaza Kiosk can be adapted to incorporate a complete solar-powered cellphone charging service to rural communities. This allows networks to offer free off-grid charging to existing members as well as encouraging competitor members to port to their network via the offer. 

RAIN WATER-HARVESTING

With the addition of a fully-installed water tank (available in 2 sizes), your kiosk is now able to harvest rain water for use in the kiosk or for supplying water to the community.

With these great add-ons , the Spaza Shop Kiosk is bar the most versatile and practical kiosk in our product range.