Progress chart
Of the 55 African countries, close to one-third have fully vaccinated 10% of their populations against COVID-19. The majority... Read more
12 Oct, 2021
Switched on
The Ugandan government has started deploying equipment for the last-mile connection of 87 500 rural households to the national power... Read more
5 Oct, 2021
Backing potential
Three Egyptian banks have teamed up to create a fund dedicated to investing in emerging fintech companies. The National... Read more
5 Oct, 2021
Seeking solutions
In South Africa, a new initiative aims to advance the local development of vaccines and other immunotherapies. The Council... Read more
5 Oct, 2021
Clever construction
The South African government has approved ZAR50 million in grant funding for a smart city valued at an estimated... Read more
1 Oct, 2021
Power plant
Scientists from a South African university have released a proof-of-concept for the plant-based manufacture of vaccines targeting emerging viruses... Read more
28 Sep, 2021
Energy flow
Morocco’s first floating solar PV power plant is set to commence operation. Work on the 800-panel plant, located in... Read more
28 Sep, 2021
Green check
A web-based platform has been launched to showcase sustainable development initiatives in Africa that address the challenges created by... Read more
28 Sep, 2021
Cargo hold
Egypt is building its first inland dry port in a bid to improve the operation of its logistics sector... Read more
21 Sep, 2021
Eye in the sky
Work on the Zimbabwe’s first satellite is nearing completion, with its launch scheduled for early 2022. The ZIMSAT-1 –... Read more
21 Sep, 2021
