Right on track
In a drive to modernise Nigeria’s railway system, the country is building its first rolling stock assembly plant. The... Read more
12 Nov, 2019
Next generation
Work on a major electrification project is set to commence in Tanzania. At a cost of US$59 million, the... Read more
12 Nov, 2019
Brewing potential
A multimillion-dollar fund has been launched to promote Africa’s coffee industry. In a collaboration between the InterAfrican Coffee Organisation... Read more
12 Nov, 2019
Amped up
In Kenya, an innovative collaboration will see lithium-ion batteries from solar lanterns repurposed to create more affordable and longer-lasting... Read more
5 Nov, 2019
High energy
Construction of the world’s largest solar-power facility is complete. Egypt’s US$4 billion Benban solar PV park has a total... Read more
5 Nov, 2019
Reaching out
In Burundi, a US$6 million deal is set see a countrywide roll-out of fibre – and with it, much... Read more
5 Nov, 2019
Pit to port
Guinea and Liberia have signed an implementation agreement that will see iron ore exports from certain Guinean mines transported... Read more
29 Oct, 2019
Solid foundation
Construction of Kenya’s Dongo Kundu special economic zone (SEZ) is set to begin in Mombasa county. Plans for the... Read more
29 Oct, 2019
Open for business
A bilateral trade agreement between China and Mauritius envisages zero or substantially reduced tariffs on imports from each country.... Read more
29 Oct, 2019
Watch this space
The launch of a new direct-to-home TV offering is set to offer Ethiopian viewers wider variety that is tailored... Read more
22 Oct, 2019
