Taking off
African airlines around the continent are expanding and upgrading their aircraft. Air Senegal has signed an MoU for the... Read more
26 Nov, 2019
Beyond borders
This year, a record 47 out of 54 African countries – not counting Saharawi – have improved their visa-openness... Read more
19 Nov, 2019
Tower power
Across Guinea, 1 500 mobile phone masts will be upgraded to be hybrid powered, in a US$30 million initiative.... Read more
19 Nov, 2019
Golden opportunity
A new initiative is set to create employment for thousands of young Ethiopians over the next five years. The... Read more
19 Nov, 2019
School of thought
Online learning is coming of age, especially in Africa, where traditional and newcomer tertiary institutions are going digital to... Read more
13 Nov, 2019
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
