Good as new
Nigeria plans to begin fully restoring three of its state-owned oil refineries as of early next year. Despite numerous... Read more
1 Oct, 2019
Second chance
The Ugandan government has announced plans to revive a dormant copper mine. As reported by Bloomberg, it is preparing... Read more
1 Oct, 2019
Growth spurt
Cashew nut production in Tanzania is forecast to increase by more than a third next year. Favourable weather conditions,... Read more
1 Oct, 2019
Full of beans
Ghana has signed an MoU that will see the establishment of a cocoa-processing facility. Through a public-private partnership, the... Read more
24 Sep, 2019
All work and no play…
An entertainment district is being planned for Egypt’s new administrative capital. Spanning 1 722 ha, the US$20 billion hub will complement... Read more
17 Sep, 2019
Sowing the seeds
In South Africa, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government is launching a crop-planting initiative to improve food security across the region.... Read more
17 Sep, 2019
Bidding on bling
In Zimbabwe last week, 316 000 ct of diamonds went on auction. The state-owned Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe... Read more
17 Sep, 2019
All aboard
The Port of East London’s Princess Elizabeth dry dock is set to undergo a major revamp. The Transnet National... Read more
10 Sep, 2019
Climate control
Namibia has secured multimillion-dollar funding for the fight against climate change. Geared towards strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable... Read more
10 Sep, 2019
Well connected
Financing for a nearly 600 km electricity transmission line between Temane and Maputo in Mozambique has been secured. The Mozambican... Read more
10 Sep, 2019
