Tag: Africa
If Africa is to meet its digital potential, the focus must be on data...
Africa is by far the most exciting region when it comes to digital growth. Every one of the continent’s indicators points to massive demand...
Big tank
ABECO Tanks have completed construction of its biggest tank in Africa. The tank - equivalent to two tennis courts in surface area - holds...
Zest Weg – 40 years and growing in Africa
Zest WEG’s four decades in Africa have produced a powerful local manufacturing base, and a growing footprint across sub-Saharan Africa – strengthening supply chains...
AfDB secures nearly US$90 mln in new funding towards sustainable energy in Africa
The African Development Bank says it has secured $90 million in new donor commitments towards the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA).
In a statement...
First certified “EU equivalent” ship breaking facility in Africa, mooted
AS demand for compliant ship breaking facilities increases, updates to legislation will open several opportunities for compliant facilities outside of the European Union.
According to...
Africa’s high density urban settlements: cut the red tape and slash the cost of...
The challenges of informal settlements have once again been thrown into the spotlight in the midst of the current pandemic. Research has shown that...
Drone technology helps boost healthcare supply chains in Africa
Health workers serving remote communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must often undertake a six-day return journey to collect vaccines, traversing dense...
How optimal water use can support food security, reduce waste in Africa
While wastewater reuse presents a sustainable solution in supporting food security amid looming water shortages, the infrastructure costs present a barrier to widespread adoption...
Africa’s energy transition must be African at heart and in practice
Local content policies and localization strategies cannot be forgotten in the pursuit of investment and efficiency. By Verner Ayukegba.
AFTER such a long time dealing...
Zest Weg builds Africa base with local partners
“The key to sustainable growth in Africa is partnering with locally owned companies who have proven track records, are technically sound, have a strong...
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