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The South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has switched to a new formula for calculating official domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, linked to Argus calculations of freight and logistics costs. The...

Activities in the South African construction industry fell to a record low in the first three months of 2020, a new report has shown. The Afrimat Construction Index, a composite indicator of the level of...

The need for social distancing and better sanitation due to Covid-19 pandemic could leapfrog African city development into a more sustainable future. This is according to Duncan Bonnett, Director Market Access & Research at Africa...

Nigeria has launched construction of a massive gas pipeline project in what officials believe will boost the country's energy security. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched the $2.6 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano gas pipeline project in a...

Construction of Seychelles floating solar PV plant has been suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic, an official from Seychelles Energy Commission has confirmed Tony Imaduwa said due to the COVID-19 situation, issuance of the notice of...

Construction of Sendje hydroelectric plant has received financial impetus following a deal signed between Equatorial Guinea and the Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC). In the deal, BDEAC will provide a credit of 122...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cities, businesses and people having to adapt to a changing world. Although there are still unknowns, COVID-19 has given rise to new ways of working and living that have...

A new mega cement plant is set to be constructed in Tanzanian city of Tanga, a move that promises cutthroat competition in an industry that is already facing a myriad of challenges such as...

Toyota South Africa Motors has begun in earnest the expansion work on its Atlas Road parts distribution warehouse in the East Rand in what officials say will be an ultra-facility upon completion. Toyota, a Japanese...

African governments should build back strong from the coronavirus crisis by placing investments in Sustainable energy among the central recovery goals,experts have said. Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary, Ms. Vera Songwe, and Renewable...