South African miners target net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Member companies of the Minerals Council South Africa indicated they have 3,900MW of renewable energy projects worth an estimated R60 billion, which, if built, would relieve pressure on Eskom and go a long way...
These are the top 9 investment destinations in Africa
Are you an investor seeking opportunities in Africa? Rand Merchant Bank has released a report showing countries that you should give top priority. These are the top investment destinations in Africa according to the...
Construction of New Mbanza Congo Airport to Start Soon
Construction is set to begin on the new Mbanza Congo airport in Angola. The new airport in Zaire province, will be built in the commune of Nkiende II, following the public tender launched in...
BUA Group mulls construction of huge Gypsum Powder production plant
BUA Group, is set to commence the construction of a 2,000tons/day Plaster of Paris (Gypsum Powder) production plant.
This was made known during the signing of an agreement between BUA and Erba Makina of...
Nigeria’s buildings collapse menace that defies interventions
When Covid-19 hit Nigeria in 2020, the construction industry was one of the sectors that were mostly affected.
Output declined by 7.7% in real terms according to data from government sources as lockdown measures...
Scatec gets 273 MW solar projects in South Africa’s REIPPP tender
Scatec has been awarded Preferred Bidder status on three solar projects totaling 273 MW, by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme (REIPPP).
“This is...
Mainstream dominates REIPPPP tender in South Africa
Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power, today announces that 12 of its projects have won preferred bidder status in Round 5 of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).
The...
Pele Green Energy, EDF to build 100 MW solar PV plant in South Africa
Anglo American Platinum has selected the Pele Green Energy – EDF Renewables South Africa consortium as the preferred supplier to build a 100 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at its Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo...
Russia should use its potential to lay railways in Africa-Afreximbank president
Russian companies have a number of advantages over their competitors in Africa in a number of fields, such as the construction of railways, the President of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah told Russian News Agency...
Tatu City wins fDi Free Zones of the Year awards
Tatu City, the first operational Special Economic Zone in Kenya, has been recognised by fDi Intelligence's Free Zones Awards 2021.
The 5,000-acre, rapidly growing new city on Nairobi's doorstep won in the category of Large Tenants and...
