Africa’s biggest freight operator Transnet mulls expansion
In Summary
Transnet plans to expand in a bid to increase its footprint on the continent
The move is also motivated by the need to diversify in the wake of economic slowdown
Logistics infrastructure...
South African port innovation wins global SAP Award
In Summary
The innovation offered a digital concept designed for Port of Durban on South Africa’s coast
The technology enables real-time insight of the port
T-Systems SA has received two SAP Partner Awards including the...
Ethiopia hosts 6th World Hydropower congress
On Tuesday this week, leaders and specialists with hydropower-related responsibilities from government, industry, finance, United Nations agencies, academia and civil society will convene in Ethiopia for a major hydropower congress.
The 6th World Hydropower Congress...
MMEC Mannesmann GmbH, Uganda ink deals in South Africa
Ugandan companies have signed mega deals with German firms such as MMEC Mannesmann GmbH and Siemens in the areas of energy, industry and transportation.
The agreement between Uganda, Siemens and MMEC Mannesmann GmbH also focuses...
Energy production in Africa wanting shows new Atlas
In summary
Current energy production in Africa is too low to meet huge demand
The Atlas gives information in the form of detailed ‘before and after’ images, charts, maps and other satellite data from...
Mining fails to attract more FDI to Africa -EY report
In summary
Mining sector accounted for just 6.2% of foreign direct investment (FDI) that landed in Africa last year.
Capital investment was primarily driven by capital-intensive projects in real estate, hospitality and construction
South...
Work on Kisumu oil jetty to start May
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has on Tuesday said it had signed a Sh1.7 billion deal with local marine engineering firm Southern Engineering Company (SECO) for the construction of the Kisumu oil jetty.
The local marine...
Uganda secures funding for first logistics hub at Gulu Railway station
Uganda has secured funding for the construction of the first logistics hub at Gulu Railway station, giving it impetus to target markets in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),Benon Kajuna director...
Rwanda partners with Morocco to build stadiums countrywide
Rwanda has announced a major partnership with Federation of Royal Morocco Football (Frmf) that will see the construction of stadiums across the country at an affordable long term repayment plan.
Rwanda Football Federation, Federation...
KenGen launches Olkaria V geothermal project
Kenya's power producer KenGen has announced the launch of the 158MW Olkaria V Geothermal Power Plant which the company says is part of its green energy programme aimed at ensuring a steady supply of energy...
