Africa’s first waste-to-energy plant to be commissioned July
The commissioning of what could be Africa's first waste-to-energy plant is slated for July this year, Bizuneh Tolcha, Director of Ethiopia Public Relations and Communications Directorate has announced.
Mr Tolcha said that the 50...
Construction of Bioko Oil Terminal in Equatorial Guinea gets impetus
In Summary
The partnership involves the construction and financing of the project
Equatorial Guinea is among the largest oil producers in Africa, with an oil production of 289,000 bpd in 2015
As of 2015,...
Cement firms in Cameroon on massive expansion
In Summary
Rising demand for cement is being fueled by a shortage of housing in the country
Mega projects underway in Cameroon are are also making demand for the building commodity to sour
According...
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
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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
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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...
