Capital gains A US$50 million trade-finance facility has been created to help support Africa’s economic recovery amid the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on markets. The facility is expected to help… Read more
Better connection A partnership aiming to build a long-haul and metro fibre network in the DRC has been announced. Pan-African technology group Liquid Technologies and Facebook are collaborating to improve internet access… Read more
Extended hands Namibia has taken delivery of a range of materials to combat the country’s recent spike in COVID-19 infections, including PPE, antigen tests and intensive-care beds. The Southern African nation received… Read more
Switched on Construction of Kenya’s second-largest wind power project (by capacity) has been completed. All 60 wind turbines of the 100 MW Kipeto wind farm are now operational. The project, located in… Read more
Health factor Zimbabwe has bought another 3.5 million COVID-19 vaccines – to be delivered over the next three months – in its latest drive to boost its economy by achieving herd immunity…. Read more