Drive chain Chinese auto maker Chery plans on producing its Jetour T-series SUV at its South African plant. Chery, whose brands include Jetour, Omoda and Jaecoo, acquired the Rosslyn plant in Tshwane… Read more
High energy South Africa’s Eastern Cape province is set to host a utility-scale 1.5 GW hybrid renewable energy power farm. Engineering News reports that the Energy Fields project, a joint undertaking by Dimsum… Read more
Joint goal South Africa and Zambia, two of the continent’s leading mining regions, are putting their heads together to spur innovation in the sector. ITWeb Africa reports the two countries are setting… Read more
Smooth flow A new US$300 million risk-sharing facility will ease access to supply chain and trade finance in Africa. Announced by the IFC and Standard Chartered, the facility will extend to eight… Read more
Local connection Four East African countries are planning to install their own satellite communication infrastructure for government services. According to a report in IT Web Africa, the Northern Corridor Regional Communication and… Read more
