Let it flow The Egyptian government is seeking to raise US$2.5 billion to build 17 renewables-powered desalination plants by 2025. BNN Bloomberg reports that the new plants, to be owned and operated by… Read more
Talking trash Technology developed in South Africa to produce fully biodegradable and compostable plastic is being prepared for licensing and commercialisation. According to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), single-use… Read more
Vaccination milestone The South African mining sector has vaccinated more than 100 000 employees against COVID-19. According to the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA), as of mid-August, its member mines had vaccinated… Read more
Investment gateway Kenya’s Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Authority has launched a multifunctional, one-stop-shop web portal to boost investor interest and improve service provision. ‘The portal is a repository that allows visitors to… Read more
Road show Morocco is modernising its highway network with the introduction of digital infrastructure. Morocco World News reports that the Moroccan National Highway Company (ADM) has begun to restructure its controlled-access highways… Read more
