Local links South Africa is reinforcing its position as the digital gateway to the continent, with global payments company Visa choosing it as the site of its first data centre in Central… Read more
Lab partners Budding molecular scientists in South Africa now have access to a dedicated training facility. The Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research (CATIR) in Pretoria is a joint initiative involving… Read more
Energy boost A revamp of Mozambique’s 50-year-old Cahora Bassa hydroelectricity power station is expected to bolster its capacity and efficiency. Moneyweb reports that the project, which involves sourcing 433 MW turbines from Austria,… Read more
Mineral rights One of Zimbabwe’s most productive lithium mines is set to start building a US$4270 million lithium concentration plant. This is in line with the Zimbabwe governments’ announcement that it will… Read more
Wheels in motion Chinese car manufacturer Chery is assessing the feasibility of setting up an assembly facility in South Africa. The company, whose sales in South Africa shot up by 24% last year… Read more
