Reaching out An Egyptian-manufactured smartphone will soon be available in several other African markets. Already exporting to the Gulf, Silicon Industries Corporation (SICO) plans to start selling its mobile phones in Kenya,… Read more
Island greenery An office park in Mauritius’ first smart city has received the country’s first Green Star rating. Mon Trésor Business Gateway’s 4-star Green Star Office v1.1 rating was awarded by the… Read more
Step on the gas Mozambique is signing exploration agreements that could see investments totalling US$700 million for the country’s gas sector. The government has already signed agreements with US power company Exxon Mobil and Russian energy… Read more
On the grid A massive US$1.8 billion solar project is set to boost Zimbabwe’s power capacity by 900 MW. In a joint partnership with a US investor, local firm Craft Properties is investing in solar developments… Read more
All abuzz In a world first, mosquito-repellent paint is being launched in Zambia, in an effort to eliminate malaria by 2021. Despite considerable progress, malaria kills around 400 000 people in sub-Saharan… Read more
