To the point In South Africa, two rock-drill prototypes are being prepared to prove their mettle in deep-level mines as part of an initiative to enhance drilling operations and ensure safer practices across… Read more
Taking off African airlines around the continent are expanding and upgrading their aircraft. Air Senegal has signed an MoU for the purchase of eight Airbus A220–300 carriers, estimated to be valued at… Read more
Beyond borders This year, a record 47 out of 54 African countries – not counting Saharawi – have improved their visa-openness scores, showing steady progress in easing movement across the continent. According… Read more
Tower power Across Guinea, 1 500 mobile phone masts will be upgraded to be hybrid powered, in a US$30 million initiative. With backing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), IPT Powertech Guinea… Read more
Golden opportunity A new initiative is set to create employment for thousands of young Ethiopians over the next five years. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the Mastercard Foundation… Read more
