Prime position A coal terminal to be built at Mozambique’s Beira port could become a gateway for imports and exports from surrounding landlocked countries (Zimbabwe, Zambia, the DRC, Malawi and Botswana). The… Read more
Seed capital In Uganda, refugees are being given drought-resistant ‘super beans’ to reduce their reliance on food aid and encourage self-sufficiency. The fast-growing, high-yield Nabe 15 super bean is being distributed by… Read more
Confidence boost Business morale on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is at an all-time high. As reported by Reuters and Trading Economics, the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry quarterly confidence… Read more
Mineral wealth Last year, Côte d’Ivoire’s mining sector saw a rise in turnover by 11.5%, mainly due to a 146% increase in manganese output (at 510 000 tons). As reported by Reuters, gold… Read more
Access control The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) has partnered with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct to launch a security access-management ‘hackathon’ – the ACSA Access Management Challenge. As reported… Read more
