Root cause and effect In Zambia, cassava production is on the cusp of a major boost. The starchy vegetable is a staple food source in many African nations, thanks to its hardy nature. But because… Read more
In the works Tanzania and Zambia are working on plans to build a pipeline for refined products between the two nations. The 1 349 km pipeline, which is expected to cost around US$1.5 billion, was recently… Read more
Right on track Kenya and Uganda have each announced plans to rehabilitate the railway lines connecting the two nations. Reuters reports that Kenya intends to modernise its Malaba-Uganda line at a cost of… Read more
Next generation A major conversion project is set to save Angola millions of dollars in generating power. The Southern African nation’s diesel-fired power stations are to be converted to operate with natural… Read more
Open waters Egypt is establishing a new regular maritime route in a bid to boost its trade with East Africa. The route links the port of Ain Sokhna in the Suez Governorate… Read more
