Digging up the past The government of Uganda has announced plans to redevelop the defunct Kilembe mine. It is hoped that rehabilitating the assets and resuscitating mining operations – located in the Kasese district… Read more
Out of this world In South Africa, a picosatellite – built by pupils from 16 high schools across the Western Cape province – is preparing for launch. The picosatellite, to be launched from the… Read more
Powerful connection The Zambian village of Chitandika has received a mini power grid that provides 378 households with access to electricity. French-based distribution company Engie recently inaugurated its PowerCorner in the east-Zambian… Read more
Branching out Land-locked Uganda has announced plans to construct a dry port in Naivasha, Kenya, to improve logistics between the two countries. Kenya has provided land for the construction of the dry… Read more
Open for growth Namibia’s private sector is being encouraged to tap into a government-run green agribusiness programme. Agribusdev green schemes currently under development are open to private-sector participation, according to the Namibian. Participants… Read more
