Great expectations Egypt has announced plans to upgrade six of its major oil refineries over the next four years, at a cost of around US$9 billion. This is in a bid to… Read more
High energy A high-voltage power interconnection line will soon connect Egypt and Sudan, enabling the exchange of electricity. Spanning 169 km, the transmission line is expected to boost the economic relationship between the… Read more
Waste not, want not In South Africa, technology is being used to add value to chicken manure. It’s largely considered a waste stream that – due to a high concentration of ammonia – is… Read more
In full sparkle Angola’s first diamond auction is set to take place at the end of January and will feature seven gems – one of them a 114 ct stone. The exceptional-quality diamonds… Read more
Spitting science In a world first, South African researchers are introducing a diagnostic saliva test for malaria. With the help of a US$258.3 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,… Read more
