Smooth flow A new US$300 million risk-sharing facility will ease access to supply chain and trade finance in Africa. Announced by the IFC and Standard Chartered, the facility will extend to eight… Read more
Local connection Four East African countries are planning to install their own satellite communication infrastructure for government services. According to a report in IT Web Africa, the Northern Corridor Regional Communication and… Read more
Safe crossing More than 825 metres long and 90 metres high at certain points, the Senqu bridge from South Africa to Lesotho has officially been opened. While the R2.4 billion bridge over the… Read more
Clean dream The backlog of water infrastructure projects in South Africa is being eased by a ZAR160 million investment. According to reports in Africa Business Communities and Engineering News, the Norwegian Fund… Read more
Underground treasure The Western Cape is not known for its mining industry, but a small mine in the province’s extreme north is set to become an important site for the production of… Read more
