Countdown begins Senegal’s plans to go to space are on the verge of lift-off. It plans to launch its first nanosatellite, GaindéSat-1A, on 9 July. The cube satellite was built over two… Read more
Good thinking Kenya has secured a mammoth US$1 billion investment to grow its digital economy. The deal between Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, Microsoft and global AI company… Read more
Generation gap South African gold mining major Sibanye-Stillwater is adding 140 MW of wind power to its renewable energy portfolio. Construction of the Umsinde Emoyeni wind farm – located near Murraysburg on… Read more
Glistening prospect The new US$448 million Lafigué gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire is on the verge of pouring its first gold, about three months ahead of schedule. With construction 94% project complete, wet… Read more
Strong ties Africa’s first submarine fibre-optic cable linking it directly to Australia is in the process of being installed. Dubbed Umoja, which means unity in Swahili, the cable route starts in Kenya… Read more
