Stakeholders mobilised to accelerate the implementation of priority regional infrastructure projects at the Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure last weekend. The summit, titled Unleashing Africa’s infrastructure potential, has...
The African Development Bank (ADB) has granted Mozambique a credit line of around US$60 million for 2014 to develop its infrastructure. According to the ADB half will be provided as a donation and the other half as interest-free loans, noting that...
“First, build infrastructure—energy, roads, and technology grids. These are the foundations of any strong and durable edifice.” This means closing Africa’s infrastructure gap, says Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary...
At the end of the African Development Bank’s 49th Annual meeting, bank leaders pledged to rally efforts towards building an Africa that is more inclusive, integrated, and with better infrastructure. Among other priorities for the Bank in the...
The City of Johannesburg is conducting a Green Revolution to meet the challenged posed by climate change. During his State of the Province Address, Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau said the city would increase its efforts to combat climate change,...
Victor Young has been appointed as Industry Director, Communications and Utilities for Aurecon, covering the Energy, Water, and Data and Telecommunications markets. Former Industry Director, Colin Dominish, moves into a new role as Client...
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe has thrown his weight behind fracking as a means to meet South Africa’s growing energy needs. At a breakfast meeting of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) in Johannesburg, Mantashe...
The World Bank has approved a $73.1 million grant for the first stage of the $80 billion Grand Inga project. The massive and controversial project aims to tap into the Congo River’s massive energy potential. It has the potential to supply energy to...
Addressing the 4th European Union-Africa Summit in Brussels, Belgium, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African governments to accelerate reforms that will encourage more private sector investment in infrastructure projects. Citing...
