Infrastructure News

The Nigerian government has revealed details of its long-term plans to improve the country's road network, Daily Trust reports. According to the Sokoto State government, it is to construct a new border road at a cost of N4.5...

The Eastern Cape in South Africa is set to be the main beneficiary of government plans to accelerate infrastructure development in the country, allafrica.com has reported. In order to achieve this ambition, the provincial...

Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has claimed that ongoing infrastructure projects could be key to unlocking the country's economic potential. There are a range of projects currently going on in various locations...

The Nigerian government's plan to enhance agriculture and industrial development has been given a significant boost, with the Wolrd Bank agreeing to assist the move with a $900 million grant. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the...

This Executive Note consolidates PIDA outcomes and summarizes what Africa needs to do to capitalize on its momentum and reach its potential — act boldly by investing in its regional infrastructure.

In order to achieve significant and sustainable growth, Africa must address infrastructure problems and the inadequate diversification of industrial output.

That is a according to Rob Davies, South Africa's trade and industry...

General Electric (GE), the US-based equipment manufacturer, is working with authorities in Kenya to develop the country's infrastructure improvement.

As a result of GE's investment, Kenya's transport, healthcare and...

In order to boost the African tourism industry, countries across the continent need to continue to invest in their infrastructure and improve their human resource.

That is according to Taleb Rifai, the United Nations World...

In order to make the necessary infrastructure improvements in the continent of Africa, as much as $60 billion (£38.2 billion) is needed over the next decade.

That is the conclusion of the Global African Diaspora Summit in...

The South African government is currently exploring various funding models for its ambitious infrastructure improvement projects, worth R3.2 trillion (£24.4 billion).

That is according to Malusi Gigaba, the country's...

The Nigerian federal government has confirmed that it has endorsed significant levels of investment in key areas of the country's economy, This Day has reported.

Olusegun Aganga, the Nigerian minister for trade and investment...

The Kenyan government has claimed that more than 1.5 million citizens in the country are set to benefit from a series of infrastructure improvements.

As much as $300 million has been set aside to improve services in a number of...

The 8th Annual Meeting of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) will be held on June 11th-13th, 2012 in Tunis, Tunisia to discuss infrastructure investment and development in Africa.

The Nigerian Federal Government has revealed more details of an ambitious plan to build a new inland river port in Kogi State, Leadership has reported.

Labaran Maku, the minister of information, confirmed that the new port in...

Kenyan government officials have confirmed that a record figure is set to be spent on improving the country's road network and energy improvements, The Star has reported.

The Ministry of Roads will, in fact, receive as much...

New York Times - 25 April 2012

BEIJING — China has welcomed the president of South Sudan and agreed to provide bank loans and humanitarian aid, but it has stopped short of moving forward on an oil pipeline, a sign of the ...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has confirmed its interest in supporting the improvement of transport infrastructure between Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia, The Star has reported.

According to Gabriel Negatu, regional...

The Standard - 22 April 2012

ZIMBABWE’s penalties and arrears to bilateral and multilateral creditors continue to accumulate, with the external debt projected to grow to over US$8 billion by the end of this year, a Cabinet...

News Day - 23 April 2012

The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) disbursed close to $70 million to fund 32 infrastructure projects in the first three months of the year.

The bulk of the projects...

Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA) have been appointed by the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) to undertake an Assessment of Project Preparation Facilities for Africa.