South Africa: Basil Read eyes big energy growth as it submits solar bid Creamer Media's Engineering News - March 22, 2012 Construction group Basil Read confirmed on Thursday that it, together …

Samsung sees smartphones leading Africa growth Reuters - March 22, 2012 Samsung Electronics Co aims to double its share of the sub-Saharan smartphone market to 20 percent by next year, as it…

Europe's Cash Push For Solar in North Africa Forbes - March 22, 2012 The European Commission put its first operational weight behind funding solar energy efforts across the Southern Mediterranean …

South Africa’s nuclear bill Mail & Guardian online - March 23, 2012 The six new nuclear reactors envisaged in South Africa's energy road map are likely to cost between R322-billion and…

Carnegie Mellon University to invest in East Africa ICT sector Africa Review - March 21, 2012 A university based in the United States, which has just established a regional centre in Rwanda, will…

Cote d'Ivoire: 31 milliards USD pour les infrastructures dans le domaine de l'énergie et des mines Le gouvernement ivoirien a identifié 170 projets d'infrastructures dans le secteur des…

Ile Maurice: 60 mégawatts supplémentaires sur le réseau dès la fin du mois de juillet L'Ile Maurice bénéficiera d'une alimentation supplémentaire de 60 mégawats…

New port will boost African trade, says Zuma South African president Jacob Zuma has welcomed the opening of a new port in the Eastern Cape and suggested that the infrastructure project is set to…

U.S. Intelligence Says Water Shortages Threaten Stability Bloomberg - March 22, 2012 Excerpt: “Many countries important to the United States will experience water problems -- shortages, poor water…

FCT announces plans to improve Nigeria's transport infrastructure The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria has revealed detailed investment plans that could lead to significant improvements…