Botswana 'to get energy boost' The approval of several loans towards a $1.4 billion (£859 million) power station in Botswana is expected to bring the country from being dependent on foreign…

Kenya seeking £3bn for geothermal energy investment Kenya's energy minister Kiraitu Murungi said this week the country needed $4.9 billion (£3 billion) in geothermal investment to fully exploit…

Regional integration aims to improve energy resources in Senegal If the management of energy resources in Senegal is to be improved, co-operation with neighbouring countries is going to be essential…

National domain umbrella 'to democratise Tanzanian internet' The launching of the first umbrella domain registration facility in Tanzania this week will play an important role in bringing…

High-speed bus system in Uganda and Nigeria The Ugandan Government is going to establish a system of high-speed buses in Kampala, the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit). Intended for large conurbations, the…

Sixty million Dollars to improve roads in Malawi The African Development Bank (BAD) is going to finance the improvement of the road network in Malawi, to the amount of 60 million Dollars. The…

Nigeria 'to receive $6bn for three-year development plan' The Nigerian government is to receive support to the tune of $5.7 billion (£3.5 billion) to aid the country in realising the targets…

First phase of railway project 'awarded to CCECC' The first section of the Nigerian Railway modernisation project has been signed over to the China Civil and Engineering Construction Corporation…

A revolution in high-performance Internet in Algeria A new master agreement is going to “add new dynamism to the entire TIC landscape in Algeria”, says Moussa Boukaaba, President of the APN, an…

Tanzanian water project 'to provide long-term relief to 82,000' An estimated 81,662 people in the Singida region of Tanzania could stand to benefit from a water preservation project, it has been…