Uganda to see improved ICT infrastructure Telecommunications firm MTN has been given a loan of $100 million (£60.8 million) to improve the country's ICT network. MTN's chief executive officer…

Nigeria 'held back by lack of basic infrastructure' The managing director of Uniliever Thomas Boedinger has applauded public and private efforts to invest in infrastructure but said much more needed…

Abuja Light Rail Project 'on track for 2013 deadline' The priority status of the Abuja Light Rail Project and its 2013 deadline for completion has been reiterated by the minister of the federal…

100 million loan for electricity distribution in the DRC A loan from the World Bank in the amount of 100 million Dollars has been earmarked to finance the modernisation of two electricity converters…

Co-operation between Japan and Senegal in the water sector The team running the project known as Peptac, Drinking Water for Everyone and Support for Community Activities, reported this week that…

Nigeria 'ups power investment' Some $4.6 billion (£2.83 billion) has been unlocked by the Nigerian government in order to strengthen vital infrastructure in the country. According to a report…

Ghana infrastructure project 'will facilitate regional integration' Regional integration is one of the main areas expected to improve with the construction of a road between Awosie and Pokuase. A…

A whole range of railway projects in Algeria Financing to the tune of 80 billion Dollars has been allocated by the Algerian state to projects involving railway construction and infrastructure…

Dozens of new river transport infrastructure projects for Nigeria A total of 32 water transport infrastructure projects have been given the initial go-ahead by the Nigerian government. The 11 river…

Joint venture agreement 'to serve west African infrastructure market' Joint venture agreement 'to serve west African infrastructure market' A joint venture between Jacobs and OCP has been announced…