Nuclear energy in Kenya: Identification of potential sites The Government of Kenya has recently announced that two potential construction sites have been identified for its future nuclear power…

Nigeria's oil-for-infrastructure deals 'have failed' In Nigeria, the oil-for-infrastructure deals failed due to the management of the Obasanjo government, a report has claimed. The review - A…

Official inauguration of a highway project in Gabon A new trunk road project in Gabon has just been officially launched by the Head of State, Rose Rogombé, in Koulamoutou. The new highway will link…

A new electricity project financed by the World Bank in the DRC A sum of 296.7 million Dollars has been released by the World Bank to finance an electricity project for domestic consumption and…

World Bank emphasises potential of DRC power plant A power plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could hold the key to improving the nation via efficient governance and development, it has…

How can US companies help Africa's infrastructure? American companies should be encouraged to look at the practice of building private rail, power and port assets in Africa. This is the opinion of…

Strikes could disrupt SA power infrastructure The power infrastructure in South Africa (SA) could face huge disruptions due to workers going on strike. If the National Union of Mineworkers' (NUM)…

“Pro-routes” officially launched in the DRC A major highway upgrade project in the DRC has just been launched in Kisangani, on Saturday, 1 August 2009, in the presence of British Ambassador Nick Kay…

World Bank chief to visit Africa President of the World Bank Group Robert B Zoellick is set to visit Africa next week to help encourage more financial support from donors and investors. Funding…

Zimbabwe: A loan to upgrade electricity infrastructures A loan of 80 million Dollars has been granted to the Zimbabwe national electricity company, it was learned on Tuesday, 4 August 2009. The…