Agreement signed to investigate North Africa's power generation ability A memorandum of understanding has been signed to investigate the energy potential of deserts in North Africa. The focus of the…

Siemens to support South Africa's energy infrastructure Siemens' infrastructure solutions will support its partners in South Africa to ensure the 2010 World Cup is a success, the company has…

Rwanda's exports 'need support' Rwanda's exports may fail to compete against other countries' unless measures are taken to reduce corruption along the road to Kenya's port of Mombasa, it has been…

Road from Ethiopia to Mombasa receives funding A project to link Addis Ababa in Ethiopia to Mombasa in Kenya has received funding. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $326.5 million…

Rail infrastructure 'vital for South Africa's economy' Increased spending on rail infrastructure will be vital for South Africa's economy, it has been claimed. Transport minister Sbu Ndebele made…

South Africa to improve transport for 2010 World Cup Plans to improve transport in South Africa in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup have been outlined in parliament. Concerns had been raised about…

WAPP gets ?1.75m for transmission link study The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is to receive a €1.75 million (£1.5 million) grant to finance regional studies into a 330 kV transmission…

WAPP gets ?1.75m for transmission link study The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is to receive a €1.75 million (£1.5 million) grant to finance studies into a 330 kV transmission…

China lends Zimbabwe $950m to improve economy Zimbabwe's prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai has announced the country will use a $950 million (£577 million) loan from China to help improve its…

Sport event brings up South Africa infrastructure issues When the final whistle blew at the Confederations Cup in South Africa, not only did it result with sporting champions, it also brought up…