World Bank projects hit $4bn in Nigeria The various infrastructure projects funded by the World Bank will have reached a total value of $4 billion (£2.5 billion) in Nigeria by 2013, according…

Dubai firm plans smelter in Tanzania A Dubai-based energy firm has announced plans to build a $500 million (£312 million) copper smelter and sugar plant in Tanzania, reports Reuters. City…

Funds finalised for Kunzvi Dam A group of private contractors have finalised the $370 million (£231 million) needed to fund the Kunzvi Dam project in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Herald reports that…

South Africa announces £63bn infrastructure plan South Africa has announced its intention to focus on improving the country's infrastructure, with £63 billion earmarked to boost services…

Nigerian government approves bridge contract The federal government of Nigeria has approved the contract for a bridge to be built over the River Benue. Costing 36 billion naira (£142 million),…

Lancement de deux projets d'eau et d'assainissement en Mauritanie Un atelier consacré au lancement de deux projets d'assainissement et d'accès à l'eau potable a…

Swaziland rail link 'making progress' The proposed rail link between Lothair, in Mpumalanga, and Swaziland is making progress, reports Engineering News Online. The 'Western Link' project is…

La BAD octroie plus de 131 millions USD à un programme d'accès à l'eau potable en Tunisie La Banque africaine de Développement (BAD) a accordé un prêt de 95 millions d'euros…

South Africa plans $125bn power station Proposals for a nuclear power station in South Africa are currently under review by the country's cabinet, reports Reuters. The construction of the 9,600…

$700m windfall for Guinea infrastructure The government of Guinea will use part of a $700 million (£442 million) windfall payment to rebuild the nation's broken infrastructure, reports…