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African Review weekly digest - 17th - 21st July

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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on African Review, from 17th - 21st July 2017

New ways of using precast concrete in construction sites worldwide: The chance for construction companies 

The response from customers was exceptionally positive when Weckenmann Anlagentechnik GmbH & Co. KG presented its innovative concept of the transportable formwork. Click here to read the full story. 

Zimbabwe to become regional power distribution hub 

With an aim to become a regional power distribution hub, the Zimbabwe has announced that it will construct a 1,000km regional power line in 2018 in partnership with stakeholders from Mozambique and South Africa. Click here to read the full story. 

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Ghana to reaffirm free trade links 

The visit of Lord Tariq Ahmad reaffirm strong Commonwealth links in free trade and democratic values. Click here to read the full story.  

AfDB grants Tanzania to develop Ngozi geothermal steam field 

The AfDB has granted US$21.7mn to develop Tanzania’s Ngozi geothermal steam field to transform national economy by achieving a sustainable growth for the country’s energy sector. Click here to read the full story. 

Gigawatt Global: Solar street lights illuminate Bujumbura, Burundi 

Bujumbura the capital of Burundi has become a little brighter thanks to a partnership with Gigawatt Global. Click here to read the full story. 

Ethiopia to set up pharmaceutical industrial park 

With an aim to transform the Ethiopian health sector, a pharmaceutical industrial park is under construction in Addis Ababa area by the Chinese contractor Tiesiju Civil Engineering (CTCE) group, expecting to be completed in eight months. Click here to read the full story. 

Kim Fausing takes over as Danfoss CEO 

Kim Fausing took over as the new president and CEO of Danfoss, with effect from 1 July 2017, and said that he will continue the Danfoss strategy, focusing on growth and digitalisation of the company. Click here to read the full story. 

The Bell team in Richards Bay consists of more than 800 machinists, welders, and assemblers. (Image source: Bell)

GFE Power Product’s extensive range covers generators from 10 kVA up to 3,000 kVA. (Image source: GFE Power Products)

The funding is the largest-ever equity raise in the minigrid industry according to Husk. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)

ITS has evolved into a sophisticated systems approach, providing numerous opportunities to revolutionise road networks. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Invest International’s Lara Muller; Ivory Coast Minister of Finance and Economy, Adam Coulibaly; and Ambassador Designate to Ivory Coast, Jeroen Kelderhuis. (Image source: Invest International)

The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)

Although displaying resilience, the report warns that African banks remain exposed to physical climate risks due to both sovereign and industry lending. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

WAA and VCMI will seek to establish regulatory frameworks to enable access to high integrity and fair voluntary carbon markets for WAA member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The parties will also promote the mutual exchange of information and expertise in the field of export credit policies and practices. (Image source: TBD Group)

Inside Condra’s Johannesburg factory: an overhead crane positions an electric motor during assembly of hoist and crab. (Image source: Condra)

IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)

The MoU was signed alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium. (Image source: Africa CDC)

Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA. (Image source: IRENA)

World Bank & African Development Bank partner to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030, leveraging public-private investments. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)

At WFES, Gotion High-tech will showcase its latest products and leading green energy solutions at its booth. (Image source: Gotion High-tech)

The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)

SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026.

The key issues restricting sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing sector will be unpacked at Manufacturing Indaba later this year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Through the innovative solution, each vessel can fill two tank containers on average between two ports. (Image source: Maersk)

Hyphen is developing sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, most advanced and only fully-vertical integrated green hydrogen project. (Image source: Hyphen)

According to Liebherr, the Used Equipment Marketplace is extremely user-friendly. (Image source: Liebherr)

Electricity storage will be pivotal in unlocking renewable projects and meeting energy demand. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable users to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time. (Image source: Brady)

Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State. (Image source: Africa Data Centres)

A Cat PM310 Cold Planer in action. (Image source: Caterpillar)

A larger stockholding of WEG products facilitates ready access for customers. (Image source: WEG Africa)