An artists impression of Konza Tech City in Kenya. (Image source: www.konzacity.go.ke/resource-center/gallery)
Economist Moin Siddiqi explores some of Africa’s mega-projects underway or in the pipeline that would provide a major uplift for sub-Saharan Africa in the coming decade
Materials for the organic concrete, rice husks, ash from cassava peels, karroo gum and coconut fibres. (Image source: BAM)
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is set to collaborate with African colleagues to find a solution to the sustainable construction during the Hannover Messe in Germany from 23 – 27 April 2018
The mall will be completed by the end of 2019 and the project will create 4,500 jobs. (Image source: CIFOR/Flickr)
British PE firm Actis will fund the building of the Douala Grand mall in Cameroon in an investment worth US$200mn according to a statement from the British High Commission in Yaounde
Murray & Roberts says the offer undervalues the company. (Image source: jbdodane/Flickr)
South Africas Murray and Roberts Holdings Limited turned down a takeover bid from German engineering company Aton GmbH saying that its offer "materially undervalues" the company
The road project aims to boost the infrastructure of the country for economic development. (Image source: Paul Saad/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Union (EU) Delegation in Rwanda, Embassy of Japan in Rwanda and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have joined the government of Rwanda to launch the rehabilitation and widening of the Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo roadworks in the eastern province of the country
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
One of the new BYD electric buses serving Cape Town. (Image source: GABS)
An illustration of an electric application supported by a BESS powered by Volvo Penta’s subsystem. (Image source: Volva Penta)
SANY will introduce 11 electric machines to the European market for the first time, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable construction technology. (Image source: SANY)
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
Ivanhoe Mines announces record copper production and increased power at Kamoa-Kakula, DRC
Bayobab enhances East Africa’s connectivity with resilient cross-border fibre via railway infrastructure
Emerson's cutting-edge dust collector monitoring solution. (Image source: Emerson)
Schneider Electric South Africa introduces TeSys Deca Advanced to improve motor efficiency and industrial reliability. (Image source: Schneider Electric)
Solar Photovoltaic systems have a role to play in increasing South Africa’s power generation capacity
