A joint Sino-Zimbabwe coal exploration project, named China-Africa Sunlight Exploration, has broke ground in Zimbabwes western province of Matabeleland North
Energy
AFC partners with VRA for power supply project in Ghana
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed a pact with Ghanas Volta River Authority (VRA) to provide it with a US$50mn loan tranche in a syndicated US$150mn three-year loan
IFC, Aldwych and Six Telecoms join hands to build Tanzania wind energy project
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with African energy firm Aldwych and telecommunications service provider Six Telecoms to develop a 100MW wind farm in Singida, Tanzania
Ethiopia begins tests on Sudan power project
Ethiopian Electric and Power Corporation (EEPCo) has said that a test run has been launched for the supply of electricity to neighbouring Sudan
Nigeria inks power project deal with Chinese firms
Nigeria has signed a pact with Sinohydro-Cneec Corporation to build a US$1bn 700MW hydro power station on the Zungeru River in Niger state