South African president, Jacob Zuma, has announced a US$97 billion, three-year building programme that will see roads, ports and access to utilities upgraded and coal and other mineral deposits exploited more effectively
Economy
IMF expresses faith in Mozambique’s economic policies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed faith in Mozambiques economic policy and said that the country’s economy is currently in a good shape
GE to invest in Rwandan economy
General Electronics (GE) has revealed its plan to invest in the Rwandan energy, oil exploration and healthcare sectors
African diaspora 'source of development funding'
Participants attending a session of the Global Diaspora Forum 2013 in Dublin. (Image source: Global Diaspora Forum)
The Global Diaspora Forum held in Dublin drew focus on the African diaspora communities that are increasingly becoming viable sources of development funding
André Bode, managing director of OTRACO. (Image source: Bridgestone South Africa)
The collaboration agreement could provide vital support for ports and maritime facilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The new extra-heavy rigid trucks can be designed to carry electric superstructures for a wide range of specialised transport assignments. (Image source: Volvo Trucks)
Ricardo Canovi, country leader for South Africa, and George Gergiou, COO, Kocho. (Image source: Kocho)
The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
A typical double-girder electric overhead travelling crane undergoing load test at Condra’s Johannesburg factory. (Image source: Condra)
BluePeak's investment promotes the UN's SDG 5 on gender equality, goal 8 on decent work and economic growth, and goal 13 on climate action. (Image source: Adobe stock)
80% of production from the Pontchâteau factory is targeted for export. (Image source: Bobcat
The partnership was formed to increase the proportion of renewable energy in Nigeria’s energy mix. (Image source: Union Bank)
Steinmüller Africa's executive director, Moso Bolofo. (Image source: Steinmüller Africa)
