The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two grants for Malawi worth US$9mn for budgetary support and a hydroelectric power plant feasibility study
Finance
AfDB to release funds for Africa’s infrastructure
The African Development Bank has proposed a US$20bn innovative instrument for financing of Africa’s infrastructure development
Heirs Holdings commits funds for African power sector
Heirs Holdings, which is owned by African businessman Tony Elumelu, has committed US$2.5bn for improving the African power sector
Dangote to invest US$15 billion in Africa by 2018

Nigerian businessman and owner of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote. (Image source: World Economic Forum/Flickr)
Nigerian businessman and owner of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has pledged to invest up to US$15bn in business opportunities around Africa by 2018
Samsung launches jet engine air conditioner
Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced the launch of Q9000 jet engine air conditioner, which will use jet engine technology to cool or heat air faster than conventional units