The Government of Rwanda and Metito have announced the financial close of the first competitively tendered Build Operate Transfer (BOT) water concession in Sub-Saharan Africa
Manufacturing
Camille launches CENTRAX CU5000 to control energy parameters

The CENTRAX CU5000 device aims to create independent system solutions. (Image source: Camille Bauer)
Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG has introduced CENTRAX CU5000, a measurement device for heavy current applications, with an aim to carry out closely coupled automation tasks directly by programmable logic
Royal Academy of Engineering announces shortlist for 2018 African entrepreneurial engineers

The shortlist for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. (Image source: Royal Academy of Engineering)
The 2018 shortlist for the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation has been announced in Cape Town, South Africa
AfDB approves US$171mn loans for Rwanda’s water and sanitation programme

The programme fits with AfDB’s country strategy paper (CSP) 2017–2021 for Rwanda to foster inclusive and green growth. (Image source: Julien Harneis/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two loans amounting to US$171mn to finance Rwanda’s sustainable water supply and sanitation programme
AfDB approves US$84.30mn loan to upgrade Tunisia’s digital capability

The project aims to improve the digital ecosystem in Tunisia. (Image source: Africa Studio/ Adobe Stock)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of US$84.30mn to support the implementation of ‘Digital Tunisia 2020’ national strategic plan