WaterAid has welcomed promises from African government ministers that could provide 85.4 million Africans with access to essential services across the continent
Manufacturing
Renewable manufacturer to offer “know-how” to SA market
Gestamp Renewable Industries has established its presence in the South African renewable energy components market by announcing plans to carry out more than US$300 million worth of contracts in the country
Dutch funds flow into Ghanaian water programme
The Dutch ambassador to Ghana, Gerard Duijfjes, has handed over a EUR 100 million (US$ 129.3 million) grant and financing arrangement to fund the Ghana Netherlands Water and Sanitation Programme
SA to invest US$755 million into manufacturing
South Africas government has announced plans to boost the country’s flagging manufacturing industry by investing R5.8 billion (US$755 million) into the sector over the next three years
Weather software to aid farmers
A team of university students from Kenya has developed a software program that can help farmers monitor weather and soil conditions in their areas