Bakrie Delano Africa, is to spend half of the company’s US$1 billion investment commitment in Nigeria on crude palm oil and rubber plantations
Manufacturing
Kenyan construction boom sees sharp rise in steel demand
From massive infrastructure developments to middle class housing, construction has led to an increased demand for steel, writes Mwangi Mumero
African groundwater ‘may be difficult to extract’
While groundwater maps of the African continent created much optimism when they were published recently, experts have warned that accessing water from such sources may prove difficult due to political and technical factors
Water and sanitation pledges could help 85 million Africans

Ministers have vowed to provide better access to water and sanitation across Africa. (Image source: Oxfam East Africa)
WaterAid has welcomed promises from African government ministers that could provide 85.4 million Africans with access to essential services across the continent
Renewable manufacturer to offer “know-how” to SA market

A previous solar PV project conducted by Gestamp Renewable Industries in Spain. (Image source: Gestamp Renewables)
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