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
Manufacturing
Water and sanitation pledges could help 85 million Africans
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
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