Infrastructure
UK gives 67mln pounds for African infrastructure
Monday, 08 March 2010
The United Kingdom and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding committing the UK to provide UK67 million to help the regional economic communities improve transport infrastructure in eight countries.
Ghana to fast-track infrastructure for oil: Mills
Friday, 26 February 2010
Ghana will fast-track construction of a deep sea oil port and revamp a major rail link in 2010 to help exploit its energy and minerals, President John Atta Mills said in a state of the nation address on Thursday.
Great Lakes could produce up to 4 000 MW of clean energy
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Between 3 000 MW and 4 000 MW of electricity could be generated from clean energy sources in Africa's Great Lakes region between 2010 and 2016, Hydragas Energy representative Philip Morkel said at a conference on Wednesday.
Egyptian firm to invest $150 million in East African rail
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
The Egyptian firm Citadel Capital said Tuesday it plans to invest 150 million dollars (111 million euros) over five years to improve the railway line from Kenya to Uganda.
Google Maps lands in Ghana
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Google Maps of most Ghananian towns are now accessible via web browsers or enabled mobile handsets. Users will be able to check out online maps, search for businesses, create maps, look for locations while on the move and advertise for free.
Kenya wins GSMA award for mobile broadband strategy
Friday, 19 February 2010
The GSMA, which represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry, presented the prestigious annual Government Leadership Award to Samuel Poghisio, Kenya's Minister for Information and Communications.
Vodafone launch 'world's cheapest phone'
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Mobile phone operator Vodafone has launched what it says is the "lowest-cost mobile phone on Earth". The Vodafone 150, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will sell for "below $15" and is aimed at the developing world.
Sierra Leone's hydro-power dam lighting up Freetown
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Sierra Leone's first hydro-power dam, almost 40 years in the making, was switched on in November 2009. It now produces 50 megawatts of electricity, sending regular power to most parts of the capital, Freetown.
Africa: 448 million mobile network subscribers
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Mobile subscribers in Africa have reached 448 million representing a 20% rise, according to a latest report from Ovum Research. An additional 75 million new people have been recorded in just one year.
Burkina Faso: $40m for rural electrification
Monday, 08 February 2010
The African Development Bank Group based in Tunisia has approved a loan of 40 million US dollars for Burkina Faso to fund a rural electrification project.
North African country attracted by SA nuclear reactor technology
Monday, 08 February 2010
The Algerian Atomic Energy Commission (Comena is its acronym in French) has expressed interest in South Africa's pebble-bed modular reactor (PBMR) technology.
UBA Uganda introduces mobile banking services
Friday, 05 February 2010
United Bank for Africa (UBA) will introduce mobile banking facilities to boost the penetration of banking services in Uganda, according to Uganda's daily, The Monitor.
Tanzania to complete fibre-optic link in June
Wednesday, 03 February 2010
Tanzania expects to finish building a $300 million fibre-optic network linking its major urban centres in June, its communications minister said on Tuesday.
Tunisia: Most electrified country in Africa
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Tunisia has become the most electrified country in Africa according to a recent report on "Powering Africa" published by African Business. Tunisia is credited with an electrification rate of 99%.
Africa telecom investment to exceed $70 bln by '12
Monday, 01 February 2010
Africa's telecom sector will have private investments of more $70 billion by 2012, surpassing the $55 billion promised by investors at a U.N.-backed meeting in 2007, the head of the U.N. telecoms agency said.
Congo Republic hails successful dam turbine test
Friday, 29 January 2010
Congo Republic has successfully tested the first of four turbines at the Chinese-funded Imboulou Hydroelectric Dam hoped to plug longstanding power shortages holding back its economy.
Zambia won't face power crunch in 2010: official
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Zambia will this year add 210 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the national grid of Africa's top copper producer, and will not see power shortages in 2010 as some had feared, an energy industry official said on Monday.
East African mobile communication market to reach $9 billion in 2015
Friday, 15 January 2010
The mobile communications markets of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda earned revenues of $2.62 billion in 2008 combined and are expected to deliver $8.99 billion in 2015.
Ethiopia launches hydro-power plant
Friday, 15 January 2010
The largest hydro-power scheme in Ethiopia has been launched raising hopes of the country's aim of self-sufficiency and exporting power in the near future.
Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya to build power link
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya will next year start work on a 400 MW power line to boost trade in electricity between them and ensure security of supply, a Zambian energy official said on Wednesday.
Private network to interconnect universities in Kenya
Thursday, 14 January 2010
The Kenya Education Network Trust has revealed an ambitious technological plan to interconnect more than 70 educational institutions in the East African country.
Morocco to invite bids for solar station in Feb
Friday, 08 January 2010
Morocco will invite bids for construction of its first solar power station at the end of next month as part of a $9-billion solar energy project, its energy minister said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe, Botswana ink power generation deal
Thursday, 07 January 2010
Zimbabwe's struggling power utility has signed an $8 million deal with Botswana to revive a shut-down thermal power station and ease national blackouts, state media reported on Wednesday.
Egypt says it will propel African science agenda
"Africa is back" from global crisis, says IMF
Gabon unveils measures against corruption, for industry
UK gives 67mln pounds for African infrastructure
Ghana to fast-track infrastructure for oil: Mills
Great Lakes could produce up to 4 000 MW of clean energy