Archive for the ‘Infrastructure’ category
Focus on smaller infrastructure projects, says General Electric Africa boss
African countries should focus on building smaller infrastructure projects that require less financing.
Busting the myths about doing business in Africa
Africa needs to deal with the misconceptions around the continent’s size, risks and opportunities by branding and marketing itself better.
Energy in Africa: a brighter future
During a session at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa, held in Cape Town, experts discussed the latest developments in addressing the continent’s energy infrastructure constraints.
Thinking outside the box: an innovative solution for Africa’s infrastructure woes
“The biggest threat to Africa is not invasion by neighbours; it is poverty.”
Africa offers increasing opportunities for engineers
For Africa’s engineers, the opportunities for employment and work experience on the continent have never been so great.
Infrastructure and economic development: High potential in East Africa
There have been a number of rather exciting infrastructure opportunities coming to the market, particularly in East Africa.
Why Mozambique’s future looks promising
After almost two decades of civil war, Mozambique is rapidly emerging as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.
Africa needs more skilled engineers, says research
“Beyond the direct impact of poor infrastructure, lack of engineering capacity hampers economic growth.”
Africa’s energy: ‘If we don’t think long-term, we could play catch up,’ says KenGen’s MD
How we made it in Africa talks energy with KenGen’s outgoing managing director Eddy Njoroge.
Africa’s ICT investment landscape: where to look next?
ICT in Africa remains an attractive area for investment, according to the African Development Bank.
Will we ever see Africa’s Tripartite Free Trade Area succeed?
The notion of a free trade area spanning across a large part of Africa sounds wonderful in theory, but how will it play out in reality?
Three examples of how African cities have improved road transport
Ramón Cruz provides practical examples of road transport initiatives that have positively tackled transport issues in Africa.
Examining the opportunities to invest in Africa’s infrastructure
The African Development Bank’s Shem Simuyemba outlines some of the investment opportunities in Africa’s infrastructure sector.
Moving resources from pit to port in Africa
Africa’s infrastructure developments continues to be dominated by projects that facilitate the pit to port transportation of resources.
Africa’s construction industry: insight into the opportunities and risks
Physical infrastructure backlog in most of Africa is widely known and acknowledged.
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Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
at May 2nd, 2013
