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By: Sir Roger Jantio, Senior Managing Director & CEO of Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd Africa’s optimal AI path lies in application development and strategic use of global computing resources rather than replicating expensive data center buildouts. India’s emergence as an AI superpower through its massive user base and application ecosystem, rather than infrastructure ownership, validates this […]
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Ecobank and Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) acting as Mandated Lead Arrangers, Coordinators and Bookrunners in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), have closed a EUR 230 million facility for the Government of Uganda to finance its FY2024/25 Infrastructure and Development Budget. The facility comprises EUR 130 million from Ecobank and RMB as well […]
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Strategic infrastructure to boost regional trade and transform lives across rural communities. DP World has expanded its footprint in Rwanda with the inauguration of the Rubavu Logistics Hub in partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The opening of the Logistics Hub coincided with the unveiling of a community bridge in Kabeza a […]
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By Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO of ACTOM South Africa’s energy transition, as well as similar efforts by other countries around the world, is accelerating the demand for power transformers, as nations upgrade and expand their power grids to meet rising energy needs. However, this worldwide shift toward renewable energy is exposing a critical infrastructure gap: […]
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By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
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The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking, CPD learning and industry collaboration. The events brought together 8,858 construction and infrastructure professionals, placing industry excellence and innovation at the centre of discussions and solutions. The […]
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By Morris Macharia Musyoka is software engineer and techpreneur Africa’s “big four” countries – Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria – continue to lead as markets that have long captured attention from global investors, securing 87% of all startup funding in Africa in 2023. However, there is a need for venture capitalists to redirect and […]
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The proceeds of the 10-year loan will be used to improve connectivity, transport, logistics, trade and to boost access to energy across the African continent The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) have signed a US$50 million loan agreement to finance the development of infrastructure critical to […]
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MiDA Advisors and Standard Bank Group, in collaboration with Mercer, have published the second edition of the report titled “Infrastructure financing in sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and impact for institutional investors”, to present the attractive case for investing in Africa. This report builds upon the 2018 groundbreaking publication by MiDA Advisors and Mercer, Investment in African Infrastructure: […]
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A greener, more intelligent infrastructure is the backbone of a smart Africa. Definition of a Smart City A smart city is measured by the efficiency with which resources, like energy and water, is provided. The goal is to make sure that the city prospers in the future while enhancing the quality of life of its people. […]
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