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With African governments committing billions of dollars to infrastructure development, the continent is touted to be entering a 20 to 30-year infrastructure development boom. Infrastructural development is pivotal to all aspects of social and economic transformation. However, inadequate infrastructure remains a major impediment for Africa in realising its full economic growth potential. For instance, a mere […]
...Africa stands at the precipice of unprecedented growth and transformation, and infrastructure development is at the heart of this evolution. The need for robust infrastructure in Africa cannot be overstated, as it holds the key to unlocking the continent’s full potential, fostering economic growth, and improving the quality of life for millions of people. 1. […]
...At The 2nd Annual Infrastructure Research Colloquium Yesterday on 9 April 2024, the Development Bank of Southern Africa held its 2nd Annual Infrastructure Research Colloquium at the DBSA Campus in Midrand. This Colloquium was groundbreaking as it provided a stepping-stone for the creation and launch of a new continental infrastructure journal, the DBSA African Journal of Infrastructure […]
...The OPEC Fund for International Development and the Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (TDB) are deepening their cooperation with the OPEC’s Fund’s latest commitment of debt and equity totalling USD 40 million. These recent investments in TDB aim to further strengthen the partnership and unlock synergies in support of sustainable development in […]
...The recent successful financial closing of the Beitbridge border post upgrade and modernisation project in Zimbabwe represents a pivotal moment for trade development in Africa. Completed at a cost of US$296 million, the upgrade of one of the busiest border posts on the continent is an outstanding example of what can be achieved through effective […]
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