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African Review weekly digest - 13th - 17th November

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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on African Review, from 13th - 17th November 2017

Big Five Annual Board Awards 2017 recognises best in oil and gas industry 

The winners of the Big Five Annual Board Awards 2017 where Oil Review Africa was lead media partner have been announced at a special ceremony in London. Click here to read the full story. 

Royal Academy of Engineering recognises businesses led by African entrepreneurial engineers 

Sixteen talented engineers selected from sub-Saharan Africa for innovations that improve quality of life and economic success, and overcome local, national and international challenges. Click here to read the full story. 

Unearthing the IoT in agriculture 

Eseye, global provider of M2M cellular connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has partnered with Burkard, to use IoT in forecasting crop disease, with an aim to enhance yields. Click here to read the full story. 

AfDB approves US$84.30mn loan to upgrade Tunisia’s digital capability 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of US$84.30mn to support the implementation of ‘Digital Tunisia 2020’ national strategic plan. Click here to read the full story.

GE partners with Azito to upgrade gas turbines in Ivory Coast 

GE has signed an agreement with Azito Energie SA to upgrade two gas turbines at the company’s combined-cycle power plant in Ivory Coast. Click here to read the full story.

Renewables to play major role in meeting growing energy needs 

The resurgence in oil and gas production in the US, decline in the cost of renewables and growing electrification are changing the traditional ways of meeting energy demand globally, according to the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2017. Click here to read the full story. 

HYDRUS 2.0 – The new generation of ultrasonic water meters 

The answer to every challenge. The international markets for water and energy are undergoing radical change, which is being clearly felt by suppliers in Europe. Click here to read the full story. 

Grieve introduces 500°F electric belt conveyor oven 

Grieve has introduced No 892, a 500°F electrically-heated belt conveyor, which is currently used for curing sealant on filters at the customer’s facility. Click here to read the full story. 

ConMin West Africa returns to Abuja in 2018 

After the success of ConMin West Africa 2017, the international trade fair for construction machinery, mining and building material machines is returning: the second ConMin West Africa will take place in the Nigerian capital city of Abuja between 15 and 17 May 2018. Click here to read the full story. 

UAE-based MCB to participate for West Africa roadshow 2017 

The UAE-based Mineral Circles Bearings (MCB) has partnered with Automechanika Dubai, one of the region’s leading event organisers, for West Africa roadshow from 21-22 November 2017. Click here to read the full story. 

Malawi to start construction of Mzuzu international airport in January 2018 

Malawi is going to start the construction of Mzuzu International Airport in January, 2018, said Arthur Peter Mutharika, president of the southeastern African country. Click here to read the full story. 

AfDB approves US$25mn to Zambia National Building Society 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$25mn to Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS) to build institutional capacity and financing affordable housing in Zambia. Click here to read the full story. 

South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo to remove obstacles to doing business 

Congolese government’s priority is to ensure that the One Stop Shop created for business registrations and investment facilitation has resources to fulfil its mandate for the country. Click here to read the full story. 

Impact of digitalisation on African energy sector 

Africa energy sector is showing an emerging trend in adopting digitalisation, which is expected to increase innovation to new market technologies and development of a new skill set within companies. Click here to read the full story. 

The Bell team in Richards Bay consists of more than 800 machinists, welders, and assemblers. (Image source: Bell)

GFE Power Product’s extensive range covers generators from 10 kVA up to 3,000 kVA. (Image source: GFE Power Products)

The funding is the largest-ever equity raise in the minigrid industry according to Husk. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The initiative will help African contractors participate in annual infrastructure investments. (Image source: Afreximbank)

ITS has evolved into a sophisticated systems approach, providing numerous opportunities to revolutionise road networks. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Invest International’s Lara Muller; Ivory Coast Minister of Finance and Economy, Adam Coulibaly; and Ambassador Designate to Ivory Coast, Jeroen Kelderhuis. (Image source: Invest International)

The Yellow Metal Machine Rental team with some Wacker Neuson equipment. (Image source: Wacker Neuson)

Although displaying resilience, the report warns that African banks remain exposed to physical climate risks due to both sovereign and industry lending. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

WAA and VCMI will seek to establish regulatory frameworks to enable access to high integrity and fair voluntary carbon markets for WAA member countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The parties will also promote the mutual exchange of information and expertise in the field of export credit policies and practices. (Image source: TBD Group)

Inside Condra’s Johannesburg factory: an overhead crane positions an electric motor during assembly of hoist and crab. (Image source: Condra)

IVECO is renewing its entire product range, all at once. (Image source: IVECO)

The MoU was signed alongside the Africa Health Business Symposium. (Image source: Africa CDC)

Both the IMF and EIU expect SSA to rank as the world’s second fastest growing economy in 2024. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

There has been a focus on the sugar industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development, says IRENA. (Image source: IRENA)

World Bank & African Development Bank partner to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030, leveraging public-private investments. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)

At WFES, Gotion High-tech will showcase its latest products and leading green energy solutions at its booth. (Image source: Gotion High-tech)

The new Perkins 5012 is a full-authority electronic engine optimised and purpose-built for power generation applications. (Image source: Perkins)

SSAB will begin deliveries of the new products in 2026.

The key issues restricting sub-Saharan Africa’s manufacturing sector will be unpacked at Manufacturing Indaba later this year. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Through the innovative solution, each vessel can fill two tank containers on average between two ports. (Image source: Maersk)

Hyphen is developing sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, most advanced and only fully-vertical integrated green hydrogen project. (Image source: Hyphen)

According to Liebherr, the Used Equipment Marketplace is extremely user-friendly. (Image source: Liebherr)

Electricity storage will be pivotal in unlocking renewable projects and meeting energy demand. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

With RFID, assets can be given unique digital identities that enable users to identify and locate them all at once, from a distance, in real time. (Image source: Brady)

Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State. (Image source: Africa Data Centres)

A Cat PM310 Cold Planer in action. (Image source: Caterpillar)

A larger stockholding of WEG products facilitates ready access for customers. (Image source: WEG Africa)