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African Review weekly digest - 20th - 24th November

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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on African Review, from 20th - 24th November 2017

AfDB signs MoU with IATA to advance Africa’s aviation 

The AfDB has signed a MoU with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation sector in Africa. Click here to read the full story.  

AfDB approves US$213.41mn for Cameroon’s economic reforms programme 

The AfDB has approved a loan of US$213.41mn to Cameroon to finance the first phase of the government’s competitiveness and economic growth support programme (PACCE). Click here to read the full story.  

Potain dealers convene in Spain to strategize customer solutions and support 

More than 200 representatives from the Potain tower crane dealer network attended a recent convention hosted by Manitowoc Cranes in Barcelona, focusing on Potain tower cranes and customer support. Click here to read the full story.  

Two off grid projects to electrify rural communities in Nigeria 

Two off grid projects have recently been announced in Nigeria, aiming to add to the growing momentum of the off grid sector across Africa. Click here to read the full story.  

Sage Group witnesses double-digit growth across Africa and the Middle East 

Enterprise software company Sage Group has announced it has experienced 13 per cent growth across Africa in the Sage 200 family and 66 per cent growth in Sage One. Click here to read the full story.   

DNV GL introduces Phast software to predict behaviour of toxic clouds 

DNV GL has introduced new software for process hazard analysis, Phast, to provide a new dispersion model for increasing accuracy in predicting movement of certain toxic clouds. Click here to read the full story.  

Royal Academy of Engineering announces shortlist for 2018 African entrepreneurial engineers 

The 2018 shortlist for the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation has been announced in Cape Town, South Africa. Click here to read the full story.  

Camille launches CENTRAX CU5000 to control energy parameters 

Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG has introduced CENTRAX CU5000, a measurement device for heavy current applications, with an aim to carry out closely coupled automation tasks directly by programmable logic. Click here to read the full story.  

First commercial solar savings insurance launched in South Africa 

South Africa’s All Power Systems and Synthesis has launched the country's first commercial solar savings insurance, aiming to protect companies from risks related to adverse weather and system failure. Click here to read the full story.  

Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce launch panel identifies multiple investment opportunities 

At the launch of the Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce, held this week in London, panellists outlined the wide range of opportunities they believe will be available to international investors. Click here to read the full story.  

New oil and gas training centre for West Africa opens in Ghana 

A new training centre for the West African oil and gas industry, valued at US$8.5mn, has opened in Takoradi, Ghana. Click here to read the full story.  

AfDB approves US$171mn loans for Rwanda’s water and sanitation programme 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two loans amounting to US$171mn to finance Rwanda’s sustainable water supply and sanitation programme. 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)

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)

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)

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)

African nations have turned to the concept of power pools to address the continent's energy deficit and foster regional cooperation. (Image source: Synergy Consulting)

Dietmar Siersdorfer is expanding his role as Middle East managing director at Siemens Energy to include Africa. (Image source: Siemens Energy)

The Msikaba Bridge has anchor blocks 17 m wide which contain around 21,000 tons of concrete. (Image source: Sanral)