The Ericsson mobile report expects total mobile traffic for the region to grow by around 49 per cent annually between 2017 and 2023. (Photo: Ericsson)
The Ericsson Mobility Report projects that LTE subscriptions will rise by 47 per cent from 30mn in 2017 to 310mn by 2023 in sub-Saharan Africa
Twenty African digital start-ups were chosen for the new initiative by the World Bank Group. (Photo: pressmaster/adobestock)
Twenty African digital start-ups will take part in the XL Africa residency, a new initiative of the business accelerator rolled out last April by the World Bank Group’s infoDev programme
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), and the National Company of Transports and Logistics, SNTL, Morocco, Launch a Study to Bridge the Gap between Morocco and Africa. (Image source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) signed a partnership agreement with the National Company of Transports and Logistics, SNTL, in Morocco, under the umbrella of the Aid for Trade Initiative for Arab States (AfTIAS), to launch a study for the development of logistical platforms for trade and investment facilitation between Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa
Wang Shouwen, Vice-Minister of Commerce China, DG/Chief Negotiator of Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations (NOTN) Ambassador Chiedu Osakwe and Nigerian Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah. (Image source APO)
The group of WTO Friends of Investment Facilitation for Development (FIFD) pledged support for the success of the High-Level Investment Forum taking place in Abuja on the 3 - 4 of November
Johannesburg factory view from above. (Image source: Max Pixel/FreeGreatPicture.com)
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a private sector multi-currency line of credit of US$100mn and 1.3bn South African Rand to Industrial Development Corporation Plc (IDC) of South Africa where the operation will support industrialisation projects in both South Africa and other Regional Member Countries (RMCs)
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)
