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East Africa Marine Transport inaugure son premier navire sur le lac Victoria
Après 21 mois de construction, East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) a inauguré son premier navire sur le lac Victoria.
[Interview] Chris Okoro, CEO, Eunisell Interlinked, Nigeria
Chris Okoro is an entrepreneur and business strategist skilled in the Financial Services and Engineering sector. He's currently the Managing Director and CEO of Eunisell Interlinked Plc., Nigeria.
[Interview] Dr. Mima Nedelcovych, Chairman, AfricaGlobal Schaffer
Dr. Mima Nedelcovych is the Founder and Chairman of AfricaGlobal Schaffer, a strategic consulting firm focused on project development, project finance, trade facilitation, and public-private partnerships in developing countries, with a particular focus on Africa.
[Interview] Dr. Mima Nedelcovych, Président, AfricaGlobal Schaffer
Mima Nedelcovych est fondateur et président d'AfricaGlobal Schaffer, une société de conseil stratégique spécialisée dans le développement de projets, le financement de projets, la facilitation du commerce et les partenariats public-privé dans les pays en développement, et plus particulièrement en Afrique.
[Nigeria Business Week] Andrea Ayemoba: An economic overview for Q1
As we have seen over time, when one sectors hits a low point, another is seen hitting high notes. Such is the situation as we’ve seen it lately.
[Interview] Saeed Ibrahim Talfo, CEO, Golden Land, Sudan
Saeed Talfo has spent about a decade working in ICT, telecom delivery and service, and HE is currently the CEO of GLSD.
[SA Business Week] Key sectors appointments and a busy air route
October is already proving to be a great month for the South African business and economy, maybe even greater. With only a week into the month, three South Africans have been appointed for senior positions in the ICT, aviation and engineering sectors.
[Nigeria Business Week] Ensuring co-operation and diligence in trade
There is no shortage of opinions with regards to what needs to be done to improve economies of Africa. Experts from diverse fields advocate for different solutions, some tailored to fit their field interests, others seeming to stem from a place of general betterment.
[Nigeria Business Week] Racing toward growth, partnerships, targets
This week has shown interesting developments in a wide range of sectors in Nigeria - Hospitality, Real Estate, Agribusiness, Banking, Automotive, Oil and Gas and as always, ICT remains a busy sector.
[Nigeria Business Week] Collaborations birth opportunities
The forming and maintaining of strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships is pertinent to the development of any economy, especially a growing one like Nigeria.
[Nigeria Business Week] With Construction, Agribusiness, Oil and Gas and startup hubs, Nigeria leaves no sector behind
Two years ago Nigeria was as good as drowning in debts, unemployment, reduced investment and general widespread discontent. Today, though still a work in progress, the country has exited recession and is fast regaining its momentum.
[Nigeria Business Week] Nigeria, one economic sector after another, exits recession
The Nigerian oil and gas scene remains as active as ever, with changes surfacing on an almost daily basis. Last week saw the country’s first Marine Engineering Center commence its programs of 18 month academic and field work, which will lead to a masters in Marine Engineering.
Complimentary map: Airport project opportunities in Africa
Air traffic across Africa is expected to soar over the next 20 years to over 300 million passengers, which is great news for African economies - so long as they have the infrastructure to sustain it
[Column] Idowu Oyebanjo: 2017- A year of mixed fortunes for Nigeria’s power sector
2017 had its ups and downs and the power sector was no exception. The year started with a generally low mood in terms of the quantum of power generation available for distribution from none to a peak of 5,222MW on 18th of December, 2017.
Powering Africa's Transformation - Tony Elumelu, Aliko Dangote, Carlos Lopes
Africa has a bright future ahead of it. Productivity and growth will improve as African economies continue to place more emphasis on services and manufacturing, pursue commodity production, and achieve quick gains in agriculture and light industry.
Intelitek opens the first of 20 STEAM centers in Ghana
In partnership with the Ghanaian Ministry of Education and Israeli government, Intelitek and its parent company, Robogroup T.E.K. Ltd., have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in Ghana.
Inauguration de la logistique aérienne d'Afrique de l'Ouest
Bolloré Transport & Logistics inaugure la phase 2 d'Aérohub, avec la mise en service de la plus grande base logistique aérienne d'Afrique de l'Ouest
AAAM have appointed Bernhard Manson-Kullin as a Project Manager for Component Manufacturing
The AAAM - African Association of Automotive Manufacturers have appointed Bernhard Manson-Kullin as a Project Manager responsible for Component Manufacturing effective 1 October.
African Association of Automotive Manufacturers to explore Cameroon's opportunities in the automotive industry
German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), the AAAM - African Association of Automotive Manufacturers visited automotive stakeholders in Cameroon to explore more opportunities and partnerships.
Woolpert aligns geospatial companies and resources to form Woolpert Africa
Woolpert has integrated the staff, resources and local experience of its two geospatial companies in Africa, Southern Mapping Company and AAM, to form Woolpert Africa.
Orascom Construction earns multiple top global ENR 2022 rankings
Orascom Construction PLC announced that it has been highly featured in several rankings published by Engineering News Record (ENR), one of the world’s leading global engineering and construction publications.
NASRDA Director emphasises the importance of PPP in promoting national development
Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba, has called for more public-private partnerships for effective implementation of the Nigerian space programme, as well as to enhance the capabilities of the Space Agency in service delivery.
Director Ebong to join Secretary Blinken in the Philippines and South Africa
U.S. Trade and Development Agency, Director Enoh T. Ebong joined U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken’s travel to the Philippines and South Africa later this week, highlighting USTDA’s work to advance the Philippines’ clean energy transition and Africa financial support.
Le consortium Petrofac remporte un projet EPC en Algérie
Petrofac, à la tête d'un consortium avec Genie Civil et Batiment (GCB), a reçu la notification d'une attribution provisoire d'un contrat d'ingénierie, de fourniture et de construction avec Sonatrach pour le projet de développement EPC2 de Tinrhert en Algérie.
La Plateforme Industrielle d’Adetilope première zone industrielle certifiée ISO au Togo
La Plateforme Industrielle d’Adetilope du Togo (PIA) gérée par ARISE IIP, première zone industrielle certifiée ISO au Togo
Exploring opportunities in automotive manufacturing in Ghana
Japan Motors Trading Company Limited (JMTC), a major player in the automotive industry in Ghana is keen to explore opportunities in automotive component manufacturing.
L’usine Bontaz Tunisie choisie par Volkswagen pour un projet révolutionnaire
Volkswagen, la marque de voiture représentée par Ennakl Automobiles en Tunisie, a choisi l’usine Bontaz pour son prochain projet.
Signature du pacte pour la competitivite de l’industrie automobile en Tunisie
La Tunisian Automotive Association « TAA » a annoncé la signature du pacte pour la compétitivité de l’industrie automobile entre le Ministère de l’Industrie, des Mines et de l’Energie sous le haut patronage de la Présidence du Gouvernement Tunisien et le secteur privé représenté par la TAA sous l’égide de l’UTICA
Avis d'appel d'offres
Aménagement et bitumage de la route Ouesso- Pokola (47 km) avec la construction d'un pont de 616ml sur la Sangha.
Next Engineers programme launches in Johannesburg
General Electric (GE) in partnership with FHI360, PROTEC and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) officially launched the Next Engineers programme in Johannesburg to increase the diversity of young people in engineering.
[Egypt] New El Alamein city sees $4bn investments, housing minister
Projects involved in Egypt’s new El Alamein city have raised 62 billion Egyptian pounds ($4 billion) to date, the minister of housing, utilities and urban communities said.
[Rwanda] FBW Group to deliver $5 million Kigali school campus masterplan
Architecture and engineering firm FBW Group is working with the International School of Kigali (ISK) to create a 21st Century 'green' campus in the Rwandan capital.
APOC appoints Pete Allwood as Vice President, Business Development, EMEA
APOC has appointed industry specialist, Pete Allwood as Vice President, Business Development, to guide and focus its expansion programme throughout the EMEA region.
GE invests $2.5m to launch Next Engineers in Johannesburg, South Africa
General Electric (GE) announced a five-year, $2.5 million investment in Johannesburg, South Africa to launch Next Engineers, a global initiative focused on increasing the diversity of young people in engineering.
African Energy week maintains a strong position on the role of women in Africa’s energy transformation
African Energy Week will ensure women take up their rightful seat at the global energy table.
Quest Water and Aquatar™ Oasis partnership Sarl announce strategic partnership with Orange DRC S.A.
Quest Water, announced AQUAtap™ Oasis Partnership SARL has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Orange DRC S.A. in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sungrow to implement Solar-Plus-Storage project at Egypt’s Sukari Gold Mine
Chinese inverter supplier has been selected by German developer to supply inverters and a storage system for the construction of a hybrid off-grid solar photovoltaic system and battery storage system in Egypt.
Thermal Dynamics International awarded new $2.2m contract in Africa
Alpine 4 Holdings, the operator and owner of small market businesses, announced that its subsidiary, Thermal Dynamics International, was awarded a new $2.2 million contract in Africa.
KONE wins order to deliver, install elevators and escalators for the Iconic Tower building in Egypt
KONE Corporation, a global player in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order to deliver and install 60 custom-made elevators and escalators for the Iconic Tower building, located in Egypt’s new administrative capital.
KBR awarded engineering contract for BUA's project in Nigeria
Science, technology and engineering solutions provider KBR, announced it has been awarded a contract to complete the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for BUA Group's new, modern refinery facility in Nigeria.
Swedish engineering company Sandvik to acquire South African screens and feeders manufacturer Kwatani
Sandvik signed a deal to acquire the South African based company Kwatani, the supplier of screens and feeders for the mining industry.
Centamin awards Sukari Gold Mine contracts to juwi AG and Giza Systems in Egypt
Centamin announced it has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contracts for the 36MW solar farm and 7.5 MW battery-energy storage system at the Sukari Gold Mine (the Sukari solar plant) to juwi AG and Giza Systems in Egypt.
Woolpert selected to provide topographic map of quarter of Nigeria for MinDiver project
Woolpert has been selected to collect, process and deliver topographic mapping across more than one-quarter of Nigeria, or roughly 258,000 square kilometers, under a $4.4 million contract with the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.
Gabon launches technical training hub to revolutionize skills for economic diversification
The Centre is equipped with high-tech teaching equipment with a capacity to accommodate 1,000 learners who will study in the fields of mechanical engineering and maintenance of agricultural construction machinery.
Acrow provides modular steel bridges to restore transportation lifelines in Mozambique
Acrow, an international bridge engineering and supply company, announced it has provided 26 modular steel bridges to the National Road Administration of Mozambique, to restore vital transportation routes damaged by cyclones in 2019.
Pan African Resources, juwi South Africa partner for construction of solar photovoltaic plant at Evander Mines
Pan African Resources has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement with juwi South Africa to construct its 9.975MW solar photovoltaic plant at Evander Mines.
Elsewedy Electric signs new EPC contracts with Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company
Elsewedy Electric, wires & cables and Integrated energy solution provider in Middle East and Africa, announced its subsidiary Elsewedy Electric for Trading & Distribution, signed new EPC contracts with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company.
Asonha Energie, Sinohydro sign turnkey contract for development of hydroelectric dam in Gabon
Asonha Energie signed a turnkey contract with Chinese engineering and construction firm Sinohydro for the development of the 35-MW Kinguélé Aval hydroelectric dam in Gabon.
Construction work begins for new Ivory Coast Container Terminal
Following the signing of the contract with the China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in August, construction works have now officially begun for the Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT), Abidjan’s second container terminal.
Eos Energy Storage expands battery deployments in Nigeria
Eos Energy Storage LLC, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Nayo Tropical Technology Ltd., a West African mini-grid engineering, procurement, and construction company.
East Africa-focused Shanta Gold announces New Luika plant capacity expansion
Shanta Gold, East Africa-focused gold producer announced the expansion of processing capacity at the New Luika Gold Mine (NLGM).
BUA Group, Axens partner for upcoming refinery and petrochemical plant in Nigeria
BUA Group signed an agreement with Axens of France for the supply of process technologies for its upcoming 10million tonnes per annum mega refinery and petrochemicals facility to be sited in Akwa-ibom, Nigeria.
New Ivory Coast Container Terminal next phase of development commences
The China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), signed contracts for the construction of Abidjan’s second container terminal, known as Côte d’Ivoire Terminal (CIT), scheduled to be operational at the end of 2021.
[South Africa] Seven Sasolburg SMMEs selected for Sasol Business Accelerator programme
Sasol has selected seven small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) from in and around Sasolburg in the Free State to take part in its newly launched 24-month Sasol Business Accelerator (SBA) programme.
Zinia Phase 2 project moves forward in Angola
Angolan service provider Sonamet has completed factory acceptance tests on all flowline structures for Total’s Zinia field Phase 2 development.
[South Africa] MPA, Motseng Women Investments acquire Mott Macdonald Africa
South African civil and structural engineering consulting firm, Malani Padayachee & Associates (MPA) and investment holding company, Motseng Women Investments announced the acquisition of 100% equity of Mott MacDonald Africa.
Subseatec secures subsea contracts in Africa and Asia
Norskeide Subseatec, a subsidiary of Scana ASA has been awarded a contract to supply subsea equipment for field development in Africa and Southeast Asia.
African Development Bank-funded training builds skills for economy of the future in Ghana, report
A six-year project to develop industrial skills among Ghana’s workforce has improved the engineering and manufacturing skills of young people, promoted economic competitiveness and contributed to an improvement in the quality of life.
BESIX to build world-class marine facilities in Mozambique
BESIX, together with its partner Mota-Engil, will design and build all permanent marine facilities of the Mozambique LNG Gas Development Project.
Cranium Engineering deploys C-Kore units again in Nigeria
C-Kore Systems completed a successful campaign offshore Nigeria with VAYCO Oil tools and local Nigerian partner Cranium Engineering.
Josef Parzhuber joins Gates as President, EMEA region
Gates Corporation, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, announced that Josef Parzhuber has joined the organization as president, EMEA.
AfDB debars Tunisia's ETEP SA for fraudulent practices in Mali, Guinea
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has imposed a 13-month debarment on Entreprise de Travaux et d’Etudes de Projets (ETEP) SA, a civil engineering company registered in Tunisia, for engaging in sanctionable practices in Mali and Guinea.
CSV Bourbon Oceanteam 101 completes Angola assignment
Oceanteam announced the completion of Bourbon Oceanteam 101 charter agreement in Angola.
African Development Bank debars China Zhonghao Nigeria for 18 months for fraudulent practices
The African Development Bank Group announced the debarment of China Zhonghao Nigeria a civil engineering company registered in Nigeria, for 18 months, for fraudulent practices.
EXIM approves $91.5 million in U.S. export financing for renewable energy rural electrification project in Senegal
The EXIM approved approximately $91.5 million in loan guarantee financing that supports U.S. exports of design engineering and construction services to the Republic of Senegal.
Maersk Decom wins complete plugging, abandonment of Tullow Oil’s Banda and Tiof fields offshore Mauritania
Maersk Decom, a 50:50 joint venture between Maersk Drilling and Maersk Supply Service has won a complete plugging and abandonment of Tullow Oil’s Banda and Tiof fields in offshore Mauritania.
Keppel delivers world’s fastest brownfield FPSO modification project for Nigeria operations
Keppel Offshore & Marine through its wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel Shipyard, has delivered the world’s fastest brownfield FPSO vessel modification and upgrading project to be deployed in Anyala-Madu field, Nigeria.
EBRD strengthens motor industry in Morocco
The EBRD is continuing to support the automotive industry in Morocco through a €15 million loan to Varroc Lighting Systems Morocco that will provide training and employment opportunities for young people in the country.
ALP selected for Coral South FLNG project, offshore Mozambique
ALP Maritime Services (ALP) has been selected by a Joint Venture between TechnipFMC and JGC to provide a spread of five vessels related to the CORAL SOUTH project, offshore Mozambique.
[Nigeria] Michel Puchercos appointed Group CEO of Dangote Cement, Joseph Makoju retires
The Group Managing Director/CEO of Dangote Cement., Engr. Joseph Makoju will retire as GMD/CEO effective January 31, 2020, a position he has held since 2018; according to a report from the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
[South Africa] New SANSA design facility to streamline African engineering
SANSA plans to build a new engineering design facility that will bring immense benefits to the space industry in South Africa.
USAID announces $2.5 million in global research partnerships
The USAID announced $2.5 million dollars to support global research partnerships that will promote advancements across the full spectrum of discovery, from building new knowledge to piloting and scaling game-changing breakthroughs.
DOF Subsea secures contracts in Africa
DOF Subsea has secured 2 contracts totaling more than 160 vessel days for Skandi Seven and Skandi Skansen in Africa.
EXIM approves $5 billion to finance U.S. exports to Mozambique LNG project
The board of directors of the EXIM voted unanimously to authorize a direct loan of up to $5 billion to support the export of U.S. goods and services from multiple states for development and construction of an integrated LNG project in Mozambique.
South Africa business people search for trade and investment opportunities in Australia
A group of 25 South African business people is in Perth, Australia in search of trade and investment opportunities as part of the Outward Selling Mission organised and funded by the dti.
Engineering insurance to grow with Kenya’s infrastructure projects under Agenda 4, Kenindia
Growth is expected to be seen in the engineering insurance as Kenya embarks on completing its construction and infrastructure projects under the Agenda 4, says Kenindia.
South African companies pleased with trade leads obtained from the DRC
Most of the South African companies that were funded by dti to participate in the 15th edition of the DRC Mining Week exhibition say it has produced good trade leads and tangible results for them.
Voith gets contract to manufacture equipment for hydropower plant in Burundi
The technology group, Voith, has won an order to design, manufacture and supply the complete electromechanical equipment for the small hydropower plant Kabu 16 in Burundi.
Acrow Bridge installs 44 bridges as part of modernization of Cameroon’s rural infrastructure
Acrow Bridge, an international bridge engineering company, has installed of the first of 44 bridges provided to the Government of Cameroon as part of Acrow’s financed Comprehensive Bridge Development Program.
South Africa firms set to showcase their capabilities in the USA
A South African delegation from the steel and fabrication, engineering and services, electro technical and services, and oil and gas sectors are set to showcase their capabilities at the Offshore Technology Conference in the USA.
EAWC Technologies signs agreement to lease its water production solution in South Africa
Engineering services company EAWC Technologies has signed an agreement to lease its Atmospheric Water Generation technological solutions through lease programs in South Africa.
NAS to launch ground handling and cargo services in Mozambique
National Aviation Services (NAS), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets will offer comprehensive ground handling and cargo services in Mozambique beginning July 2019.
General Electric appoints Sulemana Abubakar as Ghana CEO
General Electric has announced the appointment of Sulemana Abubakar (Abu) as the Chief Executive Officer for GE Ghana.
James Dutton appointed Bechtel Regional President for Africa
Global engineering, construction, and project management company Bechtel has appointed Sir James Dutton regional president for Africa.
Axeon selects Adekha as strategic partner in Africa
AXEON Water Technologies,has announced the appointment of ADEKHA as an authorized distributor and strategic partner for the Middle East and African regions.
NNPC to build fertilizer plants in Brass, additional power plants in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has expressed its preparedness to build additional Independent Power Plants (IPP) in Abuja, Kaduna and Kano which is expected to add 4,0000 megawatts of power to stabilize the national grid.
Aurecon becomes first engineering consultancy firm to legally operate drones in South Africa
Global engineering and infrastructure advisory company, Aurecon has received a Remote Operating Certificate (ROC) from the South African Civil Aviation Authority to operate drones in South Africa.
[Ivory Coast] AFC closes funding for hydroelectric bridge
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announced it has closed a bridge loan deal for the construction of the Singrobo-Ahouaty hydroelectric dam (SAHP) between Abidjan and the capital, Yamoussoukro.
Afreximbank lends $170 million to Orascom for Pan African expansion
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a facility agreement lending $170 million to Egypt-based conglomerate Orascom Investment Holding.
Mammoet grows heavy lifting equipment and transport business in Mozambique
Mammoet, the global market player in engineered heavy lifting and transport has mobilized a fleet of heavy lifting and transport equipment into Mozambique.
Mammoet expands to Africa with Ghana unit
Dutch based logistics company Mammoet is expanding its footprint in Africa with the opening of a new office in Accra, Ghana.
[South Africa] Séché Environnement set to acquire Interwaste Holdings
Séché Environnement has announced its intention to acquire, through its wholly owned South African subsidiary Séché South Africa Proprietary Limited, 100% of the shares in Interwaste Holdings Limited.
[Egypt] TechnipFMC enters deal with MIDOR for modernization of complex
TechnipFMC has signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) for the modernization of existing complex near Alexandria, Egypt
BP awards KBR FEED contract for Tortue project in Senegal
American engineering and construction company KBR, Inc. has announced that its UK operating subsidiary has been awarded a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by BP for Phase 1 of the Tortue field Hub on the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania.
[South Africa] Weba Chute Systems expands into Russia with Somex
South Africa-based original equipment supplier Weba Chute Systems has further extended its footprint into the northern hemisphere with the recent appointment of a licensee in Russia.
NitraCut nitrogen generator debuts across Africa
In a breakthrough for the South African manufacturer of nitrogen generators, NitraLife, the company has exported a NitraCut nitrogen generator into Africa.
Aker Solutions to provide brownfield services for BP in Angola
Aker Solutions has been awarded a five-year agreement to supply brownfield modifications, maintenance and operations support for BP's Greater Plutonio and PSVM fields offshore Angola.
[South Africa] Paul Ssali appointed to Engineers Without Borders BoD
Paul Ssali from global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon, was recently appointed to the Engineers Without Borders SA’s Board of Directors.
Blanché Hanstein appointed Aurecon’s new manager for Namibia
Global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has appointed Blanché Hanstein as the new Office Manager of its Windhoek Office in Namibia.
Aurecon appoints Graça Sim-Sim country manager for Rwanda
Global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has appointed Graça Sim-Sim as its Country Manager for Rwanda.
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[Column] Louis Avenant: Trends for African telcos in 2024
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[Interview] Chester Wisniewski, Director of Global Field CTO, Sophos
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[Interview]: Daniel Otu, Koa’s Production and Operations Director & the factory project lead
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