Building a continent Reducing Africa’s infrastructure gap is the main aim of a new US$1.16 billion debt facility finalised recently. The three-year syndicated loan, launched by the Nigeria-based pan-African Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), was… Read more
Innovation station Support is at hand for South African student entrepreneurs who want to develop their bright tech ideas into a business. The Higher Education Innovation Fund – a joint project by… Read more
Light work More than 200 000 solar PV panels are being erected as part of plans to supply 135 MW in renewable energy to the South African mining operations of African Rainbow… Read more
High ambitions Two years after launching its first Earth observation satellite, Zimbabwe is planning to send three new units into orbit. Working with its Japanese partners, the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space… Read more
Due credit A South African fintech start-up that promotes responsible credit card use while helping retailers grow their businesses has scored a significant financial boost. Standard Bank has extended a ZAR200 million loan… Read more
