Burundi needs 19 hospitals by 2030

Burundi needs 19 hospitals by 2030

Burundi has a population of almost 12 million. According to ABiQ’s business intelligence platform, Burundi’s population will grow at almost 23% and reach 14.6 million within 10 years.  Burundi is a landlocked country that mainly depends on agriculture. The main...
Can Eswatini achieve Health Coverage for all?

Can Eswatini achieve Health Coverage for all?

Eswatini has a population of 1.1 million. It is expected to grow by 6% to 1.2 million by 2030. Eswatini is the fourth-largest producer of sugar in Africa and the bulk of the country’s exports. Other sectors that contribute to the economy include agriculture, mining,...
Mali’s power sector in need of investment

Mali’s power sector in need of investment

Mali has a population of slightly over 20 million. Mali has one of the highest fertility rates in the world which results in accelerating population growth. Using our business intelligence tool, we forecast it to grow 23% to reach 25 million within 10 years. Mali is...
The week that was May 8th, 2020

The week that was May 8th, 2020

The week that was May 2 to May 8 2020 This is a weekly update by ABiQ on major events on the African continent. You can view the video here This week saw COVID-19 restrictions being eased in many of the African markets along with reduced fuel prices as a result of...
Chad needs investment in healthcare sector

Chad needs investment in healthcare sector

Chad’s population is expected to grow by 20% and cross 19.5 million by 2030. Even with Chad’s fertility rate decreasing, it remains one of the highest in the world.   The economy has heavily relied on agriculture in the past. Oil started contributing towards the...