Sub-Sahara Africa’s population will grow by more than 26 per cent over the next decade. There are more than $88 billion of power projects under construction to meet ever-increasing power demand.
The Role of Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) as a Procurement Strategy in Africa
COVID-19 has decimated fiscal reserves across the world, but more so in Africa. Even before the pandemic, African governments were struggling to attract investment in critical infrastructure. Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) is one of the best procurement strategies available in the current financial climate.
Botswana needs $1 billion for affordable housing
Botswana must invest $1 billion over the next ten years to meet the demand for affordable houses. A fast-growing population and rapid urbanisation are the main drivers for affordable homes.
Southern Africa need $84 billion for housing
Southern Africa has an existing deficit of more than 4 million homes. The region will require an estimated $84 billion to invest in affordable homes to accommodate its rapidly growing and urbanising population.
More than $23 billion of transport projects in Southern Africa
Ageing infrastructure and growing populations are driving Southern African countries to invest in building new or improving existing transport infrastructure. Without an efficient transport infrastructure, international investors are reluctant to invest in emerging markets.
Railways and Ports: Africa’s Arteries for Life
Africa has natural resources in abundance. Yet, mining, moving and processing those resources are often a difficult task across the continent. Limited integration and transport infrastructure often prevent the African continent from prospering and creating wealth for its rapidly growing population.
$1.1 billion required for new schools in Southern Africa
Southern Africa will require more than $1.1 billion to build additional schools for the growing population and train 40,000 teaching staff over the next decade.
Potable water demand in Botswana
Botswana will require an additional 31 million cubic metres of potable water capacity by 2030.
The Week That Was – 31st July, 2020
A weekly recap of all major events that happened in the last 7 days in Africa
The week that was July 17th, 2020
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The Week That Was, July 10th, 2020
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The week that was, July 3rd, 2020
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Country Risk – Q2 2020
Four Southern African countries dominate the top 10 in our Overall Country Risk rankings. The number one position belongs to Botswana followed by South Africa. Namibia and Eswatini in fifth and tenth place respectively complete the Southern African contingent. East...
Botswana is world’s second-largest diamond producing country
Botswana is the second largest diamond producing country of the world. Its economy is heavily dependent on diamond exports.
Growth in Southern Africa
Southern Africa’s population is the smallest of the 5 African regions. ABiQ’s forecast this to increase to 77 million by 2030.
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