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.
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.
Eswatini need $50 million for new schools
$50 million is need by Eswatini for new schools to accommodate 56,000 new pupils by 2030. An additional 1,400 educators will also have to be trained and educated.
$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.
The Week That Was – 31st July, 2020
A weekly recap of all major events that happened in the last 7 days in Africa
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...
Can Eswatini achieve Health Coverage for all?
Eswatini aspires to achieve universal health coverage for all. To achieve this, the country needs more investment in infrastructure.
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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