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.
Over $1.5 billion of active healthcare projects in East Africa
There are currently more than $1.5 billion of active healthcare projects in east Africa. With a booming population set to increase by more than 28 per cent, COVID-19 laid bare a fragile healthcare system.
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.
Eastern Africa has more than $100 billion of active power projects
With a population set to grow by more than 25 percent over the next 10 years and ambitious targets of 100 percent access to power before then, East African governments are investing in power generation and distribution projects. ABiQ tracks more than $100 billion of active projects in East Africa.
International Tourism accounts for 1.4 percent of East Africa’s GDP
COVID-19 has all but wiped out international tourism revenues in East Africa, along with employment of millions.
Housing demand in Ethiopia
Ethiopia will require an additional 900,000 homes to meet the demand of a growing population.
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 3rd, 2020
A recap of the major activities that happened in Africa in the last 7 days.
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...
The week that was May 22, 2020
A brief overview of major events in Africa during the week of May 16 to May 21.
Ethiopia’s forecasted 2030 growth
Population set to grow over 16 million over the next decade, to exceed 128 million people. This will increase the demand for electricity, housing, retail, education and healthcare.
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