COVID-19 has decimated fiscal coffers in sub-Sahara Africa. The region boasts more than $500 billion of private sector financed projects, of which 50 per cent is under construction.
Over $57 billion of active water and hydro projects in Sub-Sahara Africa
There are more than $57 billion of active water and hydropower projects in Sub-Sahara Africa. Growing populations, rapid urbanisation and food security drive, increasing demand on Sub-Sahara Africa’s water resources.
Sub-Sahara Africa has $88 Billion of Energy projects under construction
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.
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 Kenya
Population growth will add a further 350,000 to the existing housing deficit over the next 10 years.
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
A recap of the major activities that happened in Africa in the last 7 days.
The week that was June 26th, 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 – 5th June 2020
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The Week That Was – 29th May 2020
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The week that was May 22, 2020
A brief overview of major events in Africa during the week of May 16 to May 21.
The week that was May 15, 2020
Funding approved for Egypt; Nigeria LNG Train 7 EPC awarded; Somalia bid rounds for offshore blocks; Kenya IMF funding; and Angola mining concessions.
Kenya’s forecasted 2030 growth
Population set to grow over 10 million over the next decade, to exceed 65 million people. As a result, electricity demand will reach 2.5 GW.
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