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.
$1.2 billion of active power projects in Rwanda
Rwanda has set 2024 as a target date to achieve 100 percent access to power for its population. There are currently more than $1 billion of active power projects in various stages of execution.
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.
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 – 29th May 2020
A recap of major events from Africa that took place in the last 7 days.
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.
2030 growth predictions for Rwanda
ABiQ predicts the country’s population will hit 15.3 million by 2030, resulting in the need for 1.6 new housing units and 17 new hospitals. But what else will it need?
Rwanda – Financing Power & Water Projects
Financing Power & Water ProjectsTranslating the potential of Africa into economic success depends on the ability of stakeholders to work together to develop the continent’s huge energy capacity (in particular power & water). Securing the level of finance...
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