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.
Uganda’s international tourism expenditure less than 1% of GDP
Uganda’s population will grow by 30 percent over the next decade reaching 59.4 million from the current 45.7 million people. Yet, international tourism expenditure is among the lowest in Eastern 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 – 31st July, 2020
A weekly recap of all major events that happened in the last 7 days in Africa
The Week That Was, July 10th, 2020
A recap of the major activities that happened in Africa in the last 7 days.
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 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.
East African oil and gas update
East Africa’s gas discoveries over the last couple of decades resulted in significant investments in the upstream sector. Currently there are more than $80 billion of projects in the pipeline.
Uganda’s population to grow nearly 25% by 2030
Rapid population growth will necessitate investment in critical infrastructure such as healthcare, education and transport.
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