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.
The week that was July 17th, 2020
A recap of the major activities that happened in Africa in the last 7 days.
Zimbabwe will need 19 hospitals by 2030
Healthcare in Zimbabwe is turning into a crisis. Hospitals are barely functioning and the government needs to take immediate action to resolve the situation.
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...
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