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Electricity shortages in Africa a key concern
[Ntsakisi Maswanganyi] Strong economic growth and a rising middle class are driving investments into sub-Saharan Africa, although infrastructure and electricity shortages are "key concerns"... read more>>



Construction & Engineering
DR Congo's Inga 3 dam construction delayed to 2017: World Bank
Building of a massive new hydroelectric dam in the Democratic of Congo won't begin until 2017 at the earliest, the World Bank said on Thursday, 9 April, signalling a fresh delay in the key project... read more>>
Jacobs Engineering to present international symposium
Jacobs Engineering SA will be presenting the first Engineering Symposium for Africa around the theme of 'Engineering and Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development in Africa' in Marrakesh, Morocco on Thursday, 21 May 2015... read more>>
Coega investors to create more than 7,000 jobs
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that more than an estimated 7,000 jobs will be created from the latest investor signing... read more>>
Sustainable Development
MAN Truck, Bus SA set benchmark for sustainability
MAN Truck and Bus SA has officially announced the conversion of its Pinetown assembly plant to solar power. The truck and bus chassis assembly plant is now capable of operating entirely off solar energy... read more>>
New community centre built to cater for the sick, hungry and homeless
The heart of Warwick Junction is beating with new life in the form of the recently constructed community building, Denis Hurley Centre... read more>>
Utilities
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr launches handbook on power purchase agreements
A handbook titled 'Understanding Power Purchase Agreements in Africa' has been launched in South Africa at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr business law firm... read more>>
Norway/Africa Energy Summit highlights need for robust energy system
African Ministers of Energy from Ghana and Zambia are amongst the attendees at the Norway/Africa Energy Summit taking place in Oslo, Norway... read more>>
International
CEO named for cement titan LafargeHolcim
The boards of France's Lafarge and Switzerland's Holcim have approved Eric Olsen for the role of chief executive officer once the firms merge, creating the world's biggest cement company, they announced on Thursday, 9 April... read more>>
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How to get digital transformation right

Jayne Archbold

There has been a lot of talk recently about digital transformation and how every business has to be a digital business... read more>>
Africa
Warnings on Libya government move to divert oil revenues
Libya's internationally recognised government has moved to divert revenues from the long-established state oil company and Central Bank to its own coffers - in an effort experts warn is "risky" and likely to fail. read more>>
Nigerian economy remains strong - Okonjo Iweala
The peaceful election in Nigeria, with a new government coming in, bodes well for the Nigerian economy, which is good news for those in the marketing and retail sectors... A healthy economy usually means people have more money to spend... (Videos) read more>>
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