The World Bank approved US$700m for Congo in June 2023, split between a US$400m water and sanitation programme in the Kasai provinces and Kwilu and a US$300m forest, savanna and cooking-fuel project.
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Fehmarn Belt Tunnel: The European New Mega-Gateway
In the world of engineering and construction, there are few projects as ambitious and awe-inspiring as the Fehmarn Belt tunnel. Once completed, this structure will become the longest immersed tunnel in the world, connecting Germany and Denmark under a body of water...
Schools Retire Donkey Carts in Favour of Safer Student Transit
Education authorities have directed schools to retire donkey carts for student transport, citing safety and animal welfare, in an April 2023 move toward formalised transit.
The Central Business District Project in Egypt
Egypt's Central Business District (CBD) at the New Administrative Capital is a massive development project that is expected to have a significant impact on the country's economy. The CBD is a transformational enterprise that aims to alleviate Greater Cairo's...
The New Mansoura City in Egypt
Egypt has recently inaugurated the first phase of its newest city, New Mansoura, located along the northern Mediterranean coast of the Nile Delta region. The city, which is expected to boost employment and tourism in the area, is considered one of the fruits of...
Donkey Carts Out: Schools Seek Safer Transport for Learners
Local authorities were told in March 2023 to find safer alternatives to the donkey carts ferrying learners to school, weighing safety against tight budgets.
New Mines Scale Up: Copper and Coal Lead the Diversification Charge
Khoemacau and Sandfire Resources’ Motheo mine ramped up output in 2023 on strong global copper and coal demand, though power and rail bottlenecks loom.
World Bank’s $500m for Congo: 440 km of Kasai and Kivu road with fibre ducts laid in
The World Bank approved $500 million on 28 June for roads in the Kasai region and North Kivu, with fibre ducts built into the works. The test is whether freight costs and broadband access move along the corridor.
Sandton Angles: The Wealthiest Square Mile in Africa, in Pictures
Sandton, dubbed as the wealthiest square mile in Africa, is a different world from many African cities, and if you pay close attention, you can capture the detail that went in and still goes into making it work - the infrastructure. In several spontaneous shots, Oscar...