Oxfam Report : Multinational Companies Threaten African Economic Outlook
A new Oxfam report claims that Africa was “cheated out of US$11 billion in 2010”, this is equivalent to more than six times the amount needed to deliver universal primary healthcare in the Ebola affected countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau.
PCCW Global Addresses Sub-Saharan Africa’s Connectivity Demands with IP Exchange Network
PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, has been recognised by Frost & Sullivan with the 2015 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) Connectivity Solutions Customer Value Leadership Award.
Harnessing Africa’s LNG Potential
Ahead of June's World Gas Conference in Paris, the International Gas Union (IGU) President Jérôme Ferrier shares his thoughts on the role that Africa can play in vital discussions about the energy industry's future
Africa Together Initiative Strengthens Egypt’s Position as Regional ICT Services Hub
ITIDA has set out a number of partnership protocols and concluding business agreements between Egyptian companies and 17 leading African telecom companies, financial institutions and ICT enterprises in the framework of “Africa Together” programme, Round II.
Accra to Become First ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Africa with Microsoft CityNext Applications
Last week, Microsoft Ghana signed an agreement with various partners which will see Accra becoming Africa's first ‘Centre of Excellence' and will involve using Microsoft's CityNext applications to make a healthier, safer and more modern city
SAPETRO : West Africa’s Exploration Giants
The West Africa region is rich with resources and an area where mining activity is guaranteed to have a bright future. In line with this, exploration and production companies operating here, such as the indigenous South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO) have witnessed an increase in oil & gas activity in recent years.
Knight Frank Kenya : The Best Buildings in Town
The 50-year tenure of Knight Frank in Africa has seen the region become one of the linchpins in the global property consultancy’s international progression, with the east of the continent leading the way from its hub in Kenya.
Lithon Project Consultants : A One-Stop Shop on the Move
Lithon Project Consultants is strengthening its reputation on a continental scale as the early stages of international expansion pick up pace in South Africa.
Rail2Rail (Pty) Ltd : Indigenous Engineering
Established in 2007 as a home-grown, all-African solution designed to provide much needed upgrades to South Africa’s rail network, Rail2Rail (Pty) Ltd has provided more than three quarters of a million sleepers to Transnet Freight Rail in the country to date.
Aveng Manufacturing : A Leading Example in Safety
Aveng Manufacturing, part of the wider Aveng Group, has had a presence in Africa for more than 125 years as a renowned manufacturer and supplier.
