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Infrastructure

South Africa
Ramaphosa's Eskom power gamble backfires

A court case forced Cyril Ramaphosa to revoke the state of national disaster he had decreed in a bid to resolve South Africa's persistent electricity crisis. This was a slap in the face for the president, who was seeking to sideline heavyweight ANC ministers he holds partly responsible for the crisis.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 12.04.2023

DRC
Kinshasa keeps Fortescue on edge with delay on Grand Inga deal

The Australian mining giant, after lengthy negotiations last year with the Congolese state, is waiting impatiently for the signature of a rider to a 2020 convention for the development of the Grand Inga dam. Africa Intelligence can now reveal the details of that document.

Subscribers only Infrastructure Running story - Grand Inga 11.04.2023

Ethiopia
World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Ethiopia not only wants to achieve energy self-sufficiency, but also to become an electricity exporter. To achieve this, it needs electricity facilities that match its ambitions.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 10.04.2023

Morocco
Youssef Ziani launches Fès industrial park project with SORTRAC

Building Ain Bida's industrial park will cost close to €18m. The project is funded by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Fès-Meknès region.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 07.04.2023

Kenya
World Bank rubber stamps $390m loan for optic fibre

The World Bank has approved the release of a $390m line of credit to finance upgrades to Kenya's digital infrastructure.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 06.04.2023

Djibouti, Ethiopia
Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

The Djibouti government is preparing to launch a series of studies to lay the groundwork for the infrastructure for its part in the road corridor project.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 03.04.2023

DRC
Kinshasa negotiates $200m loan for Mbuji-Mayi-Kananga road

President Félix Tshisekedi has been involved in the discussions with Afreximbank for the financing of a project to build two roads, including a section of 188 km, in central DR Congo.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Finance 29.03.2023

Burkina Faso
French and German firms neck and neck for Zagtouli Solar Power Station extension contract

German engineering company Gopa Intec and a consortium of French firms Artelia and Energtec are now the only two bidders remaining for the contract for the supervision of extension work at the Zagtouli Solar Power Station in Burkina Faso.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 29.03.2023

Solar panels of the solar energy power plant in Zagtouli, near Ouagadougou, on its inauguration day on 29 November 2017.

DRC
Kinshasa hones Sicomines strategy ahead of talks with Chinese partner

President Felix Tshisekedi has asked his ministers and advisers to set out the key requests the government will take to the Chinese part of Sicomines. The two sides need to meet to negotiate a 'review' of its mining convention.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 27.03.2023

Algeria
Repair of damaged ferry delayed amid row over customs fees

A disagreement between Algérie Ferries and the national shipwright company is likely to prevent repairs to the Tassili II, which collided with a dock in November, being carried out on schedule.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 27.03.2023

Ferry Tassili II of the Algérie Ferries company, on 12 June 2018.

Burundi
President Ndayishimiye sharpens communications strategy for port of Bujumbura

Colonel Jean-Baptiste Biherengende, Burundi's former ambassador to the DRC, was recently named MD of the Maritime, Port and Railway Authority and is actively looking for a communications consultant.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 27.03.2023

Spotlight | Guinea
The $500m stand-off developing over Simandou

The two consortia involved in the Simandou iron ore project seem to be reluctant to pledge the $500m sought by the construction groups to restart the rail construction work that was stopped in 2022. These uncertainties are fuelling renewed tensions.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 14.03.2023

Kenya
DP World well-placed to develop Mombasa's main industrial zone

The Dubai giant is the favourite to build the Dongo Kundu special economic zone. Having already been approached to manage some Kenyan ports, the firm came under fire from William Ruto's camp ahead of last year's presidential election.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 14.03.2023

Mauritania
Ginger-Burgeap seeks operator to bring electricity to rural Mauritania

The French engineering firm Ginger-Burgeap has been selected to pick an operator for an electrification project in rural Mauritania.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 10.03.2023

Burundi, Tanzania
Gitega-Uvinza rail link on Suluhu and Ndayishimiye's agenda

On 1 March, the governments of Tanzania and Burundi launched a call for expressions of interest to select a provider to design a rail link between the two countries.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 09.03.2023

Egypt
Construction giants in dispute over €1.7bn Alexandria metro line

Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors are in dispute over the award of a €1.7bn deal to build a metro line in Egypt's second city. Projects such as this one backed by international financial institutions are vital for Egyptian firms suffering from a dearth of foreign currency.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 08.03.2023

Spotlight | Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
Harare acts to get back on the lucrative Durban-Copperbelt freight route

The opening of the Kazungula Bridge, which connects Zambia to Botswana, has robbed Zimbabwe of its status as a key gateway between the port of Durban and the Copperbelt. Deprived of significant revenue, Harare is preparing its counter-attack with the help of a handful of bankers.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 07.03.2023

An aerial view of the newly built Kazungula bridge over the Zambezi river in Kazungula, Botswana, on 10 May 2021.

Congo, Ivory Coast
Codimex banned from public contracts for two years

The Ivorian subsidiary of the Attie brothers' company has had its contract rescinded after failing to construct a number of schools on time.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 03.03.2023

Kenya
Ruto steps up support for Sagana industrial park

The flagship project of governor Anne Waiguru, a key ally of William Ruto, is attracting growing investor interest and is becoming a priority for the president's first term in office.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 02.03.2023

Madagascar
Gérard Perceau, the French advisor who has President Rajoelina's ear

In four years, former Bouygues executive Gérard Perceau has become a key figure in negotiations on major infrastructure projects between the state of Madagascar and its technical and foreign financial partners.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics, Business 01.03.2023

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DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Infrastructure

South Africa
Ramaphosa's Eskom power gamble backfires

DRC
Kinshasa keeps Fortescue on edge with delay on Grand Inga deal

Ethiopia
World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Morocco
Youssef Ziani launches Fès industrial park project with SORTRAC

Kenya
World Bank rubber stamps $390m loan for optic fibre

Djibouti, Ethiopia
Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

DRC
Kinshasa negotiates $200m loan for Mbuji-Mayi-Kananga road

Burkina Faso
French and German firms neck and neck for Zagtouli Solar Power Station extension contract

DRC
Kinshasa hones Sicomines strategy ahead of talks with Chinese partner

Algeria
Repair of damaged ferry delayed amid row over customs fees

Burundi
President Ndayishimiye sharpens communications strategy for port of Bujumbura

Spotlight | Guinea
The $500m stand-off developing over Simandou

Kenya
DP World well-placed to develop Mombasa's main industrial zone

Mauritania
Ginger-Burgeap seeks operator to bring electricity to rural Mauritania

Burundi, Tanzania
Gitega-Uvinza rail link on Suluhu and Ndayishimiye's agenda

Egypt
Construction giants in dispute over €1.7bn Alexandria metro line

Spotlight | Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
Harare acts to get back on the lucrative Durban-Copperbelt freight route

Congo, Ivory Coast
Codimex banned from public contracts for two years

Kenya
Ruto steps up support for Sagana industrial park

Madagascar
Gérard Perceau, the French advisor who has President Rajoelina's ear

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DRC The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

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The Renaissance Dam – a national symbol but a regional quandary

West African cocoa cartel battles with the traders

Andry Rajoelina

African Development Bank

Paul Biya

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Infrastructure

South Africa Ramaphosa's Eskom power gamble backfires

DRC Kinshasa keeps Fortescue on edge with delay on Grand Inga deal

Ethiopia World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Morocco Youssef Ziani launches Fès industrial park project with SORTRAC

Kenya World Bank rubber stamps $390m loan for optic fibre

Djibouti, Ethiopia Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

DRC Kinshasa negotiates $200m loan for Mbuji-Mayi-Kananga road

Burkina Faso French and German firms neck and neck for Zagtouli Solar Power Station extension contract

DRC Kinshasa hones Sicomines strategy ahead of talks with Chinese partner

Algeria Repair of damaged ferry delayed amid row over customs fees

Burundi President Ndayishimiye sharpens communications strategy for port of Bujumbura

Spotlight | Guinea The $500m stand-off developing over Simandou

Kenya DP World well-placed to develop Mombasa's main industrial zone

Mauritania Ginger-Burgeap seeks operator to bring electricity to rural Mauritania

Burundi, Tanzania Gitega-Uvinza rail link on Suluhu and Ndayishimiye's agenda

Egypt Construction giants in dispute over €1.7bn Alexandria metro line

Spotlight | Southern Africa, Zimbabwe Harare acts to get back on the lucrative Durban-Copperbelt freight route

Congo, Ivory Coast Codimex banned from public contracts for two years

Kenya Ruto steps up support for Sagana industrial park

Madagascar Gérard Perceau, the French advisor who has President Rajoelina's ear

The weekly summary

About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

South Africa
Ramaphosa's Eskom power gamble backfires

DRC
Kinshasa keeps Fortescue on edge with delay on Grand Inga deal

Ethiopia
World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Morocco
Youssef Ziani launches Fès industrial park project with SORTRAC

Kenya
World Bank rubber stamps $390m loan for optic fibre

Djibouti, Ethiopia
Addis-Djibouti road corridor project making gradual progress

DRC
Kinshasa negotiates $200m loan for Mbuji-Mayi-Kananga road

Burkina Faso
French and German firms neck and neck for Zagtouli Solar Power Station extension contract

DRC
Kinshasa hones Sicomines strategy ahead of talks with Chinese partner

Algeria
Repair of damaged ferry delayed amid row over customs fees

Burundi
President Ndayishimiye sharpens communications strategy for port of Bujumbura

Spotlight | Guinea
The $500m stand-off developing over Simandou

Kenya
DP World well-placed to develop Mombasa's main industrial zone

Mauritania
Ginger-Burgeap seeks operator to bring electricity to rural Mauritania

Burundi, Tanzania
Gitega-Uvinza rail link on Suluhu and Ndayishimiye's agenda

Egypt
Construction giants in dispute over €1.7bn Alexandria metro line

Spotlight | Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
Harare acts to get back on the lucrative Durban-Copperbelt freight route

Congo, Ivory Coast
Codimex banned from public contracts for two years

Kenya
Ruto steps up support for Sagana industrial park

Madagascar
Gérard Perceau, the French advisor who has President Rajoelina's ear