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EU funded Road Rehabilitation in Somalia revitalizes Trade Route
EU funded Road Rehabilitation in Somalia revitalizes Trade Route Somalia’s path to economic development has received a significant boost with the successful revitalization of a crucial trade rou...
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Celebrate Excellence in Africa at the Transport Evolution Africa Awards
Celebrate Excellence in Africa at the Transport Evolution Africa Awards As the Transport and Logistics sector evolves we need to celebrate the innovative solutions that are happening in the sector, su...
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Transport and Logistics in Africa
Transport and Logistics in Africa Improved transport and logistics in Africa have immense potential to realise the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA envisions...
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Africa PPP to Accelerate Infrastructure Development and Investment in Africa
Africa PPP to Accelerate Infrastructure Development and Investment in Africa AME Trade is proud to announce the launch of the 13th edition of Africa PPP, the longest-running Public-Private Partnership...
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AfDB continues to prioritize Infrastructure in Africa for Economic Growth
AfDB continues to prioritize Infrastructure in Africa for Economic Growth The African Development Bank (AfDB) has consistently recognized the critical role of infrastructure development in driving eco...
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Innovation and investment in the African transport and logistics sectors
Innovation and investment in the African transport and logistics sectors The transport industry in Africa has evolved in recent years due to advancements in technology, changes in trade patterns, and...
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Sign-up for The Africa Rally Pathfinder Edition 2023
Sign-up for The Africa Rally Pathfinder Edition 2023 The Africa Rally is an adventurous, exciting and beautiful charity rally event starting in Sparrowhawk Lodge, by Hartbeespoort (South Africa), and...
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Transitioning to Net Zero: The far-reaching global responsibility
Transitioning to Net Zero: The far-reaching global responsibility The shift towards net zero emissions is gaining traction as businesses and countries alike become increasingly aware of the need to a...
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Could Africa and the Caribbean be the Green Hydrogen producers of the future
Could Africa and the Caribbean be the Green Hydrogen producers of the future European Union Ambassador Peter Cavendish believes that Africa and the Caribbean can be the green hydrogen producers of the...
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From the Sahara to the Serengeti with Geotab Telematics and 4x4electric
From the Sahara to the Serengeti with Geotab Telematics and 4x4electric Geotab Inc., a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and the world’s #1 commercial telematics provider, today formal...
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Komatsu signs Africa Framework Agreement with Eramet
Komatsu signs Africa Framework Agreement with Eramet Komatsu has signed a Global Framework Agreement covering a part of the Africa region and New Caledonia with Eramet S. A. resource company in France...
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Transport Evolution Africa Forum celebrates record turnout
Transport Evolution Africa Forum celebrates record turnout Bridging the gap between transport and energy sectors by reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and investing in cleaner modes of transport is...
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Esri and Digital Earth Africa partner to support Sustainable Growth
Esri and Digital Earth Africa partner to support Sustainable Growth Climate change is compounding risks of food insecurity, displacement, and natural disasters across broad regions of the African cont...
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Thunder Cranes launches new operations in Middle East and Africa
Thunder Cranes launches new operations in Middle East and Africa Thunder Cranes has announced it has launched operations in the Middle East and Africa. The offshore crane company had previously operat...
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Digital models unlocking South Africa’s clean energy future
Digital models unlocking South Africa’s clean energy future The economy of Southern Africa is rapidly developing, driving a growing demand for electricity. Efficiently meeting this demand will r...
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Transport Evolution Africa Forum to drive Infrastructure Investment
Transport Evolution Africa Forum to drive Infrastructure Investment The African transport and logistics sector has raised US$200million (R3.2billion) in the last year and in South Africa, the sector’s...
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Trevi awarded motorway foundation works in Algeria
Trevi awarded motorway foundation works in Algeria TREVI Algerie, the historic branch of the Trevi Group in Algeria, is engaged, on behalf of the general contractor MIkol and the customer Agence des A...
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Haulier in South Africa solves fuel issues with SulNOx
Haulier in South Africa solves fuel issues with SulNOx A South African fleet operator has seen its business transformed after adopting UK fuel technology which has dramatically improved the efficiency...
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Sleipner’s updated new DB product family attracts orders from Finland and Africa
Sleipner’s updated new DB product family attracts orders from Finland and Africa Sleipner updated its entire DB product family last year and has unveiled two new narrower models. The new DB80 an...
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Sandvik empowers Rocksure in Ghana to compete with Multi-Nationals
Sandvik empowers Rocksure in Ghana to compete with Multi-Nationals Competition is healthy but forming exclusive relationships with equipment manufacturers can deliver tangible business benefits. Rapid...
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Africa poised to take advantage of Internet Connectivity Innovations
Africa poised to take advantage of Internet Connectivity Innovations Greater innovation from telecoms and technology companies is vital to drive the expansion of internet connectivity in Africa, accor...
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Bobcat Dealer Network expands in Africa
Bobcat Dealer Network expands in Africa Bobcat has announced a number of new developments in the company’s Authorised Dealer network in Africa, with new appointments and other changes across the conti...
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AfDB invests $125.3m for new Dam and the Water Treatment Plant in Tanzania
AfDB invests $125.3m for new Dam and the Water Treatment Plant in Tanzania The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on Wednesday approved a $125.3 million loan to finance the first phase...
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XCMG equipment operates non-stop on Africa’s largest Hydropower Plant Construction
XCMG equipment operates non-stop on Africa’s largest Hydropower Plant Construction A fleet of XCMG construction machinery equipment has been operating nonstop on the construction of Africa’s la...
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Africa desperate for Tech Start-up Investment to drive Digital Transformation
Africa desperate for Tech Start-up Investment to drive Digital Transformation The World Economic Forum’s latest report, “Attracting Investment and Accelerating Adoption for the Fourth Industrial Revol...
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Rio Tinto QMM starts Renewable Energy Project construction in Madagascar
Rio Tinto QMM starts Renewable Energy Project construction in Madagascar In accordance with the commitments made last July, Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) and its partner Crossboundary Energy...
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Wirtgen recycling delivers 375km of environmentally friendly road reconstruction in Nigeria
Wirtgen recycling delivers 375km of environmentally friendly road reconstruction in Nigeria The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Works and Housing extended the scope of the contract agreed with Julius Ber...
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Doosan Portable Power announces new Generator range for Middle East and Africa
Doosan Portable Power announces new Generator range for Middle East and Africa Doosan Portable Power has introduced a new range of small generator models for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market, a...
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The impact of major new road infrastructure on sub-Saharan Africa ecosystems
The impact of major new road infrastructure on sub-Saharan Africa ecosystems Sub-Saharan Africa is developing rapidly. With growing economies and increased trade, major road infrastructure plans have...
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AfDB Fund finances $116m to upgrade southern road corridor in Tanzania
AfDB Fund finances $116m to upgrade southern road corridor in Tanzania The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a loan of around $116 million to the Tanzanian government to upgr...
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Topcon technology improves the road between Burkina Faso and its neighbours
Topcon technology improves the road between Burkina Faso and its neighbours Tansoba Boulevard is the busiest road in Ouagadougou, the capital city of West African nation Burkina Faso. The south-easter...
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New look Bobcat S450 Loader charges ahead in the EMEA regions
New look Bobcat S450 Loader charges ahead in the MEA regions Bobcat has launched a new version of the company’s market-leading S450 radius lift path skid-steer loader, introducing Bobcat’s bold new br...
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Project funds 200 solar-powered water desalination units in Kenya
Project funds 200 solar-powered water desalination units in Kenya Climate Fund Managers (CFM) has agreed to co-finance and co-develop a portfolio of solar-powered desalination installations, turning b...
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Rio Tinto signs renewable energy agreement in Madagascar
Rio Tinto signs renewable energy agreement in Madagascar Rio Tinto has signed a power purchasing agreement for a new renewable energy plant to power the operations of its QMM ilmenite mine in Fort Dau...
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development supports road infrastructure development in Rwanda
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development supports road infrastructure development in Rwanda Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the economic development arm of the UAE government, signed an agreement with th...
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AfDB kicks off Desert-to-Power West Africa Regional Energy Program with $6 million grant
AfDB kicks off Desert-to-Power West Africa Regional Energy Program with $6 million grant The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a $6 million grant to launch the init...
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Accra interchange project completed to boost trade and incomes in Ghana
Accra interchange project completed to boost trade and incomes in Ghana A jumbo road interchange financed by the African Development Bank Group has opened in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, amid hopes th...
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World Bank $50m grant supports Urban Development in Sierra Leone
World Bank $50m grant supports Urban Development in Sierra Leone The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a $50 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) for the R...
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Land and Mining Management supported and strengthened in Burkina Faso
Land and Mining Management supported and strengthened in Burkina Faso The World Bank approved $150 million from the International Development Association (IDA) for Burkina Faso’s Support to Land and M...
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Uganda joins the Clean Seas Campaign to stop plastic pollution
Uganda joins the Clean Seas Campaign to stop plastic pollution Uganda has today joined the Clean Seas Campaign, demonstrating the country’s commitment to curbing the flow of marine litter and plastic...
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Doosan celebrates 221 orders from all over Africa, Asia, Latin America and Middle East
Doosan celebrates 221 orders from all over Africa, Asia, Latin America and Middle East Doosan Infracore has announced that it has signed contracts to deliver a total of 221 construction machines in co...
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Gold mines in Liberia and Burkina Faso order Metso Outotec Premier and Vertimill mills
Gold mines in Liberia and Burkina Faso order Metso Outotec Premier and Vertimill mills The Turkish conglomerate Mapa Group has awarded Metso Outotec a contract for the delivery of key grinding technol...
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MAJOR welcomes CrushPlant Namibia as their new dealer in Africa
MAJOR welcomes CrushPlant Namibia as their new dealer in Africa MAJOR announces the appointment of CrushPlant Namibia as its new aggregate and mining screen media authorized dealer in Africa. The comp...
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GHH and BIA form strategic alliance to dig deeper in Africa
GHH and BIA form strategic alliance to dig deeper in Africa The manufacturer of machinery for mining and tunnelling GHH Group has expanded its presence in the African market significantly in just one...
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AutoStem’s disruptive technology driving change in the rock-breaking industry
AutoStem’s disruptive technology driving change in the rock-breaking industry Innovation is paramount to ensuring continuing market relevance and customer satisfaction. AutoStem™ Technolo...
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Paramount Group and Sarcos Robotics bringing Mobile Robots to Middle East and Africa
Paramount Group and Sarcos Robotics bringing Mobile Robots to Middle East and Africa Paramount Group, the global aerospace and technology company, and Sarcos Robotics, a global leader in the developme...
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SMT supports Klaas Haven Montessori School in Ghana with scholarships
SMT supports Klaas Haven Montessori School in Ghana with scholarships In alignment with its core values “caring, daring, sharing” SMT Ghana supported Klaas Haven Montessori School, paintin...
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AfDB and EIB sign Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in Africa
AfDB and EIB sign Partnership Action Plan to fast-track development in Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed a joint partnership action plan hi...
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Amman benefits from EBRD Green Cities programme with new bus fleet
Amman benefits from EBRD Green Cities programme with new bus fleet The population of Amman will benefit from the introduction of a new bus fleet in the Jordanian capital thanks to its participation in...
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AfDB funds $71.5 m for road upgrading project in Uganda
AfDB funds $71.5 m for road upgrading project in Uganda The Board of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a loan of $71.5 million to pave sections of two roads in southwestern Uganda, a pro...
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