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Africa’s housing deficit a grim social reality

Robert Barnes - Apr 2, 2015

Good housing is a key economic indicator and an enabler for a more productive society. However, massive housing deficit reveal that housing continues to...

Symbion Power arrives in Rwanda” and announces diamond sponsorship for iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum

Robert Barnes - Apr 1, 2015

“Our message is that ‘we have arrived in Rwanda’,” says Symbion Power CEO Paul Hinks, “Symbion is one of the leading partners in President...

Scatec to invest US$ 300mn in a solar power plant in Egypt

Robert Barnes - Mar 30, 2015

Scatec Solar is planning to develop between 150-200 MW of solar PV projects in Egypt in the next three to two years, which will...

Projects

Eiffel Tower installs UGE Renewable Energy System as part of monumental retrofit

Robert Barnes - Mar 17, 2015

The Eiffel Tower's vertical axis wind turbines are virtually silent and designed to capture wind from any direction, offering a unique addition to the...

News

2nd Annual Africa Hotel Expansion Summit 2015

bonface - Mar 13, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhSIlp0mlEY Africa is a continent with major untapped potential. Now, favourable demographics and economic growth are attracting new foreign investments and this presents many opportunities...

Construction of a new high voltage power line in Kenya to cost US$ 93m

Robert Barnes - Mar 12, 2015

A new high voltage power line that will be constructed to link geothermal power plants in Olkaria to Kisumu is set to start on...