Kenya: MP’s Reject Bill Banning Foreign Firms From Public Tenders
A Kenyan parliamentary committee has slammed the brakes on a bill that sought to stop foreign firms from taking part…
Tanzania Officials Keen On Mara River Water Allocation Plan
Officials in Tanzania have said the ongoing process to set up water allocation plan for Mara River will consider priority…
Uganda Bans Flights From 12 Countries
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Uganda has suspended travels for passengers coming from 12 countries as the country steps up…
Redavia Solar Enters Kenyan Market
Regional solar energy company Redavia has ventured into the Kenyan market after signing an energy deal with Exotic EPZ. Redavia…
Alphabet’s Balloon Internet Project Fails to Launch in Kenya
Alphabet’s ambitious balloon-powered internet project in Kenya is apparently being delayed by the regulatory issues. The project has not yet…
Nigerian Doctors Strike As Coronavirus Cases Grow
Nigeria successfully managed an Ebola outbreak, but COVID-19 is a very different matter. Nigerian doctors in the capital, Abuja, have…
DRC Moves To Revive Grand Inga Dam Project
The Democratic Republic of Congo is looking to breathe new life into the Grand Inga Dam project, which is said…
Libya Begins Construction of Kufra Solar Plant
Construction of a 100MW solar photovoltaic power plant in the town of Kufra in south-eastern Libya has commenced. Prime Minister…
Angola, Namibia To Launch Tender For Baynes Dam Construction
The governments of Angola and Namibia have signed bilateral agreements for the construction of a cross border Baynes hydroelectric dam.…
Uganda Seeks Funding for Kampala-Jinja Expressway
The government of Uganda is seeking $267 million for the Kampala-Jinja expressway project. The money is to be obtained from…