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Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

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FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

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Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

28 Aug 2017

Sudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

21 Jul 2017

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

21 Apr 2017

Radisson brand expands its African footprint with a new Park Inn in Kenya

20 Apr 2017

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Rags, not riches, defining Africa's urban explosion

24 Mar 2017

Kansai Plascon Africa Limited acquires Sadolin Paints

Kansai Plascon Africa Limited acquires Sadolin Paints

9 Feb 2017

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

Why low-carbon urban development in African cities makes economic sense

Why low-carbon urban development in African cities makes economic sense

Sarah Colenbrander, Andrew Sudmant, Andy Gouldson 24 Mar 2016

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

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World Bank pulls funding for Uganda transport project

World Bank pulls funding for Uganda transport project

24 Dec 2015

Kenya to build giant railway bridges over national park

Kenya to build giant railway bridges over national park

6 Aug 2015

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

28 Jul 2015

The good and bad about Kenya's new Energy Bill

The good and bad about Kenya's new Energy Bill

Rainbow Field 27 May 2015

Africa strikes back

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

30 Mar 2015

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

26 Mar 2015

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

12 Nov 2014

PPC increases stake in Ethiopian-based cement company to 51%

PPC increases stake in Ethiopian-based cement company to 51%

10 Nov 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

Algeria represents some real opportunities for South African companies claims PPC's Ketso Gordhan. Image:

PPC looks to seal big Africa deals

Nick Hedley 25 Feb 2014

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

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President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

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Property listings on the move

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Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

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Sudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

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New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

21 Jul 2017

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

21 Apr 2017

Radisson brand expands its African footprint with a new Park Inn in Kenya

20 Apr 2017

Bamako, Mali. © Thomas Dutour via

Rags, not riches, defining Africa's urban explosion

24 Mar 2017

Kansai Plascon Africa Limited acquires Sadolin Paints

Kansai Plascon Africa Limited acquires Sadolin Paints

9 Feb 2017

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

Why low-carbon urban development in African cities makes economic sense

Why low-carbon urban development in African cities makes economic sense

Sarah Colenbrander, Andrew Sudmant, Andy Gouldson 24 Mar 2016

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

Karl Bishop 18 Jan 2016

World Bank pulls funding for Uganda transport project

World Bank pulls funding for Uganda transport project

24 Dec 2015

Kenya to build giant railway bridges over national park

Kenya to build giant railway bridges over national park

6 Aug 2015

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

28 Jul 2015

The good and bad about Kenya's new Energy Bill

The good and bad about Kenya's new Energy Bill

Rainbow Field 27 May 2015

Africa strikes back

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

30 Mar 2015

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

26 Mar 2015

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

12 Nov 2014

PPC increases stake in Ethiopian-based cement company to 51%

PPC increases stake in Ethiopian-based cement company to 51%

10 Nov 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Alan Olivier, Chief Executive of Grindrod says the company will raise R4bn to put into infrastructure development in Africa. Image: Grindrod

Grindrod, a boost for Africa

19 May 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

Algeria represents some real opportunities for South African companies claims PPC's Ketso Gordhan. Image:

PPC looks to seal big Africa deals

Nick Hedley 25 Feb 2014

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

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President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

Property listings on the move

Property listings on the move

Joan Muller 5 Oct 2013

Africa fund heads for JSE

Africa fund heads for JSE

Joan Muller 16 Sep 2013

Open for business

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Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

23 Aug 2013

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Zeenat Moorad 22 Aug 2013

Eritrea's unique architecture under threat

Eritrea's unique architecture under threat

22 Aug 2013

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. (Image: Wiki Commons)

Terrorism ruled out as cause of Nairobi fire

12 Aug 2013

Drinkable water produced from a billboard

Drinkable water produced from a billboard

8 Aug 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Zeenat Moorad 30 Jul 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013