South Africa’s wind industry blows hot

 South Africa has made huge strides towards creating a more renewable energy sector in a very short time, with an emphasis on wind power. Prior to 2015, South Africa was predominantly powered by thermal energy, in particular relying on coal plants. “Thermal power accounted for 87% of the total power installed capacity in South Africa in 2015,” explains GlobalData analyst Pavan Vyakaranam. “In terms of electricity generation, thermal power contributed 93.8% of.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

Africa’s mining markets show momentum for investors

 It seems almost as if there are two parallel economic worlds right now. In the developed economies, commentators and policymakers are bouncing from one moment of turbulence to another (the latest being Brexit) – whilst Africa undergoes structural, industrial and economic change. Africa’s policymakers and regional bodies have moved quickly to find new funding avenues to support industrial growth and drive socio-economic change.   Despite the enormous impact of.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

Scottish oil groups ‘should tap Africa’s potential’

 Scottish oil companies that are struggling in the North Sea are being urged to look to Africa to secure their future.   The suggestion comes as the first Scotland Africa Oil & Gas Forum brings senior government officials from the continent to Aberdeen today. Komi Sélom Klassou, prime minister of Togo, is being joined by energy ministers from Senegal, Ivory Coast and Congo (Brazzaville). Paul Wheelhouse, Scotland’s minister for business, innovation and.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

The most diverse people in the world will finally get medicine made for them with a new genetic chip

 A chip containing millions of genetic variations that are common in Africa could help scientists bring the benefits of precision medicine to the continent. The chip could lead to new insights into human health as well as new treatments that work better on Africans. Its developers say it will be ready to use in early 2017.   “This will be the first chip that has been created to specifically target genetic variation in African populations and people of African.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

 Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016

AFRICA - THE NEXT GROWTH MARKET

Africa is currently home to five of the fastest growing economies in the world. According to a global study, the continent's economy is forecast to grow to $2.6 trillion in 2020 from $1.6 trillion in 2008, fuelled by booms in mining, agriculture and development of ports, roads and other infrastructure. This rapid economic growth is what is creating substantial new business opportunities in the region. Over the past decade, Africa’s real GDP grew by 4.7% a year, on.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 24th November 2016