The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its mining sector through advanced technology. Through the National Geological Survey of Congo (SGNC) it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Solafune, Inc., a Japanese technology firm specializing in satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI). TheContinue Reading

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $17 million grant to support recovery and resilient-building efforts in conflict-affected northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. The funding will support the Resilient Investment for Socio-Economic Empowerment, Peace, and Security (RISE-PS) Project, a bold new initiative to tackle theContinue Reading

Niftylift has said that it continues to advance safety in powered access equipment by focusing on the practical risks of working at height. Although industry statistics show improvement in workplace incident rates, the company remains committed to driving further innovation through smarter engineering and user-friendly technology. One of its standoutContinue Reading

Limitations of logistics and a lack of supply chain capacity in the African construction market risks creating a barrier to investment, says new report from global professional services firm Turner & Townsend.  These factors risk impeding progress across Africa where opportunities from renewables to rare earth metals are providing strongContinue Reading