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[South Africa] Competition Commission prosecutes Chile car shipping company for cartel conduct
A Chilean car shipping company has been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution for collusive tendering, price fixing and market division.SNV, TIB Development Bank ink deal to kick start solar markets in rural Tanzania
TIB Development Bank, and SNV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an aim of developing a market for solar products using Results-Based Financing (RBF) in Tanzania's rural lake and central zones.Scientists to champion use of evidence by African governments in policy making
The African Academy for Sciences (The AAS) and the African Institute for Policy Development (AFIDEP) are launching a two-year programme to promote the systematic use of evidence in policymaking in Africa.African ministers adopt “Cairo Declaration” on boosting continent’s Infrastructure
Ministers from 39 African countries have confirmed their commitment to consider strategies for developing smart infrastructure to boost Africa’s continental transformation and integration.[Egypt] GE Power upgrade of gas turbines boosts operations at West Damietta Power Plant
GE Power has announced the completion of Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrades on four 9E gas turbines at East Delta Electricity Production Company’s 1.5 gigawatts West Damietta Power Plant in Lower Egypt.[South Africa] Government targets 160,000 unemployed youth with $546 million training programmes
About 160 000 unemployed youth in KwaZulu-Natal are set to benefit from an investment of R7.9 billion, approximately $546 million, in new training programmes.South African Airways changes its operations to Blantyre, Malawi
South African Airways (SAA) advises customers that due to the closure of the main runway at the Chileka International Airport in Blantyre, Malawi from 24 April to 24 July 2019, the airline’s operations have been affected.[Kenya] KRA seizes, repatriates UK stolen motor vehicles
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working on repatriating nine (9) high-value stolen motor vehicles recently seized at the Port of Mombasa to their country of origin.African Development Bank, partners support smallholder farmers with 17 new project grants
The Agriculture Fast Track Fund (AFT), hosted by the African Development Bank, has announced $ 3,390,000 funding for 17 new small and medium enterprises in the agriculture sector in Africa.One million euros climate change project set for launching in Uganda
A 1.07 million euros climate change project aimed at building resilience of agriculture landscapes in Eastern Uganda, is set to be launched in June following the completion of preparatory activities.Skyway Aviation Handling Company lists on Nigerian Stock Exchange main board
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc has listed 1,353,580,000 ordinary shares at The Nigerian Stock Exchange Main Board.Air Mauritius receives new airbus aircraft from Air Lease Corporation
Air Lease Corporation has announced the delivery of one new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on long-term lease to Air Mauritius.Andersen Global grows African foothold by partnering with Mulenga Mundashi Kasonde Legal Practitioners in Zambia
Andersen Global has signed a collaboration agreement with Mulenga Mundashi Kasonde Legal Practitioners, MMKLP, a law firm in Zambia.Ethiopian Airlines set to launch three weekly flights to Marseille
Ethiopian Airlines says it has finalized all preparations to launch a thrice weekly flight to Marseille, France as of July 02, 2019.Mauritius makes gains in bridging income inequalities among workers, report
Lower-paid workers in Mauritius are to some extent catching up to their higher-paid counterparts over time, according to a new World Bank report.Hyatt Hotels opens new property in Algeria
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the first Hyatt hotel in Algeria, Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport.NAS Uganda launches eco-friendly vehicles at Entebbe International Airport
National Aviation Services (NAS) Uganda has joined the Civil Aviation Authority’s efforts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing electric forklifts and tractors into its operations.African Legal Support Facility supports $200 million energy plant in Rwanda
The African Legal Support Facility has provided advisory services support to the Government of Rwanda for the negotiation of its deal with Symbion Power to develop a $200-million-dollar energy plant in Rwanda.KawiSafi raises $70 million from Acumen to invest in energy projects in East Africa
Acumen, a non-profit organisation that invests philanthropic capital in companies and leaders tackling poverty, has announced an approximately $70m close of the for-profit fund, KawiSafi Ventures.Sahara Group advocates for intra Africa solution for petroleum sector challenges
Executive Director, Sahara Group, Wale Ajibade, has said collaboration between players in the oil sector would enhance the contribution of intra-Africa led solutions to addressing the sector’s trade.[South Africa] Mr Price to become first retailer to list on A2X
Mr Price Group has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and its shares will be available for trade on A2X from 2 May 2019.[Egypt] NOMP, EGAS ink cooperation protocol to manufacture smart gas meters
National Organization for Military Production (NOMP) and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) have partnered in the field of producing prepayment smart gas meters.Tsingshan Holding Group starts work on $1 billion steel project in Zimbabwe
Tsingshan Holding Group, China-based company has begun working on its $1 billion steel plant in Zimbabwe.[Egypt] EETC, IFC to set up 700 megawatt solar plant west of Nile
The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed an agreement to set up a 700 megawatt solar power station in west of the Nile.[South Africa] Third Leaf Wines acquires Mulderbosch
Mulderbosch winery, widely considered one of South Africa's most iconic wineries has moved its US distribution to Third Leaf Wines.
