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“Tanzania has potential to be a logistics hub for non-coastal countries and regions of Central Africa and therefore, our desire, driven by investment needs, is to create one of the best transportation networks in the region.” Dr. Shukuru Kawambwa, Minister for Infrastructure Development of Tanzania at the Enhanced Regional Integration and Economic Growth Conference held in Dar es Salaam.
African Politics
2011: The Race Begins – This Day Online (NG)
15 March 2010
With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set to unveil the programme for the 2011 general election tomorrow, political activities – both subtle and open – have been revved up, with key actors embarking on consultations across the country in preparation for the presidential poll. Full Story
South Africa’s Zuma to assess Zimbabwe unity govt pact – Reuters (UK)
15 March 2010
South African leader Jacob Zuma will visit Zimbabwe this week to assess the state of a power-sharing agreement set up to end a decade-long political and economic crisis. Full Story
Darfur rebel row jeopardises Sudan peace deal - BBC (UK)
15 March 2010
A row between Darfur rebel groups has thrown into doubt a peace deal between the rebels and Sudan's government. Full Story
Let's pray God Himself becomes President: Mills – Ghana Web (GH)
14 March 2010
President John Evans Atta Mills has called on Ghanaians to combine fervent prayers with positive attitudes and actions and make God the Supreme Ruler of Ghana for His continuous blessings. Full Story
African Economy
ECOWAS, EU to resume EPA negotiations shortly - African Manager (TN)
15 March 2010
West African negotiators expect unequivocal commitment from the European Union (EU) to a proposed Development Fund for West Africa when both regions resume negotiations on 17 March for a new trade regime to create a free trade area, according to a press release from the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja. Full Story
Nigeria approves $1bn disbursal from oil savings – Engineering News (SA)
15 March 2010
Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday approved the disbursal of a further $1-billion from the country's windfall oil savings, leaving about $4,1-billion in the account, government officials said. Full Story
Mozambique Economy to Keep Growing – Club of Mozambique (MZ)
15 March 2010
The Chief Executive Officer of Standard Bank, the third largest commercial bank in Mozambique, Antonio Coutinho, said in Maputo on Thursday that the Mozambican economy will keep growing gradually this year, despite the world financial crisis. Full Story
African Business
Banking and Finance
Politicians fight over city bank – New Vision (UG)
14 March 2010
A row has erupted over the ownership of the National Bank of Commerce involving high-profile NRM politicians. One group of shareholders accuses the other of hijacking the bank and using it for their own benefit. Full Story
Oil and Energy
Kenya geothermal firm on course to supply 280 MW – Reuters (UK)
15 March 2010
Kenya's Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is drilling for steam which will be used to generate an additional 280 MW to the national grid, the east African nation's energy minister said on Monday. Full Story
Scheduled Koeberg maintenance planned ahead of World Cup - Engineering News (SA)
15 March 2010
In line with its plans to ensure security of electricity supply during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Eskom would undertake a short maintenance shutdown at each of th
e two units at the Koeberg nuclear power station in March and April. Full Story
Power purchase agreements are being prioritised - Deputy Minister – Engineering News (SA)
15 March 2010
Public Enterprises Deputy Minister Enoch Godongwana on Monday reaffirmed the South African government's commitment to "put an end to the chapter" of independent power producers (IPPs) struggling to conclude power purchase agreements (PPAs). Full Story
Egypt signs 2 contracts for power plant work – Reuters (UK)
15 March 2010
Egypt has signed two contracts worth a total of 530 million Egyptian pounds to carry out work at its Abu Qir power station, the daily al-Alam al-Youm reported on Monday. Full Story
Metals and Mining
$69m coal mine project awarded in Mozambique – Club of Mozambique (MZ)
13 March 2010
Global engineering firm Kentz Corporation, through its operating unit, Kentz Engineers & Con-structors, of Mozambique, has been awarded a $69-million contract for the Moatize coal project, in Mozambique, which is being developed by Brazillian mining company Vale. Full Story
Stellar Diamonds to increase production at Guinea mines – Mining Weekly (SA)
15 March 2010
Aim-listed Stellar Diamonds was acquiring additional mining equipment to further boost the production and processing capacity at its Mandala and Bomboko diamond mines, in Guinea, the company reported on Monday. Full Story
IMF develops project to help Africa deal with illicit trade – African Manager (TN)
15 March 2010
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come up with a project to help 16 Sub-Saharan Africa countries that produce and deal in diamonds, gold, and precious minerals, to strengthen their defences against money laundering, smuggling, and terrorist financing, IMF press statement disclosed Friday. Full Story
Technology and Communications
African developers do battle in Google competition – IT News Africa (SA)
15 March 2010
About 30 African developers are expected to go head-to-head in Google’s annual software programmers competition, set to take place this April in Dublin, Ireland. Full Story
Biso na Biso 88FM, a pioneering local radio station serving communities in the Congo Basin – Guardian (UK)
15 March 2010
Like local radio stations the world over, Biso na Biso 88FM has a menu of programming that includes music and messages from listeners. But unlike other stations, it also features discussions about logging companies, climate change, education, Aids, and when the local doctor is visiting the village. Full Story
Nigeria to Review Telecom-Firm Bid – Wall Street Journal (US)
15 March 2010
The Nigerian government said Friday it will review the potential $2.5 billion sale of the country's telecoms giant, following last month's troubled auction in which one of the top bidders, China Unicom Ltd., initially denied taking part. Full Story
Three suitors remaining in race to buy Zambia's Zamtel - Engineering News (SA)
12 March 2010
Three companies have submitted binding bids to buy a majority stake in Zambia's fixed-line phone operator Zamtel, the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) said on Friday. Full Story
Transport and Infrastructure
EAC states set to give up sovereignty over railways - IPP Media (TZ)
15 March 2010
Creating supranational structures for administering railways in the East African Community partner states is among key recommendations of a high level conference on the sector which ended in Dar es Salaam on Friday. Full Story
Administration of port of Soyo, Angola, invests in port expansion – Macau Hub (MAC)
15 March 2010
The administration of the port of Soyo in the Angolan enclave of Cabinda is investing in technical and administrative infrastructures in order to meet demand resulting from the region’s economic growth, said the port’s general director, Abel Paulo. Full Story
Cost of stadium reveals tensions in South Africa – New York Times (US)
15 March 2010
Come June, soccer’s World Cup will be hosted by South Africa. Though only 4 of the 64 games are to be played here in Nelspruit, a $137 million stadium was built for the occasion. Full Story
Other
Kagame addresses US Military Academy – New Times (RW)
15 March 2010
President Paul Kagame has said that the international community now shares similar security challenges and urged common understanding and joint pursuit of sustainable solutions. Full Story
Chinese fishing boat, 7 crew hijacked off Cameroon – Reuters (UK)
14 March 2010
A Chinese fishing vessel with seven fishermen aboard was hijacked off the coast of Cameroon in the latest attack in the waters of West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, the Chinese embassy in Cameroon said on Saturday. Full Story
African Environment
13 March 2010
German Ambassador to Ethiopia Dr. Claas Dieter Knoop said his government will continue to work with the Ethiopian government to maximize the potential of the bamboo sector in Ethiopia. Full Story
Mozambican Customs Seize Smuggled Abalone – Club of Mozambique (MZ)
15 March 2010
Mozambican customs officers on Monday seized over two tonnes of Abalone, smuggled into the country from South Africa. Full Story
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