World Bank approves $250m for Eskon power plant The World Bank has approved $250 million (£175.5 million) in funding for a power facility in South Africa. Utility firm Eksom has been granted…

Dubai firm plans smelter in Tanzania A Dubai-based energy firm has announced plans to build a $500 million (£312 million) copper smelter and sugar plant in Tanzania, reports Reuters. City…

Funds finalised for Kunzvi Dam A group of private contractors have finalised the $370 million (£231 million) needed to fund the Kunzvi Dam project in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Herald reports that…

South Africa plans $125bn power station Proposals for a nuclear power station in South Africa are currently under review by the country's cabinet, reports Reuters. The construction of the 9,600…

$700m windfall for Guinea infrastructure The government of Guinea will use part of a $700 million (£442 million) windfall payment to rebuild the nation's broken infrastructure, reports…

Guinée-Bissau: Trois groupes électrogènes pour améliorer l'approvisionnement en électricité de la capitale Le Premier ministre de Guinée-Bissau, Carlos Gomes Junior, a annoncé samedi…

African infrastructure investment fund announces closing value The African Infrastructure Investment Fund 2 has announced its final closing value, with $500 million (£317 million) secured from…

Nouveau barrage hydro-électrique au Gabon Le gouvernement gabonais a annoncé le lancement de la construction d'un barrage hydro-électrique à Mouila. Il servira…

Shell hopes to 'return pipeline back to normal' by November Shell hopes to resume normal oil production levels in Nigeria by early November after a key pipeline was attacked. The 50 km (30 mile)…

Hydroelectric project 'needs extra $168 million' A hydroelectric project in Ghana requires additional funds of about $168 million (£107 million), according to ghanabusinessnews.com. The Bui…