Congress takes the lead on US-Africa policy

While the nation has been transfixed by the confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for a seat on the Supreme Court, Congress passed significant legislation on Africa that has attracted virtually no attention. On October 3, the Senate passed the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act, better known as the BUILD Act. President…

South Africa commits US $37.6m towards water projects

South Africa through the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has committed US $37.6m to water projects in Cape Town following severe drought experienced in the city. According to Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille, the droughts resulted in three years of very low rainfall.The funds will majorly be used for the the Cape Flats, Atlantis, and Table Mountain Group Aquifer…

South Africa commits US $37.6m towards water projects

South Africa through the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has committed US $37.6m to water projects in Cape Town following severe drought experienced in the city. According to Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille, the droughts resulted in three years of very low rainfall.The funds will majorly be used for the the Cape Flats, Atlantis, and Table Mountain Group Aquifer…

Rwanda to receive US $266m for electricity access program

The Government of Rwanda is set to receive US $266m from the African Development Bank(AfDB) to support the country’s program to improve electricity supply and transform into an export-oriented economy. AfDB Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth, Amadou Hott, confirmed the reports and said the funding will enable the construction of 795km of Medium Voltage…