Norway-headquartered global renewable energy firm Scatec has solidified its presence in North Africa with projects in Egypt and Tunisia, as outlined in its third-quarter financial presentation.

Africa has become a hotbed of innovation, with its growing tech ecosystems opening doors for a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. Necessity is often regarded as the mother of invention, and nowhere does that ring truer than in Africa’s fast-evolving tech space.

Africa’s longest bridge that will cost £495m and stretch nearly a mile replacing a ferry
The bridge will feature four lanes and a clearance of 69 metres, allowing ships to pass beneath it.

The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, includes a cash payment of US$900 million at closing, with an additional US$100 million payment within a five year window.

Sustainability-related disclosure is evolving rapidly across Africa, driven by increasing awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and the need for greater transparency and accountability in business practices.

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble
(NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption.

The new battery-electric concept surface drill rig is being tested to gather real-world data.
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has partnered with Boliden’s Kevitsa mine to field-test a battery-electric concept surface drill rig at the latter’s Kevitsa mine in Sodankylä, northern Finland.

The mining licence is valid for 15 years with potential for multiple renewals.
Canadian mineral resource development company Giyani Metals has secured a mining licence from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy of Botswana for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project.

Biotalys (Euronext BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrols for sustainable crop protection, today announced that it obtained patents for its first biofungicide, EVOCA*, from both the European Patent Office (EPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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