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15 Air cargo

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While serving as a lifeline for the continent’s aviation industry during the pandemic, air cargo has still struggled since the outbreak of Covid-19. However, a range of new initiatives, partnerships and technology solutions are helping to bolster business volumes once more. 16

Smart cities

African leaders are increasingly turning to smart city initatives to ensure safety, security and habitability for the continent’s swelling metropolitan population. 24

Geothermal

As part of its Vision 2030 national development strategy, Kenya is pushing to increase the power capacity of this vital resource. 25

Nuclear power

Often regarded as an unattainable ambition, serious developments in Egypt and Kenya could mean this energy source will play a larger role in the continent’s energy mix in the near future. 30

Used equipment

Against an uncertain backdrop, the used equipment market is providing a welcome lift for contractors. 32

CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Already a firmly established name within the global construction community, this year’s edition is expected to be bigger and better than ever before. 38

Mining Indaba review

Highlights from the recently concluded Investing in African Mining Indaba where the continent’s mining community converged under the key theme of ‘Unlocking African Mining Investment: Stability, Security and Supply’. 47

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