African Infrastructure

Highlights:
For the period of 2012-2020 the continent’s need for infrastructure is of US75 billion.
According to World Bank, US200 billion of trade in Africa is carried by roads but only 82% of Africa’s network routes is operational, mostly comprised of low speed which allow minimal volumes.

Source: Where to invest in Africa 2019, Rand Merchant Bank, RMB Global Markets, page 42

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