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Magugua Hydro project in Eswatini

Financial close reached for 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project in Eswatini

People walk past a booth of China Development Bank during the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. Source: Reuters/Tingshu Wang

China Development Bank releases $255m for Nigeria rail project

By MacDonald Dzirutwe 9 Jan 2025

Ships are seen from a plane window, passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt. Source: Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Egypt completes trial run of new Suez Canal channel extension

By Yusri Mohamed and Menna Alaa 30 Dec 2024

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Congo breaks ground on $58m China-funded parliament building

24 May 2017

Wayne Lindeke

LNG's potential as an African power source

Wayne Lindecke 23 May 2017

Marius Oosthuizen, lecturer: strategic foresight (leadership, strategy & ethics) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

#AUW2017: Trends shaping the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 23 May 2017

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

22 May 2017

#AUW2017: Why utilities need to build better brands

Sindy Peters 19 May 2017

Zanzibar about to undergo mega transformation of the sustainable kind

Zanzibar about to undergo mega transformation of the sustainable kind

19 May 2017

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

18 May 2017

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

Sindy Peters 17 May 2017

The superhighway threatening Nigeria's tropical rainforest

The superhighway threatening Nigeria's tropical rainforest

17 May 2017

eWater, Eseye roll out efficient clean water system in Gambia

eWater, Eseye roll out efficient clean water system in Gambia

16 May 2017

Abbas Jamie, community liaison for Africa, World Design Organisation, and director for innovation and transformation at Aurecon. Image:

#FIDIC_GAMA2017: How engineers can help co-create a better Africa

Sindy Peters 12 May 2017

James Cullis, global service group leader: water, Aurecon

#FIDIC_GAMA2017: African engineers face a ‘wicked' trilemma

Sindy Peters 11 May 2017

#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Partnerships key to sustainable growth in Africa

#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Partnerships key to sustainable growth in Africa

Sindy Peters 9 May 2017

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Fred McBagonluri 5 May 2017

#AfricaMonth: The Africa market deserves respect - Wood-Mizer

#AfricaMonth: The Africa market deserves respect - Wood-Mizer

Sindy Peters 4 May 2017

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2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

2 May 2017

Johannesburg and Accra, inching their way up the urban food chain

Johannesburg and Accra, inching their way up the urban food chain

Lesley Lokko 25 Apr 2017

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

21 Apr 2017

Radisson brand expands its African footprint with a new Park Inn in Kenya

20 Apr 2017

TC Chetty, South Africa country manager for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Junk status not good for Africa's overall growth

11 Apr 2017

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Kenya leads smart city charge in Africa

28 Mar 2017

Bamako, Mali. © Thomas Dutour via

Rags, not riches, defining Africa's urban explosion

24 Mar 2017

African urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

African urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

1 Mar 2017

Survey offers insights into global trends, future of smart cities

Survey offers insights into global trends, future of smart cities

27 Feb 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Morocco tops new survey on quality of African urban life

Morocco tops new survey on quality of African urban life

23 Feb 2017

Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UN under-secretary-general and former special representative of the secretary-general and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

New categories added to African Utility Week Industry Awards

20 Feb 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Africa pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Africa pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Hilary Joffe 16 Feb 2017

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute. Image source:

#WSF2017: Six key investment areas for Africa to achieve the SDGs - Jeffrey Sachs

Sindy Peters 30 Jan 2017

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Marius Oosthuizen, lecturer: strategic foresight (leadership, strategy & ethics) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Construction & Engineering#AUW2017: Trends shaping the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 23 May 2017

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

Construction & EngineeringWest African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

22 May 2017

Construction & Engineering#AUW2017: Why utilities need to build better brands

Sindy Peters 19 May 2017

Zanzibar about to undergo mega transformation of the sustainable kind

Tourism & TravelZanzibar about to undergo mega transformation of the sustainable kind

19 May 2017

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

Construction & Engineering#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

18 May 2017

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

Construction & Engineering#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

Sindy Peters 17 May 2017

The superhighway threatening Nigeria's tropical rainforest

Construction & EngineeringThe superhighway threatening Nigeria's tropical rainforest

17 May 2017

eWater, Eseye roll out efficient clean water system in Gambia

Construction & EngineeringeWater, Eseye roll out efficient clean water system in Gambia

16 May 2017

Abbas Jamie, community liaison for Africa, World Design Organisation, and director for innovation and transformation at Aurecon. Image:

Construction & Engineering#FIDIC_GAMA2017: How engineers can help co-create a better Africa

Sindy Peters 12 May 2017

James Cullis, global service group leader: water, Aurecon

Construction & Engineering#FIDIC_GAMA2017: African engineers face a ‘wicked' trilemma

Sindy Peters 11 May 2017

#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Partnerships key to sustainable growth in Africa

Construction & Engineering#FIDIC_GAMA2017: Partnerships key to sustainable growth in Africa

Sindy Peters 9 May 2017

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Construction & EngineeringStartups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Fred McBagonluri 5 May 2017

#AfricaMonth: The Africa market deserves respect - Wood-Mizer

Construction & Engineering#AfricaMonth: The Africa market deserves respect - Wood-Mizer

Sindy Peters 4 May 2017

Zelda la Grange. Image source:

Construction & Engineering2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

2 May 2017

Johannesburg and Accra, inching their way up the urban food chain

ESG & SustainabilityJohannesburg and Accra, inching their way up the urban food chain

Lesley Lokko 25 Apr 2017

Kenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

Construction & EngineeringKenya, Tanzania decorative paints, coatings market set for high growth

21 Apr 2017

Tourism & TravelRadisson brand expands its African footprint with a new Park Inn in Kenya

20 Apr 2017

TC Chetty, South Africa country manager for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Construction & EngineeringJunk status not good for Africa's overall growth

11 Apr 2017

By Raidarmax –

Construction & EngineeringKenya leads smart city charge in Africa

28 Mar 2017

Bamako, Mali. © Thomas Dutour via

Marketing & MediaRags, not riches, defining Africa's urban explosion

24 Mar 2017

African urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

Construction & EngineeringAfrican urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

1 Mar 2017

Survey offers insights into global trends, future of smart cities

Construction & EngineeringSurvey offers insights into global trends, future of smart cities

27 Feb 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Construction & EngineeringFuture Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Morocco tops new survey on quality of African urban life

Construction & EngineeringMorocco tops new survey on quality of African urban life

23 Feb 2017

Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UN under-secretary-general and former special representative of the secretary-general and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

Construction & EngineeringNew categories added to African Utility Week Industry Awards

20 Feb 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

ESG & SustainabilitySub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Africa pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Construction & EngineeringAfrica pays for fragmented cities, study finds

Hilary Joffe 16 Feb 2017

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute. Image source:

ESG & Sustainability#WSF2017: Six key investment areas for Africa to achieve the SDGs - Jeffrey Sachs

Sindy Peters 30 Jan 2017

Bridging the gap in Africa

Construction & EngineeringBridging the gap in Africa

Ravi Kumar 24 Jan 2017

Firms push envelope with bright ideas to deliver energy to Africa

Energy & MiningFirms push envelope with bright ideas to deliver energy to Africa

Tsakane Ngoepe and Tine Henriksen 11 Jan 2017

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

Logistics & TransportAfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

20 Dec 2016

Logistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

Logistics & TransportLogistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

Bizcommunity.com 14 Oct 2016

Navigate Bizcommunity to where the business is

Marketing & MediaNavigate Bizcommunity to where the business is

Bizcommunity.com 7 Oct 2016

Hilton Worldwide announces line-up of hotel firsts for Africa

Tourism & TravelHilton Worldwide announces line-up of hotel firsts for Africa

4 Oct 2016

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PropertyConnecting Africa's cities with developers, investors, planners

19 Sep 2016

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Marketing & MediaBig business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 189: getTOD app co-founder Shannon Makrill

Marketing & Media[Biz Takeouts Podcast] 189: getTOD app co-founder Shannon Makrill

15 Sep 2016

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 189: getTOD, SA's answer to 24-hour, on-demand home maintenance

Marketing & Media[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 189: getTOD, SA's answer to 24-hour, on-demand home maintenance

14 Sep 2016

German developer Jörg Duske has built student accommodation out of recycled shipping containers.

Construction & EngineeringThe plug and play city: how shipping containers are changing infrastructure

Morgan Saletta 29 Aug 2016

Why we need to unite to feed children while at school

ESG & SustainabilityWhy we need to unite to feed children while at school

Peninsula School Feeding Association 16 Aug 2016