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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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The role of cities in the next automotive revolution

Trevor Hill 7 Aug 2017

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

Africa's cities face unique risks. What can be done to manage them?

Africa's cities face unique risks. What can be done to manage them?

Sarah Colenbrander 31 Jul 2017

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Eight dead in Lagos building collapse

28 Jul 2017

Photo by Andrew Branch via Unsplash

Rwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 Jul 2017

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Topco Media 25 Jul 2017

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

21 Jul 2017

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Expanded engagement for Caterpillar: Boosting sales and alleviating poverty

14 Jul 2017

Matla a Metsi Joint Venture to supervise design and construction of Polihali Dam in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Matla a Metsi Joint Venture to supervise design and construction of Polihali Dam in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

13 Jul 2017

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

Alison Groves 13 Jul 2017

R-L: Gerhard van der Westhuizen, project manager of Atterbury Property Development, and Tagir Carimo, mayor of the City of Pemba.

Huge new shopping mall opens in Mozambique's Pemba

Alistair Anderson 11 Jul 2017

Africa Architecture Awards extends entry deadline

Africa Architecture Awards extends entry deadline

5 Jul 2017

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Tanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

29 Jun 2017

Study reveals China commands almost 50% of Africa's international EPC market

Study reveals China commands almost 50% of Africa's international EPC market

28 Jun 2017

The internet of everything water

The internet of everything water

Ihuoma Atanga 28 Jun 2017

Time running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Time running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Topco Media 27 Jun 2017

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

26 Jun 2017

Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Franck Kuwonu 23 Jun 2017

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

22 Jun 2017

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Crystal Lagoons sets eyes on Kenya for further expansion in SSA

21 Jun 2017

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DRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

15 Jun 2017

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Tenders to open for second phase of Lesotho water project

Charlotte Mathews 14 Jun 2017

Can you redevelop a big city like Lagos without displacing the poor?

Can you redevelop a big city like Lagos without displacing the poor?

14 Jun 2017

Dar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Dar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Mariam Said 13 Jun 2017

A day in the life of a smart city commuter - and why it's not so far from reality

A day in the life of a smart city commuter - and why it's not so far from reality

Marcin Budka 12 Jun 2017

Inaugural Africa-ASEAN Business Expo kicks off in November

Inaugural Africa-ASEAN Business Expo kicks off in November

12 Jun 2017

Tanzania receives $51m for Tabora road construction

Tanzania receives $51m for Tabora road construction

12 Jun 2017

UIDC 2017 a platform to unlock solutions for smart cities in Africa

UIDC 2017 a platform to unlock solutions for smart cities in Africa

7 Jun 2017

Latest construction opportunities in Africa, facts and figures in a nutshell online summit

Latest construction opportunities in Africa, facts and figures in a nutshell online summit

Africa Business Venture 7 Jun 2017

Powering up Africa with technology

Powering up Africa with technology

5 Jun 2017

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AutomotiveThe role of cities in the next automotive revolution

Trevor Hill 7 Aug 2017

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrica Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

Africa's cities face unique risks. What can be done to manage them?

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica's cities face unique risks. What can be done to manage them?

Sarah Colenbrander 31 Jul 2017

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Construction & EngineeringEight dead in Lagos building collapse

28 Jul 2017

Photo by Andrew Branch via Unsplash

Logistics & TransportRwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 Jul 2017

Disruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Marketing & MediaDisruption anticipated at Standard Bank Top Women Conference

Topco Media 25 Jul 2017

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

Construction & EngineeringSwift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

21 Jul 2017

makamuki0 via

AgricultureExpanded engagement for Caterpillar: Boosting sales and alleviating poverty

14 Jul 2017

Matla a Metsi Joint Venture to supervise design and construction of Polihali Dam in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Construction & EngineeringMatla a Metsi Joint Venture to supervise design and construction of Polihali Dam in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

13 Jul 2017

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

Construction & EngineeringAfrica shows rising interest in green building design

Alison Groves 13 Jul 2017

R-L: Gerhard van der Westhuizen, project manager of Atterbury Property Development, and Tagir Carimo, mayor of the City of Pemba.

Construction & EngineeringHuge new shopping mall opens in Mozambique's Pemba

Alistair Anderson 11 Jul 2017

Africa Architecture Awards extends entry deadline

Construction & EngineeringAfrica Architecture Awards extends entry deadline

5 Jul 2017

By Murky1 – , CC BY-SA 2.0

ESG & SustainabilityTanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

29 Jun 2017

Study reveals China commands almost 50% of Africa's international EPC market

Construction & EngineeringStudy reveals China commands almost 50% of Africa's international EPC market

28 Jun 2017

The internet of everything water

Construction & EngineeringThe internet of everything water

Ihuoma Atanga 28 Jun 2017

Time running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Marketing & MediaTime running out to enter the Standard Bank Top Women Awards

Topco Media 27 Jun 2017

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

Construction & EngineeringCould architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

26 Jun 2017

Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Construction & EngineeringUrban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Franck Kuwonu 23 Jun 2017

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

Construction & EngineeringWindhoek rejuvenation receives local support

22 Jun 2017

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Tourism & TravelCrystal Lagoons sets eyes on Kenya for further expansion in SSA

21 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringDRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

15 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringTenders to open for second phase of Lesotho water project

Charlotte Mathews 14 Jun 2017

Can you redevelop a big city like Lagos without displacing the poor?

Construction & EngineeringCan you redevelop a big city like Lagos without displacing the poor?

14 Jun 2017

Dar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Logistics & TransportDar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Mariam Said 13 Jun 2017

A day in the life of a smart city commuter - and why it's not so far from reality

ICTA day in the life of a smart city commuter - and why it's not so far from reality

Marcin Budka 12 Jun 2017

Inaugural Africa-ASEAN Business Expo kicks off in November

RetailInaugural Africa-ASEAN Business Expo kicks off in November

12 Jun 2017

Tanzania receives $51m for Tabora road construction

Construction & EngineeringTanzania receives $51m for Tabora road construction

12 Jun 2017

UIDC 2017 a platform to unlock solutions for smart cities in Africa

Construction & EngineeringUIDC 2017 a platform to unlock solutions for smart cities in Africa

7 Jun 2017

Latest construction opportunities in Africa, facts and figures in a nutshell online summit

Construction & EngineeringLatest construction opportunities in Africa, facts and figures in a nutshell online summit

Africa Business Venture 7 Jun 2017

Powering up Africa with technology

Energy & MiningPowering up Africa with technology

5 Jun 2017

Put you in Youth Month

Marketing & MediaPut you in Youth Month

Bizcommunity.com 1 Jun 2017

A clear vision when expanding into Africa is critical

Construction & EngineeringA clear vision when expanding into Africa is critical

31 May 2017

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Logistics & TransportHow streets can help bridge social and spatial divides

Ilse van den Berg 26 May 2017

#WomensMonth is not important

Marketing & Media#WomensMonth is not important

Bizcommunity.com 24 May 2017

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Construction & EngineeringCongo breaks ground on $58m China-funded parliament building

24 May 2017

Wayne Lindeke

Energy & MiningLNG'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)

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