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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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Leveraging the power of urbanisation to seize opportunities

Leveraging the power of urbanisation to seize opportunities

11 Jun 2018

By ICAPlants, CC BY-SA 3.0,

MIGA backs Nigerian float glass plant

6 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

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Skills shortage driving hike in construction costs - survey

30 May 2018

SA urban design firm recognised internationally

SA urban design firm recognised internationally

28 May 2018

Why the future of urbanisation is the colossal meta city

Why the future of urbanisation is the colossal meta city

24 May 2018

Uber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

Uber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

22 May 2018

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Biomimicry and the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 21 May 2018

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Creating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

Norval Foundation sculpture garden (Image Supplied)

Cape Town becoming top art lovers destination

9 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

Another step towards Africa's digitisation

Another step towards Africa's digitisation

30 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

Smart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Smart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Eckart Zollner 13 Apr 2018

Smart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Smart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Wayne Hull 12 Apr 2018

Builders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

Builders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

11 Apr 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Sabine Dall'Omo 23 Mar 2018

Port Louis, Mauritius © byvalet –

Port Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

Jakarta’s traffic system is one of many facets of the city that could be improved by smart cities technologies, but at what cost? ,

Three scenarios show we have to think carefully about ethics in designing smart cities

Anthony Burke and Prasuna Reddy 19 Mar 2018

Water, drought, climate change: a holistic approach needed

Water, drought, climate change: a holistic approach needed

Dr Kevin Gast 16 Mar 2018

Why UNESCO's 'natural solutions' to water problems won't work in Africa

Why UNESCO's 'natural solutions' to water problems won't work in Africa

Mike Muller 13 Mar 2018

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Veolia seeks World Bank ruling in Gabon pollution dispute

12 Mar 2018

The plantings of New York’s High Line Park were inspired by plants that had naturally colonised the disused railway viaduct. By David Berkowitz, New York, , CC BY 2.0,

Building a 'second nature' into our cities: wildness, art and biophilic design

Jordan Lacey 8 Mar 2018

Dustin Homer is director of client solutions, Fraym.

Africa Rising: How Geospatial data analytics is transforming governance on the continent

Dustin Homer 6 Mar 2018

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

6 Mar 2018

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By ICAPlants, CC BY-SA 3.0,

Construction & EngineeringMIGA backs Nigerian float glass plant

6 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Construction & EngineeringWhy foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

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Construction & EngineeringSkills shortage driving hike in construction costs - survey

30 May 2018

SA urban design firm recognised internationally

Construction & EngineeringSA urban design firm recognised internationally

28 May 2018

Why the future of urbanisation is the colossal meta city

PropertyWhy the future of urbanisation is the colossal meta city

24 May 2018

Uber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

Logistics & TransportUber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

22 May 2018

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Construction & EngineeringBiomimicry and the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 21 May 2018

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Construction & EngineeringKenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Marketing & MediaCreating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

Norval Foundation sculpture garden (Image Supplied)

Tourism & TravelCape Town becoming top art lovers destination

9 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

Another step towards Africa's digitisation

Marketing & MediaAnother step towards Africa's digitisation

30 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

Construction & Engineering2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

ESG & SustainabilityTwo SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityMillions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

Smart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Construction & EngineeringSmart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Eckart Zollner 13 Apr 2018

Smart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Construction & EngineeringSmart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Wayne Hull 12 Apr 2018

Builders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

RetailBuilders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

11 Apr 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Construction & EngineeringFuture 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Construction & EngineeringMaking water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Sabine Dall'Omo 23 Mar 2018

Port Louis, Mauritius © byvalet –

ESG & SustainabilityPort Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

Jakarta’s traffic system is one of many facets of the city that could be improved by smart cities technologies, but at what cost? ,

Construction & EngineeringThree scenarios show we have to think carefully about ethics in designing smart cities

Anthony Burke and Prasuna Reddy 19 Mar 2018

Water, drought, climate change: a holistic approach needed

ESG & SustainabilityWater, drought, climate change: a holistic approach needed

Dr Kevin Gast 16 Mar 2018

Why UNESCO's 'natural solutions' to water problems won't work in Africa

Construction & EngineeringWhy UNESCO's 'natural solutions' to water problems won't work in Africa

Mike Muller 13 Mar 2018

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Construction & EngineeringVeolia seeks World Bank ruling in Gabon pollution dispute

12 Mar 2018

The plantings of New York’s High Line Park were inspired by plants that had naturally colonised the disused railway viaduct. By David Berkowitz, New York, , CC BY 2.0,

Construction & EngineeringBuilding a 'second nature' into our cities: wildness, art and biophilic design

Jordan Lacey 8 Mar 2018

Dustin Homer is director of client solutions, Fraym.

ICTAfrica Rising: How Geospatial data analytics is transforming governance on the continent

Dustin Homer 6 Mar 2018

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

Tourism & TravelHotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

6 Mar 2018

Ivory Coast announces $7bn infrastructure plan

Construction & EngineeringIvory Coast announces $7bn infrastructure plan

6 Mar 2018

Nairobi, Kenya. © John Wollwerth via

Marketing & MediaCreating safer cities to help drive greater economic growth

Roy Alves 5 Mar 2018

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Construction & EngineeringAnger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

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Construction & EngineeringItaly, China propose solution to Lake Chad's water problem

Stephanie Findlay 2 Mar 2018

The world needs to build more than two billion new homes over the next 80 years

Construction & EngineeringThe world needs to build more than two billion new homes over the next 80 years

Sean Smith 1 Mar 2018

People in African cities are taking charge of their water supplies - and it's working

Construction & EngineeringPeople in African cities are taking charge of their water supplies - and it's working

Ellis Adjei Adams 21 Feb 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityDrought forces Mozambique capital to ration water

19 Feb 2018

Paris “under water” and other European cities facing drastic climate change should trigger planners to think urban spaces differently. ,

Construction & EngineeringWhen climate comes unhinged, we need to rethink how to build our cities

Dagmar Haase 19 Feb 2018

Claassen has 'the right skills' to lead PPC

Construction & EngineeringClaassen has 'the right skills' to lead PPC

Mark Allix 16 Feb 2018

The real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren't issuing municipal bonds

Construction & EngineeringThe real reason why cities in sub-Saharan Africa aren't issuing municipal bonds

Jeremy Gorelick 16 Feb 2018

Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals

Construction & EngineeringAfrica needs to invest more in its water professionals

Nelson Odume and Andrew Slaughter 13 Feb 2018