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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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RisCura, Africa Investor to launch infrastructure performance index

RisCura, Africa Investor to launch infrastructure performance index

19 Nov 2018

3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings

3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings

Jay Sanjayan 16 Nov 2018

ShelterTech Accelerator programme makes its debut in Africa

ShelterTech Accelerator programme makes its debut in Africa

15 Nov 2018

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Water experts explore solutions to sector challenges

12 Nov 2018

Africa's roads are badly built, and there aren't enough. This can be fixed

Africa's roads are badly built, and there aren't enough. This can be fixed

Nathanial Matthews and Frank van Steenbergen 31 Oct 2018

Habitat for Humanity addresses Africa's unique housing challenges at local leadership conference

Habitat for Humanity addresses Africa's unique housing challenges at local leadership conference

25 Oct 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

African cities can raise more money. Kenya and South Africa offer useful lessons

African cities can raise more money. Kenya and South Africa offer useful lessons

Sarah Colenbrander and Ian Palmer 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Radisson signs RED Hotel in Abidjan

Radisson signs RED Hotel in Abidjan

23 Oct 2018

How building eco-friendly hotels can help develop ROI

How building eco-friendly hotels can help develop ROI

19 Oct 2018

Phase two of Lesotho Highlands Water Project set to start this November

Phase two of Lesotho Highlands Water Project set to start this November

16 Oct 2018

Image source: Lacobrigo, , Wikimedia Commons

Nigerian startup launches construction funding platform

Tom Jackson 10 Oct 2018

Various Visi covers.

African design inspo and that almost 100-issue strong Visi vision

Leigh Andrews 4 Oct 2018

Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

4 Oct 2018

Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Nuno Pinto and Aya Badawy 28 Sep 2018

French hardware giant Leroy Merlin readies to open in SA

French hardware giant Leroy Merlin readies to open in SA

26 Sep 2018

Johannesburg's construction cost inflation gets 6% hike

Johannesburg's construction cost inflation gets 6% hike

21 Sep 2018

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 Sep 2018

Big completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

Big completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

19 Sep 2018

Give your brand the space to grow on Bizcommunity

Bizcommunity.com 14 Sep 2018

Laura Swanepoel, head of healthcare, building services, WSP

Custom designing healthcare for Africa

11 Sep 2018

Why linking rural and urban areas matters for development: a Ghana case study

Why linking rural and urban areas matters for development: a Ghana case study

Seth Asare Okyere, Anastasia Amoako-Arhen, Matthew 10 Sep 2018

Heavy rainfall recently devastated large swathes of Kerala, India. Prakash Elamakkara/EPA

Nature's whims cause water crises. Its infrastructure can stop them

Karen Villholth 4 Sep 2018

Nina Maritz Architects completes shipwreck-themed timber cabins in Namibia

Nina Maritz Architects completes shipwreck-themed timber cabins in Namibia

21 Aug 2018

A major cause of flooding in Nairobi is inappropriate building on riparian land. Flickr/Ubadheer

Why Kenya's demolishing 4000 buildings in Nairobi

Sean Avery 20 Aug 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

15 Aug 2018

Africa's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

Africa's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

25 Jul 2018

Evictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

Evictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

Kefa Otiso 25 Jul 2018

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Sassda looks to boost East Africa stainless steel trade

20 Jul 2018

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RisCura, Africa Investor to launch infrastructure performance index

Construction & EngineeringRisCura, Africa Investor to launch infrastructure performance index

19 Nov 2018

3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings

Construction & Engineering3D concrete printing could free the world from boring buildings

Jay Sanjayan 16 Nov 2018

ShelterTech Accelerator programme makes its debut in Africa

PropertyShelterTech Accelerator programme makes its debut in Africa

15 Nov 2018

Image source:

Construction & EngineeringWater experts explore solutions to sector challenges

12 Nov 2018

Africa's roads are badly built, and there aren't enough. This can be fixed

Construction & EngineeringAfrica's roads are badly built, and there aren't enough. This can be fixed

Nathanial Matthews and Frank van Steenbergen 31 Oct 2018

Habitat for Humanity addresses Africa's unique housing challenges at local leadership conference

PropertyHabitat for Humanity addresses Africa's unique housing challenges at local leadership conference

25 Oct 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Marketing & MediaCorporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

African cities can raise more money. Kenya and South Africa offer useful lessons

Construction & EngineeringAfrican cities can raise more money. Kenya and South Africa offer useful lessons

Sarah Colenbrander and Ian Palmer 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

Radisson signs RED Hotel in Abidjan

Tourism & TravelRadisson signs RED Hotel in Abidjan

23 Oct 2018

How building eco-friendly hotels can help develop ROI

Tourism & TravelHow building eco-friendly hotels can help develop ROI

19 Oct 2018

Phase two of Lesotho Highlands Water Project set to start this November

Construction & EngineeringPhase two of Lesotho Highlands Water Project set to start this November

16 Oct 2018

Image source: Lacobrigo, , Wikimedia Commons

Construction & EngineeringNigerian startup launches construction funding platform

Tom Jackson 10 Oct 2018

Various Visi covers.

Marketing & MediaAfrican design inspo and that almost 100-issue strong Visi vision

Leigh Andrews 4 Oct 2018

Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

Construction & EngineeringInfrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

4 Oct 2018

Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Construction & EngineeringEgypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Nuno Pinto and Aya Badawy 28 Sep 2018

French hardware giant Leroy Merlin readies to open in SA

RetailFrench hardware giant Leroy Merlin readies to open in SA

26 Sep 2018

Johannesburg's construction cost inflation gets 6% hike

Construction & EngineeringJohannesburg's construction cost inflation gets 6% hike

21 Sep 2018

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Construction & EngineeringMineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 Sep 2018

Big completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

Construction & EngineeringBig completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

19 Sep 2018

Marketing & MediaGive your brand the space to grow on Bizcommunity

Bizcommunity.com 14 Sep 2018

Laura Swanepoel, head of healthcare, building services, WSP

HealthcareCustom designing healthcare for Africa

11 Sep 2018

Why linking rural and urban areas matters for development: a Ghana case study

Construction & EngineeringWhy linking rural and urban areas matters for development: a Ghana case study

Seth Asare Okyere, Anastasia Amoako-Arhen, Matthew 10 Sep 2018

Heavy rainfall recently devastated large swathes of Kerala, India. Prakash Elamakkara/EPA

Construction & EngineeringNature's whims cause water crises. Its infrastructure can stop them

Karen Villholth 4 Sep 2018

Nina Maritz Architects completes shipwreck-themed timber cabins in Namibia

Construction & EngineeringNina Maritz Architects completes shipwreck-themed timber cabins in Namibia

21 Aug 2018

A major cause of flooding in Nairobi is inappropriate building on riparian land. Flickr/Ubadheer

Construction & EngineeringWhy Kenya's demolishing 4000 buildings in Nairobi

Sean Avery 20 Aug 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

Construction & EngineeringSub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

15 Aug 2018

Africa's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

Construction & EngineeringAfrica's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

25 Jul 2018

Evictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

ESG & SustainabilityEvictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

Kefa Otiso 25 Jul 2018

Image supplied by Sassda

Construction & EngineeringSassda looks to boost East Africa stainless steel trade

20 Jul 2018

Planning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Construction & EngineeringPlanning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Dhesigen Naidoo 20 Jul 2018

Alain Ebobissé is the CEO of Africa50.

FinanceThe recipe for long-term growth in Africa

Alain Ebobissé 18 Jul 2018

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Construction & EngineeringEnter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

16 Jul 2018

Western Cape water restrictions remain in place

Construction & EngineeringWestern Cape water restrictions remain in place

10 Jul 2018

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ICTThis is the starting point for African smart cities

Byron Clatterbuck 4 Jul 2018

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Construction & EngineeringDay Zero off the cards in 2019 for Cape Town

29 Jun 2018

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ICTNew Wi-Fi study reveals importance for business, smart cities

29 Jun 2018

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Construction & EngineeringHow IoT lies at the very heart of the smart city

Eckart Zollner 28 Jun 2018

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Marketing & MediaAkon's building a Senegalese 'smart city' with his cryptocurrency 'Akoin'

Andy Walker 28 Jun 2018

This is why Silicon Valley is decamping to Algiers

ICTThis is why Silicon Valley is decamping to Algiers

27 Jun 2018