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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 projectMacDonald Dzirutwe

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Egypt completes trial run of new Suez Canal channel extension

By Yusri Mohamed and Menna Alaa 30 Dec 2024

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New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

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Rwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 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

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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

Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Franck Kuwonu 23 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

Dar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Dar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Mariam Said 13 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

A clear vision when expanding into Africa is critical

A clear vision when expanding into Africa is critical

31 May 2017

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How streets can help bridge social and spatial divides

Ilse van den Berg 26 May 2017

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

24 May 2017

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

18 May 2017

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#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

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

African urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

African urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

1 Mar 2017

Bridging the gap in Africa

Bridging the gap in Africa

Ravi Kumar 24 Jan 2017

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

20 Dec 2016

Hilton Worldwide announces line-up of hotel firsts for Africa

Hilton Worldwide announces line-up of hotel firsts for Africa

4 Oct 2016

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New Africa infrastructure fund launched

Construction & EngineeringNew Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Photo by Andrew Branch via Unsplash

Logistics & TransportRwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

27 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

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

Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Construction & EngineeringUrban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Franck Kuwonu 23 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

Dar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Logistics & TransportDar es Salaam Port savours double delight

Mariam Said 13 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

A clear vision when expanding into Africa is critical

Construction & EngineeringA clear vision when expanding into Africa is critical

31 May 2017

Image: Bruce Sutherland

Logistics & TransportHow streets can help bridge social and spatial divides

Ilse van den Berg 26 May 2017

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

24 May 2017

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

Construction & Engineering#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

18 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

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

African urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

Construction & EngineeringAfrican urbanisation tops RICS Africa Summit agenda

1 Mar 2017

Bridging the gap in Africa

Construction & EngineeringBridging the gap in Africa

Ravi Kumar 24 Jan 2017

AfDB commits $74.9m for Dar, Maputo road network

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

20 Dec 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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Marketing & MediaBig business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

Finance[BizTrends 2016] African mega-projects: opportunities and challenges for specialist insurers

Karl Bishop 18 Jan 2016

Shoprite opens store in Tete Province, Mozambique

RetailShoprite opens store in Tete Province, Mozambique

8 Dec 2015

Call for Papers for POWER-GEN Africa, DistribuTECH Africa

Marketing & MediaCall for Papers for POWER-GEN Africa, DistribuTECH Africa

21 Oct 2015

Kenya to build giant railway bridges over national park

Construction & EngineeringKenya to build giant railway bridges over national park

6 Aug 2015

Louis Berger selected for road rehabilitation in Senegal

Construction & EngineeringLouis Berger selected for road rehabilitation in Senegal

22 Jul 2015

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

Construction & EngineeringEranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

19 Jun 2015

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Construction & EngineeringLighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

17 Jun 2015

New Suez Canal project nears completion

Construction & EngineeringNew Suez Canal project nears completion

17 Jun 2015

Modernising local economies important for Africa's future

Marketing & MediaModernising local economies important for Africa's future

25 May 2015