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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

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Africa needs to double infrastructure investment: report

Africa needs to double infrastructure investment: report

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Why you need to get involved in the geoengineering debate - now

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China's green planning for the world starts with infrastructure

China's green planning for the world starts with infrastructure

Asit K. Biswas and Kris Hartley 19 Oct 2017

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

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Fifth WoodEX for Africa exhibition set for July 2018

Fifth WoodEX for Africa exhibition set for July 2018

17 Oct 2017

RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

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Lafarge South Africa launches Binastore

Lafarge South Africa launches Binastore

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The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

Coega SEZ set to be a new African automotive hub

Coega SEZ set to be a new African automotive hub

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SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

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Rejected Kenya vows to continue stadia project

26 Sep 2017

AfricaBuild Lagos 2018 to host key building, interiors professionals

AfricaBuild Lagos 2018 to host key building, interiors professionals

21 Sep 2017

NEPAD launches 5% Agenda campaign for infrastructure financing

NEPAD launches 5% Agenda campaign for infrastructure financing

19 Sep 2017

Why China's audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

Why China's audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

Ricardo Reboredo 7 Sep 2017

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

1 Sep 2017

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

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Leveraging the African opportunity, tapping into billion-rand projects

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Porto do Caio, Angola's new deepwater port

Angola's investment in non-oil sectors starts to pay off

Miguel Damião Gago 21 Aug 2017

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Sudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

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Rwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

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Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

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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

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Crystal Lagoons sets eyes on Kenya for further expansion in SSA

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DRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

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Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

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Fifth WoodEX for Africa exhibition set for July 2018

Construction & EngineeringFifth WoodEX for Africa exhibition set for July 2018

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RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

Construction & EngineeringRICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

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Lafarge South Africa launches Binastore

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The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Construction & EngineeringThe attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

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Coega SEZ set to be a new African automotive hub

AutomotiveCoega SEZ set to be a new African automotive hub

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RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

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Construction & EngineeringRejected Kenya vows to continue stadia project

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AfricaBuild Lagos 2018 to host key building, interiors professionals

Construction & EngineeringAfricaBuild Lagos 2018 to host key building, interiors professionals

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NEPAD launches 5% Agenda campaign for infrastructure financing

Construction & EngineeringNEPAD launches 5% Agenda campaign for infrastructure financing

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Why China's audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

Construction & EngineeringWhy China's audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

Ricardo Reboredo 7 Sep 2017

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

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Marketing & MediaInfrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

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Leveraging the African opportunity, tapping into billion-rand projects

Construction & EngineeringLeveraging the African opportunity, tapping into billion-rand projects

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Porto do Caio, Angola's new deepwater port

FinanceAngola's investment in non-oil sectors starts to pay off

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Construction & EngineeringSudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

Construction & EngineeringNew Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

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Logistics & TransportRwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

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Swift progress being made with Kenya's Tatu City

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

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AgricultureExpanded engagement for Caterpillar: Boosting sales and alleviating poverty

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

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ESG & SustainabilityTanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

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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

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Urban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

Construction & EngineeringUrban growth a boon for Africa's industrialisation

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

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

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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

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Inaugural Africa-ASEAN Business Expo kicks off in November

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Tanzania receives $51m for Tabora road construction

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

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

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

24 May 2017

#AFCLive prioritises accelerating African bankable infrastructure projects

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