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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

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Corporate content should be part of your DNA

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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

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Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

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Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 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

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

Planning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Planning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Dhesigen Naidoo 20 Jul 2018

Alain Ebobissé is the CEO of Africa50.

The recipe for long-term growth in Africa

Alain Ebobissé 18 Jul 2018

Western Cape water restrictions remain in place

Western Cape water restrictions remain in place

10 Jul 2018

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Day Zero off the cards in 2019 for Cape Town

29 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

First waste management report for Africa released

First waste management report for Africa released

12 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

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

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 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

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

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

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

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

Ellis Adjei Adams 21 Feb 2018

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Drought forces Mozambique capital to ration water

19 Feb 2018

Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals

Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals

Nelson Odume and Andrew Slaughter 13 Feb 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

Sisi vows to protect Egypt's water supply

Sisi vows to protect Egypt's water supply

19 Jan 2018

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Sarah Colenbrander and Ian Palmer 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

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Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

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

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Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Construction & EngineeringMineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 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

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Karen Villholth 4 Sep 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

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

Western Cape water restrictions remain in place

Construction & EngineeringWestern Cape water restrictions remain in place

10 Jul 2018

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

29 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

Energy & MiningNew, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

First waste management report for Africa released

ESG & SustainabilityFirst waste management report for Africa released

12 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

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

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 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

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

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

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

Image source:

ESG & SustainabilityDrought forces Mozambique capital to ration water

19 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

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

Energy & MiningNew spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

Sisi vows to protect Egypt's water supply

Construction & EngineeringSisi vows to protect Egypt's water supply

19 Jan 2018

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Construction & EngineeringIvory Coast inaugurates huge China-funded dam

7 Nov 2017

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

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

ESG & Sustainability'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

5 Oct 2017

PPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

Construction & EngineeringPPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

28 Sep 2017

NEPAD launches 5% Agenda campaign for infrastructure financing

Construction & EngineeringNEPAD launches 5% Agenda campaign for infrastructure financing

19 Sep 2017

How Nigeria is wasting its rich water resources

ESG & SustainabilityHow Nigeria is wasting its rich water resources

Nelson Odume and Andrew Slaughter 6 Sep 2017

Desalination? Africa should rather manage its water resources better

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Andrew Slaughter 31 Aug 2017

Katse Dam's deep flood of suffering

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Alexander Matthews 31 Aug 2017

How IoT will change the future of waste management in Africa

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Nick Mannie 28 Aug 2017

Smart evolution of Africa's megacities will help address infrastructure challenges

Construction & EngineeringSmart evolution of Africa's megacities will help address infrastructure challenges

24 Aug 2017