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Pretoria to host first World Conference of Science Journalists on African soil in 2025

5 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Michael K. Obeng, chief executive officer and founder of Miko Pharma.

Miko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

29 Feb 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Milken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Botswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulus

Brian Benza 5 Feb 2024

FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

31 Jan 2024

A general view of shops in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) east of Cairo, Egypt. Source: Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Egypt President al-Sisi's new capital plans coming along

Patrick Werr 5 Jan 2024

M&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

M&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

18 Dec 2023

Ghana government gives Africa's largest rooftop solar green light

Ghana government gives Africa's largest rooftop solar green light

14 Dec 2023

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Shoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

MV Switchgear awarded new contracts. Source: Supplied.

MV Switchgear secures new contract for Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

20 Nov 2023

Eskom's Hex battery energy storage system is the biggest in Africa. Source: Eskom

Eskom launches Africa's largest battery storage system

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

Saudi Arabia to sign deals worth over $500m with African nations -minister

Aziz El Yaakoubi 10 Nov 2023

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Marketing & MediaPretoria to host first World Conference of Science Journalists on African soil in 2025

5 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Michael K. Obeng, chief executive officer and founder of Miko Pharma.

HealthcareMiko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

29 Feb 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Energy & MiningMilken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

Energy & Mining#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

Energy & Mining#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Construction & EngineeringBotswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulus

Brian Benza 5 Feb 2024

FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

Construction & EngineeringFBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

31 Jan 2024

A general view of shops in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) east of Cairo, Egypt. Source: Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Construction & EngineeringEgypt President al-Sisi's new capital plans coming along

Patrick Werr 5 Jan 2024

M&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

Construction & EngineeringM&C Zambia completes compressor motor overhaul in rapid time

18 Dec 2023

Ghana government gives Africa's largest rooftop solar green light

Energy & MiningGhana government gives Africa's largest rooftop solar green light

14 Dec 2023

Solar PV panels atop the Shoprite Group Centurion distribution centre 2. Source: Supplied

Energy & MiningShoprite Group doubles renewable energy use, champions proactive climate action

1 Dec 2023

MV Switchgear awarded new contracts. Source: Supplied.

Energy & MiningMV Switchgear secures new contract for Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

20 Nov 2023

Eskom's Hex battery energy storage system is the biggest in Africa. Source: Eskom

Energy & MiningEskom launches Africa's largest battery storage system

Lindsey Schutters 12 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

FinanceSaudi Arabia to sign deals worth over $500m with African nations -minister

Aziz El Yaakoubi 10 Nov 2023

Namibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Construction & EngineeringNamibia breaks ground on continent's first green iron facility

Nyasha Nyaungwa 7 Nov 2023

Soccer Football - FIFA Virtual Council Meeting - Zurich, Switzerland. Source: Reuters

Construction & EngineeringMorocco spends $500m on new stadium for World Cup 2030

Ahmed Eljechtimi 20 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Ipeleng Mkhari, the founder and chief executive officer of Motseng Investment Holdings.

FinanceMotseng's Silver Jubilee: Empowering women, driving African growth

2 Oct 2023

Uganda's first Four Points by Sheraton hotel boosts tourism recovery

Construction & EngineeringUganda's first Four Points by Sheraton hotel boosts tourism recovery

26 Sep 2023

Uganda in talks with Chinese credit agency to fund pipeline

Construction & EngineeringUganda in talks with Chinese credit agency to fund pipeline

Elias Biryabarema 26 Sep 2023

Ait Abdellah Brahim, 86, gestures among rubble, in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, in Talat N'Yaaqoub. Source: Reuters/Ammar Awad

Construction & EngineeringMorocco to spend $11.7bn on five-year post-quake reconstruction plan

Ahmed Eljechtimi 21 Sep 2023

A satellite image shows lower dam on Wadi in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya 13 September 2023. Maxar Technologies/Reuters

Construction & EngineeringLibyans furious at revelations that warnings went unheeded before flood

Tom Perry and Angus McDowall 18 Sep 2023

Aerial view of Derna city, in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya 14 September 2023. Source: Reuters/Ayman Al-Sahili

Construction & EngineeringExplainer: What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad?

Tom Perry 15 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

ESG & SustainabilityFlooded Libyan city's past troubles deepen with new disaster

Angus McDowall 13 Sep 2023

A view shows rubble in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Talat N'yaaqoub, Morocco, 11 September 2023. Reuters/Hannah McKay

Construction & EngineeringMorocco wants IMF-World Bank meetings to proceed despite quake

David Lawder 12 Sep 2023

Source: World Bank

Energy & MiningDjibouti inaugurates first wind farm, pioneering renewable energy ambitions

11 Sep 2023

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Construction & EngineeringEthiopia claims disputed GERD dam has reached final fill

Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied.

PropertyEnza Construction: Transforming healthcare infrastructure in Africa with innovation

29 Aug 2023

XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

Construction & EngineeringXCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

Nigeria's Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

Construction & EngineeringNigeria's Tinubu approves new infrastructure fund to boost competitiveness

Felix Onuah 21 Jul 2023

At least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

Construction & EngineeringAt least 13 killed in Cairo building collapse

Mohamed Abdel-Ghany 18 Jul 2023

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Construction & EngineeringEdmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

7 killed in building collapse in Côte d'Ivoire

Construction & Engineering7 killed in building collapse in Côte d'Ivoire

Coulibaly Media and Luc Gnago 3 Jul 2023

ExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

Energy & MiningExxonMobil president Karen McKee named 2023 ICIS CEO of the Year

21 Jun 2023

2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists announced

Construction & Engineering2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists announced

12 Jun 2023

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Logistics & TransportCameroon to start building railway to disputed iron ore project in August

Amindeh Blaise Atabong 8 Jun 2023

Celebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Construction & EngineeringCelebrating Africa's top 5 smart cities: Showcasing progress and prowess

Marcel Bruyns 5 Jun 2023

African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

Construction & EngineeringAfrican architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

Tomà Berlanda 25 May 2023

Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Construction & EngineeringGrand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Seth Schindler and Tom Gillespie 22 May 2023

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18%

Energy & MiningGhana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18%

Christian Akorlie 19 May 2023

Continued weak growth forecast for construction industry in 2023 - GlobalData

Construction & EngineeringContinued weak growth forecast for construction industry in 2023 - GlobalData

10 May 2023