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TOP 5 MEGA CITIES IN AFRICA
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. These mega cities are driving economic growth, innovation, and cultural exchange,...
The Project Tracker: What’s New, Delayed, and Accelerated in Africa’s Pipeline
Africa’s infrastructure and energy project landscape is dynamic, with ongoing developments, delays, and accelerations that shape the continent’s economic trajectory. A key feature...
The Concrete Economy: Inside Africa’s Construction Materials Boom
Africa’s rapid urbanisation, burgeoning populations, and infrastructure ambitions are fueling an unprecedented surge in the demand for construction materials—cement, steel, and other key...
Taming the Grid: What’s Holding Back Africa’s Power Transmission Revolution?
Africa stands on the cusp of an energy transformation that promises to reshape its economic landscape and improve millions of lives. Yet, despite...
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Startup Lions Campus: Empowering Kenya’s Digital Generation
In a nation gripped by turbulence and uncertainty, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) remain both a symbol of sovereignty and a central player in a prolonged and bitter national conflict....
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TOP 5 MEGA CITIES IN AFRICA
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. These mega cities are driving economic growth, innovation, and cultural exchange,...
The Project Tracker: What’s New, Delayed, and Accelerated in Africa’s Pipeline
Africa’s infrastructure and energy project landscape is dynamic, with ongoing developments, delays, and accelerations that shape the continent’s economic trajectory. A key feature...
The Concrete Economy: Inside Africa’s Construction Materials Boom
Africa’s rapid urbanisation, burgeoning populations, and infrastructure ambitions are fueling an unprecedented surge in the demand for construction materials—cement, steel, and other key...
Taming the Grid: What’s Holding Back Africa’s Power Transmission Revolution?
Africa stands on the cusp of an energy transformation that promises to reshape its economic landscape and improve millions of lives. Yet, despite...
Startups with Shovels: Disruptive Tech Firms Building Infrastructure Differently
Across Africa, a new wave of entrepreneurial ingenuity is transforming how the continent builds and expands its critical infrastructure. Innovative startups are leveraging...
From Vision To Value: How Africa’s Special Economic Zones Are Powering Industrialisation
The signs of an industrial revolution, driven by the strategic development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) appears to be gaining so much momentum...
South Africa’s Infrastructure Reset: Big 5 Construct and Water Expo 2025 Aim to Anchor National Rebuild
In a year marked by power outages, crumbling water infrastructure, and economic fragility, South Africa is placing its bets on something more enduring:...
South Africa’s Bold Bid to Become a Global Helium Supplier Faces Early Hurdles and High Hopes
In the heartland of South Africa’s Free State province, a quiet revolution is underway—one that could eventually place the country at the centre...
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Harnessing The Power Of AI: Africa’s Quest To Solve Daily Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live work and run our daily lives. Africa is no exception. The continent is leveraging AI to address some of its most...
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The Impact Of Climate Change On Africa’s agriculture And Food Security R Focus On South Sudan And Central Africa Republic
Climate change is having a devastating impact on Africa’s agriculture and food security. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme...
Green Growth Or Gridlock? Financing Africa’s Renewable Ambitions In A Fossil-Heavy Landscape
Africa seem to be at the crossroads in its energy journey, with a growing demand for electricity and a pressing need to transition...
Gas, Grids and Green Hydrogen: Mapping Africa’s Diverse Energy Future
Africa’s energy landscape is at a pivotal crossroads. Rich in natural resources, the continent has historically relied heavily on fossil fuels—primarily natural gas,...
From Aid to Equity: How DFIs Are Rethinking Infrastructure Investment in Africa
Africa’s infrastructure deficit remains one of the most formidable barriers to sustainable economic growth and regional integration. With an annual funding gap estimated...
Engineering Excellence: Africa’s Top 5 Infrastructure Schools and Their Global Impact
Africa’s future hinges on the strength and ingenuity of its engineers—the innovators, designers, and problem-solvers who will build the continent’s infrastructure and drive...
Tech That Builds: How Digital Twins, Drones, And Ai Are Revolutionising Project Delivery
The African continent is witnessing a significant transformation in its infrastructure development landscape, driven by the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as digital...
