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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...
Risky Business? How Political Stability Impacts Project Finance
The development of infrastructure and long-term projects across Africa is critically influenced by the political environment. Political stability fosters investor confidence, reduces risks,...
Power Supply And Economic Growth In Africa: A Critical Link
Africa, a continent rich in natural resources and home to over 1.3 billion people, continues to face significant challenges in achieving sustainable economic...
