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Women in South African Construction: Progress and the Road to Equality Ahead of Women’s Day 2025
As South Africa approaches National Women’s Day on August 9, 2025, there’s renewed attention on the position of women in the country’s construction...
Water Works: The Infrastructure Behind Africa’s Urban Thirst
Africa’s cities are facing a growing water crisis, with millions of people lacking access to clean and reliable water. The rapid urbanization of...
Urban Housing at Scale: Can Africa Build 100 Million Affordable Homes by 2035?
Africa faces an unprecedented urban housing challenge driven by rapid population growth, swift urbanization, and inadequate formal housing supply. The ambition to construct...
The Best Performing Currencies in Africa
The African continent is home to 54 countries, each with its own unique economy and currency. While some African currencies have struggled in...
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...
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,...
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...
