Infrastructure

Algeria taps China for major rail expansion

The largest country in Africa aims to triple the size of its railway network

Published on 26 Dec 2024

Tolaram run port in Nigeria attracts global shipping lines

Lekki Deep Sea Port now serving four shipping companies

Published on 25 Nov 2024

Surbana Jurong subsidiary to expand Dar es Salaam bus network

With urbanisation rising, bus rapid transit offers relief for congested African cities

Published on 29 Oct 2024

Ethiopia doubles electricity generation at a controversial Nile dam

Addis Ababa could become a renewable energy exporter but risks sparking a regional conflict

Published on 23 Sep 2024

Ethiopia awards contract to construct the biggest airport in Africa

US$6bn first phase to be completed by 2029

Published on 23 Aug 2024

Indian billionaire eyes Nairobi airport

Gautam Adani proposes to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at the cost of US$1.85bn

Published on 29 Jul 2024

A modern sporting arena in Rwanda marks 30 years of liberation

The inauguration of the US$170m 45000-seat capacity Amahoro Stadium signals a remarkable turnaround of a nation that once endured the worst case of genocide in living memory.

Published on 28 Jun 2024

Ethiopia to build mega airport

The new US$8bn facility will handle 100m passengers annually

Published on 27 May 2024

Chinese consortium to transform Lagos with a US$2.5bn mega bridge

Once complete, the 37km Fourth Mainland Bridge motorable will be the second longest flyover in Africa

Published on 16 Apr 2024

South Africa water crisis is a problem for business but also an opportunity

Creaky infrastructure results in the leak of nearly half of all piped water

Published on 28 Mar 2024

Red Sea crisis a wakeup call for South African to improve port capacity

Commercial maritime traffic around the Cape is up 53% since October

Published on 28 Feb 2024

Singapore firm awarded urban water project in Ghana

SMEC to help Accra utility service to implement performance-based contract procurement plan

Published on 29 Jan 2024

South Korea builds the largest energy storage facility in Africa

The US$590m battery energy storage project by Hyosung aims at tackling crippling power crisis in SA

Published on 27 Dec 2023

Nigeria: First container freight service on China-built railway

Lagos-Ibadan rail line poised to reduce congestion at Nigeria's busiest port

Published on 21 Nov 2023

DP World to invest up to US$1bn in Tanzania port

The UAE-based global port operator secures 30-year contract for Dar es Salaam port

Published on 27 Oct 2023

Nigeria gets its first urban metro light rail after a long wait

The 13-km blue line connects five stations in Lagos

Published on 26 Sep 2023

Indonesian energy giant in hot pursuit of Kenyan geothermal power project

Kenya holds 10,000 MW of untapped geothermal energy potential and Pertamina wants a piece of it

Published on 27 Aug 2023

Philippine terminal operator secures South African port deal

ICTSI to develop Durban terminal amid rising global interest in African port infrastructure

Published on 21 Jul 2023

Surbana Jurong of Singapore to help build 123 new cities in Africa

The continent is struggling to manage rapid urbanisation and population growth

Published on 27 Jun 2023

Rwanda attempts to become a Singapore-like regional aviation hub with a US$2bn airport

Qatar takes a strategic stake in the project

Published on 22 May 2023
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Singapore to help improve services at Cairo International Airport

Technical assistance is expected to provide travellers world-class experience

Published on 26 Apr 2023
containers at port terminal

Hutchison Ports anchors itself in Egypt with two new projects

The Hong Kong conglomerate invests US$1.5bn in Egypt as it upgrades port infrastructure

Published on 23 Mar 2023
High voltage power lines

Businesses suffer prolonged power cuts in South Africa

Rolling blackouts are taking a toll on the South African economy

Published on 26 Feb 2023

Nigerian President inaugurates Lekki Deep Sea Port

The US$1.5 bn port located within the Lagos Free Zone marks a milestone for the country as it strives to improve trade competitiveness

Published on 27 Jan 2023

Korea and China roll out energy storage facilities in South Africa

Twin battery storage projects to relieve pressure on the strained national electricity grid

Published on 23 Dec 2022
Wind Turbine for alternative energy

UAE renewables developer to build mega wind farm in Egypt

Masdar eyeing wind, solar, and green hydrogen opportunities in Africa

Published on 21 Nov 2022

Indian billionaire eyes Moroccan clean power

Gautam Adani to harness 10GW of solar and wind power in the Kingdom with the aim of producing green hydrogen

Published on 27 Oct 2022
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Singapore offshore major to construct a US$137m ship repair dock in Ghana

Keppel Nantong will construct the marine and civil components of a ship repair and maintenance facility at the port of Takoradi

Published on 22 Sep 2022
Train on railway

Singapore-based Trafigura in consortium to manage Angolan railway

The 30-year concession will allow the commodity major to transport precious metals from mines in DRC to the port of Lobito

Published on 17 Aug 2022
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UAE consortium to construct a US$4bn port in Sudan

But opposition to the military junta could derail the project

Published on 22 Jul 2022

Progress on gas pipelines connecting Nigeria with Morocco and Algeria

The two pipelines may help European energy security but will do little to electrify Nigeria

Published on 23 Jun 2022
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Morocco awards solar power plant contract to UAE

The two solar power plants will have the capacity to produce 72MW of electricity when complete

Published on 19 May 2022
Aerial view of port terminal

Work on phase two of second Mombasa Container Terminal to begin soon

The Japanese funded terminal will boost Kenyan port capacity and facilitate trade

Published on 18 Apr 2022

A boost for a Singapore-financed real estate project in Tunisia

Tunis Sport City could lift interest in a seaside luxury residence built by a Singapore-linked firm

Published on 24 Mar 2022

DP World begins construction on deep-sea port in DRC

The US$1.2bn project signals the ambition of the UAE to become a top port operator in Africa

Published on 18 Feb 2022
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Egypt signs US$1bn infrastructure finance deal with South Korea

The agreement will allow Korean firms to compete against regional rival China in the strategic North African republic

Published on 24 Jan 2022

Africa finds itself in a position of advantage as the West attempts to blunt China’s influence

Europe and US launch new programmes to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Published on 09 Dec 2021

China steps up infrastructure build up in Africa

The pace of Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in Africa shows no sign of slowing down. However, not every project is going smoothly.

Published on 19 Nov 2021

Rwanda public housing needs investments

The Rwandan government steps in to make up for the lack of private sector investment in public housing.

Published on 25 Oct 2021
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Mini-grids providing electricity to remote areas in Senegal

Power utility ASER finds an answer to sustainable rural electrification.

Published on 24 Sep 2021
Solar energy panel and light bulb

The dawn of renewable energy in Africa

Africa is rich in renewable resources. It can provide access to clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to all its people. All that is missing is investments.

Published on 05 Mar 2021
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Bridging the infrastructure gap in Africa

Africa still has a massive backlog in infrastructure development, whether for roads, railways, ports, harbours, or housing. But how it is going to mobilise this much investment?

Published on 05 Mar 2021