Brics’ New Development Bank approves six project loans totalling $1.6bn
Multilateral development bank, the New Development Bank (NDB), on Monday held its third yearly meeting of the NDB board of […]
Multilateral development bank, the New Development Bank (NDB), on Monday held its third yearly meeting of the NDB board of […]
Infrastructure development is a key driver of South Africa’s growth prospects, with rail and water infrastructure focal areas.
Plans are in motion for a US $71m integrated housing development on the outskirts of Eastern Cape’s Despatch that will provide […]
In response to rapid urbanisation, the forum of Minister and MECs of Human Settlements (MINMEC) has taken a decision to […]
An industrial park in Kenya is set to be constructed in Movoko, Machakos County by a Chinese Company, Erdemann Property Ltd (EPL). […]
Atterbury has successfully completed the first-phase development of the USD20 million Pemba Shopping in Mozambique’s port city of Pemba, the […]
By Margaret Njugunah The government of Kenya has received a Sh11.8 billion loan from the Japanese Government to fund the […]
Cytonn Investment, a real estate developer based in Kenya recently broke ground on its mixed-use project in Kiambu County’s Ruiru district. […]
The 3rd annual edition of the Urban & Infrastructure Development Conference (UIDC 2017) provides a powerful platform to unlock the […]
Upmarket development in Windhoek’s central business district (CBD) is on the rise and has boosted the revival of this inner-city […]
Gauteng Transport MEC Dr Ismail Vadi has expressed his concern with the slow pace of development of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in Gauteng, as well […]
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has, over the last year, invested R14.4-million in the replacement of 42 bridge expansion joints on 16 […]
Zimbabwe bank-Infrastructure Development Bank (IDBZ) has set aside $30m to cater for housing development across the country. Last year, their request […]
Revenue rose 30% to R2,7 billion Profit after tax up 18% to R661 million HEPS and EPS up 7% each […]
The Benchmark for Investing in African Infrastructure Project Development (I4PD Benchmark) said the risk premium attached to African projects was significantly higher than that of […]
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has committed to spending R5-billion during the 2017/18 financial year on development of social infrastructure […]
If Gauteng wants to achieve its objective of becoming a global city region, government must partner with the private sector to deliver infrastructure, […]
South Africa’s Department of Energy may appeal the High Court’s judgment on the planned nuclear deal declaring the 2014 agreement with Russia’s […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will review compliance eligibility at the €206-million, 125 MW Sendou coal-fired power plant project in Senegal, following several community complaints. Two […]
Plans are under way to develop 120 ha of the 240 ha Two Rivers Urban Park (TRUP), in Cape Town, into […]
Namibia’s Minister of Environment and Tourism, Hon. Pohamba Shifeta, has inaugurated the country’s first Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) processing plant […]
Consulting Engineers South Africa is hosting the 24th FIDIC-GAMA 2017 Conference in South Africa, at the Cape Town International Convention […]
The Republic of Cameroon, emerging markets energy developer Joule Africa and Energy of Cameroon (ENEO) have signed an agreement to develop the US$1.5 bn […]
The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) has spent £285.5-million of British taxpayers’ money on building an airport in St Helena that is not usable by commercial airlines.
Ebru Ozdemir, chair of Limak Investment — an investment arm of Limak Group Companies — said the firm would like […]
Three property registration delays have impacted on Balwin Properties’ otherwise glowing half-year results, according to the residential property developer, which saw a 36% decline in headline earnings a share and earnings a share to 37c respectively in the six months to August 31.
Part of agriculture and agroprocessing group Tongaat Hulett and the eThekwini municipality’s Bridge City mixed-use development is being earmarked for small business incubators, with the integrated rapid public transport network set to benefit existing and emerging businesses.
Engineering News – Gauteng Premier David Makhura on Wednesday opened the Menlyn MaineCentral Square, in Pretoria, calling it a “very important development” for Gauteng. Speaking […]
The latest Dubai mega-development is to be a 47 million square foot mixed – use district called Jumeirah Central with […]
Kenya has secured nearly $270m from Japan to build a new industrial and commercial hub near the port of Mombasa. […]
Sika’s Sustainability Strategy 2014–2018 is producing a positive outcome. In the first two years of the strategy, Sika has exceeded […]
Construction of the R950-million Springs Mall at the Blue Crane Eco Park development, in Gauteng, is well under way, with the 48 000-m2 regional […]
According to Engineering News, Basil Read will be focusing on the integrated housing development sector to drive future growth and strengthen its […]
According to Engineering News, Basil Read will be focusing on the integrated housing development sector to drive future growth and strengthen its […]
The end vision of agriculture and agro-processing group Tongaat Hulett and the eThekwini municipality’s Bridge Citymixed-use development, a JV public–private partnership north of Durban, is coming together, with […]
Outgoing African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in her last opening speech at the AU’s heads of state
The level of government subsidies for development programmes was not sustainable and alternative sources of funding needed to be found, Finance Minister Pravin […]
Analysis released by global consulting firm PwC predicts that global spending on capital projects and infrastructure (CP&I) will grow by 5% a year within four years, doubling the […]
Two frequently used roads between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund – the B2 highway and the MR44 behind the dunes – […]
The time is ripe to invest in Africa and Canadian investors should look for long-term opportunities on the continent
Some $70-billion would head to African shores over the next seven years for infrastructure development as a Chinese development fund […]
Infrastructure sharing can greatly assist in developing African countries and can also save billions of dollars in costs, African Union […]
Up to 400 000 dependants may be affected in the event that major construction projects around Windhoek are halted as a […]
An alternative approach to infrastructure project development in Africa would be needed to address the significant infrastructure gap on the […]
Italy’s Eni plans to invest about €20-billion ($22.5-billion) in Africa over the next four years, mostly in oil and gas, […]
The World Bank has lowered its 2016 growth forecast for Africa to 3.3%, from 4.2%, after the continent expanded by […]
Africa Rising, a Durban-based independent property development company, specialises in project development, project management and real estate sales. The company […]
A new wave of Chinese investments is sweeping across the globe and Africa can expect Chinese investments to increase to $100 billion by 2020
The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) and the National Treasury have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to focus […]
Development finance company Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has appointed David Johnson as chief risk officer. He will succeed Roger Ellender, […]
AshakaCem Plc has committed over N150 million to developmental projects in thirteen communities around its operations in Gombe State-Ashaka cement […]
A deposit of limestone discovered at a hot spring in Rusizi District, Bugarama – a small town in southwestern Rwanda […]
The relationship between China and Africa is based on more than just trade – it is a partnership that is […]
Concrete.TV recently spoke to Alistair Rendall, Managing Director, ARG Design-CommuniTgrow about the new future development of the Wescape project taking place […]
Power lines connecting the east African states of Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia are expected to be completed within […]
The National Treasury in Kenya has approved plans for a road and railway master project aimed at decongesting Nairobi. The […]
Having identified the growing demand for sought after new coastal developments Tongaat Hulett Developments has released the first parcels of […]
To meet the National Development Plan (NDP) target of creating 11-million jobs by 2030, South Africa needs over 49,000 SMEs […]
Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics Data shows cement production stood at 5.88Mt in 2014, up 16.27% from the 5.05Mt recorded […]
China has announced it will finance construction of a 60,000 capacity stadium in Ivory Coast in readiness for the 2021 […]
Many companies claim to be the greenest office buildings. In honor of Earth Day, Fortune researched and found these 7 […]
Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel has told factory workers that the continent is vital for the country’s economy. “We sell […]
The V&A Waterfront, in Cape Town, will invest R380-million in the construction of a new Radisson Red hotel, in its […]
Global investment banking, securities and investment management firm Goldman Sachs is bullish on South Africa, which it regards as a […]
At the International Conference on the Emergence of Africa, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, Acting Chief Economist and Vice President of the African […]
A survey of 206 African business executives shows that the revenue and profit contribution from the continent is expected to […]
President Jacob Zuma says the country’s provinces and municipalities must do much more to implement the National Development Plan (NDP). […]
The Gauteng government has set aside R10-billion of its R95.3-billion 2015/16 budget to fund its five development corridors across the […]
Prioritising spending on “economic” infrastructure such as roads and transport, electricity, and water and sanitation, the 2015 National Budget has […]
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a meagre 1.5% in 2014, lower than the 2.2% growth of 2013 […]
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has welcomed the positive tone of the State of Nation Address […]
Supporting a development approach aimed at achieving Africa’s socioeconomic transformation by 2063, the African Union (AU) has officially adopted Africa’s […]
South Africa’s Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has emphasised the role of the private sector in delivering the 51 Programme for […]
Infrastructure development on the continent has gained momentum, with a special office to be set up soon to champion this […]
Infrastructure development on the continent has gained momentum, with a special office to be set up soon to champion this […]
The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged to work closely with the governments of Botswana and Zambia to accelerate the […]
Significant preparatory work and construction have begun on Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with a panel […]
Significant preparatory work and construction have begun on Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with a panel […]
Significant preparatory work and construction have begun on Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with a panel […]