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Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

By Sean Avery 6 May 2024

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Edmund Wessels, Anatoli Kirigwajjo win 2023 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

7 Jul 2023

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Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

4 Oct 2018

Big completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

Big completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

19 Sep 2018

Heavy rainfall recently devastated large swathes of Kerala, India. Prakash Elamakkara/EPA

Nature's whims cause water crises. Its infrastructure can stop them

Karen Villholth 4 Sep 2018

A major cause of flooding in Nairobi is inappropriate building on riparian land. Flickr/Ubadheer

Why Kenya's demolishing 4000 buildings in Nairobi

Sean Avery 20 Aug 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

15 Aug 2018

Africa's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

Africa's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

25 Jul 2018

Evictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

Evictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

Kefa Otiso 25 Jul 2018

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Sassda looks to boost East Africa stainless steel trade

20 Jul 2018

Planning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Planning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Dhesigen Naidoo 20 Jul 2018

Alain Ebobissé is the CEO of Africa50.

The recipe for long-term growth in Africa

Alain Ebobissé 18 Jul 2018

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

16 Jul 2018

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This is the starting point for African smart cities

Byron Clatterbuck 4 Jul 2018

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New Wi-Fi study reveals importance for business, smart cities

29 Jun 2018

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How IoT lies at the very heart of the smart city

Eckart Zollner 28 Jun 2018

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Akon's building a Senegalese 'smart city' with his cryptocurrency 'Akoin'

Andy Walker 28 Jun 2018

This is why Silicon Valley is decamping to Algiers

This is why Silicon Valley is decamping to Algiers

27 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

First waste management report for Africa released

First waste management report for Africa released

12 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

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Skills shortage driving hike in construction costs - survey

30 May 2018

Uber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

Uber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

22 May 2018

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

Another step towards Africa's digitisation

Another step towards Africa's digitisation

30 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

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Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

Smart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Smart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Eckart Zollner 13 Apr 2018

Smart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Smart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Wayne Hull 12 Apr 2018

Builders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

Builders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

11 Apr 2018

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Infrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

Construction & EngineeringInfrastructure Africa 2018 looks to unlock opportunities in African build projects

4 Oct 2018

Big completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

Construction & EngineeringBig completes WeWork's first micro-school with super-elliptic objects in New York City

19 Sep 2018

Heavy rainfall recently devastated large swathes of Kerala, India. Prakash Elamakkara/EPA

Construction & EngineeringNature's whims cause water crises. Its infrastructure can stop them

Karen Villholth 4 Sep 2018

A major cause of flooding in Nairobi is inappropriate building on riparian land. Flickr/Ubadheer

Construction & EngineeringWhy Kenya's demolishing 4000 buildings in Nairobi

Sean Avery 20 Aug 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

Construction & EngineeringSub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

15 Aug 2018

Africa's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

Construction & EngineeringAfrica's Cities for our Future competition winner revealed

25 Jul 2018

Evictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

ESG & SustainabilityEvictions in Nairobi: why the city has a problem and what can be done to fix it

Kefa Otiso 25 Jul 2018

Image supplied by Sassda

Construction & EngineeringSassda looks to boost East Africa stainless steel trade

20 Jul 2018

Planning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Construction & EngineeringPlanning for future water security in a nexus paradigm

Dhesigen Naidoo 20 Jul 2018

Alain Ebobissé is the CEO of Africa50.

FinanceThe recipe for long-term growth in Africa

Alain Ebobissé 18 Jul 2018

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Construction & EngineeringEnter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

16 Jul 2018

Photo by Peter Nguyen on Unsplash

ICTThis is the starting point for African smart cities

Byron Clatterbuck 4 Jul 2018

Photo by Misha Feshchak on Unsplash

ICTNew Wi-Fi study reveals importance for business, smart cities

29 Jun 2018

Photo by NASA on

Construction & EngineeringHow IoT lies at the very heart of the smart city

Eckart Zollner 28 Jun 2018

Feature image: Via . © via Flickr ()

Marketing & MediaAkon's building a Senegalese 'smart city' with his cryptocurrency 'Akoin'

Andy Walker 28 Jun 2018

This is why Silicon Valley is decamping to Algiers

ICTThis is why Silicon Valley is decamping to Algiers

27 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

Energy & MiningNew, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

First waste management report for Africa released

ESG & SustainabilityFirst waste management report for Africa released

12 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Construction & EngineeringWhy foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

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Construction & EngineeringSkills shortage driving hike in construction costs - survey

30 May 2018

Uber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

Logistics & TransportUber launches data sharing portal in Kenya

22 May 2018

Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

Construction & EngineeringKenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award

21 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

Another step towards Africa's digitisation

Marketing & MediaAnother step towards Africa's digitisation

30 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

Construction & Engineering2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityMillions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

Smart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Construction & EngineeringSmart cities in Africa? It's not just about ICT

Eckart Zollner 13 Apr 2018

Smart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Construction & EngineeringSmart cities: Tapping into innovation networks

Wayne Hull 12 Apr 2018

Builders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

RetailBuilders Warehouse African expansion gains momentum with third store in Mozambique

11 Apr 2018

Habitat Apartments

Construction & EngineeringNairobi's Habitat Apartments design rethinks the vertical village concept

5 Apr 2018

Why Israeli police raided Nairobi offices of construction firm

Construction & EngineeringWhy Israeli police raided Nairobi offices of construction firm

Brian Ngugi and James Kariuki 4 Apr 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Construction & EngineeringFuture 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Construction & EngineeringMaking water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Sabine Dall'Omo 23 Mar 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityPort Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

Dustin Homer is director of client solutions, Fraym.

ICTAfrica Rising: How Geospatial data analytics is transforming governance on the continent

Dustin Homer 6 Mar 2018

Hotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

Tourism & TravelHotel Verde Zanzibar opens doors to guests, promotes responsible tourism

6 Mar 2018

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Marketing & MediaCreating safer cities to help drive greater economic growth

Roy Alves 5 Mar 2018

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Construction & EngineeringAnger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

People in African cities are taking charge of their water supplies - and it's working

Construction & EngineeringPeople in African cities are taking charge of their water supplies - and it's working

Ellis Adjei Adams 21 Feb 2018