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Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted the 2025 SAICE Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) breakfast in July. The event drew leading voices in science, technology and urban development into one shared conversation – how can African cities lead the way in climate-smart […]
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In recent years, several African cities have emerged as creative hubs, attracting young and talented individuals in various fields such as music, film, fashion, art, and technology. These cities have become vibrant spaces for creativity and innovation, offering opportunities for young people to showcase their skills and collaborate with others in their respective fields. Recently, there […]
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The climate is changing at an astronomical rate and the impact of this can be seen everywhere. Imagine stepping outside your apartment for an early morning jog, only to be greeted by a thick brown dust that makes breathing unpleasant. The seasonal harmattan wind brings another round of degraded air quality that causes respiratory issues for many. […]
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African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, assures mayors at the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) of the Bank’s support to creatively and sustainably transform their cities By 2050, the number of people living in African cities is expected to double from about 600 million to 1.2 billion, representing the most rapid rate […]
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Working in the big city and joining the rat race is a dream for anyone who wants to take themselves out of a life of poverty. In the past few decades, African cities have been growing exponentially, as people move into urban areas for work and play. According to the World Bank, Africa’s cities are […]
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Health crises are not new in Africa. The continent has grappled with infectious diseases on all levels, from local (such as malaria) to regional (Ebola) to global (COVID-19). The region has often carried a disproportionately high burden of global infectious outbreaks. How cities are planned is critical for managing infectious diseases. Historically, many urban planning […]
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The most expensive cities are Victoria, N’djamena and Lagos The least expensive cities are Banjul, Windhoek and Tunis According to Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey, majority of African countries have risen in ranking in terms of expenses and cost of living for expatriates. This year, Victoria, Seychelles (14) takes the lead as the most […]
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Mercer is the leading provider of data on cost of living and housing for employees sent to work abroad. As part of the ongoing research, Mercer produces these annual rankings of the cost of living in more than 200 of the most prevalent assignment destinations for expatriate employees. The rankings demonstrate how currency fluctuation and shifts in the prices […]
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When I walk through my street in the evening or try to beat the traffic at dawn going to work in the city of Lagos, Nigeria, the rapid growth repeatedly spoken of in the media as a statistic becomes a brutal reality that I live. It is estimated that Lagos has nearly doubled over 15 […]
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