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The exhibition runs until 25 April 2026, at the Addis International Convention Centre · Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) and Italian Trade Agency (ITA) headline an international line-up alongside pavilions from China, United Arab Emirates and Türkiye · Over 20 CPD-certified Big 5 Talks sessions gather engineers, architects and industry leaders across three days Addis Ababa, Ethiopia […]
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Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for Africa, it is a decisive factor in shaping the continent’s infrastructure development, economic growth, and industrialisation. From roads and rail networks to urban centres and industrial hubs, reliable and sustainable energy is essential for powering the infrastructure that underpins development across the continent. Africa faces an […]
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Africa has nearly $4 trillion in domestic institutional capital that it can tap for infrastructure investment according to a recent report by leading continental lender, AFC. Held by pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and banks, this capital pool could help bridge the $100 billion plus annual infrastructure investment gap being exacerbated by debt distressed public budgets, rising protectionism as […]
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By Dean Muruven, Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group, Johannesburg The China Development Bank and Development Bank of Southern Africa recently signed a $293 million loan facility agreement to support infrastructure development across Africa. As African governments begin to plan to access this facility to address their infrastructure needs, a key consideration will be whether Africa’s […]
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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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South Africa’s government has committed more than $50 billion over the next decade towards construction and infrastructure development (source: Construct South Africa). Aligning with the country’s ambitious plan, the 12th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa and the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo will take place from 18 – 20 June 2025 at the […]
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Standard Bank has committed to Acre Impact Capital’s Export Finance Fund I to support the financing of sustainable projects in Africa. Acre Impact Capital manages Export Finance Fund I LP that seeks to invest in climate-aligned and sustainable infrastructure projects in renewable energy, health, food, and water security, sustainable cities, and green transportation providing access […]
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