Foreign capital for new projects in Africa soars
South African projects received most foreign capital for new investments in Africa in 2016 with 105 projects securing such funds a new report by...
Evolution of African megacities into smart cities
The rapid growth and evolution of African megacities requires radical, effective urban management.
Lagos, Cairo and Kinshasa already have more than 10 million residents while...
African cities face major housing challenge-report
Housing challenge in Africa continues to be a never ending nightmare thanks to sprawling urban centres due to rapid population growth, a recent report...
Steel rebar price hike spark concern in Egyptian construction industry
The price of steel rebar prices in Egypt has increased rapidly over the past three months, with price instability causing concern within the construction...
Hotel industry in Ghana depicts resilience despite difficulties-PwC
The Hotel industry in Ghana has remained resilient amid economic challenges, a report by global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has said.
Collapse in the...
Women under-represented on corporate boards-Deloitte Global
Women are still largely under-represented on corporate boards, despite continued efforts to improve boardroom gender diversity.
The fifth edition of Deloitte Global’s Women in...
Cement consumption in Kenya fall in first half of 2017
Data from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals that Cement consumption in Kenya fell by 62,000 metric tonnes in the first five months...
Japan’s paint maker Kansai Plascon enters East African market
Japan’s paint manufacturer, Kansai Plascon, has entered into the East African market through the acquisition of Sadolin Paints, Wim Bramer, the managing director of...
South Africa’s unemployment rate unchanged at 27.7 percent
South Africa's unemployment rate has remained unchanged between quarter one and two of 2017 at 27.7%, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Monday.
"South...
Afrimat remains ‘concrete’ in Africa’s construction industry
Construction in South Africa is tough and infrastructure spend from government is low. Private fixed investment has been in a downward cycle for many...
