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Infrastructure Still a Major Barrier to Intra-African Trade Intra-African trade continues to face significant hurdles, with poor infrastructure emerging as one of the most critical constraints to regional integration. According
Cape Town, South Africa – 26 February 2026 – Africa stands on the brink of an infrastructure transformation. With projected economic growth, rapid urbanisation and ambitious continental development agendas underway,
Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially begun construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a landmark infrastructure project set to become the largest airport development in Africa and a central pillar in the
The high-level panel, titled “Innovative Finance Instruments Powering Africa’s Sustainable Transformation,” served as a clear call to action for adopting new approaches beyond conventional funding models RABAT, Morocco, 2025/ —
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $1.3 billion loan to support construction of the Soyo fertiliser complex in Angola, the country’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas,
Criterion Equipment specialists consider the safe operation of forklift trucks as one of the most critical aspects in materials handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution centres, construction sites and transport
Preparing for the Next Generation South Africa’s built environment sector is facing significant challenges, including an ageing workforce, a growing skills gap, and the need for expertise to address deteriorating
Modernisation programmes at major West and East African ports are producing tangible improvements in export competitiveness by shortening vessel turnaround times and making shipping schedules more reliable. Investments in mechanised
Glassmac PSA is a polymer modified bitumen-coated self-adhesive glass fibre grid, developed by Fibertex Nonwovens to reinforce existing road surfaces, in order to prevent reflective cracking. Notable features of Glassmac
Africa’s export ambitions are increasingly being shaped by its construction sector, which is undergoing a strategic transformation to support trade logistics, industrial output, and cross-border connectivity. 1. BUILDEXPO Tanzania (Sept