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26 May 2022
26 May 2022
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Strategy and will key to uplift Africa’s communities

Strategy and will key to uplift Africa’s communities With a fresh burst of growth in Africa’s business sector, there has never been a better time to produce innovative solutions to […]
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19 May 2022
19 May 2022
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Ghana president calls for more resources to develop Africa

Ghana president calls for more resources to develop Africa Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo has backed calls for more resources for the African Development Bank Group to accelerate its transformative role […]
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6 May 2022
6 May 2022
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Unlocking Nigeria’s supply chain gridlocks

Unlocking Nigeria’s supply chain gridlocks Nigeria is a complex country with unique challenges. In the Nigerian governments’ efforts to diversify its economy away from an unhealthy reliance on oil production, […]
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5 May 2022
5 May 2022
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Africa’s city dwellers enjoy higher quality of life

Africa’s city dwellers enjoy higher quality of life Despite facing several challenges, Africa’s cities have provided easier access to services, jobs and infrastructure for millions of people in the last […]
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27 Apr 2022
27 Apr 2022
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WhyAfrica’s magazine printed and packed for African road trip

WhyAfrica’s magazine printed and packed for African road trip The April issue of WhyAfrica’s magazine is out and now available in print as well! Readers will be able to hold […]
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26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
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African governments continue investing in infrastructure

African governments continue investing in infrastructure African governments continued spending on infrastructure, despite Covid-19 and rising debt levels. At the same time, West Africa has, for the first time 2016, […]
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11 Apr 2022
11 Apr 2022
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Africa needs to conquer Mount Probable

Africa needs to conquer Mount Probable Geopolitical turmoil in a bi-polar world has placed African leaders in a peculiar position. Many African countries were beneficiaries of Russian support in the […]
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27 Mar 2022
27 Mar 2022
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SA construction sector remains in recovery mode

SA construction sector remains in recovery mode The South African construction sector is forecast to grow by 6.2% this year but will remain in a recovery phase after experiencing a […]
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25 Mar 2022
25 Mar 2022
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Kenya’s rain drain

Kenya’s rain drain Heavy downpours are expected in Kenya over Easter which will provide relief from persistent drought. But often, the heavy rainfall leaves chaos in its wake.      By […]
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25 Mar 2022
25 Mar 2022
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Adesina says South Africa is bankable

Adesina says South Africa is bankable The African Development Bank has put its faith in South Africa by committing USD2.8-billion over the next five years. A large chunk of this […]
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21 Mar 2022
21 Mar 2022
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US to assist with infrastructure upgrades in Mozambique

US to assist with infrastructure upgrades in Mozambique The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will invest more than USD2.3- million over the next […]
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18 Mar 2022
18 Mar 2022
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Big boost for agriculture and infrastructure in Niger

Big boost for agriculture and infrastructure in Niger The African Development Bank Group has approved funding of more than USD127.8-million to Niger. The funds approved by the Board of Directors […]
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16 Mar 2022
16 Mar 2022
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After 2021 recovery progress in SA construction sector remains muted

After 2021 recovery, progress in SA construction sector remains muted       Good news for South Africa is that the country’s building and construction sectors staged a remarkably swift recovery from the […]
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9 Mar 2022
9 Mar 2022
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Promotions after exceptional growth at NSDV

Promotions after exceptional growth at NSDV   Promotions after exceptional growth at NSDV   NSDV, Africa’s first fully integrated law and consultancy firm specialising in mining, construction, and environmental law […]
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20 Feb 2022
20 Feb 2022
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Maputo port expands as demand for export coal hits new highs

Maputo port expands as demand for export coal hits new highs   In response to an increasing demand for export coal, the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), is expanding its […]
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11 Feb 2022
11 Feb 2022
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Tanzania to expand markets with launch of Dodoma’s ring road

Tanzania to expand markets with launch of Dodoma’s ring road Hundreds of residents gathered in Tanzania’s capital city of Dodoma on Wednesday to witness the formal launch of construction work […]
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2 Feb 2022
2 Feb 2022
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Financial system in Africa excludes young entrepreneurs

Financial system in Africa excludes young entrepreneurs The establishment of entrepreneurs and start-ups are key to ensure sustainable growth and development on the African continent. This is not happening today, […]
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1 Feb 2022
1 Feb 2022
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AfDB supports Guinea Bissau’s economic transformation

AfDB supports Guinea Bissau’s economic transformation African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina has announced a financial package of USD30-million dollars to the West African nation of Guinea […]
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31 Jan 2022
31 Jan 2022
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WhyAfrica hits the road in June and July

WhyAfrica hits the road in June and July This year WhyAfrica returns to doing what it does best. We are getting our boots dirty with on-the ground, in-depth, grassroots reporting […]
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26 Jan 2022
26 Jan 2022
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Lack of investors dash Liberia’s hopes

Lack of investors dash Liberia’s hopes A lack of funding is frustrating local companies in Liberia and has resulted in several promising construction projects being put on ice, writes Leon […]
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21 Jan 2022
21 Jan 2022
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UK investors poised to pour billions into Africa’s green economy

UK investors poised to pour billions into Africa’s green economy    Financing institutions in the UK are looking to invest billions of pounds into the development of Africa’s clean infrastructure […]
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20 Jan 2022
20 Jan 2022
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Legal solution allows construction companies to build more and pay lawyers less

Legal solution allows construction companies to build more and pay lawyers less The contract management process can be complicated and time-consuming for construction companies, often distracting the business from its […]
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13 Jan 2022
13 Jan 2022
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Pandemic, climate change raise stakes for SA

Pandemic, climate change raise stakes for SA In the face of Covid-19, climate change and growing economic hardship in South Africa, disaster risk reduction (DRR) should be a priority for […]
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6 Jan 2022
6 Jan 2022
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AfDB aims to improve agricultural productivity in Mozambique

AfDB aims to improve agricultural productivity in Mozambique The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a USD47.09-million grant for the first phase of Mozambique’s Pemba-Lichinga Integrated Development Corridor, a […]
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2 Jan 2022
2 Jan 2022
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Zinhle Dube on what makes the world go round

Zinhle Dube on what makes the world go round   For our fourth article in the series about women in the supply chain, WhyAfrica interviewed Zinhle Dube, managing partner and […]
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2 Jan 2022
2 Jan 2022
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Hope springs eternal

Hope springs eternal Covid-19’s impact on Africa has been severe, as it has been across the globe. However, hope springs eternal, writes Leon Louw, founder and editor of WhyAfrica.      […]
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2 Jan 2022
2 Jan 2022
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Business in civil society

Business in civil society Business is important to strengthen civil society. But what is the role of the private sector in the transformation of society? Every organisation or institution should […]
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19 Dec 2021
19 Dec 2021
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Managing logistics during Covid-19

Managing logistics during Covid-19 As the starting point of the extraction process, blasting is a critical element ensuring smooth mining operations. This makes the uninterrupted supply of explosives and accessories […]
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12 Dec 2021
12 Dec 2021
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Human encroachment a threat to conservation in Ethiopia

Human encroachment a threat to conservation in Ethiopia According to satellite analysis by the University of Oxford and the Born Free Foundation, sprawling human settlements in the Babile Elephant Sanctuary […]
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5 Dec 2021
5 Dec 2021
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Funding boost for Horn of Africa road project

Funding boost for Horn of Africa road project The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved USD217-million in loans to fund a project that will improve […]
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