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The high-tech solution is based on the RITM-200 reactor

Egypt will benefit from floating nuclear plant

Aerial view of Derna city, in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya 14 September 2023. Source: Reuters/Ayman Al-Sahili

Explainer: What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad?

By Tom Perry 15 Sep 2023

Source: Ana E. Cascão/Water Alternatives/Flickr

Ethiopia claims disputed GERD dam has reached final fill

By Dawit Endeshaw and Moaz Abd-Alaziz 11 Sep 2023

Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Nuno Pinto and Aya Badawy 28 Sep 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

15 Aug 2018

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

16 Jul 2018

Turner & Townsend Kenya, MML to merge

Turner & Townsend Kenya, MML to merge

6 Feb 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

'Massive' infrastructure spending needed in Africa, says report

'Massive' infrastructure spending needed in Africa, says report

19 Jan 2018

Swakopmund. © Vadim Nefedov via

Marketing platform for PIDA Week to boost projects

14 Dec 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

19 Oct 2017

RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

13 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

1 Sep 2017

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

28 Aug 2017

Sudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

New Suez Canal project nears completion

New Suez Canal project nears completion

17 Jun 2015

Africa strikes back

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

Algeria represents some real opportunities for South African companies claims PPC's Ketso Gordhan. Image:

PPC looks to seal big Africa deals

Nick Hedley 25 Feb 2014

PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

11 Feb 2014

Africa fund heads for JSE

Africa fund heads for JSE

Joan Muller 16 Sep 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013

Hilton plans to boost African presence

Hilton plans to boost African presence

16 May 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

UCT hopes its study will foster employment

UCT hopes its study will foster employment

4 Feb 2013

Renault invests €50m in Algerian plant

Renault invests €50m in Algerian plant

21 Dec 2012

China proposes priority areas to boost Africa ties

19 Jul 2012

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Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Egypt is building a new capital city from scratch - here's how to avoid inequality and segregation

Nuno Pinto and Aya Badawy 28 Sep 2018

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

Sub-Saharan Africa construction sector shaken up by changes in government

15 Aug 2018

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Enter the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

16 Jul 2018

Turner & Townsend Kenya, MML to merge

Turner & Townsend Kenya, MML to merge

6 Feb 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

'Massive' infrastructure spending needed in Africa, says report

'Massive' infrastructure spending needed in Africa, says report

19 Jan 2018

Swakopmund. © Vadim Nefedov via

Marketing platform for PIDA Week to boost projects

14 Dec 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

Girls4Tech looks to empower the next generation of problem-solvers

19 Oct 2017

RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

RICS celebrates 150 years, calls for nominations of SA successes

13 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

Afribiz Invest recognises its women-owned entities

1 Sep 2017

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

Infrastructure investment is critical for Africa's growth and development

28 Aug 2017

Sudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

New Suez Canal project nears completion

New Suez Canal project nears completion

17 Jun 2015

Africa strikes back

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

Algeria represents some real opportunities for South African companies claims PPC's Ketso Gordhan. Image:

PPC looks to seal big Africa deals

Nick Hedley 25 Feb 2014

PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

PPC prepares to enter Algerian cement market

11 Feb 2014

Africa fund heads for JSE

Africa fund heads for JSE

Joan Muller 16 Sep 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013

Hilton plans to boost African presence

Hilton plans to boost African presence

16 May 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

UCT hopes its study will foster employment

UCT hopes its study will foster employment

4 Feb 2013

Renault invests €50m in Algerian plant

Renault invests €50m in Algerian plant

21 Dec 2012

China proposes priority areas to boost Africa ties

19 Jul 2012

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