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Miko Pharma drives $50m investment push to set up pharmaceutical plant in Ghana

Ghana government gives Africa's largest rooftop solar green light

Ghana government gives Africa's largest rooftop solar green light

14 Dec 2023

XCMG equipment at the Dangote site. Source: Supplied

XCMG helps Nigeria's Dangote refinery get up to speed

By Lindsey Schutters 21 Aug 2023

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New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

22 May 2017

Bamako, Mali. © Thomas Dutour via

Rags, not riches, defining Africa's urban explosion

24 Mar 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

China to finance Mali strategic railway overhaul

China to finance Mali strategic railway overhaul

30 Dec 2015

China pledges $800m for Ivory Coast electricity project

China pledges $800m for Ivory Coast electricity project

24 Dec 2015

Louis Berger selected for road rehabilitation in Senegal

Louis Berger selected for road rehabilitation in Senegal

22 Jul 2015

Groynes at the Keta Sea Defense Project on Ghana’s coast. Kwasi Addo Appeaning

Why Ghana needs a new approach to stop the erosion of its coastline

Kwasi Addo Appeaning 3 Jul 2015

West African leaders urge liberalisation of region's power sector

West African leaders urge liberalisation of region's power sector

3 Jul 2015

Veolia to improve Guinea Conakry electricity grid

Veolia to improve Guinea Conakry electricity grid

22 Jun 2015

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

19 Jun 2015

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

18 Jun 2015

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

17 Jun 2015

Africa strikes back

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

30 Mar 2015

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

26 Mar 2015

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

12 Nov 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

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

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

President Jacob Zuma (Image: GCIS)

SA has grown its international presence says Zuma

17 Oct 2013

Property listings on the move

Property listings on the move

Joan Muller 5 Oct 2013

Africa fund heads for JSE

Africa fund heads for JSE

Joan Muller 16 Sep 2013

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New Africa infrastructure fund launched

New Africa infrastructure fund launched

17 Aug 2017

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

Africa Architecture Awards shortlist announced

31 Jul 2017

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

West African girls show the way in Senegal tech battle

22 May 2017

Bamako, Mali. © Thomas Dutour via

Rags, not riches, defining Africa's urban explosion

24 Mar 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

China to finance Mali strategic railway overhaul

China to finance Mali strategic railway overhaul

30 Dec 2015

China pledges $800m for Ivory Coast electricity project

China pledges $800m for Ivory Coast electricity project

24 Dec 2015

Louis Berger selected for road rehabilitation in Senegal

Louis Berger selected for road rehabilitation in Senegal

22 Jul 2015

Groynes at the Keta Sea Defense Project on Ghana’s coast. Kwasi Addo Appeaning

Why Ghana needs a new approach to stop the erosion of its coastline

Kwasi Addo Appeaning 3 Jul 2015

West African leaders urge liberalisation of region's power sector

West African leaders urge liberalisation of region's power sector

3 Jul 2015

Veolia to improve Guinea Conakry electricity grid

Veolia to improve Guinea Conakry electricity grid

22 Jun 2015

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

Eranove to operate Kenié hydro-electric dam in Mali

19 Jun 2015

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

18 Jun 2015

Lighting up Nigeria, a crucial challenge for new president

17 Jun 2015

Africa strikes back

Africa strikes back

The Times Editorial Team 17 Apr 2015

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

RICS examines future vision for African real estate

30 Mar 2015

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

SKA African partner countries meet in Pretoria

26 Mar 2015

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

AUIIF an opportunity to debate infrastructure development

12 Nov 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

SAB is expanding its malting plant and will provide malted barley to other African countries. Image: SAB Miller

SAB seeks African growth via larger maltings plant

Nick Hedley 13 Mar 2014

WBHO's earnings dropped by more than 20% but the company says its prospects look relatively good for the years ahead. Image: Idea go

WBHO's earnings drop 20.2% to 581.5c

25 Feb 2014

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

Barloworld's Clive Thomson is upbeat about the company's Africa prospects. Image: Barloworld.

Barloworld plans Africa expansion

Nick Hedley 20 Nov 2013

President Jacob Zuma. Image: GCIS

Zuma calls for increased trade between SA, DRC

31 Oct 2013

President Jacob Zuma (Image: GCIS)

SA has grown its international presence says Zuma

17 Oct 2013

Property listings on the move

Property listings on the move

Joan Muller 5 Oct 2013

Africa fund heads for JSE

Africa fund heads for JSE

Joan Muller 16 Sep 2013

Open for business

Open for business

Bizcommunity.com 11 Sep 2013

Resilient reaps benefits of diverse investments

Resilient reaps benefits of diverse investments

Nick Hedley 5 Sep 2013

Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

Edcon's first quarter retail sales up 3.2%

23 Aug 2013

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Massmart profits fall with consumers under pressure

Zeenat Moorad 22 Aug 2013

Thales keeps an eye on safety

Thales keeps an eye on safety

19 Aug 2013

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

World Bank provides US$14,7bn to Africa

1 Aug 2013

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Second Builders Warehouse for Botswana

Zeenat Moorad 30 Jul 2013

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

Countries are barriers to infrastructure projects

18 Jul 2013

Gigaba's warning over China's investment in Africa

Gigaba's warning over China's investment in Africa

Nicky Smith 17 Jul 2013

Africa's huge harbour investments

Africa's huge harbour investments

27 Jun 2013