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Coverage of transport corridors, ports, power systems, water works and public-private infrastructure projects from announcement through delivery.

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Africa's transportation infrastructure market enters a period of high-speed growth: the regional integration momentum behind the 8.21% annual growth rate

According to the MRFR Global Transportation Infrastructure Market Report, the Middle East and Africa region has become the fastest-growing region globally with a CAGR of 8.21%. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the development logic behind Africa's transportation infrastructure investment and its significance for regional integration.

Amara Okafor3 min read
Infrastructure Africa

St. Louis Releases $9.2 Billion Freight Infrastructure Priority List

St. Louis Regional Freight Week released the 2027 priority freight project list, covering 29 major projects with a total value of $9.2 billion, focusing on highways, bridges, airports, and intermodal upgrades.

Jean-Baptiste Lemaire3 min read
Infrastructure Africa

Asia-Pacific Construction Market Brief: Builders Strive to Meet Demand

The mid-year report from Irish construction consulting firm Linesight shows that the Asia-Pacific construction market, after a strong start, is being disrupted by energy and external economic factors, with strong demand but facing labor and supply chain bottlenecks.

Jean-Baptiste Lemaire4 min read
Infrastructure Africa

Five major infrastructure projects reshape Africa's development landscape

From the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway, five large-scale infrastructure projects are profoundly changing Africa's energy, transportation, and regional integration landscape, driving long-term economic growth.

Jean-Baptiste Lemaire3 min read
Infrastructure Africa

South Africa Construction Market: Business Layout and Challenges of British Building Materials Supplier Norcros

British building materials group Norcros has an annual revenue of £102.8 million in South Africa, with business covering bathroom, kitchen and other building decoration products. This article analyzes its current operations in the South African market, potential exit risks, and the impact on South Africa's housing and infrastructure construction.

Sofia El-Mansour3 min read
Infrastructure Africa

ASEAN Energy Security in Turbulent Times – Analysis

ASEAN countries face energy demand growth, import dependence, and geopolitical risks, and need to enhance resilience through regional cooperation and energy transition.

Amara Okafor3 min read
Infrastructure Africa

Portuguese Mota-Engil acquires Brazilian mining company Bamin: African infrastructure experience empowers South American expansion

Portuguese construction group Mota-Engil is close to acquiring Brazilian mining company Bamin, a project that integrates railways, ports, and mining. Mota-Engil has 2,000 kilometers of railway construction experience in Africa, and this move demonstrates its globalization strategy and the spillover of its African infrastructure capabilities.

Amara Okafor3 min read
Infrastructure Africa

Jordan expands industrial park incentives; Ma'an is being shaped into a new logistics and manufacturing hub

The Jordanian Prime Minister has called for the same incentives to be provided to the Al-Rawda Industrial Zone as to Karak Industrial City, and is promoting linkage between the Aqaba–Ma'an dry port project and the railway, indicating that the country is reshaping the southern growth pattern through energy, logistics, and industrial infrastructure.

Jean-Baptiste Lemaire7 min read