Infrastructure

From Plateau's N300 million Ramadan support to Lagos councils launching cash empowerment schemes, state and local governments across Nigeria are deploying targeted interventions to cushion citizens against economic hardship.

MTN Group's five-year plan to connect up to 30 million African homes to broadband signals a continental shift in connectivity ambitions, even as the telecoms giant navigates geopolitical constraints in Iran and tower operators record steady infrastructure gains.

Electricity tariffs will rise 8.76% from 1 April while fuel levy increases loom, as authorities scramble to address crumbling public service infrastructure from Bellville to the national grid.

Chorus Intelligence secures $20 million for global expansion while IHS restructures tenant obligations into cash commitments ahead of MTN takeover, signalling divergent approaches to growth and risk management in the technology sector.

From Soshanguve's volunteer-built bridge to Niger Delta's plea for project protection, African communities are increasingly filling infrastructure voids—only to watch their efforts wash away.

Newly appointed National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi says legislation securing the NPA's operational and financial independence will be tabled next year, while Cape Town leads the country with the highest number of unsafe Home Affairs buildings.

Two startups secure major funding rounds for AI networking and cross-border commerce infrastructure, while venture capital firms report strong portfolio performance across the continent.

From credit bureau mobile platforms to enterprise network solutions, technology providers are addressing the dual imperatives of reliability and accessibility as digital infrastructure matures across the continent.

Nigeria has launched a World Bank-funded irrigation and power project while warning construction firms against damaging telecommunications infrastructure, even as rural communities remain cut off by deteriorating roads.

A landfill landslide in Indonesia and a school building collapse in Lagos have ended search operations and raised urgent questions about ignored safety warnings and regulatory oversight in developing nations.

From Lagos to Ondo, local government councils are deploying resources to upgrade schools, distribute cash palliatives, and restructure administrations in response to community needs.

A University of Pretoria professor joins the UN's first global AI panel while industry voices push for sustained infrastructure investment to keep data affordable amid soaring traffic.

While Nigerian startups deploy AI solutions for fashion commerce and cybersecurity threats mount across the continent, telecommunications infrastructure challenges threaten to undermine progress in South Africa's digital economy.

From free school meals in Lagos to road repairs in Oyo State, local government officials are implementing targeted initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and community welfare at the grassroots level.

Analysts warn of unintended consequences from executive interventions while a €2.3 billion electricity initiative collapses, highlighting governance and implementation challenges across the continent.