Infrastructure

Statiq's fresh funding round signals growing investor confidence in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets where EV adoption is accelerating faster than many predicted.

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari received the prestigious Fellowship of the Energy Institute as the state oil firm deepens collaboration with Dangote Refinery on port expansion and operational scaling.

As India and Brazil forge a bilateral mining pact targeting $20 billion in trade, the industry faces a deeper crisis: one in three mining graduates now reject extraction careers, choosing analyst roles over underground work.

The Nigerian government has launched capital gains tax reviews and infrastructure concession programmes to attract patient capital, while President Tinubu's executive order on oil earnings remittance aims to increase Federation Account revenue.

Bulawayo faces water supply disruptions from power outages at its main catchment area, while Cape Town closes four public pools during peak summer heat—exposing the fragility of municipal services across the region.

Governor Peter Mbah is staking Enugu State's economic future on a fundamental transformation from consumption hub to production powerhouse, anchored by strategic infrastructure investments including the ambitious 44.1-kilometre Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road dualisation.

Nigeria's 774 local government areas received N5.5 trillion in FAAC disbursements during 2025, yet widespread infrastructure deficits and service delivery gaps raise questions about fund utilization and accountability at the grassroots governance level.

The government is intervening to prevent agricultural giant Tongaat Hulett's collapse while simultaneously opening rail freight to private operators, marking a dual approach to industrial policy that balances market liberalisation with strategic protection.

US natural gas production is projected to reach unprecedented levels through 2027, driven by output increases in Appalachia, Haynesville, and Permian regions, while midstream operators deploy billions in processing and LNG export infrastructure to capture growing supply.

Eagle Wireless, Badge, and LanzaJet collectively secured $94.1 million in new funding, signaling investor confidence in 5G connectivity, digital payments, and sustainable aviation fuel technologies.

A Florida airport is set to bear the name of US President Donald Trump, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration in a move that reflects the enduring political symbolism of infrastructure naming.

As South Africans debate the ethics of political cartoons and social media accountability, the nation's water infrastructure crumbles beneath our feet—a stark reminder that governance failures demand more than symbolic outrage.

From Nigeria's Bank of Industry delivering student accommodation to South Africa's coordinated effort to rebuild a fire-damaged airport, government-backed institutions are deploying targeted infrastructure investments to address critical gaps in education and regional connectivity.

Nigeria's Osun and Yobe states are advancing critical road infrastructure through strategic contractor allocation and regional commission backing, while South Africa plans multi-billion rand airport upgrades across three major hubs.

The Bureau of Public Procurement has launched a tracking mechanism for constituency projects as Ogun State expands infrastructure development and the FCT prepares for area council elections.