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Unshackling African cities: Why Africa’s cities need the power to fund themselves

Alex Mabunda is the CEO of Ntiyiso Consulting Group and a seasoned management consultant with over 22 years of experience in industrialisation, governance, and strategy. He holds a BSc in Computer ...
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C40 Cities’ Financing Sustainable African Cities Forum calls for urgent investor action to secure a sustainable future for all citizens

C40’s ( www.C40.org ) annual event, which took place on Wednesday in South Africa for the first time, gathered city officials and investors to address the most pressing climate challenges of our time; ...
The Conversation

Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts

Research associate at African Centre for Cities, University of Cape Town Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of ...
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10 fascinating facts about African cities – See what Lagos is known for

African cities showcase the continent's diversity and potential. African cities showcase the continent's diversity and potential from economic powerhouses, tech hubs, environmental champions, etc.
The Nation Newspaper

FULL LIST: Nine African cities with highest purchasing power

Purchasing power is a key indicator of how far salaries can stretch in meeting essential needs such as housing, transportation, food, and healthcare. While Africa is often described as a continent of ...
Nature

“We should be telling the stories of African cities”

When Elaine Nsoesie realised that no book had yet explored the complex intersections of cities, health, and inequality in Africa, she decided to help fill that gap. The result, Urban Health in Africa, ...