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It’s one of the indicators used to measure urban economic appeal: how much cash can a city pull in? It is also one of the main criteria that has helped The Africa Report build our exclusive ranking of ...

Africa’s economic centers continue to shift in pace and price, and a few major cities stand out for offering an affordable lifestyle in 2025. While many urban hubs across the continent are becoming ...

Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions. In Africa, urbanisation is accelerating at an unprecedented ...

Urban cleanliness is a crucial issue on the continent. The collection rate for municipal solid waste averages only 52%, according to a study carried out in 2018 by UN-Habitat and echoed by the African ...

The world's population is on a steady rise, with the United Nations predicting it to peak at around 10 billion in the mid-2080s. As such, it's no shocker that new mega-cities are sprouting up across ...

NAIROBI, Kenya - Johannesburg is the most culturally vibrant city in Africa, according to the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) which ranks how 12 African cities support and enable the arts, ...

In the latest rankings, South African cities dominate the top spots. Port Elizabeth leads Africa with a score of 163.0, followed by Cape Town at 160.3, reflecting strong living standards, relatively ...

Climate change and rapid urbanization are putting a growing number in the people in path of potentially devasting floods.

Many African cities still offer affordable living conditions. While locals in these cities may still face economic challenges, they are among the most affordable places to live in when compared to ...

The latest report highlighting wealthy societies in Africa and published by Henley & Partners has placed Lagos in fifth position in a list of 20 wealthiest African cities. The report is based on ...

The quality of life may deteriorate. Some of the major cities in Africa are seeing a decline in purchasing power halfway through 2025, while other cities are seeing an increase in purchasing power, ...