Waste is one of the most visible signs of how well a city functions. When collection systems fail, illegal dumping…

Across African cities, millions of people earn their livelihoods through informal businesses. Street traders, small retailers, artisans, food vendors, transport…

Johannesburg has cleared a major financial obstacle ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections.The City of Johannesburg and City…

In economics, the “O-Ring Theory” explains how a chain’s strength depends on its weakest link a single failure can cause…

For city leaders across Africa, the massive infrastructure funding shortfall estimated at $130 to $170 billion annually is the central economic…

For African city leaders, sustainable urban development hinges on a crucial but often overlooked metric: the purchasing power of residents.…

Across African cities, a critical gap often exists between visionary urban plans and the tangible infrastructure residents need. The challenge…

For African city leaders, the escalating climate crisis is a daily reality. Yet, the vital flow of climate finance needed…

For too long, African cities have operated with one hand tied behind their backs heavily reliant on unpredictable transfers from…

In a transformative move for urban finance in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a ZAR 2.5 billion…