AllAfrica News: Urban Issues and Habitation
Kenya: Mudavadi Assures Sectional Titles to Be Given to Buyers of Afforable Housing Units
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Kenyans that buyers of affordable housing units will receive sectional titles, dismissing claims that the government is misleading the public regarding ownership documents.
South Africa: Hundreds Block Busy Golden Highway to Demand Water
[GroundUp] Phumla Mqashi informal settlement residents near Lenasia say the water tanked in by Joburg Water isn't enough for everyone
Nigeria: Harnessing Kano's Solid Waste for Sustainable Development
[Daily Trust] One of the problems of population and urbanisation in developing countries is the high generation of municipal solid waste. Kano being one of the largest cities in sub-Saharan Africa in terms of population, experiences indiscriminate disposal of municipal solid waste and this affects the quality of air and water as well as the aesthetic beauty of the environment.
South Africa: Mixed Reactions to Affordable Housing Development On Mowbray Golf Course
[GroundUp] Some Cape Town residents want the golf course to remain as it is
Liberia: LWSC Begins Major Demolition of Structures Over Sewer Lines in Central Monrovia
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has embarked on a large-scale demolition operation targeting structures built over water and sewer lines in Central Monrovia.
South Africa: Concourt Judgment On Tafelberg Could Change Future of Social Housing
[GroundUp] Two weeks before the hearing, Western Cape Government announced the Sea Point property will include affordable housing
Kenya: DPP Directs DCI to Probe City Hall's Waste Dumping At Kenya Power
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate the Nairobi County Government's waste dumping at Kenya Power.
Zimbabwe: Parliament Slams Police Over Deadly Pirate Taxi Pursuits
[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has raised concerns over the vehicle pursuits of pirate taxis commonly known as "mushikashika" and commuter omnibuses by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers, which have become a danger to the public.
Africa: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities in Africa
[ACSUS] Artificial Intelligence (AI) has established itself as a transformative force and is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart cities across Africa. The integration of AI in Africa is a topic of increasing interest, offering both promising opportunities and formidable challenges. In an epoch of unprecedented urbanization and technological evolution, cities worldwide facing complex urban challenges perceive Artificial Intelligence as a key consideration. Africa is rapidly urbanizing with
South Africa: Opposition Parties Call for Alan Winde to Take Action On Education Crisis and Crime Epidemic
[Daily Maverick] As Western Cape premier Alan Winde prepares the finishing touches to his State of the Province Address on Wednesday night, 26 February 2025, political parties will picket outside the NG Church Hall in Beaufort West in a protest to raise awareness around the education crisis in the province.
Malawi: Kaunjika Prices Drop As Government Responds to Vendors' Protests
[Nyasa Times] Following yesterday's protests by vendors in Lilongwe over the rising cost of goods, some shops in the capital have started complying with the government's directive to reduce prices.
Uganda: Museveni Warns Owino Traders Against Fraudulent Saccos As NSSF Launches Savings Scheme
[Nile Post] President Museveni has cautioned traders at St Balikuddembe (Owino) Market against falling prey to fraudulent Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs), urging them to instead embrace secure savings options.
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Okays N1.5bn Compensation for Persons Affected By Road Construction
[Premium Times] A spokesperson to the state government, Sagir Ahmed, announced the development following the state's Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday.
Angola: Housing Sector Licenses Real Estate Agents
[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 20 companies of real estate mediation were licensed Monday in Luanda by the National Housing Institute (INH), as part of the regularization of activity in the sector throughout the country carried out by the institution.
Liberia: Nimba County Leadership Rules Against Ganta Elders' Market Claim
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Kenya: Nairobi County Dumps Garbage At Stima Plaza in Sh3 Billion Power Bills Standoff
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A standoff erupted at Stima Plaza on Monday after Nairobi County Government staff dumped garbage at the entrances and clamped vehicles in protest over power cuts at City Hall due to Sh3 billion in unpaid electricity bills.
Malawi: Food Lovers Market At Gateway Mall in Lilongwe Announces Closure Amid Economic Challenges
[Nyasa Times] OneStep Trading (Pty) Ltd, the operators of the Food Lovers Market franchise at Gateway Mall, have announced the closure of the business due to economic challenges.
Ghana: Proposed Circle Pedestrian Shopping Mall to Accommodate 6,000 Traders
[Ghanaian Times] The proposed New Pedestrian Shopping Mall at Circle Odawna in Accra, when completed, will accommodate 6,000 traders.
Liberia: Nacsul Expresses Sadness Over Oxygen Explosive Incident
[New Republic] The National Civil Society Union of Liberia (NACSUL) expresses its profound sadness over the Oxygen Explosive Incident that occurred during the Evening Hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the Gardnersville's facility of Sethi Ferro FabrikCompany which resulted to the death of an employee, Saah Samukai.
Nigeria: Stephen Akintayo - Living a Purpose-Driven Life
[This Day] After losing his mother to ovarian cancer, Stephen Akintayo, the founder of Gtext Holdings, vowed never to experience poverty again. This personal tragedy ignited a relentless drive in him, one that fuels his ambitious pursuits even after his circumstances improved, writes Vanessa Obioha
Nigeria: Building Collapse - Son Spearheads With Mitigating Measures to Curb Trend
[This Day] Nigeria has become notorious for serial building collapses to the extend that virtually no month elapses without one incident of collapse structure or the other with the associated loss of lives and properties.
South Africa: Gugulethu Housing Project Delayed By Extortion Rackets
[GroundUp] Over 570 houses "on hold" in Cape Town
[The Herald] The Commission of Inquiry into the governance of the affairs of the Harare City Council since 2017 has now finished taking oral evidence, although people can still send in written affidavits, and will now be sifting the large quantity of evidence it has gathered, checking facts, drawing conclusions and making recommendations.
Zimbabwe: Harare Splashes U.S.$1,4m On Non-Existent Property
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Nigeria: Katsina - Hisbah Shuts Down Nightclubs Over Immorality Concerns
[Vanguard] The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities across the state, citing Islamic principles and the need to uphold moral values.
Ghana: Govt Will Complete Abandoned Housing Projects Nationwide - Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The government will complete all stalled and abandoned housing projects across the country says the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei.
Africa: African Leaders Keen On Bilateral Cooperation On Urban Dev't
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reported that attendees of the African Union (AU) summits commended Addis Ababa's Corridor Development project, with numerous leaders expressing interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation on urban development.
Uganda: From Suriname to Uganda - Why Kampala Is Gold Laundering Capital
[Independent (Kampala)] Arua -- If you asked Ugandans, "What is Suriname?" most would likely give incorrect answers. Suriname is a country. Located 9,804 km from Uganda, on the northeastern coast of South America in the Amazon region, Suriname is known for its vast tropical rainforests and widespread illegal gold mining, which threatens these forests.
Africa: Sakaja Hosts African City Leaders in Nairobi for the Green &amp; Resilient Urbanshift Africa Forum 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Over 250 African city leaders, including mayors, policymakers, investors, and business leaders, are in Nairobi for the Green &amp; Resilient Urban Shift Africa Forum.
Nigeria: Crisis Rocks Lagos Assembly, Osun Lgas
[Leadership] Crises have rocked two states in the South West, Lagos and Osun, over the control of the state assembly and local government systems.
Ethiopia: Transforming Addis: Confronting Urban Challenges By Tackling Housing, Transport, and Green Space Deficits Head-On
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Abeba, is currently experiencing a significant urban transformation, with initiatives focused on improving infrastructure, housing, and public spaces to attract investment, create jobs, and enhance residents' quality of life. The initial phase of Addis Abeba's urban transformation, known as corridor development projects, has been completed. This phase included work in Piassa and Arat Kilo, along the Arat Kilo-Kebena Diaspora Square corridor, the Bole-Meskel Road, the