Category: Architecture
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๐ณ๐ฆ Sam Nujoma: The Architect of Namibian Freedom
Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and leadership. Known as the Father of the Nation, Nujoma led the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in a decades-long struggle against South African apartheid rule. His tireless efforts culminated in Namibia’s independence in 1990, marking a…
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๐ฟ๐ผ A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) โ At dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a T-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading to an unconventional workout spot: a cemetery in Zimbabweโs capital, Harare. Surrounded by rows of graves, she joined other members of the Commandos Fitness Club in an hour-long session…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo’s Giant Statue Destroyed Amid Controversy: Political Vendetta or Reckless Self-Glorification?
In a dramatic turn of events, the giant statue of Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo, which he unveiled just days before stepping down from office, has been destroyed. The destruction of the statue has sparked heated debates across the nation, raising questions about whether the act is fueled by political vendetta or a justified response…
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๐ฐ๐ช Julius Mwale Medical and Technology City
Julius Mwale’s, envisioned as a futuristic medical hub in Kenya, has drawn comparisons to Akon City, another ambitious project in Senegal. Both plans are large-scale developments aiming to revolutionize their respective regions. However, they have also faced criticism for their feasibility and lack of transparency. Mwale Medical and Technology City: A Medical Metropolis in the…
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๐ช๐น Addis Ababa airport could be the worldโs biggestย ย
Ethiopia is building a massive new airport which is projected to become Africaโs largest and one of the busiest in the world. The ยฃ5 billion project, named “Mega Airport City,” will be located near Bishoftu in central Ethiopia, about 25 miles from the capital, Addis Ababa. The airport is expected to welcome up to 110…
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๐บ๐ฌ Uganda plans to launch longest heated oil pipeline by 2027 โ minister
The world’s longest heated oil pipeline, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), is “still viable” despite funding delays caused by activist protests, with first deliveries expected by 2027. Construction of the pipeline began in 2017, and it will be almost 1,500 km long. The pipeline will run from two fields on the shores of…
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Plunder Capitalism: Land Grab Tactics in West Africa
panafrican.email Private property is the cornerstone of individual and family wealth, especially in West Africa, where land is closely tied to identity, community, and survival. Yet, the phenomenon known as plunder capitalism is threatening the very foundation of this wealth, as private equity players and multinational corporations employ a range of tactics to seize land…
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Switzerland’s First 3D Printed Building!
To meet the ambitions of tomorrow and strive towards a more sustainable future, we must rethink our current construction methods and adopt more technologically advanced and sustainable practices, like 3D construction printing. COBOD technology enables the use of various 3D printable materials, allowing, amongst other benefits, the replacement of traditional mortar mixes with more sustainable…
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Nelson Mandela monument opened in Moscow
The statue was created on the initiative of the Russian Military Historical Society with the support from the Russian Defense Ministry and the government of Moscow. ๏ฃ“The opening of this monument symbolizes a new page in Russian-African relations. More and more we understand and realize that Africa is becoming a strategic partner of Russia, because…
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A year after an earthquake struck Morocco, most reconstruction efforts have yet to be realized
A year after nearly 3,000 people died when a record earthquake shook communities throughout Moroccoโs High Atlas, it still looks like a bomb just went off in villages like Imi Nโtala, where dozens of residents died when a chunk of mountainside cracked off and flattened the majority of buildings. Broken bricks, bent rods of rebar…
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