Shem Oirere
EW Correspondent
“Iconic” Opportunities
A closer look at Egypt’s construction boom and what it means for VT companies Egypt’s construction industry has defied the debilitating effects of COVID-19 to sustain ongoing government-sponsored megaprojects —...
Unlocking Africa’s R&D
African VT companies’ efforts to succeed in a crowded export market R&D among Africa-based vertical-transportation (VT) manufacturers and suppliers lacks access to capital and adequate government support and has a...
The Path to Recovery
Africa shows potential to grow its freight elevator market. Increasing investment in infrastructure development and a fast-growing manufacturing industry have been the key drivers in Africa’s demand trends for both...
Ethiopia: Emerging Market in the Horn of Africa
Solid economic foundation lays the groundwork for growth in construction and, in turn, the VT industry. Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa country formerly known as Abyssinia, stands out among nations...
South Africa
VT growth made possible by a set of economic sectors remaining on a growth trajectory. A trend where old buildings in South Africa’s major cities are getting renovated and upgraded...
New Heights
Newly completed Leonardo claims title as South Africa’s tallest building. South Africa’s potential to be a market leader in having Africa’s tallest skyscrapers was reaffirmed last year when the US$172-million...
A Shining Star in Nairobi
Weak office market fails to prevent an efficient, flexible tower with a Schindler VT system from earning CTBUH award. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) recently conferred...
Land of Opportunity
Despite challenges, the future looks bright for Ghana’s VT market. Ghana, a former British colony known as Gold Coast until its independence as a nation in 1957, is one of...
Meeting Challenges, Making Plans
South Africa’s Wesant Manufacturing prioritizes training to lay groundwork for growth. As international and local vertical- transportation (VT) companies seek to improve the country’s technical and functional expertise, South Africa...
Finding a Niche
Kenya’s ECL positions itself for growth by focusing on maintenance and repair. As competition for new-installation contracts intensifies in the African vertical-transportation (VT) market as a result of booming construction,...
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