At a Glance
- Iconic Tower in Egypt stands 385 meters, symbolizing modernity and bold urban ambition.
- Mohammed VI Tower in Morocco blends engineering precision with luxury and business functionality.
- Towers across Africa serve as corporate hubs, driving trade, investment, and economic growth.
Africa’s urban skylines are reaching new heights—literally—through an array of striking office buildings that embody both architectural innovation and economic ambition.
Leading the charge is Egypt’s Iconic Tower, the continent’s tallest structure at an awe-inspiring 385 meters, a symbol of the nation’s modernity and infrastructure drive.
In Morocco, the Mohammed VI Tower rises 250 meters above Rabat, its rocket-like podium design blending engineering precision with visual flair.
Several of these towers, including The Leonardo in Johannesburg and Kenya’s Britam Tower, embrace a mixed-use concept—seamlessly integrating premium office space with luxury residences, retail hubs, and hospitality venues.
This fusion not only maximizes urban land use but also creates vibrant, self-sustaining business districts.
Beyond their architectural splendor, these buildings play a pivotal role in Africa’s economic landscape.
They serve as headquarters for major corporations, hubs for global trade, and catalysts for investment, innovation, and job creation.
Structures like Ethiopia’s Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Headquarters and Nigeria’s NECOM House underscore the continent’s commitment to modern financial and commercial infrastructure.
From North to Southern Africa, Shore Africa’s 15 towers showcase ambition—cities reshaping skylines and economies with bold, vertical icons uniting commerce and cultural pride.
1. Iconic Tower, Egypt – Standing approximately 385 m tall with 77 floors, this mixed-use skyscraper in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital is Africa’s tallest.
2. Ethiopian Electric Power Headquarters (under construction) – Proposed at 327.5 m with 62 storeys in Addis Ababa, it will be the tallest in East Africa and second tallest in Africa on completion
3. Mohammed VI Tower, Morocco – A 250 m, 55-storey tower in Rabat with offices, luxury apartments, and a hotel, notable for its rocket-like podium design and 102,800 m² area
4. The Leonardo, South Africa – A 234 m, 55-floor mixed-use development in Johannesburg, blending residential and commercial space
5. Carlton Centre, South Africa – A 223 m, 50-storey skyscraper in Johannesburg, long a continental icon since 1973
6. Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Headquarters, Ethiopia – Approximately 209 m tall with 46-53 floors, this Addis Ababa tower is the tallest in East Africa
7. Britam Tower, Kenya – A 200.1 m, 32-floor prismatic office tower in Nairobi—a landmark of modern Kenyan architecture.
8. Nairobi Global Trade Centre Office Tower, Kenya – A 184 m, 42-storey office tower in Nairobi’s Westlands district
9. Ponte City Apartments, South Africa – A distinctive 173 m, 54-storey cylindrical structure in Johannesburg, featuring a central open “core”
10. UAP Old Mutual Tower, Kenya – A 163 m, 33-storey office complex in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area, once Kenya’s tallest
11. NECOM House, Nigeria – Lagos landmark standing around 160 m tall with 32 floors; also serves as a major telecommunications hub
12. PSPF Towers (Tower A and B), Tanzania – Twin towers each 153 m tall, with 35 floors, located in Dar es Salaam
13. Marble Towers, South Africa – A 152 m, 32-storey commercial office building in Johannesburg
14. Pearl Dawn, South Africa – A 152 m, 31-storey building in Durban, noted for its residential use
15. South African Reserve Bank Building, Pretoria – A 150 m, 38-storey office structure serving the central bank
