Since 1973, Johannesburg’s Carlton centre was referred to as the tallest building in Africa. However, taller buildings have been built across Africa recently. These are the ten tallest buildings in Africa:
10. 88 on Field
City: Durban
Country: South Africa
Height: 147m (482 ft)
Floors: 26
Built: 1985
9. Metlife Centre
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Height: 150m (490 ft)
Floors: 28
Built: 1993
8. South African Reserve Bank Building
City: Pretoria
Country: South Africa
Height: 150m (490 ft)
Floors: 38
Built: 1988
7. Pearl Dawn
City: Durban
Country: South Africa
Height: 152m (499 ft)
Floors: 31
Built: 2010
6. Marble Towers
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Height: 152m (499 ft)
Floors: 32
Built: 1973
5. PSPF Towers
City: Dar Es Salaam
Country: Tanzania
Height: 153m (502 ft)
Floors: 35
Built: 2014
4. NECOM House
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria
Height: 160m (520 ft)
Floors: 32
Built: 1979
3. UAP Tower
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Height: 163m (535 ft)
Floors: 33
Built: 2015
2. Ponte City Apartments
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Height: 173m (568 ft)
Floors: 54
Built: 1975
1. Carlton Centre
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa
Height: 223m (732 ft)
Floors: 50
Built: 1973
