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CALLS FOR ILLEGAL BRICK MAKERS TO BE EMBRACE INTENSIFIED IN ZIMBABWE

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CALLS FOR ILLEGAL BRICK MAKERS TO BE EMBRACE INTENSIFIED IN ZIMBABWE

Residents of Hwange community in Zimbabwe has urge Hwange Local Board (HLB) to embrace the illegal brick makers in the community. For over a decade, the illegal brick makers had been disturbing HLB, but in the past few months it has escalated because of economic hardship and the loss of jobs caused by Covid-19. This disturbance has seen HLB security involved in running battles with hordes of brick moulders in Empumalanga, Don Bosco and Truck…

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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HANDLING NKHATA BAY MARKET PROJECT END TWO WEEKS STRIKE IN MALAWI

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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HANDLING NKHATA BAY MARKET PROJECT END TWO WEEKS STRIKE IN MALAWI

Construction workers has resumed it duty after a two weeks strike following unpaid dues by their employer. The workers are working on the Nkhata bay market construction site with China Gansu Engineering Corporation Limited as it employer. It was alleged that the workers has not been paid since the project kick-off on July 30 this year. With the foreman stating that they started work without signing any contract regarding their wages. Quoting foreman Wilton Bakali,…

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ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCE NEW ERA FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

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ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCE NEW ERA FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Angola Minister for Public Works and Urbanism Manuel Tavares de Almeida has told the public that the nation has new plans for every road construction. According to Almeida, the roads will be of the same standard as the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). He made the statement during the opening ceremony of Cariango/Mussende road. Quoting the official, “This is the strategic action aimed at connecting South-Center with East, with construction of more than 150 kilometer…

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SA GOVT. OUTLINE STRATEGY TO PROTECT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURES

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SA GOVT. OUTLINE STRATEGY TO PROTECT RAIL INFRASTRUCTURES

South Africa Government has announced it’s plans to incorporating all law enforcement and prosecution authorities, to police and secure the Passenger Rail Agency of the South Africa’s (PRASA) rail infrastructure. Speaking to the media during the launch of the PRASA Ministerial Security Plan, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the plan is anchored on five pillars including intelligence gathering, analysis and coordination; a proactive approach; combat approach; reactive approach through detection, and communication and liaison. Quoting…

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LIKONI FLOATING BRIDGE ASSEMBLING BEGINS IN KENYA

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LIKONI FLOATING BRIDGE ASSEMBLING BEGINS IN KENYA

Assembling of the bridge has began after a ship with 70 steel tubular piles arrived in Mombasa. The Likoni floating bridge is part of the government’s plans to ease human traffic at the Likoni channel in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19. While also helping more than 300,000 people who use the Likoni crossing channel on a daily basis. China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) is in charge of handling the project…

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CBN UNVEILED PLANS FOR HOUSING FUND PROJECT IN NIGERIA

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CBN UNVEILED PLANS FOR HOUSING FUND PROJECT IN NIGERIA

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the framework for the nation’s proposed housing scheme. The project which is under the Family Homes Financing Initiative (FHFI), will aim at providing 300,000 homes across the 36 states of the country worth (N200billion naira). The initiative will also aimed at revitalising local manufacture of construction materials as the framework was designed to utilise at least 90% locally manufactured inputs and as a result conserve foreign exchange. Such…

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CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

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CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

As the world continues to develop it’s infrastructures via different means, The city of Kigali in Rwanda is calling on real estate developer to invest in green building in the city. According to city officials, there is need for structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient from design, construction, maintenance and renovation. The city currently have ‘Nyarutarama Plaza’ which is the first certified green commercial Building. However, officials keep wondering what would it take to…

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QATAR GOVT. PLANS TO CONSTRUCT MIXED-USED BUILDING IN ETHIOPIA

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QATAR GOVT. PLANS TO CONSTRUCT MIXED-USED BUILDING IN ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia Ambassador to Qatar has announced that their government plans to build a mixed-used structure that will primary be used for a hotel and residence purposes. Speaking to the media, Ethiopian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Qatar, Samia Zekaria said the construction of the planned mixed-use project would improve services in Addis Ababa and help to change the face of the metropolis. The project will further help bring Addis Ababa more investments opportunities as it…

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REP. MEMBER SAYS EXECUTIVE MANSION A MILKING COW FOR LEADERS IN LIBERIA

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REP. MEMBER SAYS EXECUTIVE MANSION A MILKING COW FOR LEADERS IN LIBERIA

Liberia Executive Mansion which is home to politicians holding office in the nation has been a “Milking Cow” according to the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Good Governance and Government Reform, Larry P. Younquoi. The Mansion built from 1961 to 1964, during the administration of ex-Liberian President William V. S. Tubman was funded by Israeli government. However on July 26, 2006, the Executive Mansion, gutted fire during Liberia’s Independence Day Celebration, destroying the…

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CONSTRUCTION OF UHURU CHAMWINO HOSPITAL NOW 87% COMPLETE IN TANZANIA

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CONSTRUCTION OF UHURU CHAMWINO HOSPITAL NOW 87% COMPLETE IN TANZANIA

Construction of the Uhuru Chamwino hospital has been welcome as a huge boost after the government fulfilled its commitment of directing Sh2.3 billion towards the construction of the health facility. The project is viewed as a game changer for Chamwino District as they currently have no reliable health facility with residents relying on Dodoma Hospital. The fund for the project was gotten from Bharti Airtel chairman who saw the need to develop Tanzania infrastructures with…

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

The construction of Kenya Joho’s Sh6 billion affordable housing project has been rejected by Mombasa politicians and tenants of Butxton estate. The project which is powered by Governor Hassan was asked to be suspended until it is evaluated. The group led by Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, former senator Hassan Omar, ward representatives Charles Kitula (Freretown) and Faith Mwende (Port Reitz) had threatened to go to court to halt its implementation of the project. Mr Omar was particularly…

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EGYPT GOVT. TO INVEST IN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT

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EGYPT GOVT. TO INVEST IN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT

Egypt Government plans to invest in bedioun community development after securing funds from both Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) as part of the Sinai Peninsula Development Program. Announcing to the media, Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Masha said the projects have been implemented to ensure that these communities are the main actors in achieving broader and more robust growth. Meanwhile, the development programme also adopts…

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MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Finance Minister of Malawi, Felix Mlusu had unveiled the Tonse Alliance government’s maiden budget for two infrastructural projects in Lilongwe. According to Mlusu, the two projects will be the construction of an indoor netball court project as well as the construction of Mzuzu Youth Centre with both projects expected to commence during the 2020/21 financial year. Quoting Mlusu, “Government will commence the construction of indoor netball court and the Mzuzu Youth Centre,” Mlusu further disclosed…

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KANO STATE GOVT. INJECT FUND INTO DRY PORT PROJECT

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KANO STATE GOVT. INJECT FUND INTO DRY PORT PROJECT

Government of Kano state in Nigeria has injected the sum of 2nillion naira for the infrastructural project. Speaking during the announcement, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello said the state government has already awarded contracts for the infrastructure development. Bello also noted that with this development, Kano dry port project is now on the front banner. Meanwhile, Bella also expressed his displeasure with the pace of work at the Isiala Ngwa, Abia…

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

The city of Kigali is in the process of establishing a fecal sludge treatment plant in Masaka sector of Kicukiro District after signing a partnership with Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC). The new treatment plant will be expected to receive the 200 cubic metres of fecal matter per day. Currently, the waste is being taken to Nduba landfill where it is received and deposit in stabilizing pods but not treatment done apart from natural treatment….

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

Uganda Government has secure a fund worth US$136milion(Shs500billion) for the construction of three road projects in the country. The project is fully funded by the government of Uganda under the National Road Development and Maintenance Programme (NRDMP) Budget. The three roads are: (1) Upgrading of Kira-Matugga road and improvement of five road junctions which was handed over to Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) will cost over Shs200 billion and expected to be finished within 36…

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KENYA SECURE US$746.8MILLION FOR ISIOLO-MANDERA ROAD UPGRADE

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KENYA SECURE US$746.8MILLION FOR ISIOLO-MANDERA ROAD UPGRADE

Kenya Government has secure a loan worth US$746.8m(Sh81billion) from the World Bank for the upgrading of Isiolo-Mandera road. The 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera road is aimed at improving the movement of people and goods, digital connectivity and access to social services for over 3.2 million people living in the North-Eastern region where the Isiolo-Mandera Regional Road Corridor traverses. Speaking to the media, Kenya’s World Bank Country Director Keith Hansen said “The World Bank will finance the upgrading…

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. TO IMPORT 320MILLION QUINTALS CEMENT TO SOLVE SHORTAGE IN THE INDUSTRY

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. TO IMPORT 320MILLION QUINTALS CEMENT TO SOLVE SHORTAGE IN THE INDUSTRY

Currently, Ethiopia is facing cement shortage which is affecting the construction industry as price of cement has skyrocketed in the nation. Last week, The Government invited the private sector to address cement shortage as the Ministry Trade and Industry prepared a new guideline to introduce the private sector to the supply chain. Now, the Ministry has announced that 320 million quintals of cement will be imported in the 2013 Ethiopian fiscal year in addition to…

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GHANA GOVT. PLANS TO SOLVE BAGRE DAM SPILLAGE

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GHANA GOVT. PLANS TO SOLVE BAGRE DAM SPILLAGE

Ghana Government has announced it’s long term plans to stop the spillage of Bagre Dam. The plans which was announced by the Water Resources Commission is estimated to cost US$5.1m (GH¢29.6 million). In a statement released by the commission Executive Secretary, Ben Ampomah, the exercise will include the dredging of the White Volta in the upstream areas of Yarugu (Bawku), Pwalugu, and the confluence of the Sissili and Kulpawn tributaries, which would cover an expected area of…

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TANZANIA MINISTER DIRECT CONTRACTORS TO FINISH HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TIME

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TANZANIA MINISTER DIRECT CONTRACTORS TO FINISH HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TIME

Contractor handling the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has been ordered by the nation’s Minister for energy to finish the project on time. Dr Medard Kalemani issued the warning after he toured the facility as he was unimpressed with the level of work been carried-out on the project. The contractors, JV Arab Contractors Company and Elsewedy Electric handling the 2,115MW-power project has been ordered to hire more professional workers to speed up the work and…

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