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NIGERIA ENGINEER MAKE CASE FOR CONCRETE ROADS

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Nigeria Engineers looking for new ways to use concrete roads as it last longer than normal asphalt. South-East Nigeria Engineers are currently asking for concrete roads in the area. This development comes after a retired civil engineer gave this remark. The aim is to have a road that will last about 15 to 18 years before developing cracks and potholes. Site Engineer at the HELIU Residences, Engr. Fred Okoli said the it was necessary for southeast governments…

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ROADS REPAIR SET TO KICK-OFF IN NAIROBI

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Repair of roads set to kick-off in nairobi so as to reduce traffic congestion in the state. Governor of Nairobi, Mike Sonko has return to the state capital for the repairing of five road projects. The road projects under repair are Ukwala Lane, Matopeni Road in Kayole, Gwasi, Sheikh Karume and Kilome Roads. Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko said Our focus is to have functional infrastructure in Nairobi. He also said that it will reduce the chaotic traffic congestion…

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NIGERIA ENDORSE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES IN NASSARAWA

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Federal Government of Nigeria approve US$248.6m for construction of Road and Bridges in Nasarawa State. The Nigerian Government have given approval for the construction of of roads and bridges in Nasarawa states. The Federal government have set aside about US$248.6m for these projects. Some of these projects include; rehabilitation of Lafia-Obi-Awe-Tunga road, Nasarawa-Loko road with Alushi loop, Loko-Oweto bridge across River Benue and Wamba- Wanse road. According Minister of State II for Power, Works & Housing, Suleiman Zarma, the Nasarawa…

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NIGERIA AWARDS US$3.4m CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF ROADS

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Enugu State have awarded new road construction and rehabilitation projects worth US$3.4m (₦1.2bn). The state commissioner for works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji, said Enugu State government has awarded US$3.4m worth of contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of roads. These roads are in both the rural and urban areas of the state. The Government have remain unfailing with contracts execution duration and funds payments. Engr. Nnaji, therefore urges all contractors to commit and complete their projects in due time…

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KMC LAY FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT IN THE GAMBIA

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The Kanifing Municipality Council (KMC) has initiated a significant road project worth over D300 million, aimed at improving infrastructure and promoting sustainable development. The project, spanning three years, includes the construction of roads, drainage systems, feeder roads, and bridges, funded entirely by taxpayers’ money. Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda emphasized the project’s importance in enhancing connectivity, reducing traffic congestion, and creating new economic opportunities. The council aims to address the issue of affordable housing and promote…

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. WARNED CONTRACTORS SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROJECTS

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The government has issued a stern warning to road contractors amid growing concerns over substandard road construction works, threatening to blacklist those responsible. Recent complaints have surfaced regarding poor workmanship by some contractors, resulting in roads developing cracks and potholes shortly after completion, notably Lorraine Drive in Harare. One of the key issues highlighted is the prolonged duration taken by contractors to finish projects. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona addressed Parliament, acknowledging the…

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WORLD BANK KICK-OFF INSPECTION OF USMID PROGRAM IN UGANDA

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The World Bank has initiated a week-long inspection of projects funded under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program in five urban centers in the Eastern region of Uganda. The municipalities being inspected include Moroto, Mbale, Tororo, Busia, Kamuli, and Lugazi, where urban roads construction projects are underway as part of the USMID program. The USMID program, which has been running for the past decade, aims to enhance living and working conditions by…

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AMANSIE WEST DISTRICT ROAD PROJECT BEGINS IN GHANA

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Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, is actively overseeing road projects in the Ashanti Region, with a recent focus on the Amansie West District. Handing over projects like the Pakyi to Antoakrom road and the Pakyi Number One and Two town roads demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure for economic development and livelihood enhancement. Mr. Asenso-Boakye’s assurance of completing the projects on schedule is reassuring for the communities involved. His call for support…

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LAGOS TO CALABAR HIGWAY PROJECT: WHY IT CANT BE ACHIEVED

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On March 7 2024, Nigerian Minister of works Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi announced the commencement of construction work on the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States. The first phase of the project which is expected to be handled by Hitech Construction Company Ltd will see the company construct a 47.47 kilometers dual carriageway on a concrete pavement. The vision is that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal road…

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EU FUNDED CONFERENCE CENTRE & GUEST HOUSE UNVIELED IN KAMBIA, SIERRA LEONE

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European Union External Action Service (EEAS) under the European Union has unveiled a Conference Centre and guest house building at Kambia District Council in Sierra Leone. The commissioning was done by Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Amb Tamba Lamina, the European Union External Action Service (EEAS) Managing Director for Africa, Rita Laranjinha, EEAS Desk Officer for Sierra Leone Hana Missaoui, and EU Ambassador to Sierra Leone Manuel Muller, alongside various government officials and…

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TOGO GOVT. SEEK CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR STEEL-CONCRETE BRIDGE PROJECT

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The Togolese Ministry of Rural Access and Rural Roads seeks civil engineering engineers and technicians to work on a project to build 21 modular mixed steel-concrete bridges of the Unibridge type. The Ministry launched a call for applications to select 25 agents. At the end of the process, the ministry plans to recruit 3 QHSE engineers (Quality of Work Execution – Health – Safety – Environment), two surveyor/topographer technicians, 7 works managers, 7 assistant works…

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MSIMBAZI RIVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON COURSE AS HOUSE DEMOLITION SET TO KICK-OFF

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Plans are underway towards for the implementation of Msimbazi River Development Project as demolition of houses exercise is scheduled to begin at Msimbazi Valley in Dar es Salaam later this week. The proposed project worth US$260 million will involves re-contouring the river and floodplain to improve the flow capacity and allow for floodwater retention. Meanwhile, it also entails construction of an elevated bridge, demolition of the existing bus rapid transit (BRT) depot and construction of a…

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ZIMBABWE’s MT HAMPDEN INFRASTRUCTURE MAKING PROGRESS AHEAD OF SADC SUMMIT

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Zimbabwe hosting the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government in August has seen so many major infrastructural development in the city with the aim set to accelerate development is a very great to see. This recent development has seen Mt. Hampden get a huge area facelift due to the construction of a new Parliament building as well as the road at Nemakonde Way that will connect the highway to central Harare. According to…

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OVER 50 BUILT HOUSES HANDED OVER TO VICTIM AFFECTED BY MOZAMBIQUE DUMP COLLAPSED INCIDENT

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Mayor of Maputo Rasaque Manhique has handed over 50 houses to families that were affected during the collapse of the rubbish dump at Hulene on the outskirts of Maputo city. The incident which occured on the 19 february 2018 resulted in the death of 17 people which made headline news. According to reports, the dump was allowed to grow into a monster which towered over the houses built in its shadows. Meanwhile,  Torrential rains in…

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HOW ZIMBABWE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CITY IS TAKING SHAPE

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The building and upgrading of infrastructure around Mount Hampden, the site of a new city to the north west of Harare, is not only in preparation for Zimbabwe’s hosting of the SADC Summit in August, but is a carefully planned long-term project to create an ultra-modern capital, Cabinet has said. Major roads linking Harare to Mt Hampden, which is already home to the new multi-million dollar Parliament Building, are being expanded at a rapid pace…

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NAPSA SIGNED US$650M DEAL WITH MOIC TO TRANSFORM ZAMBIA’s LUSAKA-NDOLA DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

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The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has inked a momentous deal worth $650 million with Macro Oceans Investment Consortium (MOIC) to kickstart the transformation of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway. In a ceremony marking the signing of the agreement, NAPSA Director General, Muyangwa Muyangwa, disclosed that the ambitious project encompasses the upgrading of the 327-kilometer road, along with the rehabilitation of the 45-kilometer Luanshya-Fisenge-Masangano route. Muyangwa elaborated that under this agreement, Macro Oceans Investment Consortium will…

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RWANDA & KENYA AGREED TO PARTNER FOR NORTHERN CORRIDOR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

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Government officials from Rwanda and Kenya convened to bolster cooperation between the two nations and enhance transport services along the northern corridor, aiming to strengthen trade and streamline the movement of goods and people through improved connectivity. Northern Corridor is the transport corridor linking Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the Kenyan sea port of Mombasa. The corridor also serves Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan and Ethiopia. The bilateral meeting held…

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ROAD TRAFFIC AFFECT RESIDENT AFTER BRIDGE COLLAPSED IN ANGOLA

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Road traffic between the municipalities of Caimbambo and Cubal, in the province of Benguela, is temporarily interrupted, due to the partial collapse of the bridge over the Halo River. The bridge, with two lanes, measures 124 meters long, ten meters wide and supports over 50 tons of weight. Speaking to the press, the municipal administrator of Caimbambo, José Ferreira, attributed the incident to the heavy rains that hit the region, damaging one side of the bridge….

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HAZELMERE DAM PROJECT COMPLETED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. It increased from 23.9 million m3 to 43.6 million m3, which is an increase of 83% for the KwaZulu-Natal dam. “To enable this additional stored water to be treated and supplied to the City of eThekwini, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has completed a project to…

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVED N757BILLION FOR DUALISATION OF 489KM OBAJANA-BENIN ROAD PROJECT

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The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N757 billion as augmentation for the dualisation of the 489km Obajana-Benin Road. This is as the government has explained that the rising cost of production is responsible for the recent cement price hike, and not its concrete road policy. These among others were disclosed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the FEC meeting, presided over by…

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