Africa Bulding & Construction Market News Exhibitions

Wood-Mizer exhibiting at Buildexpo Rwanda 2017

Wood-Mizer started trading in 1982 with the successful launch of the company’s first LT-type sawmill. The simple to use, portable and affordable sawmill was an immediate success. Sawmillers were now able to produce accurately sawn quality timber normally only associated with costlier mills.The availability of affordable sawmilling technology that could grow businesses that support families, develop economies, spark manufacturing,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 30th October 2017

New Building Materials Manufacturing Unit in Kenya

Ceramic tiles, construction hardware, bathroom and kitchen appliances are among the products that will be manufactured at Kenya’s newest plant for building materials. The project is headed by China Wu Yi. The firm is currently in the finishing stages of an upcoming precast building materials manufacturing unit in the Machakos County. Executive Deputy General Manager China Wu Yi in Kenya, Yihua Lin reasoned the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 26th October 2017

Japanese to Fund Container Terminal at Mombasa Port

The Japanese Government is all set to finance The Kenya Port Authority’s (KPA) newest endeavor. The Japanese Government has allocated a US$ 339.2m loan to the terminal project, with construction work on phase 2 due to begin in January 2018. KPA Managing Director, Catherine Mturi-Wairi revealed that development tendering for the project is very close to fully commencing. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by September 2017.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 17th October 2017

US$ 13 Million Mihrab Building Now Open in Nairobi

US$ 13m development FCB Mihrab will soon be open to the general public. The building has been designed to portray Islamic values and is already available for occupation. The building will be on Lenana Road in Kilmani, Nairobi. The building will be a symbol of purity and goodness in accordance with Islamic culture. The building is situated in an up-scale rapidly developing locale. Mihrab Development Project Administrator,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 16th October 2017

Hilton to Develop 100 New Hotels in Africa

Hilton Hotels are in the process of rebranding Nairobi’s Amber Hotel, with an overarching plan of opening 100 new hotels in Kenya with a Sh5.2 billion ($50 million) investment. Hilton released a statement yesterday informing that the Gong Road Hotel is progressing well and is scheduled to open at the end of this year. This new project will be named DoubleTree by Hilton. Amber Hotels Owners will,.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

Movenpick Advance Growth Agenda in East Africa

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts have begun with the construction of an upscale 160-key Hotel in Abidjan. The foundation was laid on October 7th with the hotel set to open in 2020. This new development will further the Swiss hospitality firm’s agenda in the Sub-Saharan region. This will be the company’s first property in Côte d’Ivoire with four other active projects upcoming in the region. The others.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 13th October 2017

German Company Wilo to Open Shop in Kenya

Wilo, A German Water Pumps, and pump systems manufacturer will soon open an assembly plant in Nairobi, Kenya. The plant will be expected to serve the needs of the whole East African market. The firm’s Country Manager Belete Asnake confirmed that the plant will be fully functional by 2020. He also revealed that the firm’s regional office currently hires 20 people but that number is expected to rise rapidly with the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th October 2017

Vision City Project Transforming Rwandan Real Estate

Private Real Estate Company Ultimate Developers Ltd is proactively transforming the property business in Rwanda. UDL is directly responsible for the socio-economic transformation of many Rwandans through the work they have done with the Vision City project. Vision City is the biggest residential housing project undertaken in Rwandan history. The project will be situated in the Uptown neighborhood of Gaculiro. This is.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

Strandline Resources look to complete mine in 12 months time

Strandline Resources have conducted a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Fungoni heavy mineral sands project in Tanzania and have concluded with results of a strong financial performance. The study has shown that the company will need to invest $30m in developing projects, while investments are also lacking in working capital, mine infrastructure, land access, port facilities and also in pre-production mining. The DFS.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

Rwanda - Brewery Factory Being Set-Up in Kamonyi District

Paul Mubiligi, the Board Chairman of Southern Province Investment Corporation (SPIC) has announced that a factory is in the process of being set-up in the Kamonyi District. The purpose of the factory will be to brew sorghum beer, a nonalcoholic drink, known locally as ‘Ikigage’. A non-alcoholic drink called ‘Ubushera’ will also be a part of the factory’s agenda. Mr. Mubiligi said that construction.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

Transport Sector Critical to EDPRS 2 Strategy

The Transportation Sector is set to play a pivotal role under the Economic Development Poverty Reduction Strategy 2, in achieving the goal of increasing international as well as domestic interconnections, boosting the national economy in the process. The Rwandan Government identifies the transport sector as a key area to foster the growth and development of the nation. Quality and reliability will be critical to minimizing.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 10th October 2017

Yapi Merkezi Nab High Speed Rail Project in Tanzania

Turkish Firm Yapi Merkezi Insaat VE Sanayi is the project contractor for a high-speed electric railway line and will undertake all designing and construction activities. The Turkish company is a renowned, privately owned firm of great repute in rail engineering, manufacture, design, and construction. RAHCO confirmed that Yapi Merkezi was picked to head the project after meeting all technical and financial requirements, standing out.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 9th October 2017