Tanzania is constructing a US$ 14m water project plant in Sumbawanga Municipality in Rukwa region. The water project in Tanzania is aimed at improving water sanitation services in the area.   The Sumbawanga Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Suwasa) Planning Engineer, Mr. Maunda Mbenero, confirmed the reports during a meeting that was attended by Sumbawanga Urban Constituency Member of Parliament, Mr. Aeshi Hilary and municipal.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 1st March 2016

In a construction comprising 17 500sqm, Teraco, Africa’s only vendor neutral data centre, will be adding to its existing co-location facility and creating Africa’s largest data centre.   Gys Geyser, Head of Operations at Teraco, says the building is not just an extension of services and white space, but a milestone for Teraco and the African data centre industry: “In this expansion of our footprint, we are achieving what.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 1st March 2016

 A major dam in Kenya dubbed the largest water project in the semi-arid area is set to be constructed that will supply water and electricity to millions of residents, Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has announced.   Thwake Dam at the confluence of Thwake and Athi Rivers will supply water to over one million residents of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties as well as generate 20 megawatts of electricity to power Konza Tech.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th February 2016

Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) has confirmed that the construction of the long awaited state-of-the-art Gahanga Olympic Stadium will kick off later this year.   The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) Director General, Eng. Didier Sagashya told the this website that the Gahanga Olympic Stadium is among multi-million dollar projects that by been contracted to Rwanda Housing Authority by the Rwandan Government.   He said, "We have.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd February 2016

Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of the Abule-Egba flyover in Nigeria. The state government has directly engaged stakeholders towards the projects’ successful completion.   While addressing the stakeholders on the construction of the Abule-Egba flyover on Thursday at Abule Egba area in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, assured the government focus on.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd February 2016

East Africa had 20 percent of all projects in Africa accounting for $57.5 billion (Sh5.8 trillion) in 2015 according to a new report by Deloitte African Construction Trends.   The report indicates that Kenya had the highest number projects in the region with 20 projects followed by Ethiopia with 12 projects. Two thirds of projects are old status, with a third representing new and on-going projects.   Transport development features.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 19th February 2016

Kenya had the highest number of infrastructure deals in East Africa last year on the back of mega real estate projects and the standard gauge railway, says a report by financial consultancy Deloitte.   The Africa Construction Trends report 2015 says that there were some 61 reported infrastructure projects in the region worth Sh5.9 trillion ($57.5 billion), an amount nearly equivalent to the size of Kenya’s gross domestic.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 18th February 2016

 The ongoing construction of Nsawam Water Treatment Plant in Ghana is expected to complete soon. Construction of the major components of the project, transmission and distribution pipelines have been completed.   When completed, the project is expected to deliver, 1.6 million gallons of water per day to meet the commodity demand of the people of Nsawam and its surrounding areas.   According to Water Resources Minister, Works.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 17th February 2016

 The ongoing construction of Nsawam Water Treatment Plant in Ghana is expected to complete soon. Construction of the major components of the project, transmission and distribution pipelines have been completed.   When completed, the project is expected to deliver, 1.6 million gallons of water per day to meet the commodity demand of the people of Nsawam and its surrounding areas.   According to Water Resources Minister, Works.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 17th February 2016

 Developers are splashing billions to construct luxury apartments in Kenya in a bid to woo the ever expanding middle class who want such houses. In Nairobi’s leafy suburbs for instance, it is common to see several luxury apartment targeting the youthful buyers.   The luxury apartments in Kenya are fast becoming a darling for the middle class especially the youth and are poised to change the skyline of the city’s.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 16th February 2016

 Actis, a property developer based in South Africa plans to invest $200 million in the construction of warehouses in Zambia. Actis has since identified and shown interest in Zambia and considers the country an attractive investment destination especially due to its demand for imported products. Company partner Louise Deppe said Zambia imported a lot of products from abroad and this created a demand for warehousing.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 16th February 2016

 Construction of three roads in Malawian commercial capital Blantyre is set to kick off after the Blantyre City Council received $1.6 million dollars from government.   The three roads set for upgrade are; Chilomoni Ring Road, Angelo Goveya to Manje and Living Waters to Zion in Chimwankhunda.   Blantyre City Mayor, Noel Chalamanda presided over the ground breaking ceremony of the 2 kilometres Chimwankhunda Living waters.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 15th February 2016