Africa is growing and more opportunities are coming up for the construction related investors who are looking into the bigger picture. As the growth of the continent’s economy increases there are key factors that are contributing to this robust case: rapid urbanization, strong current and projected economic growth, a rising middle class, regional integration and strengthened democracy, transparency, accountability and governance in.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 18th July 2015

 Dangote Group set to deliver the second cement plant in Cameroon. The plant will have the capacity to produce of 1.5million metric tonnes of cement a year. Not so long ago, the group commissioned its first cement plant in Douala with an equal capacity production of 1.5million tonnes per year.   Aliko Dangote, the Dangote group owner, held a meeting with Philemon Yang the Cameroon’s Prime Minister in Yaounde, where he revealed.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 18th July 2015

 Chryso Southern Africa Group which is a leading manufacturer of chemicals used in the construction industry is set to erect a factory in Kenya as from 2016. At the moment, it has opened an office in Nairobi so as to expand its services in the East African region.   “Servicing customer needs is our primary driver and the establishment of Chryso Eastern Africa further underlines our strategy to further expand our footprint in.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 17th July 2015

Africa: When one first pronounces Africa what comes in every mind is the rich resources and development rate that has been recorded in the recent times much of it due to Africa construction activity Currently the continent has attracted various investors from all over the world because no doubt the continent is growing at a quick rate and it has low debt levels and a youthful population that is more focused. The African equity exchange-traded.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 16th July 2015

Architect Steven Oundo, Chairman of NCA ( National Construction Authority Of Kenya ) addressing Buildexpo Audience " It is a pleasure to be associated with this milestone event ", said Architect Steven Oundo, Chairman of NCA. " In life, we have three needs - Food, Clothing & Shelter. Buildexpo caters to one of the most important fundamentals input that is shelter. I'm delighted to see the number of players in the industry.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 16th July 2015

Expogroup is proud to welcome on board Apex Steel from Kenya, as the GOLD SPONSOR of the 19th BUILDEXPO AFRICA 2016. Apex Steel Ltd is one of Kenya’s largest integrated building and engineering material suppliers. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company conducts business throughout the East and Central African regions. Engaged in the manufacturing of steel, and trading in a wide range of building materials, engineering steel, and.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 15th July 2015

As the Chief Guest at the opening of the event, the minister took the opportunity to mention some core issues in increasing interaction and foreign collaborations using the platform Buildexpo provides." We need to create an environment to attract foreign investments. To achieve this, we need to build up the confidence of investors and provide them incentives " he emphasized. " The ministry is working hard to establish special.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 15th July 2015

The Tanzanian government plans to launch new investment incentives in order to attract more infrastructure investors in the country, said Juliet Kairuki, Executive Director, Tanzania Investment Centre. This is part of a larger government plan where it is going to introduce a set of new investment incentives in a number of key sectors. “Preparations are ongoing and [we] will inform you when we are through,” she.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 15th July 2015

Savannah Cement which is the newest entrant into the cement market in Kenya is set to launch a special kind of cement technically known as Hydraulic Road Binder (HRB) to be used for stabilization of soils during road construction.   This new technology came after a request from the Kenyan Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. It has already been approved by the Kenya Bureau of Standards, which is a quality checking bureau of the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th July 2015

African pension fund capital has reached $340 billion and is growing rapidly. In addition, increasing adoption of insurance around the continent is causing insurance company investment portfolios to grow, and they are now estimated to be around $270 billion. These figures come from the Bright Africa 2015 report, released today by RisCura, which looks at the drivers, enablers and managers of investment on the continent.   Mr Rory Ord,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 13th July 2015

As part of plans to improve the working conditions of teachers, the government has disbursed over 13.9bn/- between 2009 and 2013 for construction of their houses. This was revealed in the House by the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Regional Administration and Local Government ), Mr Kassim Majaliwa, when responding to a question posed by Mr Suleiman Nchambi Suleiman (CCM-Kishapu). Mr Suleiman had sought to know government.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 13th July 2015

 The head of the Dutch business delegation on a one-day visit to Africa, has told a Africa-Netherlands business dialogue that her investors have come to Africa to invest in the country's economy.   Netherlands Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Minister Lilianne Ploumen disclosed Monday, July 6, 2015, that the Dutch entrepreneurs on her delegation see a lot of opportunities in working with Africa.   She stated that when.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 10th July 2015