The Tanzania Portland Cement Company Limited (TPCC) conducted a training to 250 cement block makers from Dar es Salaam that will foster safety at work, quality of block produced and efficiency in production process. Speaking to invited participants during the training in Dar es Salaam, TPCC, Commercial Director, Simon Delens said that the seminar was focused on health and safety, quality and increase efficiency that will boost development of.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th June 2015

Arusha — Construction of the four-lane road linking Sakina section of Arusha City with the Tengeru Township in Meru has started, aimed at easing congestion along Arusha-Moshi highway. four-lane, two track motorway is part of the implementation of the proposed multinational Arusha-Holili highway which is to extend into Kenya and join the Taveta-Voi road project under the East African Community (EAC). Projects Manager of the Tanzania.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th June 2015

DEMAND for cement in the East African Region is anticipated to remain strong in the medium term, supported by the resurgence in infrastructure and housing sectors. Also, apart from the associated energy costs and the availability of cheap imports from some Asian countries, demand for cement in East Africa has continued to rise. The growing demand for cement is expected to boost investments in new cement production in line with the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th June 2015

 A “stellar” performance by cementation newcomer Sephaku Holdings’ Métier Mixed Concrete division has swung the group to a full-year net profit of R47.16-million for the 12 months ended March 31, positioning it to expand its market share in what has become a highly competitive domestic cementation market. The group achieved full-year revenue of R775.4-million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 30th June 2015

 Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the launch a new series of wheel loaders in Africa Volvo launches new wheel loader for Africa The G Series has Z-bar linkage and increased hydraulic pressure for powerful digging and complete bucket fill. The G Series, which consists of three machines – the L120GZ, L60GZ, and L90GZ – will be released in Africa, as well as the Middle East and Russia. Volvo said the range has.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 29th June 2015

 Under the terms of the contract, the consulting firm would undertake a feasibility study, prepare tendering documents and advise on procurement of the project on behalf of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).   The second Nyali Bridge project is anticipated to connect Mombasa Island with the North mainland and ease congestion on the existing Nyali Bridge making traffic less dependent on a single channel.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 27th June 2015

 Ethiopia signed a 119 million dollar deal for power transmission lines to Kenya to export the extra power.   "It is mandatory to export the energy that is leftover as we cannot keep it, because our existing electric transmission lines are working beyond their capacity and they cannot transmit the entire amount of energy we are producing," according to Azeb Asnake (Eng.), chief executive officer (CEO) of Ethiopia Electric.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 27th June 2015

Construction of a four-star hotel, worth Rwf 4billion, by the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) will commence next month, the Federation president Vincent Nzamwita, has said.   The hotel will be built in four phases and the first phase will include construction of 40 rooms.   FIFA has provided a grant of $2,896,640 (approximately Rwf2bn) towards the project while the other half is a loan.   This is part of the FIFA Goal.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 27th June 2015

 Construction of a four-lane road linking Sakina section of Arusha City with Tengeru Township in Meru has started and the massive infrastructure whose works kicked off last Thursday is aimed at easing congestion along Arusha-Moshi highway.   The four-lane, two track motorway, whose works are kicking off in near Tengeru is part of the implementation of the proposed multinational Arusha-Holili highway which is to extend into Kenya and.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 27th June 2015

 Speaking on Thursday in a press briefing, a day that also saw the company launch its property development affiliate- Cytonn Real Estate, firm’s Chief Executive Officer Edwin Dande, noted that 85 percent of the project would be low and medium housing. The remaining 15 per cent would be prime residential housing, which will also include the five-acre Amara Ridge gated community in Karen.   Besides Karen, other developments in.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 26th June 2015

 Cement production in Kenya is soon to see a new entrant. A new cement grinding plant is set to be constructed in Western Kenya on a 50 acre piece of land. It is projected to produce 730,000 tonnes of cement every year and hence enhance the competition in the industry.   “The plant will have the capacity to increase cement production in Kenya by 2,000 tonnes of cement per day using raw materials such as clinker, additives,.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 25th June 2015

 The UK has agreed to provide a US$5mn grant to TradeMark East Africa for the construction of proper roads between Kenya’s Moi International Airport and Mombasa Port. The road upgrade is expected to begin in April 2015 and go on until June 2016. The funds will be used to upgrade the Port Reitz or airport road into a dual carriageway, which would ease movement of cargo and people to and from the sea and airport. Frank.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 25th June 2015