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

 The new US$250mn plant has an annual capacity of 1.5mn tonnes and is located at Tabligbo, around 80 km northeast of Lomé. According to the company, with the Scantogo investment, HeidelbergCement has become the largest German foreign investor in Togo. The US$50mn Cimburkina cement grinding plant has an annual capacity of 800,000 tonnes and is located near the capital city Ouagadougou. IFC, branch of the World Bank, is partially.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th June 2015

 World-class pump manufacturing requires expert engineers and expertise in systems for fluid management. Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) trades precisely on these attributes. KBL is the flagship subsidiary of the US$2.1bn Kirloskar Group. KBL leads Africa’s markets for fluid management solutions to serve large infrastructure projects, addressing requirements in water resource management, power generation, oil and gas operations,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th June 2015

 The factory has a capacity of three million tonnes annually, and is expected to boost Tanzania’s annual output to six million tonnes. It is located in the country’s Mtwara region. Once complete, the cement factory will supply cement to nearby and landlocked nations in the region. The Nigerian cement major has plans to diversify its market reach in the continent, stated a Reuters report. However, the cement manufacturer is.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd June 2015

 According to the contract, Surbana International Consultants will provide a regional structure plan for Kinshasa Province (which spans an area of 9,900 sq km) and a detailed master plan for Kinshasa City. Surbana CEO Pang Yee Ean said, “We are delighted to secure this job with DR Congo. This is Surbana’s largest master planning project and ninth in Africa to date. We are glad that Surbana is becoming recognised as the master.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd June 2015

 Infrastructure investment spending in South Africa had increased and was being taken seriously as Africa was receiving a growing share of foreign direct investment, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday. Print Send to Friend 1 1 “Infrastructure investment spending has quadrupled, exports have increased and Africa is receiving a growing share of foreign direct investment… These positive trends come on the back of improved.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd 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 join.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd June 2015

 African Supplies Ltd. (ASL) began in 2000 with the purpose of establishing strong distribution channels for supply of quality building materials in sub-Saharan Africa. This began with AHI Roofing’s Decra and Gerard branded roofing systems, now used extensively for residential and commercial projects. From a standing start, Africa now contributes 33% of global sales to the company.   This exceptional growth is not only.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd June 2015

Africa building and construction industry news, reports, projects, events, opinions and reviews. We cover ongoing, planned projects in Africa and around the world and audience include contractors, stakeholders such as financiers and developers, governments, and private undertakings.  A Long-term interest in the construction and infrastructure sector will be driven by successful issuance of Eurobond. Issuance of the bond will also boost the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd June 2015

 A multi billion shilling steel plant is upcoming in Kenya as high consumption of steel-related products in the country and region is being witnessed.   The new steel plant is set to be constructed following the penning of an agreement between Kenya and Sinosteel – the company will undertake the investment.   The new steel plant will see the country quell an expected demand of 2.5 million metric tonnes for steel per.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd June 2015