CONCOR BUILDINGS COMPLETES SANPARKS SAFARI LODGE
Concor Buildings recently completed a new three-star safari lodge at Skukuza camp. Developed by South African National Parks (SANParks), the […]
Bridging Communities – Franki Africa’s expertise on show
A magnificent bridge over the Okavango River in the Mohembo Village area which is being piled by Keller’s Franki Africa […]
R28 ROAD UPGRADE COMPLETE
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Dr Ismail Vadi, has officially opened the rehabilitated multimillion Rand R28 road in Westonaria, […]
N1 HIGHWAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO BE READY FOR USE SOON
The new pedestrian bridge over the N1 at Erasmusrand will soon be ready for use by pedestrians and cyclists near […]
JG AFRIKA PROJECT PROVIDES BLUEPRINT FOR WATER SUPPLY IN RURAL BOTSWANA
A unique community-based water supply scheme has brought a reliable supply of water to the community of Habu, in north-west […]
KENYA TO SIGN DEAL FOR THE US $3BN NAIROBI-MOMBASA EXPRESSWAY PROJECT
Kenya is set to sign the US $3bn deal with USA for the construction of Nairobi-Mombasa expressway this month. US […]
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN VAAL RIVER SET FOR REHABILITATION
The South African government has set aside US $24m for refurbishment works on all wastewater treatment plants in the Vaal […]
ZAMBIA SET TO LAUNCH 95KM LILONGWE- KASIYA-SANTHE ROAD
The 95km launch Lilongwe- Kasiya-Santhe road in Zambia is scheduled to be launched by the President Peter Mutharika in April. […]
SIEMENS SIGNS LONG-TERM DEAL TO BOOST ETHIOPIA’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
German engineer Siemens has agreed a framework for future energy and transport projects with the government of Ethiopia. As well […]
CLOUGH JV AWARDED CIVIL WORKS FOR AUSTRALIAN HYDROPOWER PROJECT
The Clough Salini joint venture (JV) has been appointed as the contractor for the Snowy 2.0 hydropower project, in New South Wales, Australia. The JV’s scope […]
CONSTRUCTION OF NAIROBI’S TALLEST APARTMENT COMPLEX BEGINS
Construction of Nairobi’s tallest apartment in Kenya has commenced after Chinese billionaire Zeyun Yang launched the development. “This iconic project […]
US $3.5M DRY PORT FACILITY AT WALVIS BAY NAMIBIA COMPLETE
The government of Zimbabwe has announced completing construction of US $3.5m Dry Port Facility at Walvis Bay in Namibia. Namibian […]
SIKA HEAD OFFICE RECEPTION REVAMPED
To maintain its professional corporate image, Sika South Africa undertook a refurbishment project in the company’s head office reception area […]
TENSIONS RISE AS 600 RDP HOUSES STAND EMPTY IN NIGEL
On Monday, Alra Park and Snake Park residents marched nine kilometres to the Nigel Magistrate’s Court to deliver a memorandum […]
NIGERIA COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF US $88M ADO-IYIN ROAD
Nigeria’s Ekiti State Government has commenced construction of the new Ado-Iyin Road project after decades of being abandoned. Governor Kayode Fayomi said […]
DODOMA STADIUM IN TANZANIA TO BECOME LARGEST IN AFRICA
Tanzania is set to begin construction of Dodoma stadium which was proposed about 3 years ago during Moroccan King’s visit […]
CAMEROON TESTS ROLLER-COMPACTED CONCRETE FOR ROADS
In Bafoussam, the West regional capital, construction company Razel, is currently testing roller-compacted concrete (RCC) for road construction as part […]
TANZANIA TO CONSTRUCT 30,000 AFFORDABLE HOUSES
The government of Tanzania is set to construct 30,000 affordable houses across the country as part of implementation of the election […]
EUROPE’S FIRST UNDERWATER RESTAURANT IN NORWAY COMPLETED
Snøhetta has completed Under, the “world’s largest underwater restaurant”, which plunges from a craggy shoreline in the remote village of Båly, Norway. Designed by Snøhetta to […]
CONSTRUCTION OF KAZUNGULA BRIDGE IN ZAMBIA HALTS
Construction works of Kazungula Bridge in Zambia has stopped after Daewoo Engineering and Construction, in charge of the development, shut down the […]
LANDMARK CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR LAFARGEHOLCIM
LafargeHolcim will play a key role in building Egypt’s new capital, currently under construction 45km outside Cairo. The city will […]
EXXARO TERMINATES GROUP 5 CONTRACTS
Exxaro has decided to terminate its agreement with Group Five Construction subsidiary, Group 5 Projects, with effect from March 21, following Group Five’s […]
WHAT A FAILED JOHANNESBURG PROJECT TELLS US ABOUT MEGA CITIES IN AFRICA
Six years ago Modderfontein New City project was announced in South Africa. Billed as a game changer, it was meant […]
US $567.7 MILLION ISIMBA HYDROPOWER DAM IN UGANDA COMMISSIONED
US $567.7m Isimba Hydropower Dam in Kayunga District Uganda has been officially commissioned by President Museveni. “The construction and completion of […]
City launches two housing projects
The City of Johannesburg has launched two more affordable housing projects for residents in the inner city. The projects were […]
M&R Cementation awarded Palabora ventilation shaft contract
Mining contractor Murray & Roberts (M&R) Cementation has been awarded a contract by Palabora Mining Company for a 1 200-m […]
New Kenya railway, France in €2bn infrastructure diplomacy push
French companies will build a new railway in Kenya and operate a motorway there following a visit by President Emmanuel […]
Eastern Cape road project boosts safety and targeted enterprises
Safety of both pedestrians and motorists has been boosted by Concor Infrastructure’s rehabilitation of the R75 double carriageway between Port […]
Sustainable monument called for rugby field of concrete
An Exclusive interview by Jan de Beer with the team at GAUFF Engineering in charge of quality control for the […]
KZN budget looks to boost local economy through infrastructure
KwaZulu-Natal’s infrastructure budget has been boosted to provide an injection of funds into the provincial economy, financeMEC Belinda Scott said on Thursday. Scott was tabling […]
South Africa lacks comprehensive road funding policy, fuel levy unsustainable – federation
South African Road Federation (SARF) president Saied Solomons says Finance Minister Tito Mboweni overlooked South Africa’s 750 000 km road network when he announced his 2019 Budget last week. Solomon adds that […]
GUGS ROADS REHABILITATION PROJECT WELL UNDERWAY
The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate is making great progress with its Gugulethu Roads Rehabilitation project. This project aims […]
