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Dangote Cement to start cement production in Tanzania

 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

Singapore firm to develop master plan for Africa

 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 in Africa has quadrupled

 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

Tanzania: Four-Lane Road Construction Starts

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

West Africa plans regional power market

West Africa’s regional body will pool its resources to establish an electricity market to end the blackouts that have blighted its 15 member states for decades, Reuters reports.   Heads of states who gathered for a meeting of the Economic Community of West African States agreed to develop a regional electricity market almost two decades after the plan was conceived, Etienne Bailly, project director at Transco CLSG said at a power.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd June 2015

CHALLENGES KENYA MUST ADDRESS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

 Following the conclusion of the second local content convention speakers pointed out various gaps that must be addressed if the country is to benefit from the growth in the nascent oil and gas sector.   According to Capacity Development Consultant partner Gichira Kibira the biggest hurdle remains the lack of a legal framework that continues to bring uncertainty and keeping away potential investors. Among laws that are in the works.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd June 2015

Gold mining still most significant source of income in Africa, Asia — WGC

 While the global gold industry injected more than US$171 billion into the world’s economy in 2013, the countries that benefitted the most from such contribution were mainly African and Asian nations, the World Gold Council says.   Even though the focus of the report released this week is on formal, large scale mining, the council acknowledges that artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold miners can play a significant role in local.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd June 2015

UK Based Compny celebrates 15 years of quality construction in Africa

 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

The Kenya construction and infrastructure sector forcasts growth

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

China- Kenya agreement to develop a multi billion steel plant in Kenya

 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

UK based company Expands mining project to Africa

 The Ethiopian government has entered a gold development agreement with UK-based gold mining company Kefi Minerals goldmine-pixabayKefi Minerals has conducted a feasibility study, which has revealed that there are 28 tonnes of gold. (Image source: Pixabay) Ethiopia’s minister of mine Tolosa Shagi signed the agreement with Kefi Minerals. The UK-based company will mine for gold and silver in the Gonji Area, located in the western.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 20th June 2015

Lekela Power signs off on MOU for 50MW PV plant in Egypt

 Lekela Power, a 60/40 joint venture between Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power, has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for a 50MW plant in Aswan, Egypt, and a 50MW wind power plant in the West Gulf of Suez.   Chris Antonopoulos, CEO of Lekela Power, said: “We are pleased with the two MOUs, which mark an important step for Lekela Power and its partners. We have a.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 20th June 2015



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