March 05
Zimbabwe: SA-Based Conglomerate to Build U.S.$15m Mall in Harare
The Herald
South African-based conglomerate CJ Global Express Group Unlimited is set to build a state-of-the-art mall in Sandton Hydon Park, west of the capital city of Harare. Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Federal Govt Approves N733bn for Major Road Projects
Leadership
The Federal Government has approved a total of N733 billion for four major infrastructure projects across Nigeria as part of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to upgrading… Read more »
February 28
Kenya: City Hall Starts Construction of Miraa Market in Ziwani
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has approved the construction of a Miraa Market in Ziwani area to provide traders with a conducive business environment. Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi County Begins Construction of Miraa Market in Ziwani
Capital FM
Nairobi County has approved the construction of a miraa market in Nairobi's Ziwani area (Starehe Sub-County). Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Okays N1.5bn Compensation for Persons Affected By Road Construction [press release]
Premium Times
A spokesperson to the state government, Sagir Ahmed, announced the development following the state's Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday. Read more »
February 23
Nigeria: Yobe Govt, World Bank to Build 50 Schools for Girls
Leadership
Yobe State government has unveiled plans to construct 50 schools under the Adolescent Girls' Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, aimed at enhancing access to education for the… Read more »
February 19
Zimbabwe: Beitbridge Hospital Set for Major Upgrade
The Herald
Beitbridge District Hospital is set for a major upgrade to meet modern service delivery needs and respond to growing demand in line with the transformation of the town into a city. Read more »
February 18
Kenya: Kindiki to Oversee Government Project Inspections to Prevent Stalled Launches
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that he will personally oversee the inspection of government projects before they are launched or commissioned to ensure they are… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miniyothabo Chiwenga Drops Fraud Charges Against Gray Homes Owners in Botched U.S.$1 Million Construction Deal
New Zimbabwe
The State on Monday withdrew criminal charges against a Harare couple and owners of a top construction company, Gray Homes, who were accused of duping Vice President Constantino… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Flags Off 'Kanya Babba' Multi-Billion Naira Road Project [press release]
Premium Times
The governor's spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel in a statement said the project, awarded at a cost of ₦6.3 billion, is yet another significant step in the administration's commitment… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Begins Construction of Emerging Technologies Institute in Kano
This Day
The federal government, last week, began the construction of the Sustainable and Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI), through the National Agency for Science and Engineering… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: We Did Not Demolish Building With Occupants Inside - Enugu Govt
Vanguard
The Enugu State Government says it did not demolish building with the occupants inside on the Penoks-Abakpa axis of Enugu metropolis as insinuated in a fake online video clip. Read more »
February 11
Uganda: Jinja Hospital Battles City Council Over Controversial Property Sale
Nile Post
The contested building, located on Plot 47, School Lane, near Jinja Senior Secondary School, has housed essential hospital staff for decades. Read more »
Nigeria: Radda Commissions N3bn Danja Road, Flags Off N4.6bn New Project in Kafur [press release]
Premium Times
During the commissioning ceremony, Governor Radda revealed plans for a new irrigation project at the Danja Dam. Read more »
Zimbabwe: After Ignoring Council Regulations in Property Renovations, Mafume's Belvedere Hostel Now Faces Demolition
New Zimbabwe
Having presided over the City of Harare's demolition of homes in Belvedere last year, insisting they bypassed due process, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is about to find the boot on… Read more »
February 09
Zambia: Building Zambian Homes With Local Materials Delivers Benefits That Imports Don't - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
People spend up to 90% of their lives in buildings. How these are designed and built has a profound influence on our economies and how we live and work. Read more »
February 07
Rwanda: Construction of Kigali Waste Treatment Plant At 70%
New Times
The construction works for Kigali faecal sludge treatment plant in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District, are at 70 per cent, according to the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning,… Read more »
February 06
South Africa: Government Moves to Reclaim Hijacked Buildings
SAnews.gov.za
Government is working with provinces and metros to reclaim buildings that have been hijacked in the city centres and repurpose them for public use. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Begins Tolling On 227.2km Abuja-Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi Highway, Exempts Armed Forces
This Day
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February 05
Mauritius: Minister Nagalingum Inspects Construction Works At Youth and Sports Centres
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Darmarajen Nagalingum, conducted site visits, this morning, at the Barkly Youth Hub and Trefles Youth Centre, in Beau Bassin, to assess the… Read more »
February 03
South Africa: Eskom Warns of Power Cuts Over Illegal Connections, Vandalism - South African News Briefs - February 3, 2025
allAfrica
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Gambia: Hakalang Road to Be Inaugurated in April
Foroyaa
One of the key road projects undertaken by the government from tax payer's money is the Hakalang Road. The road has taken five years based on annual allocations of hundreds of… Read more »
