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Ghana: Demolition of Structures

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 23:26
It has now become common to see security men, particularly the police supervising the demolition of illegal or unauthorised structures in the country. These demolitions are usually carried out as a result of court orders when the owners of such structures are found to have illegally acquired the land, therefore the police cannot be blamed for carrying out their constitutional duties.
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Cameroon: Armed Bandits at Etoug -Ebe Neighbourhood

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 20:09
Some thieves masked, with gloves operated at the home of the Jouanangs at Etoug -Ebe by 9p.m. on Monday the 25 of August 2008, making away with the sum of FCFA 300,000 and cell phones.
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Zimbabwe: IDBZ Gears Up for Bigger Challenges

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 16:27
IN 2006 the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) was thrust at the centre of developing and rehabilitating the country's infrastructure.
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Cameroon: Orange Cameroun Employs 400 Holiday Youths

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 15:09
Orange Cameroun, one of the leading mobile Telecommunication companies in the country, has employed more than 400 youths, to carry out a sensitisation scheme on the outfit's latest services.
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Namibia: Communication Wars Expose Legal Vacuum

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 14:41
The legal vacuum in the communication industry is becoming apparent with the three communication operators involved in a vicious fight over annual bottom lines.
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Libya: LPTIC Heads for Full NGN Implementation With Pilot Local Access Projects

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 14:27
Libya's national incumbent LPTIC has embarked upon what is probably the most ambitious overhaul of a telephone network in the whole of Africa. It plans to put in place a fibre Next Generation Backbone Network (NGBN) and has pilot projects to extend IP delivery at a local level. The impact of new fibre network will also improve both its connections to its neighbours and internationally. Russell Southwood looks at what's happening.
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South Africa: Sky's the Limit for ARB

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 14:03
THE electrification of schools and homes in SA and Africa's electrical infrastructure development has put black empowered electrical wholesaler ARB in the pound seats.
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South Africa: Innovation in Technology Stimulates Economic Growth

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:51
Innovation in the world of science and technology is important in stimulating shared economic growth, says Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
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Nigeria: To Assist States on Ecological Disaster Management

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:50
Minister of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Architect Halima Tayo Alao, has expressed the Federal Government's readiness to assist state governments in tackling ecological problems.
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Namibia: UAG Buys Mutual Buildings

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:42
The United Africa Group (UAG) has acquired four properties worth N$100 million from Old Mutual in Windhoek and Oshakati.
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South Africa: Govt Spends Billions on 2010 World Cup

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:41
South Africa has earmarked a whooping $30bn for preparation towards 2010 World Cup which would be hosted for the first time in Africa.
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Nigeria: Total Closure of Third M'Bridge Billed for Sunday

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:09
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola has announced a complete and total diversion of traffic from the Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday to allow for a more comprehensive work on the bridge currently being rehabilitated.
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Zimbabwe: Remote Areas get Solar Energy

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:04
The Rural Electrification Agency has started installing solar mini-grid systems in remote parts of the country as part of efforts to supplement the national grid, which is being overwhelmed by demand.
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Zimbabwe: Joina City Construction Nears Completion

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 13:04
Construction of the multi-story complex Joina City is expected to be through in three months time, says the chief executive of Joina Development company Mr Shingai Mutasa.
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South Africa: Recycled Road Material Has Bad Image But Good Future

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:35
IN PREPARATION for the expected start in early 2010 of regular flights of the A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft, airports operator Acsa is strengthening and widening runways and taxiways.
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South Africa: ARB to Benefit From Electrification Boom

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:35
BLACK empowered electrical wholesaler ARB stands to benefit as spending on electricity infrastructure accelerates.
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Nigeria: AC Decries Govt's Contract With Siemens

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:30
Action Congress (AC) has decried the Federal Government's signing of a fresh power deal with Siemens, a German company, saying it negates government's own decision on the firm, following its involvement in a bribery scandal.
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Nigeria: Globacom Partners Three States for Rural Telephony

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:30
Nigeria's National Telecommunications operator, Globacom, is collaborating with Benue, Rivers and Bayelsa state governments to provide easy and cheap telephone services in rural areas.
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Nigeria: Uduaghan to Build Industrial Park in Warri

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:29
Delta State Governor , Emmanuel Uduaghan , has concluded plans to build an industrial park in Warri to boost the economic activities of the state.
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Nigeria: MTN Launches Community Telephony in Five States

Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:29
Foremost GSM operator, MTN, has launched its community telephoning with 650 telephone boxes spread across five states.
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