April 2009

Liberia: China Turns Over Newly Renovated Miltary Barracks

Liberia: China Turns Over Newly Renovated Miltary Barracks - The government of the People’s Republic of China had done it again, this time completing a major project and turning it over the Liberian government at the cost of US$5.5M. [AA Urbanisation]

Gambia: Collapsing Building Causes Havoc in Banjul

Gambia: Collapsing Building Causes Havoc in Banjul - The balcony of a two storey building, located at No. 11A Cotton Street in Banjul, last Tuesday morning at around 11:30 am collapsed on four people while they were sitting under it. [AA Construction]

Uganda: City University Defies KCC Over Building Plan

Uganda: City University Defies KCC Over Building Plan - EFFORTS by Kampala City Council to stop construction of a storied structure at Kampala International University failed on Tuesday after the Police advised against the operation. [AA Construction]

Nigeria: New Plans to Transform Abuja Airport Into 'Africa's Aviation Hub'

Nigeria: New Plans to Transform Abuja Airport Into 'Africa's Aviation Hub' - Nigeria's Federal Government is planning to construct a new international terminal for Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. [AA Construction]

Rwanda: President Kagame Hails New Regional Infrastructure Project

Rwanda: President Kagame Hails New Regional Infrastructure Project - President Paul Kagame has said that the launch of the new Arusha - Namanga - Athi River road development project signifies an important milestone in the region's integration process. [AA Urbanisation]

Nigeria: Niger State Involves Private Sector in Housing Delivery

Nigeria: Niger State Involves Private Sector in Housing Delivery - The Niger State Government has announced plans to construct 3,000 housing units in the state before 2011, This Day reports. [AA Urbanisation]

Nigeria: 'Govt Needs N60 Trillion to Erase Housing Deficit'

Nigeria: 'Govt Needs N60 Trillion to Erase Housing Deficit' - A minimum of N60 trillion need to be mobilised from both the public and the organised private sector (OPS) through the mortgage industry to tackle Nigeria's housing deficit of 16 million units. [AA Construction]

Nigeria: New Air Terminal for Abuja

Nigeria: New Air Terminal for Abuja - The Federal Government last week said it would embark on construction of a new international terminal wing for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. [AA Construction]

Kenya: Ol Pejeta Conservancy Seeks Proposals for Planned Camp

Kenya: Ol Pejeta Conservancy Seeks Proposals for Planned Camp - Investors have an opportunity to build an upmarket camp at the 90,000 acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia. [AA Construction]

Egypt: Investors to Build New Industrial Zone

Egypt: Investors to Build New Industrial Zone - Spanish firm Consorci de la zona is partnering with Egypt's Pyramids Industry Parks to build an industrial zone worth $250 million. [AA Construction]

South Africa : FIFA Launches Confederations CupTicketing Centres


With just over forty days left to the start of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 in South Africa, FIFA has commissioned four Ticketing Centres - located in Sandton, Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and Pretoria.

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South Africa : New library to empower Yeoville residents

By Collen Maepa

Nigeria: Govt to Construct 3,000 Housing Units in LGs

Nigeria: Govt to Construct 3,000 Housing Units in LGs - Niger State Government is to construct 3,000 housing units in 25 Local Government councils in the state before 2011. [AA Urbanisation]

Nigeria: Benue to Demolish Houses on Water Channels

Nigeria: Benue to Demolish Houses on Water Channels - Ahead the stormy rainy season, Benue State government has concluded plans to demolish all houses on water channels in Makurdi, Benue State. [AA Urbanisation]

Nigeria: Chanchangi to Build N25 Billion Hangar At Abuja Airport

Nigeria: Chanchangi to Build N25 Billion Hangar At Abuja Airport - The Federal Government has given approval to Chanchangi Airlines Limited to build maintenance hangar at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja . [AA Construction]

Nigeria: Saraki Angry With Stabilini Over Airport Project

Nigeria: Saraki Angry With Stabilini Over Airport Project - Kwara State Governor, Dr Bukola Saraki, has given a six-week deadline to Stabilini Visinoni, the contractor handling the Ilorin International Airport Cargo Terminal to complete the project or incur the wrath of his administration. [AA Construction]

Rwanda: Construction of Kigali Convention Centre Kicks Off Next Month

Rwanda: Construction of Kigali Convention Centre Kicks Off Next Month - The Managing Director of Ultimate Concepts Leopold Mukama (L) shakes hands with Zhang Weize the General Manager B C E G after signing, as CSR Director General Henry Gaperi (2nd L) look on. (Photo/ J Mbanda). [AA Construction]

Angola: 2009-04-28 - Concrete Structure of Benguela's Stadium Concluded

Angola: Concrete Structure of Benguela's Stadium Concluded - The concrete structure of the football stadium of Benguela, which will host one of the series of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) in 2010, with the capacity for 35,000 spectators, has been concluded. [AA Construction]

Nigeria: Bringing Back the Culture of Maintenance

Nigeria: Bringing Back the Culture of Maintenance - Nigerians are used to grandiose projects, which are abandoned almost immediately on completion. A look at some deteriorating public facilities in the country reveals this stark fact. [AA Construction]

Zambia: Mulungushi University Infrastructure Development to Continue

Zambia: Mulungushi University Infrastructure Development to Continue - THE US$35 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the Government signed with Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) for infrastructure development at Mulungushi University in Kabwe still stands despite the global economic crunch. [AA Urbanisation]

South Africa: 'Look at How the Government Has Failed Us'

South Africa: 'Look at How the Government Has Failed Us' - Police officers and their families who have lived in police barracks across the city for years at a subsidised rental rate now face eviction. [AA Urbanisation]

Angola: Government Approves 4,000 Houses Accord

Angola: Government Approves 4,000 Houses Accord - Angolan Government Wednesday in Luanda approved the contract signed between the National Housing Institute and the Spanish firm "Aretech Urbanismo Sostenible" for the construction of 4,400 economic houses in the provinces of Luanda, Cunene and Zaire. [AA Urbanisation]

Tunisia: Work on Enfidha International Airport 'Moving Ahead as Planned,' Says TAV CEO

Tunisia: Work on Enfidha International Airport 'Moving Ahead as Planned,' Says TAV CEO - During his meeting with the Tunisian Prime Minister Mr Mohamed Ghannouchi on Wednesday, the CEO of TAV (Tepe Afken Ventures), the Turkish holding in charge of the building and management of the new Zine El Abidine Ben Ali Enfidha Airport said that "in spite of the current global crisis, building works are moving ahead as planned and in good conditions". [AA Construction]

Rwanda: Kigali City Needs Investors for Housing Projects

Rwanda: Kigali City Needs Investors for Housing Projects - Investment Opportunity: Construction and Materials Property [AA Construction]

Kenya: Firm Plans Wind Farm at Lake Turkana

Kenya: Firm Plans Wind Farm at Lake Turkana - Lake Turkana Wind Power, the energy company building a $760 million wind farm in Kenya, is seeking construction tenders for a 428km power line and four substations. [AA Construction]

Uganda: Kichwamba College Repairs Start

Uganda: Kichwamba College Repairs Start - THE Uganda Technical College Kichwamba in Kabarole district, which was attacked by the Allied Democratic Forces rebels in 1994, is being renovated. [AA Construction]

Nigeria: Suleja NIPOST Becomes Shopping Plaza

Nigeria: Suleja NIPOST Becomes Shopping Plaza - The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has signed an agreement with a Kaduna-based properties developer, Calf Presentation Nig. Ltd. to rebuild the Suleja Post Office destroyed in 1993 as a plaza at a cost of N80 million. [AA Construction]