March 2012

New Software to Speed Up Construction Permits in Kigali City

March 27, 2012 - 17:27

[Independent]

Kigali City Council will in less than two months start using a new software to speed up issuance of construction permits in a move expected to boost investment in the-rich-driven construction and real estate sector. Management Information System (MIS), a computer program is meant to ease issuing of construction permits at the grass-root level, the city authorities said recently. This comes after the public complained of massive delays to get construction related approvals.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203271177.html

Reconstruction of Rusumo Bridge - One Border Post to Begin in May

March 27, 2012 - 17:27

[Independent]

Reconstruction of Rusumo Bridge, which links Rwanda with Tanzania, will begin on May 1, to facilitate rapid movement of persons and goods between the two neighbouring countries.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203271176.html

Tshwane BRT Construction To Start In July 2012

March 27, 2012 - 16:22

Pretoria - Construction of the Tshwane Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system from the CBD to Menlyn via Sunnyside and Hatfield is expected to start in July 2012. Executive Mayor Kgosientso Ramokgopa said the process of procuring the first BRT buses for the initial implementation of the overall BRT system was underway.

AMD - Acid Mine Drainage Contamination Update

March 27, 2012 - 12:32

Johannesburg - Government will intensify its efforts to address the threat posed by Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) in the Witwatersrand area, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said on Thursday.

This comes after a panel of experts appointed to deal with the problem briefed her on the work that is being done to curb AMD.

"The issue of Acid Mine Drainage is one that government takes very seriously and is committed to resolving. Even though the current government inherited the problem of AMD, we are intensifying our efforts and making noteworthy progress," Molewa said.

Greenfield Refinery Projects Suffer Setback

March 27, 2012 - 12:13

[This Day]

THISDAY learnt at the weekend that the planned construction of the much-awaited three Greenfield refineries in Lagos, Bayelsa and Kogi scheduled to commence in July this year may no longer be feasible.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203270640.html

Neckartal Dam First Phase to Be Completed Soon

March 27, 2012 - 12:01

[New Era]
Keetmanshoop -
The first phase of the Neckartal Dam project, the construction of a gravel road to the dam site, is expected to be completed in April this year.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203270580.html

MNH to Construct Ultra-Modern Hospital

March 27, 2012 - 06:45

[Daily News]

THE Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) plans to build a multibillion eight-storey first class hospital for specialized pay treatment in Dar es Salaam any time from now, the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Hadji Mponda has revealed.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203270107.html

State to Empower Local Contractors

March 27, 2012 - 06:44

[Daily News]

THE government is working to address the trend where local contractors fail to secure huge construction projects in the country.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203270106.html

Massive Housing Project in Offing

March 27, 2012 - 06:36

[Daily News]

A HUGE rental housing project is taking shape in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam where over 5,000 houses will be constructed.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203270096.html

Dundori Road Almost Ready

March 27, 2012 - 06:05

[Nairobi Star]

THE construction of Nakuru-Ndundori highway will be complete in two months, a parliamentary committee has said.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203270029.html

Namibia: Oshakati Hospital Falling Apart

March 26, 2012 - 15:43

[New Era]
Oshakati -
The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Richard Kamwi is disappointed with the state of some of the buildings and medical equipment at Osha-kati Intermediate Hospital.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203261495.html

China to Build Truck Plant in Tanzania

March 26, 2012 - 14:54

[EA Business]
Dar es Salaam -
Tanzania plans to house a heavy duty truck assembly plant after China's Heavy Duty Truck Group (SinoTruck) showed interest in building the plant to cater the growing needs for the East African region and beyond.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203261365.html

Nation's Gain Attracts Foreign Partners

March 26, 2012 - 13:26

[New Dawn]

Public Works Minister Samuel Kofi Woods says the transformation of political and economic climate in Liberia has attracted foreign partnership especially in the area of infrastructure development and called for more consolidated efforts in addressing critical needs in the infrastructure sector of the country.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203261091.html

5.7 Million for Nile Basin Development Projects

March 26, 2012 - 12:39

[Egypt Online]

Minister of Finance Dr. Momtaz El-Saeed on Friday 23/03/2012 said that the Ministry of Finance agreed to provide EGP 5.3 million within the framework of completing allocations for the Nile Basin support initiative in order to implement a number of projects in the countries of the basin.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260899.html

We Do Not Build and Sell, We Sell and Build - Mr. Tayo Sonuga

March 26, 2012 - 12:30

[Vanguard]

The era of collapsed buildings with the attendant human and material casualties seems to be coming to an end as Nigeria can now boast of those unique, luxury and very strong homes only seen in movies a few years ago. Haven Homes, the Real Estate subsidiary of Haven Global Resources Ltd., is in the business of not just providing solid structures that will stand the test of time, but also buildings that the occupants can call home.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260869.html

Residents of Areza Semi-Urban Center Construct Assembly Hall

March 26, 2012 - 12:26

[Shabait]
Areza -
The residents of Areza semi-urban center are constructing Assembly hall worth more than one million Nakfa. Mr. Ahmed Mohammed, head of social services in the sub-zone, indicated that the Regional administration contributed 1 million Nakfa on top of the contribution made by the residents and that the contribution would continue.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260838.html

Oni Warns Aregbesola Over Planned Demolition of Television Station

March 26, 2012 - 12:25

[This Day]

Former governor of Ekiti State and National Vice Chairman (Southwest) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Segun Oni, has warned the Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, over his planned demolition of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) building in Oshogbo, the state capital.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260815.html

Bauchi to Spend 2.6 Billion On Hospital

March 26, 2012 - 10:54

[Daily Trust]
Bauchi -
The construction of the new specialist hospital in Bauchi State is expected to gulp N N2.6 billion, the state's Commissioner for Information, Eng Muhammad Damina has said.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260345.html

Kano Earmarks N320 Million for Varsity Hostel

March 26, 2012 - 10:54

[Daily Trust]
Kano -
The Kano State government has set aside N320 million for the construction of two new hostels at the University of Science and Technology, Wudil. This was contained in a statement by Alhaji Bala Salihu, the Director of Press and Public Relations to the Kano State deputy governor.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260333.html

Construction Builds Business Confidence

March 26, 2012 - 10:40

[Namibian]

A BOOM in construction reflected improved business confidence in February, the latest IJG Business Climate Monitor has shown.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260297.html

Serious Upgrade for Oshakati Intermediate Hospital

March 26, 2012 - 09:54

[New Era]
Oshakati -
The construction of two state-of-the-art buildings at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital have reached an advanced stage.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260249.html

Military Academy Builders On Strike

March 26, 2012 - 09:53

[Namibian]

CONSTRUCTION workers at the site where a new military academy is being built at Okahandja are accusing their Chinese employer of not complying with the labour law.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260244.html

Angola Launches First Stone for Construction of Houses in Lobito

March 26, 2012 - 09:35

[ANGOP]
Benguela -
The government of the central Benguela Province will launch this Sunday in 17 de Setembro ward, Lobito Municipality, the first stone that will mark the construction of 10.000 houses in Benguela.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260231.html

Norwegian Firm to Build Fertilizer Storage Facility

March 26, 2012 - 08:40

[Daily News]

A NORWEGIAN company with a subsidiary in Tanzania has signed a contract with Db- Shapriya and Company Limited for construction of a fertilizer storage terminal at the Port in Dar es Salaam.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260124.html

Japanese Army Contingent to Start Work On 2nd of April

March 26, 2012 - 07:34

[GoSS]
Juba -
The 300 Japanese army engineering contingent that arrived in Juba last February will start work by the 2nd of April this year.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203260030.html

Kayonza School Unveils Dormitories

March 25, 2012 - 16:55

[New Times]

Kayonza Modern School located in Nyamirama sector completed the construction of dormitories that will enable it to accommodate over 580 girls.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203250304.html

Namibe Governor Lays First Stone to Build Houses

March 25, 2012 - 15:34

[ANGOP]
Namibe -
The governor of the south-west Namibe province, Cândida Celeste da Silva, this Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction pf 4.000 social houses in Praia-Amélia locality.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203250228.html

Government to Train Engineers in France

March 24, 2012 - 14:16

[ANGOP]
Paris -
The Angolan Government intends to send people to study in France's school of bridges and pavements construction, Angop learned Friday in Paris, France.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203240139.html

Bribes, Kick-Backs in NSSA Property Acquisitions

March 24, 2012 - 09:47

[Zimbabwe Independent]

NSSA acquired various properties under dubious circumstances that included inflated prices and, in terms of construction projects, used companies that were not qualified to carry out these projects, according to the National Economic Conduct Inspectorate (NECI).

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203240066.html

Biti Blasts Private Contractors

March 24, 2012 - 09:33

[Financial Gazette]

Finance Minister Tendai Biti has blasted private contractors for the delays in constructing a major bridge over Manyame River near Norton, saying government could soon take action, The Financial Gazette's Property has learnt.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203240056.html