Uganda: Surveyors Warned On Accidents - THE Institute of Surveyors of Uganda should discipline errant members who cause construction accidents, the Government has said. [AA Construction]

Uganda: Steer Clear of Disaster, Save Money by Testing Materials - Last year was filled with collapsing buildings in various parts of Kampala. According to media reports; it was observed that only 10 per cent of new buildings in Kampala conform to construction requirements. However, when the average person considers those requirements he doesn't bear in mind material testing, which is a major prerequisite in the construction industry. [AA Construction]

Nigeria: Collapsed Wall Kills UNN Dean of Medicine - A wall fence collapsed on Sunday night and killed Alloysius Aghaji, Dean of the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC). [AA Urbanisation]

Uganda: UNBS Advises Contractors - BUILDING contractors should to always supervise their workers to avoid disasters at sites. [AA Construction]

Uganda: Construction Sites Closed, Aya Warned - THREE building sites in Kampala where accidents occurred have been closed by the gender and labour ministry, Parliament has heard. [AA Construction]

Uganda: Construction of Collapsed City Building Had Been Stopped - KCC - CONSTRUCTION at the city site where one person died and four survived with injuries had been stopped a week before, Kampala City Council (KCC) has said. [AA Construction]

South Africa: Dept Closes Construction Site After Five Die - The Department of Labour has closed the construction site where five workers died when the trench they were digging collapsed on them in Lindley, Eastern Free State at the weekend. [AA Construction]