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Namibia’s Northern regions allocated US$39.1 million for road rehabilitation
Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA) has allocated a massive US$39.1 million for road rehabilitation in the regions of Oshana, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto, as well as the two Kavango regions. The programme has...
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African Development Bank funding major road developments in Cameroon
Development of the Mintom-Lele-Ntam-Mbalam Road (Congo border) and facilitation of the Yaoundé – Brazzaville Transport Corridor The Republic of Cameroon has received a loan from the African Deve...
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The Brexit impact on Africa’s Construction Industry
Worry and scepticism surround the Brexit debate The effects of the exit will trickle from the UK to Africa and beyond. We look at the impact of Brexit on Africa’s construction industry Shortly before...
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Climate Change and Transportation
Climate-smart Transportation is Key to Development Climate Change Issues According to the World Bank, when it comes to climate change, the transport sector is both a victim and a perpetrator. On the o...
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Tanzania’s Magole to Turiani Highway will be completed on time
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has announced that the long awaited Magole to Turiani highway in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania will be completed on time by September 2017. T...
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US construction firm Bechtel keen to build Kenya’s 485 km six-lane highway
Kenya’s six-lane highway from Nairobi to Mombasa highway project At the US-Africa Business Forum in New York Elizabeth Littlefield, head of the US Government’s Overseas Private Investment Corporation...
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Kenya plans US$99m International Airport in Embu County
Kenyan Area-Governor Martin Wambora has announced plans to construct a major international airport in Embu County, which is in the Eastern part of the country at a cost of US$99 Million. Governor Wamb...
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African Development Bank Group approves US$800 million to improve urban transport in Abidjan
African Development Bank Group approves US$800 million to improve urban transport in Abidjan The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of 769.78 million e...
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China is building and funding Africa’s Rail Transport Infrastructure
East African Railway Masterplan An exciting grand rail project is being implemented in East Africa to connect the countries in the region with an effective transport systems that will take the strain...
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Abidjan to Lagos Corridor Highway Project spans 5 West African Countries
Abidjan to Lagos Corridor Highway Project spans 5 West African Countries The AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND (ADF) is financing an estimated US$15.59 million study cost for the development of the Abidjan...
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US$74.9m Highway upgrade to connect Mozambique and Tanzania
US$ 74.9M Highway upgrade to connect Mozambique and Tanzania The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved US$ 71.8M grant and USD 3.1M loan to the Government of Mozambique for the construction of a 70...
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AfDB commits US$92.9m to open up access to Southern Ethiopia
AfDB commits US$92.9m to open up access to Southern Ethiopia On Wednesday 7th December of 2016 in Abidjan, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved USD 57.6M grant...
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Upcoming Project: Road Sector Support Project V, Kampala, Uganda
Upcoming Project: Road Sector Support Project V, Kampala, Uganda Project: Road Sector Support Project V: Lot 1: Upgrading of Rukungiri – Kihihi – Ishasha / Kanungu Road (78.5 Km) From Gravel to Paved...
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Kenya to Southern Sudan Highway gets World Bank funding
Kenya to Southern Sudan Highway gets World Bank funding The World Bank has announced US$512 million in funding for the construction of a link highway between Kenya and South Sudan. The project also in...
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