South Africa: Mining and Construction – Boom-and-Bust Tale of Two Sectors Highlights SA’s Economic Plight

[Daily Maverick] The contrast between the two sectors that should be linked throws into sharp relief the economy's failure to live up to its potential.
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Kenya: Work on Sh20 Billion Mwache Dam Delayed By Compensation Politics

[Nation] Blame games between Kwale leaders and the national government over compensation for land owners has delayed a Sh20 billion dam project in the county, leaving residents in limbo.
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Nigeria: Fashola – Govt Undertaking 800 Projects Through Works Ministry Nationwide

[This Day] The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has said the federal government is currently carrying out 800 projects, including the construction of 37 bridges across the country.
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Gambia: Jah Oil Refutes Mayor Lowe’s Allegation

[Foroyaa] The General Manager of Jah Oil Company, Momodou Hydara, has refuted the allegation made by the Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, that his company is building a fuel station on an old cemetery.
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Gambia: Mayor Lowe Unhappy With Ongoing Constructions in Banjul Without Her Knowledge

[Foroyaa] Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe last Tuesday 24th June 2021 expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing constructions in her-led council without her knowledge.
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Kenya: Contractors ‘In Overdrive’ Ahead of President Kenyatta’s Kisumu Visit

[Nation] Contractors working on mega national government projects in Kisumu County are rushing to complete them before President Uhuru Kenyatta's expected visit in August.
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Rwanda: Govt Considers New Building Code for Quake-Hit Zones

[New Times] Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) is set to embark on a new building code that should be implemented while constructing houses destroyed by earthquakes and tremors resulting from Nyiragongo volcanic eruption in late May 2021.
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Ethiopia: Addis Building 3.8 Billion Birr Worth BRT Lanes

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Out of the 15 identified Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects in the metropolis, the construction of two BRT lanes have been commenced and are progressing well, so disclosed Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau.
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Nigeria: N58 Billion Needed to Fix 25 Million Housing Deficit – Bstan CEO

[This Day] Abuja -- The CEO of BSTAN Homes, Dr. Becky Olubukola has said Nigeria would require about N58 billion to solve its 25 million housing deficit.
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Gambia: Mayor Bensouda Inaugurates New Market in Tallinding Worth D3.5 Million

[Foroyaa] Mayor Ahmed Talib Bensouda last Thursday inaugurated a new market in Tallinding called Gilifity Kunda Market worth 3.5 million.
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