Entries by AllAfrica News: Construction
Kenya: Kenya’s First Skyscraper Closes – and Leaves a Complicated Legacy
[The Conversation Africa] The Hilton Hotel was one of Nairobi's first skyscrapers. The iconic cylindrical tower was opened in 1969 by President Jomo Kenyatta, six years after Kenya's independence from Britain.
South Africa: Fire Damaged Buildings Handed Back to Parliament for Reconstruction
[SAnews.gov.za] Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has described the reconstruction of Parliament as a unique historical opportunity for reimagining and infusing deep heritage elements with modernity to meet the demands of a "people's Parliament".
Rwanda: Musanze-Kigali Highway to Get 32 Kilometre Alternative Road
[New Times] The government is building a 32 kilometres road that could be used in case of a landslide emergency that usually blocks movement on Kigali-Musanze highway at a place called Buranga.
Kenya: President Ruto Declares Zero Tolerance to Sexual Exploitation of Women in Construction Sites
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has declared zero tolerance to sexual exploitation of women working in construction sites.
Zimbabwe: Govt Approves Construction of Third Limpopo Bridge
[The Herald] The construction of a third bridge across the Limpopo at Beitbridge between Zimbabwe and South Africa has been approved by Cabinet, as the Government moves a gear up to ensure required infrastructure is always in place for the rapidly grow...
Tanzania: Minister Stresses Adherence to Standards in Airport Construction
[Daily News] MINISTER for Works and Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa has directed Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) to ensure that the construction of passengers' lounge at Arusha Airport meets international standards.
Kenya: Govt to Resolve Land-Related Challenges in Lamu, Build 3,000 Affordable Housing Units
[Capital FM] Lamu -- The Government has embarked on an ambitious effort to resolve the perennial land problems and also construct 3000 affordable housing units in Lamu to pave the way for the growth of the County.
Nigeria: Abia Lawmaker Writes Ikpeazu, Seeks Explanation On N27.4 Billion World Bank Funds for Aba Roads
[This Day] Umuahia -- After months of haranguing over the alleged misappropriation of the N27.4 billion World Bank funds, a member of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Obinna Ichita, has formally written Governor Okezie Ikpeazu seeking for explana...
Liberia: New Indian Ambassador Impressed Over Jeety’s Investment in Liberia
[FrontPageAfrica] The new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Liberia Pradip Kumar Yadav has expressed delight over the ongoing multi-million investment of his kinsman, Mr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva to provide job opportunities and impr...
