South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Impending Criminal Charges Against George Building Collapse Culprits

[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes news that criminal charges will soon be laid against those responsible for the George building collapse.
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Nigeria: Govt Secures $747m Loan for Lagos-Calabar Highway Construction

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has secured a $747 million loan to finance Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, stretching from Victoria Island to Eleko Village.
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Uganda: Eacop Pipeline Reaches 62 Percent Completion As Uganda Targets First Oil By End of 2026

[Nile Post] The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached a key milestone, with project managers confirming 62% overall progress and expressing confidence that Uganda will produce its first oil before the end of 2026.
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Rwanda: Over 100km of Drainage to Be Built in Kigali

[New Times] At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali, as city authorities move to address growing concerns over flooding and erosion caused by poor water management.
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Zimbabwe: Harare Council Official Under Fire for Defying Court Order On Church Construction

[263Chat] Harare City Council's Acting Director of Urban Planning Services, Samuel Nyabezi, is facing criticism for allegedly defying a High Court order that barred the United Methodist Church (UMC) Borrowdale Circuit from continuing construction of a church in a residential area.
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Ethiopia: The Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam – a Beacon of Regional Integration

[Ethiopian Herald] The Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a monumental achievement in Africa's quest for sustainable development and regional integration. As the largest hydropower project on the continent, GERD is not just a testament to Ethiopia's engineering prowess but also a symbol of pan-African ambition and collaboration. Set to be inaugurated next September, this ambitious project promises to address energy scarcity, which poses a significant barrier to industrial growth and economic stability across
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Ethiopia: The GERD Coming Closer to Become Full-Blown Hydropower Dam

[Ethiopian Herald] After 14 years of relentless struggle by the government and the people of Ethiopia, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now reaching its final stage of getting inaugurated and becoming a fully completed project ready to generate power.
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East Africa: Tech Integration Key to Unlocking Ethiopia’s Construction Potential

[Ethiopian Herald] As Ethiopia's construction industry continues to expand, sector experts and officials stress the urgent need to integrate advanced technologies and local innovations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet the country's growing infrastructure demand.
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