Nigeria: Cost of VP’s New Residence Doubles As Wike Reawards Construction Contract

[Premium Times] The contract, which was initially awarded to Julius Berger in 2010 for N7 billion, was not executed as planned owing to lack of funds.
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Rwanda: Nirda Explores Bamboo As Key Raw Material for Sustainable Construction

[New Times] In a bid to promote sustainable construction practices, the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) spearheaded an international bamboo conference to discuss and share knowledge and experiences on the use of bamboo in the construction sector.
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Zimbabwe: Govt Defends Road Rehabilitation Program Delays, Cites Budgetary Constraints

[New Zimbabwe] Government has defended its efforts to rehabilitate and maintain the country's road network saying the projects had stalled due to budgetary constraints.
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South Africa: Fixing School Infrastructure Vital to Stop Learning Crisis – Equal Education Report

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this legislation clearly stating that all schools should have been provided with libraries and laboratories by then - as well as sufficient electricity, water, safe toilets, classrooms, fences, and internet - many learners across the country struggle to receive quality education with poor school conditions.
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Ghana: Construction Works Resume On All Saints Anglican ‘New Basilica’

[Ghanaian Times] Construction works have resumed on the All Saints Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Takoradi in the Western Region following a temporary suspension due to lack of funds.
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Rwanda: Govt Considers Rewarding Green Buildings

[New Times] The government is planning to start rewarding green buildings as a way of encouraging green technologies in the country's construction sector.
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Kenya: Root Out Quacks, DP Gachagua Urges Engineers

[Capital FM] Mombasa -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the Engineers Board of Kenya to weed out quacks to protect the integrity of the profession.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Moves to Increase Welfare Package, Construction of Houses for Judges

[Premium Times] President Tinubu, who said the Nigeria judiciary has evolved, called on judicial officers to live above board at all times.
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Uganda: As Ugandan Pipeline Project Begins, Landowners Navigate a Crooked Road to Compensation

[Global Press Journal] Gomba, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is slated to pass through 10 districts in Uganda, but many who own property in its path haven't seen a cent from the government.
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Botswana: Moela Lodge Adds to Tourist’s Menu

[Botswana Daily News] Khumaga -- Moela Lodge in Khumaga has been described as a world class facility that will attract local and international tourists.
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