Uganda: Mubende Launches Construction of Juvenile Detention Facility

[Nile Post] Mubende District has launched the construction of a juvenile reception centre whose first phase will cost Shs94 million.
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Nigeria: Taraba Gov, Others Seek Completion of Abandoned N70bn Bridge Project

[Daily Trust] Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas and other influential individuals from the state have expressed deep concern over the stalled construction of the multi-billion naira Ibbi Bridge.
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Malawi: ‘Israel Wants Thousands Of Malawians to Work in Construction Industry’ – Minister

[Nyasa Times] Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state.
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Nigeria: US Construction Giant Appoints Ogun CP’s Brother Alamutu Into Leadership Team

[Leadership] A United States-based construction giant, STV, has elevated Architect Ekundayo Alamutu into its senior leadership team to support the growing New York City construction management practice.
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Zimbabwe: Three Hospitals Under Construction in Southern Region

[The Herald] Thandeka Moyo -- Three hospitals in the southern region of Zimbabwe, including Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bulawayo, have been equipped with 10-colour GeneXpert machines to assist in the fight against tuberculosis (TB).
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Kenya: Lobby Groups Want Court to Block Construction of Road Through Aberdares National Park

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lobby groups have moved to the Environment and Land court to block the planned construction of the controversial 52- kilometer Mau-Mau Road, which cuts through the Aberdare National Park and Forest Reserve.
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Ethiopia: Public Raises Over 19 Billion Birr for Abay Dam Construction

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Public raised over 19 billion Birr for the construction of Abay dam over the past 13 years, said Coordination Office.
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Nigeria: Terrorists Kill Zamfara Community Guard Commander, Kidnap 14 Road Construction Workers

[Premium Times] The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, in a Facebook post condoled with the families of the deceased persons and residents of Tsafe Local Government Area.
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Rwanda: MPs Set Six-Month Deadline for Construction of Houses Affected By Rusumo Project

[New Times] Members of Parliament (MPs) have given a six-month deadline to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) to construct houses and repair others for households affected by blasting during the execution of Rusumo falls Hydropower Project.
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Liberia: World Bank Commits U.S.$300m for Dam Construction

[New Dawn] Once achieved, the project will boost the electricity supply outside Monrovia as the government struggles to address Liberia's age-old, limited power supply for the public and businesses across the country.
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