Ghana: HOLD for 6PM — Fears for Livelihoods Over Fishing Harbor Demolition

[VOA] Demolition of Accra's iconic James Town fishing community began late last month, to construct a China-funded multi-million-dollar fishing harbor.  Local authorities pulled down over 300 temporary and permanent structures, including businesses, a school, and places of worship in the largely poor, densely populated area.  While many are excited about the prospect of development, the demolition has also raised fears for already precarious livelihoods.
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Ghana: HOLD for 6PM — Fears for Livelihoods Over Fishing Harbor Demolition

[VOA] Demolition of Accra's iconic James Town fishing community began late last month, to construct a China-funded multi-million-dollar fishing harbor.  Local authorities pulled down over 300 temporary and permanent structures, including businesses, a school, and places of worship in the largely poor, densely populated area.  While many are excited about the prospect of development, the demolition has also raised fears for already precarious livelihoods.
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Ghana: HOLD for 6PM — Fears for Livelihoods Over Fishing Harbor Demolition

[VOA] Demolition of Accra's iconic James Town fishing community began late last month, to construct a China-funded multi-million-dollar fishing harbor.  Local authorities pulled down over 300 temporary and permanent structures, including businesses, a school, and places of worship in the largely poor, densely populated area.  While many are excited about the prospect of development, the demolition has also raised fears for already precarious livelihoods.
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Nigeria: Bauchi Governor Agrees to Meet 85-Year-Old Grateful Grandmother After Vanguard’s Report

[Vanguard] Bauchi -Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has expressed his desire to meet an 85-year-old grandmother who requested to thank him personally over road construction in her area after Vanguard's interview.
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South Africa: Construction Industry Urged to Practice Safety Measures

[SAnews.gov.za] Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has appealed to companies to exercise extreme vigilance to ensure the health and safety of employees as more businesses open, including the construction industry.
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South Africa: Nyanga Backyarders Fear Vandals May Cause More Delays to Housing Project

[GroundUp] Contractors must accept responsibility for securing the site, says City
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Ghana: Work On 88 District Hospitals Start in July-Veep

[Ghanaian Times] Construction of 88 district hospitals across the country as part of government's efforts to improve access to healthcare is expected to begin in the next two months, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said.
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Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Construction of 8.75km-Long Regional Road in Lekki

[Daily Trust] Lagos -Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday flagged off the construction of the long-awaited 8.75 kilometre-long regional road in Lekki region.
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