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Rwanda: Govt Increases Import Tax on Construction Materials to Spur Local Production

[New Times] In an effort to strengthen local production, the government has announced a 10% increase in customs duty on imported construction materials, including metal tubes, doors, windows, and their frames.
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Kenya: Govt to Build 3, 500 Classrooms in Nairobi in Decongestion Plan – President Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has made a commitment to construct 3,500 classrooms in Nairobi as part of his administration's efforts to alleviate school congestion and create a favorable learning atmosphere for students.
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Malawi: Local Contractors, Quarry Miners Want 30 Percent M1 Rehabilitation Works

[Nyasa Times] Scores of local contractors and quarry miners fear may not be subcontracted 30 percent of rehabilitation works on the M1 road-- between Lilongwe and Rumphi--awarded to Chinese construction companies, among other international firms.
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West Africa: ECOWAS to Fund Banjul-Barra Bridge Construction – Works Minister Reveals

[The Point] The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has informed the National Assembly that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will fund the construction of Banjul-Barra Bridge through ECOWAS Corridor Project, and its feasibility studies are set to start in July, this year.
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Ghana: Govt Constructs 50 Bridges to Open up Farming Communities – Roads Minister

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has said government was constructing 50 more bridges in farming communities, to facilitate socio-economic activities in the country.
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Liberia: GVL Completes Several MOU Projects Sinoe County

[FrontPageAfrica] Sinoe County -- As part of its commitment to improving the road conditions and connecting communities in counties covered by its operations in Liberia, Golden Veroleum Liberia Inc. (GVL) has completed construction works on a 13.5 kilometer road linking Plouh community to Geekloh (Butaw Seasided) in Butaw District, Sinoe county.
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Liberia: GVL Completes Several Projects in Sinoe County

[New Dawn] Sinoe County- Golden Veroleum Liberia Inc. (GVL) has completed construction works on a 13.5-kilometer road linking Plouh community to Geekloh (Butaw Seasided) in Butaw District, Sinoe County, as part of its commitment to improving road conditions and connecting communities in counties covered by its operations in Liberia.
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Kenya: Supreme Court Rules SGR Sh500 Billion Project Was Legally Executed

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court has delivered a verdict affirming the legality and transparency of the Sh500 billion contract between Kenya and China for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railways (SGR).
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Uganda: No More Jokes With Standard Gauge Railway Construction, Says PS Ggoobi

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi has said government is ready to hit the ground running with the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway.
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Ghana: Roads Ministry Assures the Public of Efforts to Tackle Road Deterioration Amid Heavy Rains

[GhanaToday] The Ministry of Roads and Highways has urged citizens to exercise patience and understanding as it diligently works to address road conditions affected by heavy rainfalls.
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