The new building code aims to protect the citizens and loss of life and property. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
Nigeria has announced new national building code which will monitor construction works to safeguard lives and property across the country
An artists impression of Konza Tech City in Kenya. (Image source: www.konzacity.go.ke/resource-center/gallery)
Economist Moin Siddiqi explores some of Africa’s mega-projects underway or in the pipeline that would provide a major uplift for sub-Saharan Africa in the coming decade
Materials for the organic concrete, rice husks, ash from cassava peels, karroo gum and coconut fibres. (Image source: BAM)
The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is set to collaborate with African colleagues to find a solution to the sustainable construction during the Hannover Messe in Germany from 23 – 27 April 2018
The mall will be completed by the end of 2019 and the project will create 4,500 jobs. (Image source: CIFOR/Flickr)
British PE firm Actis will fund the building of the Douala Grand mall in Cameroon in an investment worth US$200mn according to a statement from the British High Commission in Yaounde
Murray & Roberts says the offer undervalues the company. (Image source: jbdodane/Flickr)
South Africas Murray and Roberts Holdings Limited turned down a takeover bid from German engineering company Aton GmbH saying that its offer "materially undervalues" the company
Genuine Volvo Parts are specifically developed, tested and approved to get the very best results from your Volvo machine. (Image source: Volvo CE)
The Carmix 3.5TT is renowned for its robust performance in concrete mixing. (Image source: Carmix)
The transaction will give TotalEnergies an interest in hydropower projects in Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The project carries an estimated total cost of US$12bn. (Image source: The Republic of Ghana Presidency)
The initiative was unveiled at a meeting at the UIA head office. (Image source: UIA)
The Lintec CSD2500B ensures uninterrupted operations, and its modular construction delivers cost efficiencies and easy installation. (Image source: Lintec & Linnhoff)
• Genie has sought to improve quality and total cost of ownership. (Image source: Genie)
The flexibility of the solution enables it to accommodate various courses in the hydraulic and pneumatic training environment. (Image source: Bosch Rexroth)
Sacks made of plastic tape fabric for packaging dry bulk goods such as cement provide a lightweight, resistant and sustainable alternative to paper and film sacks. (Image source: Starlinger)
According to CFAO, the launch of the L200 marks a new standard for pickups in the region. (Image source: CFAO)
