A South African brick-making machinery firm has helped to contribute to the construction of affordable homes locally
Construction
Rwanda gets new cement plant

The demand for cement in Rwanda has been on the upswing, and the new plant will cater to the demand. (Image source: sekihan/flickr)
A 600,000 tonne capacity Cimerwa Cement plant has been inaugurated in Rwanda at the cost of US$170mn
ARM issues US$70mn bond to repay loans
Kenyan cement maker Athi River Mining (ARM) has announced it is to issue a corporate bond to repay its debts
Uganda’s roads needs more private sector input says UNRA
Ugandas roads industry still faces many challenges, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has said as the government struggles to improve the countrys dilapidated road network
Zambia's construction sector set for a positive change

The number of certificates issued to construction companies is set to rise by the end of the year in Zambia. (Image source: SarahOwermohle/Flickr)
Zambia’s National Council of Construction (NCC) issued 3,861 certificates to construction companies between 2014 and 2015, and authorities have said the number of registered companies will rise by the end of the year