Johannesburg city officials have unveiled a plan that they claim will transform the South African city into the ‘New York of Africa’
Construction
Wacker launches new polymer and silicone products

Wacker has introduced a series of polymer and silicone-based products for use in challenging construction applications. (Image source: Wacker)
Chemical processor and manufacturer Wacker Group unveiled a range of new and innovative products at Buildexpo Africa 2013, which took place in Kenya in early May
Kenya’s NHC plans housing project

The housing project is in line with the Kenyan government’s plan to create affordable and decent housing in the country. (Image source: marc falardeau/Flickr)
Kenyas National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced plans to roll-out a 10,000 housing unit project throughout the country
South Sudan focuses on road infrastructure improvement

The roads projects will include the construction of a network of major international trunk roads as well as inter-state roads. (Image source: antheap/Flickr)
South Sudans government has prioritised the construction of several roads and bridges in the country in the wake of increasing trade talks with its neighbouring countries
AfDB approves two loans for Tanzania and Kenya road projects

The East African Community seeks to improve regional transport infrastructure to support economic and social development. (Image source: Moyan_Brenn/Flickr)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two loans totalling US$232.5mn for a 157.5km road project that will stretch from Arusha to Holili in Tanzania and Taveta to Voi in Kenya