The Ugandan government has increased its budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Works and Transport from UGX 1.29 billion (US$525,252) to UGX 1.65 billion (US$660,000) in the past financial year in an attempt to improve the country’s road network
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High living costs keep people away from Africa’s newest city
Kilamba consists of apartment buildings, schools and retail units. (Image source: Nova Cidade do Kilamba Kiaxi/Facebook)
Africa’s newest city Nova Cidade de Kilamba, built on the outskirts of Angolas capital Luanda, remains largely uninhabited due to high living costs even a year after being built
Zanzibar legislators concerned over delay in airport expansion
A view of the Zanzibar airport, which is set to become one of the best airports in East Africa after the expansion work finishes. (Image source: BBM Explorer/Flickr)
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SA LPG plant construction to start in 2013
The project is part of Pretoria’s strategy to diversify its energy mix. (Image source: dbgg1979/Flickr)
Construction of South Africas largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage unit will start in 2013 and is expected to be functional by the end of the following year
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Rwanda has pinned high hopes on Kigalis special economic zone (SEZ) and four industrial parks, which have a capacity of housing more than 700 industries
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