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The elevated highway project is expected start in January 2013 and be functional by 2015. (Image source: Tsuna72/Flickr)

The design of the World Bank-financed elevated highway project in Nairobi has been made public

Caterpillar will sell its southern Africa distribution arm to brand management firm Barloworld. (Image source: Caterpillar)

Caterpillar has agreed to sell its distribution business in South Africa and Botswana for US$115 million, according to newswire MarketWatch

Rising populations and a vibrant middle class have forced four East African states to face up to the challenge of constructing at least five million housing units in order to meet soaring demands

Cement producer Lafarge has reported a five per cent year-on-year rise in 2012 first quarter sales to US$4.4 billion as higher prices offset rising costs and demand from emerging markets increased