June 14
Namibia: Using Drone Technology to Map Informal Settlements
Namibia Economist
Using drones and photogrammetry, Namibia Flying Labs captured high-resolution aerial data of Brendan Simbwaye's A Informal Settlement, located in Windhoek. Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Commotion in Kano Markets As Traders Protest Planned Demolition of Shops
Premium Times
The Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) on Monday issued a 48 hours notice to traders to leave the area.. Read more »
June 10
Kenya: Nairobi Developers Call for Stakeholders' Meeting After Ruto Order On Building Heights
Capital FM
The Property Developer's Welfare Society of Nairobi is calling for a stakeholders' meeting with both county and national government to avoid misinterpretation or confusion of laws… Read more »
Nigeria: Urban Renewal - Ilorin Traders, Others Lament As Govt Steps Up Demolition
Daily Trust
For many residents of Ilorin, the massive demolitions amidst constructions going on in the state capital has been a source of concern. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun to Create Smart Cities
Daily Trust
The Ogun State Government has said that it is set to create smart cities through its regeneration schemes across all the urban centres in the state. Read more »
June 07
Ghana: Address Issue of Squatters' Settlements
Ghanaian Times
Fire outbreaks have become common in certain places in Accra such as Circle and Kantamanto market mainly due to careless behaviour like overloading electricity extension boards or… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Now Says Boda Digital Number Plates Will Combat Crime
Nile Post
In response to a surge in crime linked to boda-boda motorcycles, the government has announced the rollout of new digital number plates starting July. Read more »
June 06
Uganda: Jinja Authorities Terminate Street Parking Contract
Nile Post
The leadership of Jinja City has with immediate effect terminated the street parking contract that had been signed with Chrisanna Consult Uganda Limited due to the accumulated… Read more »
South Africa: Jozi My Jozi Spearheads Critical Change and Rise of Johannesburg Urban Rehabilitation [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The movement has embarked on cleaning up Joburg's sight-for-sore-eyes gateways. Read more »
Namibia: 'Slums Here to Stay'
Namibian
... 720 households to be electrified in Windhoek at a cost of N$11,4 million Read more »
June 05
Namibia: Ann Singer Joins Real Estate Industry
Namibian
Multiple award-winning musician and songwriter Ann Singer recently entered the industry of selling houses. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Presents Post-Service Housing C-of-O to NAF
Leadership
Governor of Kaduna State Uba Sani has presented certificates of occupancy (Cs-of-O) to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, for lands allocated to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Landlord Collapses, Dies After Argument With Tenant Over Unpaid Rent
Daily Trust
A landlord Benjamin Apeh has reportedly died after he collapsed during a heated argument with his tenant, one Emmanuel, over unpaid house rent at Arigbabu village, Sotubo in Sagamu… Read more »
Nigeria: Redan President to Transform Real Estate Landscape
Daily Trust
The new National President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Akintoye Adeoye, has said that his administration will facilitate engagement with financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Season of Cheer?
This Day
The Sanwo-Olu administration is committed to transforming Lagos into a modern state, reckons Samson Adegoke Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fire Guts Girls' Dormitory At Nyashanu High
The Herald
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June 04
Nigeria: Bandits' Infiltration - FCT Police Deploys Assets to Ensure Safety of Residents
Vanguard
Following intelligence given to security agencies by citizens alleging the infiltration of some bandits into some parts of Abuja, the FCT Police Command said it had deployed both… Read more »
Liberia: Burglary At Micat
New Dawn
-But Minister's stolen laptops retrieved and culprits in Police custody Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: How Governor Dikko Radda Is Tackling Banditry in Katsina
Daily Trust
Fifth columnists from all walks of life that provide information to bandits regarding security operations are the major challenge facing Katsina State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda… Read more »
May 31
Ethiopia: Revitalizing of Low-Cost Housing Schemes Initiated By PM Abiy Inspiring Others - Pmo
ENA
Revitalizing of low-cost housing schemes initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inspired both governmental and non-governmental sectors to undertake similar projects in cities… Read more »
May 28
Uganda: Angry Residents Block Kampala-Jinja Highway
Nile Post
Residents of Njeru in Buikwe district went up in arms and blocked section of the Jinja-Kampala highway near Nile Breweries over dust. Read more »
Uganda: The Crucial Role of Traffic Lights in Kampala
Nile Post
Kampala, the vibrant capital of Uganda, is a bustling metropolis with a rapidly growing population and an ever-increasing number of vehicles on its roads. Amidst this urban… Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Lagos Plans 3,300KM Unified Fibre Ducts
Leadership
The Lagos state government plans to lay an additional 3,300km of unified fibre ducts across the State, in the Phase II of the project, after it has implemented 2,700km of unified… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai, Koung Blamed for Destruction
New Dawn
With tears rolling down their cheeks, some residents of Margibi County, mainly women, are seriously accusing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung… Read more »
May 22
Tanzania: Kariakoo Traders Assured of Protection
Daily News
THE government has assured the Kariakoo market traders that the construction of the East Africa market zone at the Ubungo area in Dar es Salaam has no negative impact on their… Read more »