September 24
Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends JKIA Takeover Amid Public Concerns
Capital FM
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the potential takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through Public Private Partnership owing to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Hosanna to Inaugurate 200-Mln Birr Corridor Project
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Hosanna Town Administration is preparing to inaugurate a 2.6-kilometer corridor development project, with an estimated cost of 200 million Birr, according to Mayor… Read more »
Uganda: Why Museveni Is Stuffing Eggs in Industrialisation Basket [editorial]
Nile Post
In a bold move to transform Uganda's economic landscape, President Museveni is placing a strong emphasis on industrialization. Read more »
September 23
Egypt: Egypt, Uganda Discuss Prospects of Bilateral Coop.
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed with his Ugandan counterpart Jeji Odongo Sunday prospects of bilateral cooperation between Cairo and Kampala, and the… Read more »
Tanzania: Paving Way - Tanzania's Road Projects As Catalyst for Economic, Social Transformation
Daily News
THE construction and expansion of rural and urban road networks are emerging as crucial elements in Tanzania's journey toward sustainable development. Read more »
Nigeria: Vandals Destroy Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri Power Line, Cut Off Two States
This Day
For the umpteenth time this year, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) yesterday announced that vandals had again attacked the Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330kV transmission… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Roadworks Continue Under Second Republic
The Herald
More roads and bridges continue to be constructed across the country as the Second Republic fulfils its promise of developing and improving infrastructure. Read more »
September 22
Africa: Nigeria, Libya in Talks Over 5,600km Regional Gas Pipeline Project
Leadership
Nigeria government has commenced discussion with the north African country, Libya, for a gas pipeline construction project between both countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Teaching Hospital Confirms Fire Incident
Premium Times
The hospital management said most of the pictures of the fire outbreak being circulated on social media space are not pictures of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Read more »
Namibia: Controversy Erupts Over N$1-Billion Opuwo-Epupa Road Tender Amid Allegations of Favouritism and Lack of Approval
Namibian
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September 20
Nigeria: Lagdo Dam - Taraba Residents Flee As Water Submerges Farmlands
Daily Trust
Residents of towns and villages along river Benue in Taraba State have started relocating and harvesting their crops as water begins to submerge farms following the release of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Visits Bode Saadu Over Arinun Bridge Flooding
Leadership
The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday visited Bode Saadu, the headquarters of Moro local government area to sympathise with its residents following recent… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara - Group Raises Concern Over Continuous Closure of Bridge Despite Completion
Daily Trust
The Kwara Concerned Group has raised concern over the continuous closure of the General Tunde Idiagbon flyover several months after its completion. Read more »
September 19
South Africa: Prasa Corruption Investigations Get Pushback From MK Party MPs
GroundUp
The Special Investigating Unit presented its findings to Parliament on Wednesday Read more »
South Africa: Only 20 Percent of Public Works Targets Were Met in 2022/23
GroundUp
The Auditor-General's office on Wednesday told MPs that 107 projects were significantly delayed Read more »
Ethiopia: Strengthening Ethio-China Ties Through Education, Infrastructure Development
Ethiopian Herald
In the twenty-first century, global collaboration among countries has become increasingly vital for development across various sectors. A notable example of this is the partnership… Read more »
Nigeria: Ongoing Devt Between NNPC, Dangote Refinery Fraudulent - NLC
Vanguard
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Wednesday, described the ongoing development between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote refinery as fraudulent. Read more »
Liberia: Road Fund 'Diverted', No Road Maintenance in Last Six Years - Public Works Minister Alleges
Liberian Investigator
Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings has accused the former Weah-Taylor administration of wrongfully diverting 60 percent of the National Road Fund (NRF) to community… Read more »
Uganda: Works Committee Faces Backlash As Councillors Demand Transparency On Road Projects
Nile Post
Mbarara District Councillors expressed their dissatisfaction with the Works and Technical Services Committee regarding road project budgets and implementation in Mbarara District. Read more »
Nigeria: ONSA, CSCS to Host Cybersecurity Conference On Synergising Ai, Infrastructure
Leadership
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has announced the forthcoming 2024 Cybersecurity Conference on synergizing artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure. Read more »
Ethiopia: Casing Industrial Production Needs Allied to Sovereignty
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has been focusing on the development of its industrial sector, despite facing challenges. The government has primarily focused on agriculture, tourism, and ICT, with the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Industrial Parks Development - The Ladder to Reach the Helm of Success
Ethiopian Herald
The government's ten-year perspective development plan clearly stipulates that it is impossible to attain structural economic change without expanding industrialization and to that… Read more »
September 18
Ghana: Govt Expanding Health Infrastructure Beyond Agenda 111 - Health Minister
GhanaToday
The Minister for Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has said the government is making significant progress in upgrading the country's healthcare infrastructure, beyond the widely… Read more »
Egypt: Industry and Transport Min Discusses Cooperation With South Korea
Egypt Online
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir held talks with South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Yong-Hyun on means to boost cooperation in the… Read more »
Liberia: Montserrado County District 1 Representative Breaks Ground for New Market in Borlah
Liberian Investigator
Montserrado County Electoral District 1 Representative, Rugie Yatu Barry, has officially broken ground for the construction of a mini market structure for local marketers in… Read more »