Zambia has entered into a cooperation agreement worth US$50 million with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to support the construction of the Kalabo-Sikongo-Angola Road Project in Western Province. Additionally, the two parties have signed a capacity-building agreement amounting to US$500,000, aimed at training and developing publicContinue Reading
ExxonMobil has selected McDermott, an American engineering company, to lead a consortium for the next phase of a natural gas megaproject in Mozambique. This significant project, set to be completed next year, involves preparing the detailed engineering design for gas production from the Rovuma basin—one of the largest natural gasContinue Reading
The construction industry’s role in exacerbating climate change through increased global warming and carbon emissions is undeniable. This challenge is further aggravated by the ongoing urbanization driven by a rapidly growing global population. As the population rises, so does the demand for construction, amplifying the industry’s impact on both economiesContinue Reading
Four global and local alliances have submitted their financial and technical bids to the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) for a $285 million renovation project of the 69-kilometer Al-Rubiki-10th of Ramadan-Belbeis railway line, three unnamed government sources told Asharq Business. The first alliance includes France’s Alstom, Concrete Plus, and Egypt’s RowadContinue Reading
The Nigerian government has initiated discussions with Libya regarding a potential gas pipeline construction project linking the two countries. This development was revealed by the Minister of Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, during a meeting with Libya’s Minister of Oil, Dr. Khalifa AbduAlsadik, on the sidelines of the 2024 Gastech ExhibitionContinue Reading
WEC Water, a South African engineering, procurement, and construction company, completed building a new multi-stage water treatment plant at Kasane in Botswana. This new plant will provide safe drinking water to the local communities.This new water treatment plant produces 16 Ml (16 million litres) of potable water per day for theContinue Reading
The newly appointed Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has rightly called for a “new vision and reality” to rebuild the country’s foundation through coordinated infrastructure development to unlock new economic opportunities. The Minister recently announced the establishment of an Infrastructure Advisory Committee, underscoring the need for strategic investmentsContinue Reading
The N2 Belstone Interchange and route MR0688 lining Bhisho to Zwelitsha to traffic has opened in South Africa The announcement was made by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) and marks an end to the project that was begun in September 2021. The workscope included the construction of newContinue Reading
Reducing the risk of catastrophic belt damage. It is estimated that up to 80% of belts that are replaced prematurely are as a result of accidental catastrophic damage. Some regard such damage as impossible to avoid so they use cheap, low-grade ‘sacrificial’ belts. Ironically, the time and money spent onContinue Reading
Scottish articulated hauler manufacturer and member of the Volvo Group, Rokbak, has partnered with Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD), a premier provider of construction, mining and quarrying equipment in West Africa. Founded in 2003, HMD has established a strong reputation as a specialised distributor of premium heavy machinery and parts andContinue Reading
