Mantrac, a major construction solutions provider, offers a comprehensive range of compactors specifically designed for Africa to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard of quality Efficient compaction is crucial for successful construction and infrastructure development. Poor compaction results in soil density reduction, undermining its load-bearing capacity and raisingContinue Reading
Construction companies across Africa are successfully delivering notable projects and enhancing their reputation with the support of Liebherr’s range of premium machines After graduating from the Oregon State University with a civil engineering degree, with a focus on bridge and roadway engineering, Yacouba Kone honed his skills at multinational companiesContinue Reading
A partnership has been established between Sedna Industrial IT Solutions, an African technology innovator, and Haivision, a provider of video networking and visual collaboration solutions. Together, they aim to introduce industrial and mining command control room solutions and software to heavy-duty businesses across the continent “With the need for increasedContinue Reading
Lafarge Africa Plc., a Nigerian building solutions company and member of Holcim Limited, has revealed the ‘Watershield’ cement, a new innovative product that the company says will pioneer a ‘new era’ in construction Lafarge devised the solution after recognising that traditional cement and waterproofing solutions have long been plagued byContinue Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has highlighted the effective work its machines are doing on the ‘Toshka Project’ in Egypt The megaproject is a multi-phase project set to add 600,000 acres to the current agricultural patch of Egypt by redirecting water supply from the Nile for much-needed crop irrigation. A 50Continue Reading
IN recent years, Zimbabwe’s construction industry has faced numerous challenges, including an economic downturn, limited access to financing, and political instability. These factors have affected growth and investment in the sector. However, the industry has shown resilience and witnessed some positive developments, such as, the recent influx of investments intoContinue Reading
Francis Mangwendeza, Owner and CEO of Asphalt Products, shares some insights into the inception of the company and its evolution over the years. “Asphalt Products was established in 1996 by myself and a colleague. Since then, we have undergone significant growth and evolution. Initially focused on providing road surfacing productsContinue Reading
China has offered to spend more than $1bn modernising the famous Tazara railway that links the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Zambia’s copper belt. The 1,860-km-long railway was built between 1970 and 1975, paid for with an interest-free loan from China. It has since fallen into disrepair,Continue Reading
Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec has commenced construction of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Complex in Botswana. Located in Mmadinare District, near the former mining town of Selebi-Phikwe, the project will provide power to approximately 20,000 households. The project is 100% owned by Scatec and, upon completion, will supply power to the state-owned BotswanaContinue Reading
Botswana sees a recovery in economic growth this year and plans to increase spending on infrastructure development in a “stimulus” budget, its finance minister said on Monday. South Africa’s neighbour country’s economy was hit by a decline in demand for diamonds last year. The gems generate about 30% of itsContinue Reading
