TRANSPORT AFRICA RESEARCH PROJECT MEET ON USING LOCAL MATERIALS IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Transport Africa Research Project stakeholders have held a conference in Accra to discuss the use of local materials in road […]
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STANFORD ROAD BRIDGE IN PORT ELIZABETH NEARS COMPLETION
Construction works on the new Stanford Road Bridge in Port Elizabeth which commenced in January is well under way and […]
WORK BEGINS ON KAMPALA FLYOVER PROJECT IN UGANDA
https://constructionreviewonline.com/2019/05/works-begin-on-kampala-flyover-project-in-uganda/Construction works on Kampala flyover in Uganda has officially commenced 3 months after the commissioning of the project by President […]
NIGERIA APPROVES US $471M FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 10 ROADS
The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria (FEC) has approved US $471m for award of contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of 10 […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S N1/OLD OAK BRIDGE UPGRADE PROJECT COMPLETE
The long awaited N1/Old Oak Bridge upgrade project which is set to ease city congestion has been completed. Western Cape Transport […]
CONSTRUCTION OF KENYA’S DOUBLE DECKER HIGHWAY TO START IN SEPTEMBER
Construction works on the first double decker highway road in Nairobi is set to begin in September says Transport Cabinet […]
NIGERIA TO INAUGURATE 49 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
The government of Nigeria is set to inaugurate 49 road construction projects this month as part of activities to mark […]
R28 ROAD UPGRADE COMPLETE
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Dr Ismail Vadi, has officially opened the rehabilitated multimillion Rand R28 road in Westonaria, […]
ZAMBIA SET TO LAUNCH 95KM LILONGWE- KASIYA-SANTHE ROAD
The 95km launch Lilongwe- Kasiya-Santhe road in Zambia is scheduled to be launched by the President Peter Mutharika in April. […]
NIGERIA COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF US $88M ADO-IYIN ROAD
Nigeria’s Ekiti State Government has commenced construction of the new Ado-Iyin Road project after decades of being abandoned. Governor Kayode Fayomi said […]
CAMEROON TESTS ROLLER-COMPACTED CONCRETE FOR ROADS
In Bafoussam, the West regional capital, construction company Razel, is currently testing roller-compacted concrete (RCC) for road construction as part […]
Eastern Cape road project boosts safety and targeted enterprises
Safety of both pedestrians and motorists has been boosted by Concor Infrastructure’s rehabilitation of the R75 double carriageway between Port […]
Dangote hails road construction Executive Order
Business mogul, Aliko Dangote, says the Executive Order 007 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday will make businesses run […]
Nigeria to inject US $274.6m Sukuk bond into road construction
The Federal government of Nigeria is set to use US $274.6m Sukuk bond to construct 642.69 km of roads across in the […]
Dubai to build $4bn worth of road projects ahead of Expo 2020
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says Dubai […]
Cornubia bridge opened to traffic
The new Cornubia bridge that crosses over the N2 to uMhlanga, in KwaZulu-Natal, has been partially opened to traffic, says […]
N12 bridges expected to open in February 2019
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says two bridges on the N12 outside Hopetown, Northern Cape, currently being widened and improved to increase their life span, are expected to open to traffic in February 2019, says project manager Tiago Massingue.
AfDB grants $322m for road projects in Burundi and Tanzania
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB Group) has approved $322.35m loans and grant to Burundi and Tanzania to finance the […]
Uganda to receive US $229.5m for the Kampala- Jinja express project
Uganda is set to receive US $229.5m for the construction of phase one of Kampala-Jinja express project, following an approval from the African […]
6,000-km road linking Mombasa to Lagos to be constructed
Recently appointed as the African Union special envoy for infrastructure development in the continent, Raila Odinga has announced plans to construct a 6,000-km road linking Mombasa in Kenya to Lagos in Nigeria in bid to link Africa through modern highways and railways.
Nzimande inaugurates R1.1bn Mt Edgecombe interchange
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande on Tuesday officially opened the R1.1-billion Mount (Mt) Edgecombe Interchange, in KwaZulu-Natal. The Minister described the interchange as a veritable civil engineering work […]
SANRAL creating jobs through road construction
The Msikaba North haul road is nearing completion after early delays necessitated by relocation of families and graves.
Kenya to begin construction of phase 2 US $297m Dongo Kundu bypass
Kenya has announced the start of construction of phases 2 and 3 of the US $297m Dongo Kundu bypass next month […]
New road paves way into one of SA’s biggest industrial estates
JSE-listed real estate investment trustRedefine Properties, together with Abland Property Developers, on Monday unveiled the completed new public road that will improve accessibility […]
Nigeria commences construction of 308 km rural roads
Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has inaugurated the construction and rehabilitation of 308 km of rural roads across the state […]
Zimbabwe seeks US $600m to rehabilitate Harare roads
The Government of Zimbabwe is seeking US $600m to rehabilitate Harare roads. This is according to Chief Engineer of Works George […]
JDA starts demolition works for new interchange in Wynberg
As part of the City of Joburg’s Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) project along the Louis Botha development corridor, the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) […]
Civils in survival mode for 2018, but 2019 holds hope
The construction sector – and particularly civil engineering – will remain in the doldrums for 2018 with hopes for some improvement to begin next year, according to Industry Insight senior economist David Metelerkamp.
Construction of US $616.6m Lamu-Isiolo road to kick-start
Construction of the 530 km Lamu-Isiolo road is set to kick off this August 2018 after the government secured US […]
R59m project completed on R44 route in Western Cape
The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) in the Western Cape has completed a R59-million maintenanceproject on the scenic R44 route between Rooi Els and […]
Upgraded Mt Edgecombe Interchange is impressive
With the summit at 26m, the Mt Edgecombe Interchange is an impressive structure. The multiple engineering achievements behind this mammoth project are testimony […]
Ethiopia: Authority signs nine road project agreements worth 13.3 bn Birr
Agreements have been signed for the construction of nine road projects covering 749 kilometers across the country with a total […]
Enjoy your journey on the improved R51
Commuters can now look forward to travelling at adequate speeds on a smooth improved R51 road between Vereeniging and Balfour, […]
Cape N1 being upgraded to cut traffic congestion
As Cape Town’s highways strain under ever-increasing traffic volumes, AfriSam is working with Cape contractor Martin & East and Much […]
Nigeria: N100 billion required to complete East-West Road
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and his Niger Delta counterpart, Usani Uguru Usani, said about N100 billion is required […]
Ethiopia to double number of roads network by 2020
Africa’s second most populous country Ethiopia, has set an ambitious target to double the length of its roads network by […]
Kenya: President Kenyatta launches Sh2.7 billion roads reconstruction in Nairobi’s Eastlands
President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched the reconstruction of roads in 11 constituencies in Nairobi’s Eastlands.The program is part of the […]
Plan to make up lost time on W. Cape’s R60 and R62 upgrade
The Western Cape government has said that a plan is in place to make up for lost time on a […]
Suitable solution for African road conditions
Geosynthetic products manufacturer and supplier Fibertex says its Fibertex AM-2 is the ideal product for road construction and road maintenance projects in Africa, owing to its being highly durable and resistant to all natural […]
Nigerian govt approves N80 billion for road construction
The federal government last Wednesday approved N80 billion for the construction of roads across 12 states. The government also approved […]
R158m road construction project part of Gauteng development programme
A R158-million roadconstructionproject was launched for the Rust der Winter and Mkhombo Nature Reserves, north-east of Pretoria, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport said on […]
Atlas Copco set to sell road construction business
Mining gear and compressor maker Atlas Copco will sell its road construction equipment business to French industrial and construction company Fayat Group, it said on Thursday, booking a loss of about 2-billion […]
R186 million road and infrastructure project making progress in the Western Cape
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is making progress with a R186-million project to rehabilitate a 7 km portion of […]
New road construction project plan for Kenyan traffic congestion
The World Bank has agreed to fund a project to build a double-decker toll motorway between the Jomo Kenyatta International […]
Namibian highways to get major road construction upgrade
Two frequently used roads between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund – the B2 highway and the MR44 behind the dunes – […]
Dangote Group subsidiary gets greenlight to construct Road in Nigeria
The Executive Council (FEC) has approved Dangote Group subsidiary to construct the Obajana-Kabba Road in Nigeria.
Kenyan government on set to construct 10,000 km of road
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia says the government is on course to construct 10,000 kilometres of road as it seeks […]
Sanral needs R197bn for roads, says CEO
South African National Roads Agency Limited CEO Nazir Alli on Wednesday said the backlog of maintenance and road networks was […]
Stakeholders back use of concrete for Nigerian roads
The ray of hope was given over the weekend by the combined delegation from the Federal Ministry of Works, Power […]
Ethiopia: awarding road projects to local contractors paying off
Awarding road infrastructure construction to local contractors is boosting their technical, institutional and financial capability.The experience they garner has enabled […]
Eastern Cape roads in South Africa to be reconstructed
The South African government has announced plans to boost Eastern Cape roads in South Africa in a major reconstruction programme […]
Zendai completes R45m Centenary road extension
Construction of the R45-million extension of Centenary road in Modderfontein, in Ekurhuleni, has been completed. The 2-km-long road, which was […]
Nigeria: Govt’s directive threatens Cross River’s US$3.5 billion super highway, seaport projects
The $3.5 billion super highway and the Bakassi deep seaport projects are hitting strong brick walls as investors and financial […]
Next stage of M1 revamp to start in May
The next stage of upgrades to the M1 freeway and bridges in Johannesburg will start early next month, with the closure of lanes on the southbound carriageway.
First phase of N8 highway rehabilitation due for completion in June
The first of two contracts that will see the rehabilitation of the N8 highway between Bloemfontein and Thaba Nchu is […]
US$ 222m road project in Ethiopia to be constructed
US$ 222m road project in Ethiopia is set to be constructed to connect Agamsa-Bure and Nekempte-Anger Gutin-Andhode. Prime Minister Hailemariam […]
Dangote calls for construction of concrete roads
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has called for the adoption of concrete roads by the government in its bid to […]
S.A. not using concrete strip roads to full advantage
South Africa has yet to fully discover and utilise the benefits of concrete strip roads, says Bryan Perrie, MD of […]
Tanzania: Dar allocates 343 billion/- for roads construction, maintenance projects
The Dar es Salaam Regional Road Board has earmarked 343bn/-for road construction and maintenance projects for the 2016/17 fiscal year, […]
MEC reopens upgraded N12
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, on Thursday reopened the N12 freeway, which was upgraded at a cost […]
Kenya: Sh800 million road construction project kicks off
The tarmacking of the 24-kilometre Ndurumo-Kibuline-Giaki-Miomponi road connecting Meru and Tharaka-Nithi counties has started.The more than Sh800 million project is […]
R487m N1 upgrade kicks off in Cape Town
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works has started work on Phase 1 of a R487-million upgrade to the N1 freeway around Cape Town.
Major road being constructed in Nigeria gets financial boost
A major road being constructed in Nigeria has received a major boost after Energy firm LNG Limited committed to provide […]
Kenya: multi-million dollar mall to be demolished for road construction
Multi-million dollar Taj Mall in Kenya is set to be demolished for road construction after the National Land Commission (NLC) […]
Kenya: City Hall sets aside Sh6.2 Billion for roads construction
The Nairobi County Government has set aside Sh6.2 billion during the 2016/2017 financial year for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance […]
Probase Kenya to tarmac roads in Embu at a cost of US$ 38.5 Million
The County government of Embu has signed contract with Probase Kenya, a Malaysian-based construction firm, to construct and tarmac roads […]
Ajah, Abule Egba get flyover bridges
The Lagos state government has approved the construction of flyover bridges for two of the state’s high-density traffic zones – […]
Kenya to begin construction of 8,000 km of tarmac roads
Transport Principal Secretary John Mosonik has said that construction of 8,000 km of tarmac roads in Kenya is set to […]
Zambia: US$400m set aside for road construction
Out of the US$1.25bn Eurobond issue, US$400m has been allocated for road construction in Zambia in a bid to boost […]
Public roads jobs making a difference
In a country grappling with high numbers of unemployment, public works programmes such as construction and rehabilitation of roads is […]
CSIR unveils new pothole detection solution
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed a semi-autonomous solution for early pothole detection to potentially replace […]
Concrete road cheaper, durable, says Dangote
Chairman of Dangote Cement, Aliko Dangote over the weekend reiterated his plea to the Federal Government to urgently consider the use of concrete roads in the country.
SANRAL require R10bn to complete Winelands toll project
The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) on Tuesday revealed that the initial cost of work undertaken as part […]
JRA investing R99m in road infrastructure
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) will spend R99-million to improve and maintain road infrastructure in the city’s B region. The […]
6 Women involved in SA road reconstruction work projects
Six young women will be involved in the construction projects come from Maitland Garden Village, Langa and Gugulethu after being appointed to be part of the Expanded Public Works Programme
Northern Cape’s road construction project to commence
Construction of the access road leading to Square Kilometer Array (SKA) in Carnarvon in the Northern Cape has begun and […]
Eastern Cape to profit from SANRAL’s programme
South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) R2.2 billion infrastructure programs in the Eastern Cape will help prepare the region […]
Asphalt shortage delays Johannesburg road projects
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced delays to several of its roadworks programmes across Johannesburg owing to a shortage […]
R840m required to complete road between Sani Pass and Lesotho
R836.6-million is needed to connect the “missing” 19-km stretch of road between the Sani Pass Hotel at the South African […]
Development of rural road infrastructure remain a priority
The development of rural road infrastructure and public transport services remains critical to the delivery of South Africa’s – and […]
Ramaphosa announces new e-toll tariff structure
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new e-tolls tariff structure that will see motorists paying at least 50% less […]
Tanzania: firm pledges US$ 27b for Mwambani Corridor
Brookwoods Capital, a privately held equity firm will be investing US$ 27b on the construction of Tanzania’s Mwambani Port and […]
WorleyParsons completes N10 road upgrade for SANRAL
WorleyParsons, one of South Africa’s largest engineering firms, has completed a contract awarded by the South African National Roads Agency […]
Ethiopia to spend US$240m on road projects
Ethiopia has decided to spend US$ 240m on three new road projects in the country, which will fully be funded […]
Support for Limpopo’s ailing road infrastructure
To better manage, maintain and improve Limpopo’s ailing road infrastructure, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed […]
Gambia inaugurates Basse-Sabi road construction project
Gambia has launched Basse Bypass-Sabi road rehabilitation and construction project, funded by European Union (EU). Annes Guillaud, the EU’s country […]
Mozambique, Zimbabwe road project commences
The road project to upgrade Mozambique’s Beira-Zimbabwe road has started with construction of a second bridge over River Pungue. The […]
US$710m more for Zambian Road construction programmes
The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) of Zambia has allocated US$710mn for road infrastructure development and services for the 2015 […]
R5bn upgrade for N1-N4 toll route
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has announced plans to inject over R5-billion into the rehabilitation and upgrade of the N1N4 […]
Sanral to rehabilitate Moloto Road
Construction work on the dangerous R573 Moloto road linking Pretoria to Mpumalanga and Limpopo province is set to begin after […]
R5.3bn expressway to ease Van Reenen’s Pass congestion, safety
SANRAL has said its proposed R5.3-billion De Beers Expressway would significantly relieve congestion on the Van Reenen’s Pass route. Sanral […]
$7.6m project to boost transportation in southern Africa
The Sub-Saharan Regional Pipeline Corporation, Ltd. (SSRPC) recently selected Louis Berger to provide $7.6 million in consultancy services for the […]
Murray & Roberts wins road upgrade tender
The Trans African Concessions (Trac) has awarded a 22-month contract to upgrade the N4 Toll road connecting Mozambique to South […]
Kenya: Meru to construct 120 km of roads
Governor of Meru Peter Munya has said this week that the county will benefit from the planned governments’ annuity roads […]
Consortium wins €2.36 million road maintenance contract in Gabon
An international consortium, which includes Louis Berger was recently awarded a €2.36 million ($2.71 million) European Union-funded technical assistance contract […]
N2 roadworks to be completed by November
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure expects two roadworks rehabilitation contracts on the N2 in Kwazulu-Natal awarded to it by Sanral, to […]
Aveng-Grinaker-LTA starts on N$239m road project
Multidisciplinary construction and engineering group Aveng Grinaker-LTA has started upgrading a 10-km stretch of the B1 national road between Windhoek […]
Aveng-Grinaker-LTA starts on N$239m road project
Multidisciplinary construction and engineering group Aveng Grinaker-LTA has started upgrading a 10-km stretch of the B1 national road between Windhoek […]
Rwanda govt announces road rehab plans
The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Infrastructure has announced plans to rehabilitate and pave more roads across the […]
Kenya’s ambitious road construction project starts
The ambitious 10,000-km roads construction project embarked upon by the government of Kenya has started. The roads will be constructed […]
South Sudan moves ahead with $700m highway plans
Construction of a US$700m, 400-km-long highway from Juba to Rumbek, is set to proceed following the ground breaking of the […]
N3 highway stretch in South Africa to be renovated
Part of the N3 highway between Johannesburg and Durban will be reconstructed by the South African Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) […]
Ethiopia to build three new airports costing US$ 64.5m
The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is planning to construct three new airports expected to cost US$ 64.5m in Ethiopia. A […]
Ethiopia to build three new airports costing US$ 64.5m
The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) is planning to construct three new airports expected to cost US$ 64.5m in Ethiopia. A […]
Murray & Roberts awarded SA, Mozambique road project
South African construction company Murray & Roberts has been awarded a 22-month contract by Trans African Concessions (TRAC) to upgrade […]
Nigeria approves $5.7bn construction spend
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over $5.7 billion (N430.5 billion) for the construction of 17 roads and bridges […]
Power your business with the latest thinking and solutions
If you are a past delegate or visitor to the African Construction and Totally Concrete Conference and Expos, you can […]
Kenyan bank boosts local contractors
In a move that help local contractors compete better with foreign contractors, Kenya Commercial Bank has offered to finance local contractors who are willing to build roads government’s US$444.4m annuity scheme.
Arab Contractors to double businesses in Nigeria by end 2016
Arab Contractors (AC), Egypt’s leading construction firm is planning to double its business ventures in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria to […]
Angola to undertake 652 construction projects by 2017
The governor of Luanda, Angola, Ernesto Muangala has last week said that his region will undertake 652 construction projects until 2017as part of the Lunda Norte Provincial Development Plan.
2015 completion date for US$517m Kenya-Ethiopia highway
The road linking Kenya and Ethiopia is scheduled for completion by next year. The 505-km Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale road is 60% says […]
Announcing the African Roads Evolution 2015
African Roads Evolution provides the road construction industry in Africa with an interactive, educational and networking platform to explore insights on the latest developments
Harare to invest in roads and water infrastructure
The City Council of Harare unveiled an annual budget worth US$$272.7m, much going towards roads and water infrastructure development. Infrastructure […]
SINOHYDRO to construct US$85-m road in Ethiopia
SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited has been awarded a US$85-m contract for construction of a 79.1-km road in the Southern Region of […]
SINOHYDRO to construct US$85-m road in Ethiopia
SINOHYDRO Corporation Limited has been awarded a US$85-m contract for construction of a 79.1-km road in the Southern Region of […]
US$1bn for road construction project in South Sudan
South Sudanese Government has embarked on a road construction project that will see the road networks linking Juba to Bor […]
First highway with glow-in-the-dark markings opens in the Netherlands
Drivers on a road in the Netherlands are now being guided by glow-in-the-dark road markings.
Nigeria to reconstruct and expand Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Lagos-Badagry Road will involve expanding it from four to 10 lanes. The Federal Government will […]
Road construction projects in Ethiopia will cost US$ 1.5bn
The Ababa-Adama Expressway: government has set aside US$1.5bn for road construction projects in this year’s budget Ethiopia Roads Authority (ERA) […]
Uganda plans $1bn 2015 road tender
Uganda plans a public–private partnership (PPP) tender next year, worth up to $1-billion, for a new road linking its capital […]
Work on US$ 57m Uganda Isimba Hydropower Dam commences
A hydropower dam Preliminary works on Isimba Hydropower Dam that will add 183MW of power into Uganda’s national grid commenced […]
Expansion of Nigeria’s East-West road ‘complete by year end’
Expansion of the East-West road at the cost of US$1bn is expected to be completed before the end of this […]
Local Ethiopian firms win road construction contracts
The Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) has made a bold move by awarding two local firms contracts for construction of asphalt […]
Nigeria govt to privatise road construction projects
The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to relinquish road construction projects to the private sector in 2019. The private […]
Roads backlog up R50bn from 2010
The backlog on South Africa’s road network has reached R197-billion, up from R149-billion in 2010, says South African National Roads […]
3000 km of roads to be constructed in Kenya
The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 km […]
3000 km of roads to be constructed in Kenya
The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 km […]
Zambia initiates a number of road construction projects to open up economy
Chembe bridge in Zambia: construction of the Lubembe River bridge is also part of the planned roads construction projects Luapula […]
AfDB loans Burundi US$29.49m for road improvement
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$29.49 m to Burundi for Phase 1 of the Nyakararo-Mwaro-Gitega […]
US$ 90m dual carriage road for Eldoret, Kenya
Road construction in Eldoret, Kenya: a new dual carriage road will link Eldoret town to Eldoret International Airport Eldoret is […]
Govt chooses cement over bitumen for new road projects
Cement will be used as the raw material for new road projects The government has decided to abandon bitumen—the popular […]
Ethiopia road expansion project to cost US$331m
Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA) has set aside US$331m for roads in the city which presently has a […]
Zambia: Road project to boosts GDP
Dr Guy Scott, Zambia’s vice president, says the recently unveiled phase of Link Zambia 8000 road project is driving huge […]
US$ 110.54bn loan secured for Kenyan highway
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has given Kenya a loan worth US$110.54b to construct Mombasa–Bujumbura highway that will link Kenya […]
Court throws out US$56m Nairobi road project suit
Upgrading of Tassia Estate a housing development scheme in Nairobi, including construction of a 90.4-km tarmac road with culverts, a […]
$46m Mozambique road construction project completed
Construction of Namialo-Rio Lurio road in Mozambique has been completed. This involved construction of lots 1 and 2 of the […]
Tanzania earmarks US$17m for Dar es Salaam ring road
The Ministry of Works in Tanzania has set aside US$17m for construction of ring roads in Dar es Salaam to […]
Australia turns to London Olympics delivery model for $5bn highway
The Australian and New South Wales governments have begun the tender process for the final section of the AU$5.64bn (£3bn) […]
R9.7bn Moloto Corridor project nearer to implementation
The long-awaited Moloto Corridor Project, between Gauteng and Mpumalanga, has reached the full value assessment and economic evaluation phase of […]
SA faces huge road repair bill
Over 173 000 km of municipal roads across South Africa are in poor to very poor condition, MPs heard on […]
South Africa: NDP implementing agencies ‘could learn from others’
While the foundations of the National Development Plan (NDP) were largely sound, the plan’s proverbial “Achilles’ heel” would likely lie […]
China firm awarded Ethiopia roads contracts
The China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) has been awarded two contracts worth US$131m by the Ethiopian Roads Authority. The contracts […]
Kenya embarks on 10,000km road building project
The Government of Kenya has embarked on a project to build 10,000 km of roads across the country, in an […]
Stabilising a busy concrete highway with minimum disruption
Durban: one of Africa’s busiest ports. From here containers and goods from around the globe join the highway system to […]
World Bank pledges $4bn to Kenya
The World Bank will lend Kenya $4-billion over the next four years to help finance new infrastructure and other areas […]
SA firm secures Zambia road contract
JSE-listed Raubex was set to upgrade 117 km of the Mpika-Nabwalya-Mfuwe road, in north-eastern Muchinga, in Zambia, after securing the […]
Ground Stabilisation Technology – a 21st century, cost-effective solution
Uretek South Africa, is the South African licence holder for the patented Uretek Ground Stabilisation Technology, now established in 78 countries. […]
R50m to fix potholes
“Potholes are an indicator of poor maintenance and lack of technical skills and are the tip of the iceberg of […]
