Green building materials are transforming the dynamics of African construction

 In this exclusive ESI Africa study, we look at the market for green building materials as a strategy to encourage sustainable development in Africa.  The building sector promotes national  Read More..

Posted on : 31 May,2022

Nairobi Railway City project timeline

 Work on the new Nairobi Railway City Project will begin in two months. It will include eight lines and four extra lines for freight services when finished in two years. Speaking at the Serena  Read More..

Posted on : 24 May,2022

Roads, railways and bridges: The changing face of East Africa's cities

 In East Africa's major cities, the skyline is changing. From the ageing buildings, potholed roads and chaotic transport systems, a new order is emerging. New skyscrapers have sprouted and  Read More..

Posted on : 17 May,2022

Latest Updates on Rwanda and Tanzania's Isaka-Kigali Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project

 The government of Tanzania has announced plans to invite international tenders for the construction of the Isaka-Kigali standard gauge railway that starts from Isaka dry port to neighbouring  Read More..

Posted on : 16 May,2022

Kenya’s largest trade fair on construction opens again in Nairobi

 Whether you are building a house or building a skyscraper, the biggest marketplace for the Building & Construction industry "The 23rd BUILDEXPO 2022" is opening its doors with the  Read More..

Posted on : 09 May,2022

Nigerian Highway Project Abidjan-Lagos Latest Developments

The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently announced that it has secured USD 15.6 billion in funding for the 1,081-kilometer Abidjan-Lagos highway project, which is set to be finished in  Read More..

Posted on : 24 Jun,2022

Ethiopia is now working on the construction of 150 footbridges and 230 km of feeder paths.

Bridges to Prosperity (B2P), a charity dedicated to rural development, is working in Ethiopia alongside Helvetas, a Swiss development group, and the Ethiopian government to build 150 footbridges and  Read More..

Posted on : 30 Mar,2022

Tanzanian business leaders converge in Dar es Salaam this week for the International Trade Expo 2022

 The 23rd Buildexpo Tanzania will open next week for the business community in Dar es Salaam. The event will be graced by Mr.Ridhiwani J.Kikwete - Deputy Minister for Lands,Housing and Human  Read More..

Posted on : 18 Mar,2022

Top 5 Upcoming Projects in East Africa

 East Africa has more than $435 billion of active projects, of which $221 billion are under construction. A fast-growing population that will increase by 25 per cent over the next ten years  Read More..

Posted on : 14 Mar,2022

Construction of four bypasses on Accra-Kumasi highway to commence

The Ghanaian government makes a move to curb traffic congestion and number of deaths recorded along Accra-Kumasi highway. The government of Ghana has awarded contracts to eight local contractors  Read More..

Posted on : 03 Mar,2022