Energy Projects
Tazama Pipelines seeks loan to upgrade Tanzania–Zambia Crude Oil Pipeline
Tazama (Tanzania Zambia Mafuta) Pipelines Limited, which is partly owned by the government of the Republic of Zambia and that of the United Republic...
Djibouti geothermal exploitation project in Lake Assal region receives funding
Djibouti geothermal ambitions has received additional funds for its exploitation project in the Lake Assal region following the approval of approximately US$ 3.22M by...
German renewable energy projects to enjoy easier roll out
The German government has agreed to make it easier to undertake renewable energy projects that had begun to slow the country's landmark energy transition....
China develops 202.8 MW/MWh solar-plus-storage project in Qinghai
The Chinese State-owned electricity utility Huanghe Hydropower Development is working on construction a 202.8 MW/MWh solar-plus-storage project in Qinghai a desert in China’s northwestern...
100MW solar energy facility to be constructed in China by Amazon
A 100MW solar energy facility is set to be constructed in China by Amazon. This is one of five renewable energy projects the company...
Ethiopia receives US $10m loan for Tulu Moye geothermal power plant
The Tulu Moye geothermal power plant project has received a loan worth US $10m from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), one of two within...
Building projects
Orascom appointed to construct ZED Sheikh Zayed mega-project in Egypt
Contractor, Orascom Construction, has been appointed by Ora Developers to build the first phase of theZED Sheikh Zayed mega-project in Egypt, following the completion...
Transport infrastructure
OPDC approves plan for Old Oak Common HS2 station project in London, UK
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has approved the planning application for Old Oak Common HS2 station project in West London....
Water supply projects
Construction of Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 in Ontario, Canada to resume
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Construction is set to resume at Scotts Mills Dam at Lock 19 on the Trent-Severn Waterway near Peterborough, Ontario. Following a thorough planning and...
Construction of Kiambu-Ruaka water supply and sewerage project in Kenya kicks off
Construction work of the Kiambu-Ruaka water supply and sewerage project in Kenya has kicked off according to Sicily Kariuki, the country’s Water, Sanitation and...
Pepa-mr drinking water and sanitation project moves forward in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso through a Council of Ministers who recently met in Ouagadougou has approved the signing of loan agreements worth over US$ 70M earmarked...
Morocco launches major drinking water project in Ouarzazate
The government of Morocco through the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched a major drinking water project in Ouarzazate (The...
AfDB partners with SWA to expand water access in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has partnered with Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) in an initiative to expand access to water and sanitation,...
Algeria to undertake construction of three seawater desalination plants
The government of Algeria according to Arezki Berraki, the Algerian Minister of Water Resources, is to undertake construction of three seawater desalination plants in the country.
The water...
Mega Projects
Gyeongdo Island: New sustainable leisure destination in South Korea
UNStudio has designed a sustainable masterplan for Gyeongdo Island, a new 470,000 m2 leisure destination in South Korea where nature plays the leading role....
Construction of world’s largest stadium begins
Construction of the world’s largest stadium has begun. MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, is building the vanishing stadium as part of its larger “Quzhou Sports...
Morocco to commence construction of world largest sea water desalination plant in 2021
Morocco is set to commence the construction of the world's largest sea water desalination plant in 2021, at the Southern Coastal City of Agadir....
GERD to launch it’s energy production
Ethiopia is set to start producing energy at the Grand Renaissance dam next year; this is according to Seleshi Bekele, Water and Sanitation Minister.
"We expect...
South Africa’s US $144m Kathu solar park synchronized to the grid
South Africa's 100MW Kathu Solar Park located in the Northern Cape, has accomplished its first synchronization to the national grid.
Tech and engineering companies, SENER...
Popular News
Africa’s fastest train line completely operational
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Africa's fastest train line is fully operational. Railway infrastructure constructor Colas Rail, who built the project announced the reports.
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Morocco to construct Africa’s highest wind tower
Morocco is set to construct tallest wind tower in the African continent, measuring 144 metres high.
Spanish technology signed a deal with Nabrawind for the...
Construction of Ghana’s biggest power bulk supply point begins
Construction of Ghana's biggest power Bulk Supply Point (BSP) at Pokuase in the Ga West district has commenced. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut...
Managing tips
‘Survival Guide’ for Extended Shutdown of Commercial and Institutional Facilities
As the reopening of some commercial and institutional facilities gives a glimmer of hope for more normal days ahead, other facilities remain closed and...
Tit bits
10 Tips for Dealing With Water Damage, Mold and Mildew
Dealing with water damage, mold and mildew in cases such as mildewed grout, moldy drywall, or a flooded basement can be extremely frustrating. When...
Vehicle tracking in construction
Vehicle tracking in construction, sometimes known as telematics or fleet management services, has proven to impact positively the needs of a construction company operating...
UPS versus backup power which is best for your organisation
UPS versus backup power which is best for your organisation as you get ready to operate again and empower their employees to work from...
Projects
Gyeongdo Island: New sustainable leisure destination in South Korea
UNStudio has designed a sustainable masterplan for Gyeongdo Island, a new 470,000 m2 leisure destination in South Korea where nature plays the leading role....
Rosebank Link: Unique imposing icon on the Rosebank skyline
Rosebank Link is located at the Heart of Rosebank, it’s directly opposite the Gautrain Station, The Zone and Rosebank Mall. Due to the unique...
Construction of The Yards development in KC Stockyards, Kansas City, US complete
Construction of The Yards, a US $41m mixed-use, luxury residential apartment development in the Kansas City Stockyards District, US is complete and will be...
Construction of The Ascent at Top of the Hill project in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, US begins
Construction of The Ascent at Top of the Hill, a US $80m mixed-use, luxury residential apartment development at the gateway to Cleveland Heights has...
Plans in place to construct new subsea cable ‘2Africa’ for better connectivity
Plans are in place to construct a new subsea cable dubbed '2Africa', the most comprehensive subsea cable to serve the African continent, Europe and...
Construction works on world’s first mobile stadium in Qatar progress despite COVID-19
Construction works on the world's first mobile stadium in Qatar, ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, are still ongoing despite of the COVID-19...
Corporate NEws
Amazon to build new fulfillment centre in Delaware, US
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to construct a new fulfillment centre in the city of Wilmington, Delaware, creating over 1,000 jobs. Amazon first...
People
The convergence of COVID-19 and Force Majeure
As the global community is grappling with COVID-19 and its ramifications, parties to commercial agreements have not been spared from panic in respect of...
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