Bua to set up US$500m cement plant in Nigeria

Bua Group International is planning to invest in a new cement plant that will be expected to have 3Mt/yr of production capacity. The new cement plant will be constructed in the Okpella, Edo State and is expected to be ready for commissioning in February 2015. After commissioning, the new cement plant will increase production of Bua Group International to 5.3Mt/yr.

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Posted on : Friday , 14th November 2014

South Korean firm to build desalination plant in Africa

 A subsidiary of the company, GS Inima Environment S.A, secured the Djerba plant deal through a consortium with Spanish water management company Aqualia S.A, stated officials at GS E&C.

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Posted on : Friday , 14th November 2014

East Africa developing sustainable growth from minerals industries

 Outotec creates technologies to support sustainable initiatives, working with suppliers and other firms to ensure longevity in minerals market, and for minerals industries. It seeks to decouple the environmental impact of growth from the growth of welfare to a nation, through eco-efficient, sustainable technologies.

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Posted on : Friday , 14th November 2014

Kenya: Tarmac road to be built in Lodwar

Work on a six-kilometre tarmac road in Lodwar has begun and is expected to be completed in the next nine months.

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Posted on : Friday , 14th November 2014

US firm Tetra Tech Inc to oversee development of Kenya s smart city

 Colorado-centred Tetra Tech Inc is the lead firm for the project and has been contracted as the Master Delivery Partner 2 (MDP2) for the smart city project in Kenya.

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Fluor extends operations in Africa

 According to Fluor, the new office will support Africa in working towards expanding its economy and human development.

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Chinese steel producer to build its largest overseas steel mill in Africa

 Hebei Iron & Steel Group has signed a 51 per cent stake in a venture with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa and the China-Africa Development Fund to build the mill.

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Posted on : Friday , 14th November 2014

Nairobi signs US$75 million transport deal with Chinese auto manufacturer

 The Nairobi county has signed a US$75mn deal with Chinese auto manufacturer Foton Motor to buy 266 buses for the city’s metro transport system.

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Honda Motor : Unveils New Models in Kenya

Japanese car maker Honda Motors has unveiled new-generation high-end vehicles in the country in a bid to tap into the increasingly expanding new motor vehicle market.

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Posted on : Friday , 14th November 2014

Tullow Oil, Africa Oil receive 1 year extension in block 10BB, 13T

 The Kenyan government has approved extension of the exploration license in blocks 10BB and 13T by one year following delays in acquisition of 3D seismic.