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10 Jun 2019

Industry Events: Africa June & July 2019

by Sasha Anderson | posted in: Construction Events | 0

Industry Events: Africa June & July 2019

Event:

Ghana Mining & Energy Summit

Date:

12 to 14 June 2019

Event Location:

Accra International Conference Center, Accra, Ghana

Event Description:

The Ghana Mining & Energy Summit is themed as Harnessing Mining and Energy Potential to Accelerate National Development and it will bring together experts and stakeholders from the Mining and Energy industries for stimulating interactions on the theme, unveil opportunities and highlight new guidelines for participation in the entire Local content value-chain, deliver focused sessions on Women in Mining and Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0) 11 023 6701
Email: info@lindiwecorporate.com

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Event:

Egypts Skyscrapers Conference

Date:

19 to 20 June 2019

Event Location:

Al Manara International Conference, Cairo, Egypt

Event Description:

ESC, the first conference in Africa on skyscrapers, under the title “Egypt enters the era of skyscrapers”, the conference will discuss several key themes, including the largest tower in Africa to be built in the new administrative capital, the 20-tower business, and finance hub, and the new technologies used to design and construct such buildings.

Contact Details:

Tel: +2 02 22703584
Email: info@skyscraperegypt.com

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Event:

Africa Mini Grids Summit

Date:

24 to 28 June 2019

Event Location:

Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Accra, Ghana

Event Description:

Mini Grids have been identified as a key platform to address critical electrification shortages in Africa. Creating successful mini grid ecosystems beyond pilot projects are now the focus of African governments facing severe shortages especially for their off-grid populations. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana are just some of the countries with frameworks and supportive policies indicating desire to expand energy access through mini grids.

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Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction Ghana

Date:

26 to 28 June 2019

Event Location:

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, Accra, Ghana

Event Description:

Participation in Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction Ghana will ensure that exhibitors reach the key decision-makers from the Ghanaian Ministries, contractors and consultants, engineers, architects, planners, suppliers, NGOs, investors and developers involved in both sectors. West Africa Building & Construction Exhibitors will be showing the latest equipment and services in the field of civil engineering construction, building for commercial and industrial use as well as social housing. Water Africa Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest equipment and services in the field of water and wastewater engineering for commercial, industrial use and public use. Exhibitors are invited to take part in the accompanying seminar programmes, which will be run in co-ordination with the Ghanaian Ministries.

Contact Details:

Tel: +44 1902 428766
Email: info@ace-events.com

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Event:

Ceramica West Africa

Date:

27 to 29 June 2019

Event Location:

Landmark Centre, Ikoyi II, Nigeria

Event Description:

Ceramica Expo will welcome the companies in the product lines of Ceramic surfaces, wallpapers, wood flooring, marble, stone, bathroom furnishings, brick, sanitaryware and tile. We expect more than 70 companies from more than 10 countries such as Italy, China, Turkey, Indonesia, Spain, Egypt, Nigeria, India, Russia and U.A.E and 3800 visitors.

Contact Details:

Email: info@ceramicaafrica.com

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Event:

Nigeria BuildExpo Construction & Building Exhibition

Date:

27 to 29 June 2019

Event Location:

Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

Event Description:

ith key dedicated product groups you can be part of, there is no better time to secure your stand space for 2019! NIGERIA BUILD EXPO has closed for the last edition in Africa with more than 81+ exhibitors from 10 countries as Italy, China, Turkey ,Indonesia, Spain ,Egypt ,Nigeria ,India, Russia and U.A.E and 4200 visitors. Exhibition & Workshop & B2B Meetings.

Contact Details:

Tel: +90 555 721 84 29
Email: tansu@elanexpo.net

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Event:

RoofExpo Africa

Date:

04 to 06 2019

Event Location:

KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Description:

International Trade Exhibition On Residential and Commercial Roofing Construction and Maintenance Industry. Roofexpo Africa, now branched out from Buildexpo Africa, highlights the widest range of the latest technology and products in the roofing construction and maintenance industry. Expogroup has introduced “Roofexpo Africa” to cater to the fastest growing sector within the construction industry. Owing to the rapid growth in housing industry, the roofing market in Kenya is witnessing a high demand for a variety of products, material and technology. Builders and architects are looking to source the best products that can fulfill the need of the large number of projects currently underway and also help meet cost and quality.

Contact Details:

Tel: +971 43050755
Email: feedback@expogr.com

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Event:

BuildExpo Kenya

Date:

04 to 06 July 2019

Event Location:

Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Description:

The event is one among the biggest construction and modelling exhibition. The event primarily focuses and caters to the construction, building and furniture industry. This event shows product from Bathroom & Kitchen, Building Construction, Lights & Lighting industries. Spread over three days, the mega event is an ideal forum for the international players in the industry to showcase products and services to the ripe African market. Trade visitors from all over East & Central African countries are being invited directly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique & Congo. Though Kenya by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighboring countries.

Contact Details:

Tel: +971 43050755
Email: feedback@expogr.com

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Event:

Nigeria Property Expo

Date:

29 to 31 July 2019

Event Location:

Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria

Event Description:

This event will showcase the best of real estate experts, buyers, sellers, developers, investors, professionals, government authorities and regulatory bodies in the real estate sector. The Expo will provide exhibits, speakers, and a consultation area for one-on-one meetings with clients and an onsite expanded workshop series for small groups. Property sellers and developers will be having booths at the expo to gain, build and strengthen relationships with buyers, investors and other vendors, as they showcase their brand. Nigeria Property Expo is a distinguished event assembled for potential personalities from different circles of Nigeria’s property industry. This summit and expo is put together by Fow World Properties And Real Estate Development Company, a company with first class substance and content that is geared to satisfy the public. The event brings together potential investors from all circle of the Nigerian Housing Industry for a full packed assembly of learning and networking.

Contact Details:

Tel: +234 816 837 703
Email: fowworldproperties@gmail.com

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12 Apr 2019

Projects Infographic: East Africa

by Marlaine Andersen | posted in: Infographic | 0

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14 Mar 2019

Industry Events: Africa April & May 2019

by Sasha Anderson | posted in: Construction Events | 0

Event:

Meqasa Home & Property Fair

Date:

06 to 07 Apr 2019

Event Location:

Silver Star Tower, Accra, Ghana

Event Description:

“Amazing property deals you can’t miss!”
The meqasa Home & Property Fair offers property seekers the opportunity to meet with the nation’s top real estate developers, home loan specialists and home improvement vendors to help them find their dream homes, office space and real estate related products and services. There will be various opportunities for attendees to meet new people and identify those leads that are specifically relevant to their businesses.

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Event:

Nigeria Energy Forum

Date:

09 – 10 Apr 2019

Event Location:

Admiralty Conference Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

Event Description:

The Nigeria Energy Forum set to upscale the development of sustainable energy services for all through a capacity building, training and development programme for policymakers, business leaders, energy innovators, professional engineers, industry experts and academics in Nigeria and other African countries.

Contact Details:

Tel: +44 777 458 2543
Email: info@thenef.org

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Event:

East Africa Property Investment Summit

Date:

10 to 11 Apr 2019

Event Location:

Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Description:

The East Africa Property Investment Summit is a leading property event for the entire region’s real estate market. Driven by passionate professionals, fast-growing economies and exciting projects, the real estate sector provides potential and opportunity for the educated and savvy investor or developer.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (11) 250 2260
Email: info@apievents.com

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Event:

Kenya Homes Expo

Date:

11 to 14 Apr 2019

Event Location:

Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Description:

The Kenya Homes Expo is the region’s biggest homes show. Targeting the entire African region with a major focus on East & Central Africa, the Kenya Homes Expo is an experiential platform that creates a level ground for real estate players to converge with a ready market for land, homes, financial advice and general real estate information. We are the heartbeat of East & Central Africa, the authoritative voice of the real estate market. Exhibitors ranging from landowners, realtors, contractors, landscape artists, to interior design companies and insurers and bankers, we successfully deliver eye-opening and innovative shows for the real estate industry.

Contact Details:

Tel: +254(0)72 522 5650
Email: info@kenyahomesexpo.com

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Event:

BotsReal Property & Infrastructure Forum

Date:

09 May 2019

Event Location:

Peermont, Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC), Gaborone, Botswana

Event Description:

BotsReal Property & Infrastructure Forum will facilitate the platform for both private and public investors, developers and industry professionals, to network, debate and examine issues and opportunities around the countries property & infrastructure sectors. Through API Events’ regional network, the event will also attract international companies and investors looking for opportunities in Botswana as well as potential partners, suppliers and service providers.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0)11 250 2260
Email: registrations@apievents.com

Event Details:

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Event:

Mining Investment Conference & Exhibition Botswana

Date:

21 to 22 May 2019

Event Location:

Peermont, Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC), Gaborone, Botswana

Event Description:

Mining Investment Conference & Exhibition Botswana is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together attendees from countries.

Contact Details:

Tel: +65 6717 6016
Email: enquiry@spire-events.com

Event Details:

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Event:

Mining Investment West Africa

Date:

28 to 29 May 2019

Event Location:

Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Alisa Accra, Accra, Ghana

Event Description:

The Mining Investment West Africa is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together attendees from countries. Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Africa, Asia, North America, Europe and Middle East for two days of partnering, networking and business matching. Join us at an invaluable platform to seek new partnerships, new business and new opportunities.

Contact Details:

Tel: +65 6717 6016
Email: enquiry@spire-events.com

Event Details:

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18 Feb 2019

Industry Events in Africa March 2019

by Sasha Anderson | posted in: Construction Events | 2

Industry Events in Africa March 2019

Event:

Mining Investment Nigeria

Date:

06 to 07 March 2019

Event Location:

Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

Event Description:

The Mining Investment Nigeria is a strategic mining conference and exhibition for the leaders of the mining, quarrying and construction materials industries, bringing together so many attendees from many countries. Ministers, mining companies, investors and service providers travel from all over Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East for two days of partnering, networking and business matching.

Contact Details:

Tel: +65 6717 6018
Email: Mahesh.babu@spire-events.com

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Event:

Buildexpo Ethiopia 2019

Date:

21 to 23 March 2019

Event Location:

Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Event Description:

BUILDEXPO Africa is the only show with the widest range of the latest technologies in construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. After 19 successful editions of BUILDEXPO in Kenya and Tanzania, East Africa’s largest building and construction fair, it had ventured into the Ethiopian market. The second edition of BUILDEXPO ETHIOPIA will provide an international business platform by enabling global investment opportunities.

Contact Details:

Tel: +971 4305 0755
Email: feedback@expogr.com

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Event:

Regional Energy Co-operation Summit: East

Date:

27 to 29 March 2019

Event Location:

Sheraton Addis, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Event Description:

The Regional Energy Co-operation Summit: East will take place from 27-29 March 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting will unite regional governments from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia, leading utility and regulatory companies from the region as well as international financiers, donor organisations, power developers to focus on what is needed to unlock investment in energy and infrastructure for regional growth and development. Co-locating with the 3rd Off the Grid Summit, the meeting’s agenda will provide networking opportunities and open discussions exploring practical solutions geared at increasing investor appetite in East Africa.

Contact Details:

Tel: +44 207 384 8048
Email: marketing@energynet.co.uk

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14 Sep 2018

Industry Events: Smart Procurement World Indaba 2018

by Sasha Anderson | posted in: Construction Events | 2

Industry Events: Smart Procurement World Indaba 2018

Event:

Smart Procurement World Indaba 2018

Date:

17 – 20 September 2018

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centr, Midrand, Johannesburg

Event Description:

The 12th Annual Smart Procurement World conference and exhibition is the ultimate procurement and inbound supply chain conference in South Africa. Meet the buyers from South Africa’s top corporates and government. This is a sourcing exhibition is where you meet sourcing, procurement, purchasing and buying professionals from both government and the private sector. The exhibition will offer you easy access to procurement professionals ensuring that you can learn more about their requirements and meet their needs.

Contact Details:

http://www.smartprocurementworld.com/contact.html

Event Details:

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10 Aug 2018

Industry Events: Interbuild Africa 2018 & International Information Security South Africa Conference

by Sasha Anderson | posted in: Construction Events | 0

Industry Event: Interbuild Africa 2018 & International Information Security South Africa Conference

Event:

Interbuild Africa 2018

Date:

15 – 18 August 2018

Event location:

Expo Centre Nasrec, Johannesburg

Event Description:

The definitive showcase for the full spectrum of building, construction and related industries. These shows offer exhibitors unparalleled access to an international audience of key industry buyers and influential decision-makers. Take advantage of the opportunity to launch your latest products and innovations to a captive and specifically targeted industry audience. Come and meet the Leads 2 Business Team at Hall: 6 / Stand: D27.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0)10 003 3063
E-mail: https://www.interbuild.co.za/contact.php

Event Details:

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Event:

17th International Information Security South Africa Conference

Date:

15 – 16 August 2018

Event location:

University of Pretoria, Hatfield campus

Event Description:

ISSA2018 is the annual conference for the information security community that continues on the successful recipe established in 2001.

Contact Details:

E-mail: loockm@unisa.ac.za

Event Details:

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24 Aug 2016

The Big Five

by Debbie Wessels | posted in: Construction Chat | 9

Johannesburg, the concrete capital of South Africa houses the head offices of the “Big Five” construction companies. It’s a jungle out there…..

The Lion –

Murray & Roberts is a leading engineering and construction services group of companies. It has predominantly delivered infrastructure projects throughout South and Southern Africa for more than 110 years, and is today recognised as an international engineering and construction group. Murray & Roberts is a group of world-class companies and brands aligned to the same purpose and vision, and guided by the same set of values. The Group offers engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance services in the oil & gas, underground mining, power and water as well as the civil infrastructure and building markets. Murray & Roberts is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is listed on the JSE Limited. It has offices in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Ghana, the United Arab Emirates, Australia and South Korea, Scotland, Canada, the USA and Chile. Their values are: Integrity – Respect – Care – Accountability – Commitment. The purpose of the company – Delivery of infrastructure in a sustainable way to facilitate economic and social development. By 2020 they aim to be a leading diversified project engineering, procurement and construction group in selected natural resources sectors and supporting infrastructure.

The Rhino –

Aveng Grinaker-LTA is a multi-disciplinary construction and engineering group that delivers landmark projects. The company combines African roots – and a proud South African heritage going back 117 years – with an unwavering commitment to world-class safety and quality. Their expertise in building, civil engineering, roads, earthworks, concrete, ground engineering, mechanical and electrical is delivered through focused business units acting in synergy. Every aspect of Aveng Grinaker-LTA’s business is shaped by their core values of: Safety, Accountability, Integrity, Client satisfaction and employee fulfillment. Aveng Mining is one of only four deep-level shaft sinking companies worldwide and is involved in all aspects across the mining value chain, ranging from shaft sinking, underground development and contract mining, opencast mining, mineral processing and acid mine drainage plants, to construction of mining related infrastructure and the supply if mining equipment and products. Aveng Manufacturing manufactures and supplies construction products to the construction sector, services and engineered solutions to mining, water, oil and gas and construction clients, and rail construction and maintenance services to the transport sector. Aveng Steel supplies a wide product range to the steel construction and automotive industries in domestic markets, from its extensive steel yards, modern and comprehensive processing centres and manufacturing plants.

The Leopard –

Stefanutti Stocks is one of South Africa’s leading multidisciplinary construction groups with over 12 000 employees and the capacity to deliver a range of infrastructure development projects to its clients across diverse sectors. All South African operations are divisions of Stefanutti Stocks (Pty) Ltd, a Level Three B-BBEE contributor. This large South African construction company has a Grade 9 rating from the South African Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), providing it with unlimited tender capability. Furthermore, its broad spectrum of expertise means that it has the capability and capacity to offer a single point responsibility on multidisciplinary (infrastructure development) projects, effectively removing the interface risk from the clients’ domain. Vision: A dynamic group delivering complete construction and contracting solutions. Mission: Maximise stakeholder value by building a sustainable business presence in Africa and targeted international markets. This will be achieved by being the preferred construction partner for all their stakeholders; Professional conduct which will establish a track record of industry excellence; Being a desirable place of work, a natural home for creativity, enthusiasm and personal safety. They are active in South Africa and across sub-Saharan Africa including in Benin, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zambia. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) they have established businesses in Dubai, Abu-Dhabi and Qatar.

The Buffalo –

The origins of the present group date back to 1970 when Wilson-Holmes [Pty] Ltd was formed by John Wilson and Brian Holmes.A number of mergers followed resulting in the name being changed to Wilson Bayly Holmes (Pty) Limited in 1983 and finally to WBHO Construction in 1994.Today the group is one of the largest construction companies in Southern Africa and is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange. The driving force behind WBHO is a core of dedicated, hands-on management professionals whose experience spans decades of major construction projects in southern Africa, the Middle East and various Indian Ocean islands. The fact that the management and staff have a significant shareholding in the company means that you can be assured of 100% commitment. WBHO’s offices are strategically located in Sandton, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. Construction activities, which cover the full spectrum, are divided into three main operating divisions, Building Construction, Civil Engineering and Roads and Earthworks. Their Australian subsidiary, Probuild Constructions, has its headquarters in Melbourne.

The Elephant –

Group Five was established in 1974. Today, the group is an integrated construction services, material and infrastructure investments group operating in over 25 countries with over 10 000 people in its employ. Group Five has a Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Level 9 rating. The group has a Level 2 Construction Charter Broad Based Black Employment Equity (BBBEE) rating. Key Contracts: Mining, Industrial, Power, Oil and Gas, Water and Environment, Real Estate and Transport. The group has structured its operations across three business clusters. When combined, these deliver multiple profit streams from a single contract namely Investments and Concessions, Manufacturing and Engineering and Construction. The new Group Five Head Office, was awarded a “5-Star Green Star SA – Office Design v1” rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) in 2014. The building was one of only seven buildings in Gauteng to receive this prestigious rating. It was also the first building in Waterfall City to receive a Green Star SA rating. This leading green building was designed by LYT Architects and benefited from the sustainable design expertise of WSP Africa. The building was completed in January 2014 and was valued at R500 million on completion. Bulk earthworks for this 25 500sqm headquarters began in July 2012.

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About Debbie Wessels

I started at Leads 2 Business in April 2008 in the tenders Department and transferred to the Projects Department during the same year. I was appointed Head of Department for Projects from February 2011 to March 2022. April 2022 I started a new adventure as Content Regulator.

6 Jul 2016

Developments coming soon in Africa

by Marlaine Andersen | posted in: Construction Chat, Construction Events, General, Uncategorized | 0

Due to severe lack of adequate housing for the burgeoning populations in the various countries in Africa, more and more private developers are looking at building, not just housing estates, but whole new cities with the “Live, Work, Play” concept. Some of these new cities or mixed-use developments are still in the planning stages, but some are already underway :

Some of these developments are :

Pearl Marina – Uganda – is a development located on a 300 acre prime property located on the Garuga Peninsula in Uganda. The property is to be developed as a premium integrated water front destination, resort town and a premier Uganda tourism asset. The development will provide premium tourism and residential facilities, including hotels, conference facilities, luxury apartments, villas, a golf course, marinas, hospital, international school, modern office park and a retail centre. This is already under construction.

Tatu City – Kenya – is the development of a new, world class mixed use and mixed income city centre for Nairobi, approximately 15km north of the current Nairobi City Centre in Kenya, East Africa. It covers an area of approximately 1 000 hectares and when developed, it will provide a comprehensive mix of land uses, including residential, retail, commercial, tourism, social facilities and recreation and will be privately managed. The developer, Tatu City Ltd, will undertake the servicing of the land parcels for onward sale to developers. The infrastructure includes roads, electricity, water, waste water and solid waste infrastructure as well as public landscaping and (possibly) some simple municipal building. Construction on the residential component is underway.

Vision City – Rwanda – The proposed development is set on a prime 158 hectare tract of land in Gaculiro, Kinyinya Sector of Gasabo district, this high end estate is adjacent to RSSB constructed Vision 2020 Estate and approximately 3 km from the proposed Central Business District (CBD) at Muhima and 6 km from Kigali International Airport. It will consist of over 4 500 units in different configurations ranging from luxury villas to apartments to be built in 4 phases over 8 years. Phase 1 is already underway.

Eco Medical Village – Ghana – This is a proposed medical village project development which is located in Accra, on a 30 acre site acquired adjacent to Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration in Ghana. The construction of a medical village in Ghana that will consist of: a 380 ward hospital, 120 ward women and children hospital, underground parking space for 1 000 vehicles, 120 ward housing for the elderly, 17 storey doctors’ offices, a medical shopping mall; all things health; 40 x unit studio apartments for medical trainees; a medical research center in collaboration with world renowned hospitals; a 4 star medical hotel, a 2 star medical hotel, air ambulance and paramedic services and a housing facility for medical staff. The sod-turning ceremony is scheduled for October this year.

Sharm El Sheikh – Egypt – The development is to consist of villas, townhouses, apartments, offices, hotels and shopping malls. The property is located on the edge of the Red Sea, the development spans a massive 437 000m² and features residential components including villas, townhouses and apartments with all properties created to maximise sea view. A seaside, 5-star hotel with 118 executive rooms, 30 suites, 10 Spa Suites, a Presidential Suite Villa and a Royal Suite Villa further complements a thriving community. The entire development is surrounded by a lushly landscaped, one-of-a-kind greenbelt orienting the hotel and the residential properties. Construction has commenced on the hotel.

Even in North Africa, there are new cities being considered :

Tunisia Economic City – Tunisia – This new city is located in Enfidha District in Tunisia (North Africa) in close proximity to the Enfidha Al-hammamat International airport which can help initially to speed up the building of the city. The 90 square kilometer project with an 18 kilometer beach front modern sustainable and Eco-friendly metropolis will be the home of 500 000 inhabitants and will provide 250 000 jobs once completed within 15 years from now. Construction has not yet commenced on this.

There is also a whole new capital city planned in Egypt, just outside Cairo :

New City – Egypt – is the construction of a whole new city, outside Cairo. This new city will become the country’s new capital. The new city is meant for the low and middle income earners and will include an airport, shopping mall, hotels and amenities such as schools and hospitals as well as providing homes to low and middle-income buyers. The new city is still to be named and will be built near the Suez Canal. A Chinese construction company have been awarded the contract to build the city and the infrastructure & civil works have started.

There is a very exciting project currently underway in Nigeria :

Eko Atlantic Development – Nigeria – This development is to be built on about nine million square metres of reclaimed land, 2.4 kilometres south of Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos in Nigeria. Once completed it will be one and a half times the size of the current Victoria Island. It is estimated that it will accommodate 250 000 residents and 150 000 commuters. The city will cover seven districts : Ocean Front, Harbour Lights, Business District, Eko Drive, Marina, Avenues and Downtown. The Business District will also house a convention centre, auditorium and hotels. Construction is well underway.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of new mixed-use developments up and coming in Africa.

If your company is looking for Leads on Construction Projects in Africa, you would need to subscribe to Private Projects to get information on these and many more up-and-coming projects in Africa. Please email me on MarlaineA@L2B.co.za so that I can assist you further.

About Marlaine Andersen

Leads 2 Business Advertising Co-ordinator and Digital Designer

24 Feb 2016

How Projects in Africa works for Businesses

by George Harris | posted in: Construction Chat, General | 0

The Hopeful Continent

Africa has been looked down-upon for many years in terms of our Economy and Industrialisation standards. The Good News? There is now a major change to the biased view of Africa as a whole. Africa is now seen as the “Hopeful Continent”.

[tweetthis]Africa contains 54 countries, over 200 different languages and more than 3000 various ethnic groups. Africa is truly what is known as the Rainbow Nation.[/tweetthis]

Did you know that our countries landmass is larger than that of North America, India & West Europe combined!

We are the second largest continent after Asia, Africa supposedly has an annual infrastructure deficit of $100 billion.

Yet there are millions of dollars that is spent into Africa-based Infrastructure Projects on a yearly basis. Yet who is actually funding the continents infrastructure spending?

The collective support provided by the development finance institutions (DFI’s) and export credit agencies is that enabler. Such Institutions as the World Bank, the African Development Bank (ADB) and the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) have over 6.7% of the funding which is provided by them. The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) has estimated that $44 billion was utilised for projects all over Africa in 2013. The Private sector, was estimated to be only $9 billion in this last year. So the question really is – Why are DFI’s popular for funding compared to the capital markets? This could be due to them having A-grade credit rating and are unencumbered by regulations and that they play a role when commercial players are constrained.

Our country is on a multi-billion rand development drive to fix the misrepresented implementation of infrastructure from our past and to continue to improve by meeting the demands of our growing economy.

Infrastructure spend for Sub-Saharan African countries is expected to reach $180 billion per annum by 2025! Companies such as Transnet have made progress in issuing bonds to raise capital. Transnet had raised R1.5 billion, using a 5 year bond through its Domestic Medium Term Note Programme. The African Development Bank and EU launched the Infrastructure Investment Programme for South Africa (IIPSA) in 2014. Its intention was to provide innovative and alternate funding to organisations that wished to take out infrastructure projects in SA or projects across two or more borders of the SADC member countries. If these infrastructure developments are to succeed, then it is abundantly clear that any and all corruption needs to be dealt with and with a zero tolerance policy.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is projected at an average of 3.7 percent in 2015 down from 4.6 percent in 2014. However, despite the obvious slowdown of Africa’s largest economies, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the region is expected to pick up to an average of 4.4 percent and 4.8 percent in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Lower prices for fuel is expected to contribute to lower inflation in the oil importers, which will help boost the consumers’ purchasing power and support domestic demand. The price level impact of currency depreciation could, however, offset some of these effects. Remittance inflows is expected to pick-up up gradually in 2016–17.

So the outlook and prospective improvement for infrastructure and building developments for Africa and South Africa is looking significantly brighter than in recent years. We are still having issues with the implementations and the organisation behind projects. Our biggest problems are our internal struggles. However, it seems that new and improved systems are being implemented to greatly improve our countries growth.

Here are a few note worthy developments on infrastructure and building developments in Africa that we are proud to showcase on Leads 2 Business!!

Tunisia Economic City, Tunisia, North Africa – This is a whole new city proposed to be built in Tunisia. This is a huge mixed-use development, the biggest of it’s kind in the whole of Africa!
PPA 15699 – 15712

Jazeera Estate – Somalia – Conceptual – The first mixed used development to be built in Somalia. PPAs 17621 – 17628

Eco-Medical Estate, Ghana – A whole medical village with it’s own shopping mall in Ghana, West Africa. PPAs 17436 – 17444

The Gate, Egypt, Design – This is a very exciting mixed use development in Nigeria, already underway. Land was reclaimed from the sea in order to built this development. PPAs 15262 – 15266

Tatu City, Kenya, East Africa – Underway – Another big mixed use development in Kenya already underway. PPAs 9492 – 9499

Pearl Marina, Uganda, Infrastructure – Underway, PPAs 12677 – 12681.

About George Harris

I started my incredible journey at Leads 2 Business in 2006. I am the Content Director, custodian of an amazing research team responsible for unearthing hidden gems of information.

3 Feb 2016

Giving it Horns: Social Responsibility to Rhino’s

by Sasha Anderson | posted in: Life Lessons, Rhino's | 0

Giving it Horns: Social Responsibility to Rhino’s

To start off our 2016 Blog Journey we’re ‘Giving it Horns’ in the form of Social Responsibility to Rhino’s.

I’m sure most of us are aware of issues surrounding Rhino poaching and the fact that these beautiful animals are on the brink of extinction but what are you as an individual or company doing in response to these threats? Are you Socially Responsible to Rhino’s?

Did you know?

World Rhino day is on 22 September

The full name for Rhino is actually Rhinoceros

There are 2 species of African Rhino (White & Black)

[tweetthis]Rhino’s can gallop up to 48 km’s per hour[/tweetthis]

The Black Rhino population has decreased by 97.6% since 1960

[tweetthis]The Rhino’s current conservation status is Critically Endangered[/tweetthis]

Rhino’s have poor eyesight

Rhino’s have a Life Span of 35 to 40 Years

Rhino’s are considered ‘Mega-Herbivores’

A Rhino’s Gestation is 16 Months

1kg of Rhino horn can fetch up to 1 million rand or more

[tweetthis]Adult Rhino’s have no natural predators, except for man[/tweetthis]

What does it mean to be Socially Responsible?

Social Responsibility means that people and companies behave with ethical sensitivity toward social, cultural, economic and environmental issues. The benefits of being socially responsible are a positive impact on development, business and society ultimately leading to a better future.

Why become Socially Responsible to Rhino’s?

Conservation – When Rhino’s are protected, many other species (birds, reptiles, fish, insects and vegetation) that interact with Rhino’s are also protected.
Tourism – In the wild, Rhino’s attract tourists as they are one of the “Big Five”. Eco-tourism relies on tourists wanting to see the Big 5 which would be 4 without the Rhino.
Educate & Spread Awareness – The more people learn and spread their knowledge about Rhino’s, the better it will support the cause.
Eco-system Balance – Everything revolves around balance and all species are intricately connected. Rhino’s being ‘mega-herbivores’ fulfill many important roles in the ecosystem. Rhino’s eat an average of 23.6 kg a day and their dung piles can be 5 meters wide and 1 meter deep. That’s a large amount of trimming and fertilizing!

How to become Socially Responsible to Rhino’s?

Get Social about your concern for the Rhino’s. The more people who highlight the cause the more it will lead to initiatives to protect, save, prevent and secure the survival of our Rhino’s. It’s as easy as: read, share and comment.
Interact with Government and local Wildlife Conservation Organizations and put pressure on them to advocate Rhino Conservation and Laws that can contribute to the cause. When traveling share your concerns with local travel agencies and encourage them to do the same with Government and Tourism Organisations.
Volunteer for Rhino Conservation Organisations. Web Links can direct you to volunteer opportunities.
Donate to your Rhino Conservation Organisation. Pick Organisations where 100% of your donation goes to save Rhino and is not diluted by admin fees and other sundries.
Get involved with local Fund Raising activities that donate proceeds to Rhino Conservation.
Support Companies who support Rhino’s like Leads 2 Business. As a socially responsible individual you can demand that companies become more socially responsible by supporting companies who are already socially responsible.

However you show your Social Responsibility to Rhino’s, make sure you Give it Horns!

Help Leads 2 Business raise awareness: Check out our Heart of a Ranger video here. Like, comment, share, re-tweet.

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