Sudan Signs Agreement with Russian Company on Gas Liquefaction

The Ministry of oil in Sudan signed a $70 million agreement on Sunday with Russia’s Gazohim Techno for liquefaction of gas produced at Neem field in the west of the country using a process known as gas-to-liquids (GTL). Under the agreement a plant will be constructed to liquefy gas with a capacity of processing 10 million cubic feet of gas per day and convert to petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel at an estimated rate of 100 million tons of fuel per.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th October 2015

UAE-Based Firm to Raise East African Presence

“We are planning to spend about $25 million to $30 million in acquiring new terminals in East Africa,” Thangapandian Srinivasalu (left), the Executive Director of Gulf Petrochem said last week in Sharjah. Speaking to media in a series of interviews, Srinivasalu said their focus of growth will be the UAE, India and East Africa. “The next decade belongs to Africa and there are tremendous business opportunities in East Africa, which is politically stable and.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th October 2015

Rising cement consumption signals growth in East Africa

East Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing marketplaces for construction opportunities and building materials. Significant projects are under construction across East Africa, including Ethiopia’s $4 billion hydro-power dam on the Blue Nile River and Kenya’s Sh195 billion ($13 billion) railway that will link the Port of Mombasa to the Rwandan capital of Kigali via Uganda. In Rwanda, CIMERWA, the only cement company in Rwanda that mines raw materials,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th October 2015

Mega International airport to be constructed in East Africa

 Plans are underway for  the construction of a mega International airport in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise has announced.   The Ethiopian Minister of Transport, Workneh Gebeyehu confirmed the reports and said that Ethiopia is to break the ground for a new mega hub airport in the vicinity of Addis Ababa.   “The new mega hub will move the aviation industry in Ethiopia to a higher level. It will make Addis Ababa the aviation hub of Africa. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th October 2015

New ports in Tanzania to be constructed

 Tenders for consultancy services and engineering designs for the development of several ports in Tanzania have been advertised by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).   The tender entails a request for interest in consultancy services for feasibility studies and preliminary engineering designs for development of new ports at Kilwa, Lindi and Rushungi, plus a transshipment hub along the Indian Ocean coast.   The ports in Tanzania will boost easy movement of goods to.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th October 2015

Construction work on Industrial Development zone in Africa in progress

 Construction work is well on progress at the Saldanha Bay’s Industrial Development zone in South Africa a move aimed at positioning the Western Cape as a rig repair hub.   According to Western Cape Minister for Economic opportunities, Alan Winde, servicing of oil and gas at saldanha is key for project Khulisa in order for the sector to grow.   If they focus on upstream and midstream services such as rig repair then 35000 formal jobs will be provided in the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th October 2015

Hilton Hawassa Resort and Spa in Ethiopia to be constructed by 2020

Hilton Hawassa Resort and Spa in Ethiopia is set to join a portfolio of more than 70 Hilton Worldwide properties in Africa with its construction stated for 2020 in Ethiopia. An agreement which was signed by Sunshine Business PLC and Hilton Worldwide has brought the Hawassa project to birth. Senior Vice President of Development, Europe and Africa for Hilton Worldwide, Patrick Fizigibbon, confirmed the news and said that with Ethiopia’s known hospitality, Hilton Hawassa.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2015

New ports in Tanzania to be constructed

Tenders for consultancy services and engineering designs for the development of several ports in Tanzania have been advertised by the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA). The tender entails a request for interest in consultancy services for feasibility studies and preliminary engineering designs for development of new ports at Kilwa, Lindi and Rushungi, plus a transshipment hub along the Indian Ocean coast. The ports in Tanzania will boost easy movement of goods to the mainland and.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2015

Appolonia and Eban Properties to develop homes on 20 hectares of land at the landmark satellite city project

The 2-3 bedroom houses to be constructed by Eban Properties will have prices ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. Show houses will be completed by December 2015. The residential development, called The Oxford, is the second to be announced by the project developers this year. In March, Appolonia launched its 24-hectare Nova Ridge residential enclave, allowing homebuyers to design and build their own homes on a range of plot sizes.  “We are pleased to partner with.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2015

EMERGING CAPITAL PARTNERS INVESTS IN TWO NORTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

Emerging Capital Partners (ECP), an international private equity firm focused on investing across the African continent, announced today that it has acquired controlling stakes in two North African construction sector businesses. The equity investments in Shoresal and Almes, totaling USD $26.2 million, are part of ECP’s strategy to expand its North Africa portfolio. “ECP has invested in various African engineering and construction companies since 2006, and we have long.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2015

FAR gets farm-in option for Senegal offshore block

 FAR Limited (FAR) has entered into a farm-in option agreement with a subsidiary of Trace Atlantic Oil (Trace) for the Djiffere block offshore Senegal. Under the agreement with Trace, FAR has the option to earn a 75 per cent working interest in the Djiffere block by drilling an exploration well before 31 July 2018, subject to regulatory approvals. The farm-in option can be exercised by FAR at any time before 31 October 2016, by which time FAR expects to have completed the firm.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2015

Ford's sub-Saharan drive may benefit African plants

 As Ford's only manufacturing operation in the Middle East and Africa‚ Ford Southern Africa is in pole position to benefit from the group's decision to intensify marketing and production in sub-Saharan Africa‚ says Stephen Odell‚ president of Ford's European‚ Middle East and African operations. Ford has the capacity to increase it production in South Africa, particularly of the Ranger model. Ford has the capacity to increase it production in South Africa,.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd October 2015