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[[{"value":"South Africa’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala unpacked the country’s 2024/2025 infrastructure priorities and project pipeline during a panel session at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024 in Cape Town on Tuesday. According to Minister Zikalala, the country’s top 12 infrastructure priorities seek to stimulate job creation, promote economic competitiveness and contribute to broadening economic inclusivity. “We announced the 12 priority projects today and […]

[[{"value":"The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At a media event held at the Headquarters of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) at the Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, senior representatives of the Bid Committee provided insight on what hosting the FIFA World Cup would mean for their countries and international football. Under the mission to build a tournament […]

[[{"value":"South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual agreements for private sector operators. The statement is a step towards introducing third-party access to South Africa’s rail network. Speaking during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA), South Africa’s Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga underscored that transport and logistics are catalysts for economic […]

[[{"value":"President William Ruto has signed the Affordable Housing Bill into law. The Affordable Housing Act establishes a framework for the collection of the housing levy and implementation of the affordable housing programme. President Ruto said implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme will transform the lives of Kenyans at the bottom of the pyramid by creating jobs, providing decent housing and reducing agricultural land fragmentation. Speaking at State House Nairobi after […]

[[{"value":"President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward at State House Entebbe. Prince Edward is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. During their meeting, President Museveni expressed his eagerness to collaborate with British investors and attract more tourists from the United Kingdom, highlighting the potential […]

[[{"value":"The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Mrs. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, this morning met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. H.E Juarez said that the purpose of her visit was to follow up the decision to establish a Joint Commission of cooperation with Uganda. “Venezuela is keen to strengthen economic ties with Uganda and the Venezuelan Government […]

[[{"value":"The Honorable Jeje Odong Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has, this morning engaged in a productive meeting with Her Excellency Anne Kristin Hermansen, Ambassador of Norway to Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Minister Odongo warmly welcomed Ambassador Hermansen and conveyed his intention to travel to Oslo to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway. Minister Abubakhar emphasized the significance of the longstanding cooperation […]

[[{"value":"Twelve major infrastructure projects have been launched with the aim of driving public and private sector-led development in South Africa. The projects span transport, storage and communication; electricity, gas and water; community, social and personal services; mining and quarrying; and agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors, and fall under South Africa’s 2024/2025 infrastructure pipeline. The launch of the projects – which will receive support from Infrastructure South Africa – was announced […]

[[{"value":"Nearly $5.7 trillion is required to close the infrastructure investment gap in South Africa by 2050, according to statements made by Mameetse Masemola, Acting Head of Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) on Monday. During a media briefing, Masemola provided an update on projects led by ISA since its enactment in 2020, as well as highlighted efforts being made by the government agency […]