2018

Masunka Silungwe an expert in construction has called upon the government of Zambia to support local construction companies in order to have a fair competing ground with foreign firms. The Vectron Consult Infrastructure Implementation Specialist sighted that Zambia has many qualified engineers in construction unable to compete favorably due to lack of finances. He advised the government of Zambia to...

Since 2013 Zambia has witnessed massive developments of infrastructure in all parts of the country. The government has made true its promise in one of its major agendas of infrastructural development. In the last four years, there has been a construction of health facilities, colleges and universities, schools and major upgrade and construction of new roads. New police stations, administration offices,...

To many people around the world, Sub- Sahara Africa is a no-go region especially when one thinks in investment and entrepreneurship lines of thought. However to informed business minded people this region has endless great investment opportunities. Efforts have started to play off in African countries to diversify the economy in order to maintain a steady economic growth.  These calls are aimed at...

The unique architectural design of Radisson Blu Hotel in Zambia incorporating an underground tunnel has transformed it to be the newest art gallery in Lusaka. The Temwani art gallery is yet to be officially opened by the end of January 2018. It is located between a doomed shaped building and annex. Temwani gallery will provide both economic and social values to Zambia and act as a platform for cultural...

The ongoing construction of Kazungula Bridge has offered over 500 more employment opportunities to the local communities. The bridge which upon completion will connect Zambia to Botswana is at 40% completion. Upon completion, the bridge will facilitate easy transport of goods between these two countries. The two governments considered the need for the bridge to facilitate economic development and bilateral...

The Third edition of Bauma ConExpo Africa will take place between March 13th and 16th 2018.  The event will take place in Johannesburg, and more than 600 exhibitors are expected to attend. The area of Johannesburg Expo center is 68,000 square meters, and it will be used for the event. The expo entails trade fair for construction vehicles, building materials, construction, and mining machinery. Both...

Ronald Chitotela, the Zambian Infrastructure Development Minister, expressed the government commitment to avail affordable housing facilities for the citizens. This was during a live phone call with ZNBC television on a program called 'Government Forum.' The scheme dubbed 'Build and own' is a government program to convert slums to habitable settlements hence upgrading the slums. Chitotela said that the...