Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the city is moving full steam ahead with its smart water meter project, despite resistance from residents who say the plan could deny …
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EnvironmentGOVERNMENTReal EstateUrban Development
Magodo Residents Raise Alarm Over Environmental Threat
Residents of Magodo GRA Phase 2 in Shangisha, Lagos, have raised fresh alarm over ongoing construction activities in a part of the estate they say is not meant for development. …
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BankingEastern AfricaFinance & ServicesHousingReal EstateUrban Development
Absa Bank Pledges KShs 4 Billion to Support Affordable Housing in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has increased its financial commitment to the affordable housing sector with a new pledge of KShs 4 billion to support home loans for individuals. This represents a …
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GOVERNMENTHousingNAMIBIAReal EstateSocial WelfareUrban Development
NHE Offers 2,500 Plots for Low-Income Housing Across Namibia
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in Namibia has announced the release of 2,500 serviced plots across the country to support the National Informal Settlement Upgrading Project (ISUP), a government-backed initiative …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTHousingInfrastructureReal EstateUrban Development
Nigeria Announces N70 bn Urban Housing Fund to Reduce Deficit
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised over N70 billion to fund large-scale housing developments across urban centres in the country, using Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a major source of …
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CrimeEnergyGovernancePoliticsSecurityUrban Development
City Power Cracks Down on Illegal Connections
City Power in Johannesburg has started a serious operation to remove illegal electricity connections and disconnect people who do not pay their bills. This move, according to officials, is to …