Africa's construction industry continues to face significant hurdles, including limited access to financing for major infrastructure projects and a shortage of skilled professionals such as engineers, project managers and artisans. These challenges are among the key issues under discussion at the Big 5 Construct South Africa Exhibition in Johannesburg.


The three-day event has brought together industry leaders, contractors, developers, suppliers and policymakers to explore innovative solutions, investment opportunities and partnerships aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and supporting economic growth across the continent.


Our economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more.

Africa's construction industry continues to face significant hurdles, including limited access to financing for major infrastructure projects and a shortage of skilled professionals such as engineers, project managers and artisans. These challenges are among the key issues under discussion at the Big 5 Construct South Africa Exhibition in Johannesburg.
 The three-day event has brought together industry leaders, contractors, developers, suppliers and policymakers to explore innovative solutions, investment opportunities and partnerships aimed at accelerating infrastructure development and supporting economic growth across the continent.
 Our economics reporter Innocent Semosa has more.

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Africa's construction sector seeks solutions to skills, funding gaps

Uganda's national carrier has signed a deal with US planemaker Boeing to acquire 10 new passenger and cargo aircraft.

 The signing of the aircraft acquisition agreement, which was witnessed by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, is aimed at boosting trade, tourism and investment.

 But can Uganda Airlines compete with the region's established carriers, and will this major investment help position the country as a leading aviation hub in East Africa?

 Joining us now to unpack this further is Aviation Expert Desmond Latham.

Uganda's national carrier has signed a deal with US planemaker Boeing to acquire 10 new passenger and cargo aircraft.
&nbsp;The signing of the aircraft acquisition agreement, which was witnessed by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, is aimed at boosting trade, tourism and investment.
&nbsp;But can Uganda Airlines compete with the region's established carriers, and will this major investment help position the country as a leading aviation hub in East Africa?
&nbsp;Joining us now to unpack this further is Aviation Expert Desmond Latham.

Uganda Airlines expands fleet in bid to challenge regional rivals

A vehicle tracking and security technology company based in South Africa, Cartrack, is under scrutiny following the passing of a 29-year-old employee at its office, located north of Johannesburg in Gauteng province.

The family of Gcina Dhladhla is demanding answers, alleging she was unwell at work and had requested to go home but was told to continue working before she collapsed. Additionally, they have stated that there were delays in notifying them and contacting emergency services after her death.

The company has refuted allegations that she was barred from leaving work, claiming that emergency services were contacted as soon as her condition deteriorated and that she received prompt medical attention on site. What obligation of care does South Africa's labor law impose on employers in the event of a medical emergency at work?  


Joining us now to unpack this is  Labour Lawyer and mediator at Deale Attorneys, Patrick Deale

A vehicle tracking and security technology company based in South Africa, Cartrack, is under scrutiny following the passing of a 29-year-old employee at its office, located north of Johannesburg in Gauteng province.
The family of Gcina Dhladhla is demanding answers, alleging she was unwell at work and had requested to go home but was told to continue working before she collapsed. Additionally, they have stated that there were delays in notifying them and contacting emergency services after her death.
The company has refuted allegations that she was barred from leaving work, claiming that emergency services were contacted as soon as her condition deteriorated and that she received prompt medical attention on site. What obligation of care does South Africa's labor law impose on employers in the event of a medical emergency at work? &nbsp;
 Joining us now to unpack this is &nbsp;Labour Lawyer and mediator at Deale Attorneys, Patrick Deale

Labour Law expert weigh in on employer obligations during medical emergencies

In this week's markets slot, we look at Franchising trends in South Africa and across the African continent.

We also unpack how Standard Bank is driving scalable impact within the Franchising sector in the South African and broader African regions following the Johannesburg Franchising Summit, hosted last month.

 For more on this, Head for the Franchising Sector for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa, Andre Beck joins us on the line...

In this week's markets slot, we look at Franchising trends in South Africa and across the African continent.
We also unpack how Standard Bank is driving scalable impact within the Franchising sector in the South African and broader African regions following the Johannesburg Franchising Summit, hosted last month.
&nbsp;For more on this, Head for the Franchising Sector for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa, Andre Beck joins us on the line...

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