Construction Technology

National Development Plan - Creating employment National Development Plan - Creating employment   Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent, which according to the UN Habitat, is increasing at a rate of 230,000 people who are moving into cities across Africa each week. Currently, sub-Saharan Africa alone has an estimated housing deficit of 30 million units and every year, the backlog of houses across Africa’s 54 countries collectively increases by 4 million houses. With the population of the African continent expected to reach a staggering 2 billion people by 2050, almost twice the population number estimated in 2010, it is a stark reality that every year, there will be more and more people needing homes, over and above the current demand. Although the extensive and many complex difficulties, relating to the delivery of affordable housing in Africa is well documented, the ever-increasing demand for housing keeps mounting and continues to be a major concern. Projections by the Unit...

Moladi reduces high costs of conventional building techniques through new technology Moladi reduces high costs of conventional building techniques through new technology New moladi construction technology Africa is a rapidly urbanising continent, which according to the UN Habitat, is increasing at a rate of 230,000 people who are moving into cities across Africa each week. Currently, sub-Saharan Africa alone has an estimated housing deficit of 30 million units and every year, the backlog of houses across Africa’s 54 countries collectively increases by 4 million houses. With the population of the African continent expected to reach a staggering 2 billion people by 2050, almost twice the population number estimated in 2010, it is a stark reality that every year, there will be more and more people needing homes, over and above the current demand.  reduce cost of housing construction Although the extensive and many complex difficulties, relating to the delivery of affordable housing in Af...

Housing Africa - Shelter Afrique-World Bank-moladi Hennie Botes and Hon. Daudi Migereko Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development Uganda     We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to Shelter Afrique and the Cote D’Ivoire Ministry of Housing for providing Hennie Botes, CEO of moladi , the opportunity to present to the members, visitors and delegates during the 33rd Symposium held in Abidjan.   Moladi, an award winning South African based company established in 1986, makes housing accessible to low-income people through innovative and eco-friendly reusable recycled plastic formwork technology.   An African solution to an African problem    Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire, H.E Mr Daniel Kablan Duncan and Hennie Botes    Decent affordable housing is one of the key factors in the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It is not just about putting a roof over someone’s head. Academic research proves that access ...