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  Singapura Developers, a subsidiary of AFRA Holdings PTE Ltd Singapore will undertake this private flagship project in order to provide a solution to the ongoing affordable housing crisis in the country.   Habitat Housing Co-operative Society (HHCSL) was established in 1991 with the objective of sourcing and providing affordable housing solutions to its members.  Founded by Staff of the constituent arms of the United Nations Organizations based at Gigiri, Nairobi. HHCSL are the land owners. Singapura Developers and HHCSL went into a JVA and the title deed of the land has now been transferred to Habitat Heights. Habitat Heights is an affordable mixed development estate consisting of studio, 1,2 and 3-bedroom apartments and 60 retail units totalling 8,888 units.  The project also will entail School, Hospital, Commercial Centre and other related amenities.  The estate is a lifestyle product seeking to provide affordable housing in Lukenya, Mavoko s...

  Echoing a passionate belief in skills development and job creation for South Africa’s youth, Epiroc, a mining equipment and technology specialist, has taken a decision to once again support the merited YES4Youth (Youth Employment Services) Programme. “We are proud to be part of this inspirational initiative that provides interns with an ideal platform to gain hands-on experience in the workplace and further develop their skillsets,” comments Kathryn Coetzer, Regional Communications Manager for Epiroc South Africa.   Many young graduates, eager to start their working careers, are finding it extremely difficult to secure a job in today’s tough economic and high unemployment climate that is being further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The youth plays a critical role in shaping our country and economy and they must therefore be afforded every opportunity to gain valuable skills which they can take forward into meaningful careers,” says Coetzer . “We’re always on the...

  Location: Opposite Braeburn International School, Bamburi, Msa.   Bamburi Coconut Villas is where serenity meets luxury. It is in harmony with your dreams and will build a relationship with nature.   The architecture of this project creatively blends contemporary style with the combination of luxurious lifestyle amenities making this an ideal dwelling for its residents. The project offers spacious and well-designed 4BR townhouse in 3 different categories- Elite, Premium & Luxury . The project offers best in space, comfort and quality in living. Surrounded by serene privacy, a green landscape and the finest of modern facilities which will give you a royal feel. It is well planned and is built with all modern construction methods. The project offers a total of 21 well-spaced villas.       Project Amenities: Environment: ·          Backup generator for common areas ·    ...

  Epiroc’s collaboration partner Railcare Group AB recently launched the world’s biggest battery-electric railway maintenance vehicle, using an Epiroc-developed technology platform.    Railcare, a Swedish manufacturer of machines that keep railways safe and clean, launched a battery-powered version of its Multi-Purpose Vehicle for rail maintenance applications. The new machine can be used to vacuum away stones, trash and other obstacles from the tracks, melt snow, as well as function as a towing vehicle for, among other things, ballast wagons during track work.   Epiroc, on the forefront of electric underground mining equipment, has developed a battery-electric technology platform that is modular and scalable, with batteries supplied by Northvolt. Although the battery system is designed primarily with the mining industry in mind it is also well suited for other types of machines that operate in tough environments and are traditionally powered by diesel engine...

  Epiroc has been hard at work supporting numerous deserving Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives (CSR) throughout 2020 and not even the COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying restrictions and protocols could thwart the company’s enthusiasm. In fact the lockdown encouraged the Epiroc team to do even more!   “Epiroc is a company that is concerned about societal challenges and we walk the talk by getting involved in worthy programmes and offering sustainable solutions,” affirms Epiroc South Africa’s CSR Manager, Judy Vilakazi.   At the beginning of the year, Epiroc donated and handed over sanitary pads and 100 pairs of school shoes to learners at Bekekayo Farm School in Benoni on Johannesburg’s East Rand. “We decided to kick off our 2020 programme with a school initiative because it perfectly aligns with our CSR focus areas of education, welfare and diversity,” explains Judy.   Q1 2020 also saw Epiroc employees supporting CHOC (Childhood Cancer Found...