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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
MAY
2015
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MARKETPLACE
Inyatsi Roads (Zambia) was recently awarded two contracts
to upgrade and build two main roads in Zambia, which will
improve access for investors in these areas that will ensure
economic development for the communities that live there.
The company will upgrade and build the Chikankata Road and
the Ndola–Mufulira Road. The value of the Chikankata Road
contract is R82,75-million and the Ndola-Mufulira Road contract is
worth R1,2-billion.
Inyatsi Roads Zambia has completed various roads projects in
the country over the past few years. These new contracts are part of
the Link Zambia 8 000 Road Project, the Accelerated National Roads
Construction Programme, to construct an efficient road network and
international highways linking Zambia to South Africa, Zimbabwe,
Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo
and Namibia.
The Zambian government embarked on this project to reduce road
user costs and transit times across the country. The private sector was
invited to undertake a large portion of the Link Zambia 8 000 Road
Project, a priority government project, to build 8 000 km of high
quality single and dual lane roads through the landlocked country.
“Zambia is the second largest copper producer in Africa and
relies on its road network to ship the copper to buyers through its
eight neighbouring countries. The country’s neighbours also rely on
Zambian roads for a reliable and shorter route to African ports,” says
Frans Pienaar, chairman of Inyatsi Construction.
The Link Zambia 8 000 Project is expected to make Zambia a
transportation hub for Southern Africa because its location places it
in the centre of Southern Africa. “With so much traffic passing through
the country on the new roads, economic growth will be encouraged
which will in turn benefit the
communities in these areas,”
Pienaar says.
BENEFIT
Two companies of Inyatsi Construction Group
were recently awarded contracts to the value
of a few billion rand to build and upgrade
infrastructure in Zambia and Swaziland that will
not only benefit local communities, but also the
rest of Southern Africa.
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Inyatsi Construction was first registered in Swaziland in 1982.
In 2007, due to changes in shareholding, expansion into new
markets, growth and diversification, Inyatsi Construction
Group Holdings (ICGH) was formed in 2007 as the holding
company of Inyatsi and its regional subsidiaries.
In September 2009, Construction Associates' shareholding
was taken over by Inyatsi Construction Group Holdings.
Construction Associates came in as the building construc-
tion division of the Group. In 2010 Billion Construction was
purchased by the Group, expanding the building division into
South Africa. In November 2010 Billion Construction changed
its name to Inyatsi Construction South Africa (ICSA).
In early 2014, ICSA was sold to a large international
group. With a world-class team of professionals, Inyatsi is
competing with the best, and doing so successfully. This is
a true Swazi success story: from small beginnings to a true
multinational, Inyatsi is a company to be reckoned with in
Africa South of the Sahara.
The company has operations in Swaziland, South Africa,
Zambia, and Mozambique as well as registered companies
in Botswana and Namibia. On 20 June 2014, we successfully
completed the NOSA 5 Star Audit and achieved four Platinum
Stars. To achieve this, the LTFIR must be less than two and
your effort score above 75%. Inyatsi and all its subsidiaries are
all certified for ISO 9001:2008.
About Inyatsi Construction Holdings
Frans Pienaar, chairman of Inyatsi
Construction.
Pone joins AECOM from ABB, a global leader in power and
automation technologies, where he has held a number
of positions, including CEO for Southern Africa and
regional manager for Sub-Sahara Africa. Originally from Mozam-
bique, he is currently ABB’s country managing director in the United
Arab Emirates.
Pone brings extensive experience working in the Middle East and
Africa to AECOM. This expertise will help create opportunities for
AECOM to deliver integrated infrastructure services across the region.
Steve Morriss, AECOM’s chief executive, Europe, Middle East,
Africa (EMEA) and India, said: “The Africa region plays an increasingly
important part of our business in AECOM. More and more global
clients are exploring opportunities in the region, and the emerging
and developed economies across Africa provide great opportunities
NEW AFRICA CEO
AECOM, the global, fully integrated services
firm, has appointed Carlos Pone as chief
executive, Africa. Pone will be responsible for
leading AECOM’s business across the African
continent, and his appointment is a key part of
the company’s growth strategy in the region.
Inyatsi Construction was
also awarded the contract
to build and upgrade the
Ezulwini sewerage system
to the value of more than
R130-million.
The
valley
forms the hub of business in
the country with many wild-
life sanctuaries and hotels.
“This project will contribute
to ensuring that investors
have a sound foundation
to build their business on.
This will increase economic
activity in the region that will
in turn increase job opportu-
nities,” says Pienaar.
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for AECOM to positively impact lives and
transform communities. Pone’s track
record of creating strong, sustainable
and diverse teams across the continent
will help take our business to the next
level of success.”
Commenting on joining AECOM,
Pone added: “I share the same values
and passion for Africa as AECOM and
look forward to implementing
the company’s strategy and
vision for the region, helping
to take the business to a
leading position in the
continent.” Pone will join
the company in August
and will be based
in Johannesburg.
to local communities