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MOMBASA ROAD UPGRADE IN KENYA TO COST Sh59bn

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Upgrading of mombasa road fund to be increase due to change in design after the original fund was Sh27 billion. The superhighway construction will cost sh59bn which is more than the original plan due to change in design. The mombasa road will link Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. The plan is to drop the planned construction of an elevated highway over the entire 43.5km stretch to Rironi in favour of flyovers and underpasses on certain…

TWO BRIDGES TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY MALAWI GOVERNMENT

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Malawi Government set to construct two bridge in mzimba that will help the resident and community in the area. The bridge construction will take place in Mzimba North East constituency of malawi. The construction will help improve road network in the area. Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jappie Mhango, “I will ensure that the two bridges are constructed so that people cross these rivers without endangering their lives. He also said that the presidents already…

DANGOTE PRESIDENT VOWS TO COMPLETE APAPA PORT ROAD ON TIME IN NIGERIA

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Dangote President visit apapa port road site and vows for early completion. President of dangote groupe, Aliko dangote has vow to complete the ongoing construction on time. The apapa port road has been in a state of disrepair over a long period of time. The disrepair has claim over 20bn daily as a result of traffic gridlock generated by the bad road. The president visited the site to assess the extent of work done. The road construction in…

NEW CARGO TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TANZANIA

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzania government set to sign contract with korea firm for the construction of a new cargo in Lake Tanganyika. Tanzania is set to sign a contract for the construction of a cargo. It will have the capacity to carry 600 passengers and 200 tonnes of cargo. While operate in the eastern side of Lake Tanganyika, it will reduce duties carried-out by the oldest MV Liemba. Deputy Minister for Transportation and communication, Atashasta Nditiye on a tour to the site said…

TANZANIA’S SUMBAWANGA AIRPORT RECEIVE FUNDS FOR UPGRADE

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sumbawanga Airport receive US $24.9m for upgrade of airport to international standard. The sumbawanga airport will soon be upgrade after funds was release by the government. The upgrade which will cost US $24.9m would make it an international standard and help grow the economic. It will also attract business opportunity from neighbouring countries like Zambia and DRC. The Deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Atashasta Niditiye, had visit the site to inspect the airport during his two…

OLD MINT PARK CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction work begins on old mint park by Atterbury in South Africa. Atterbury, a South Africa developer is in charge of constructing the park. The project which is worth US$ 68m is to benefit from the excellent features in the area. The feature which include; healthcare facilities and so many other benefits. It will also connect major transport routes and convenient surrounding residential in the area. The park is centrally located between Midrand and Centurion. Atterbury Development Manager,…

WORLD BANK GIVES US $486M FOR ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Government gets funds from World bank for Electricity Transmission Facility. The world bank has approved funds to boost electricity transmission in the country. The project will help increase the power transfer from one region to another in the nation. Senior Communications Officer, Nigeria Olufunke Olufon, “IDA has since 1960 supported development work in 113 countries through provision of grants and Zero-interest loans for projects and programs. The grants are to boost the economic growth, reduce…

KAA INVITES TENDERS FOR JKIA RUNWAY PROJECT

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

JKIA second runway project gets tender invites by KAA The construction of the second runway at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi is requesting tenders. Kenya airport authority (KAA) is inviting tenders for the project that had started since 2013. The project which is partially fund by Africa development bank has approved a US $160m loan for the project. KAA has inform that the contract will be carried-out by qualified professionals. The contract will be…

KENYA THIKA BYPASS ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Thika bypass road construction set to kick-off which will help ease traffic along Garissa highway in kenya. The construction of the bypass road project is to link it to the four road project at Garissa highway. The road project which is worth Sh1.5 billion is a 2.1km that stretch from Engen to Kiganjo junction. According to Engineer Earnest Ruto, ”We guarantee that the tarmac laid will last more than 20 years. He further said contractor will embark on Broadway-Athena link…

US$6.4M BLANTYRE BYPASS RING ROAD LAUNCH IN MALAWI

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Blantyre bypass ring road project launch by Malawi president. President Peter Mutharika of Malawi has launch the US$6.4m Blantyre bypass ring road. The 186km road will facilitate easy and fast mobility of goods and services. It will also serve as a key factors at the center of promoting the country’s economic growth. Malawi President Peter Mutharika, “It is my expectation that the by-pass road will minimize traffic congestion in the roads of Blantyre City. It will also enhance movement of…

DOUALA GRAND MALL & BUSINESS PARK PLANS KICK-OFF

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Grand mall and business park plan set to kick-off in Cameroon. The Douala grand mall which will be located close to the Bonapriso in Cameroon’s largest city. The mall will comprise of 18,000 square metres of retail and leisure space. It will also have multiple restaurants, a children’s play zone, a five screen cinema, a supermarket and retail shops. Douala grand mall will have an outstanding mark in the sector. The project will produce over 4,500 jobs for the locals. The…

US$45M OVERPASS CONSTRUCTION IN TANZANIA AT ADVANCE STAGE

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Overpass construction in Tanzania at advance stage. The construction of the overpass in Dar es Salaam is at an advanced stage of completion. The Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency is funding the project. The US$45m project comes as a great news to resident who have in recent years endure endless traffic jams. The traffic jams leading to the junction of Nelson Mandela Expressway and Nyerere Road will reduce after building the overpass. Project engineer for Tanroads, Rajab Manger…

DEVELOPMENT FIRM COMBINED TO CONSTRUCT MWENDA-KASHIBA ROAD

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of road project on track after inspection. The construction of the road project is a joined Public Private Partnership between Groupe Européen de Développement (GED) and Development Bank of Southern Africa. The both firm conducted an environmental assessment of the 187 km road that will cost US $475m. The project will have a modern bridge across Luapula River and a Border Post at Kashiba. It will also connect Zambia to Congo DR in Luapula Province through Chipili and Mwense districts. GED…

TURNER & TOWNSEND MERGE WITH KENYA FIRM MML

Posted on February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Turner & Townsend merge with Kenya project management firm MML. Turner & Townsend, a global construction firm gets shares in a firm in Kenya. The Nairobi firm which is a leading company has sold share and will now be under Turner & Townsend. The merger comes as global investment is fueling Kenya’s diverse economy. The merger will also change the company name to bear MML Turner & Townsend. The change will now make the company work across the…

AZURI PENINSULA PHASE ONE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN NIGERIA

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Phase one construction of Azuri peninsula kick-off in Nigeria. The construction of the luxuries development has kick-off. The development will have 12 super-luxury simplexes, two villas and 120 luxury apartments including another 7 townhouse. The development is a mixed building featuring a special and luxurious urban lifestyle. Chief Officer of Eko Development Company, Ibiene Ogolo said that ”the first phase of the project will take nothing less than 13,000 square metres, and another 130,000 square metres for built…

SEPTIC TANK: STEPS TO DESIGN

Posted on February 8, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

The design of septic tank in our homes and office are important because it leads to good health. Septic tank is a chamber made of concrete, fiberglass, PVC or plastic, through which domestic wastewater (sewage) flows for primary treatment. Septic is the anaerobic bacterial environment that develops in the tank which decomposes or mineralizes the waste discharged into the tank. The tanks has to be design to retain sewage for 24hrs. During which certain biological decomposition by the action…

CAPITOL BUILDING IN LIBERIA 87% COMPLETED

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Liberia’s capitol building 87% completed which will have a new office for its members. The capitol building is the building that holds the country leaders. It is a building were members of the House of Representatives and the Liberian Senate meet when passing a law in the country. The construction of the two annexes building which started in October 2016 is at 87% finish. The project which is worth U.S.$23m is being funded by the People’s Republic of China…

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GETS GREEN LIGHT

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cape town international airport(CTIA) construction approved by DEA, which will operate with aircrafts that have wingspan of 65m or more. Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has granted the construction of the airport. The approval of the airport comes after DEA has done its process regarding the project. The project will allow the airport to operate aircrafts with wingspans of 65m or more. The project is worth US $319.8m will operate as Airbus A380 Superjumbo when completed. CTIA senior manager…

NEW MARKET SQUARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN PORT-HARCOURT

Posted on February 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Port-harcourt New Market Square undergoing construction at GRA. The construction of the new market square is located in the every busy GRA environment in Port-harcourt. The project is very important because it is located close to Genesis deluxe cinema and Jevinik restaurant. The purpose of the project is to get individuals and families the best quality and price of any item available. According to the Site Manager, Mr Fidelis, “The design of the project is different…

WEST AFRICA LARGEST SHOPPING MALL UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN PORT-HARCOURT

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of the largest West Africa shopping mall in port-harcourt set to help create jobs after completion. The shopping mall construction is expected to be the largest in west Africa when completed. The project is to make the city an investment destination in the country. The shopping mall will get a road that will be reconstructed leading to the mall. During the Governor visit to the site, he was impress with the development. He further stated…

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