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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORT FREEWAY BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

The construction of the new freeway between Windhoek and the Hosea Kutako International Airport is expected to be concluded in 2024. This is according to Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi, who was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrading to dual carriageway standards of the road on Monday. This is the third and last phase of the project, which will be financed through a grant from China to the Namibian government at approximately N$1.035…

ESKOM GROUP EXECUTIVE RESIGNED AFTER 26YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Phillip Dukashe, has resigned from his position, following a 26-year association with the power utility. The power utility announced Dukashe’s resignation on Monday – just more than a year after his permanent appointment in April 2021. “A true, loyal asset to Eskom and the country, Mr Dukashe’s last day will be on 31 May. In his resignation letter and discussions with Eskom executives, Mr Dukashe has cited the critical need…

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BKK FERRIES BEGINS IN UGANDA

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

Construction works for two BKK Ferries on Lake Kyoga in Buyende District have kicked off with the keel laying process. The two ferries will help in the transportation and linking of people living and working in Buyende, Kaberamaido, and Serere Districts. Speaking during the function, Fred Byamukama, the State Minister of Transport, revealed that the development of transport and infrastructure in the country is an integral and deliberate effort by the government. “The development of…

REHABILITATION OF MUNGO PARK CONTRACT SIGNED IN THE GAMBIA

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

Touray Kunda Construction Company has been awarded a contract by the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) to carry out the rehabilitation and conservation works at the Mungo Park Memorial Obelisk located in Sami Karantaba in the Central River Region, which is one of the country’s much cherished historic sites. The overall contract which is valued at D4.039 million dalasi involves several components all of which relate to rehabilitation, conservation, and value addition to…

LAGOS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED PARTIALLY COLLAPSED THREE STOREY BUILDING

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Lagos State government said it demolished a partially collapsed three-story building along Chris Ngadi Avenue, Ago Palace Way, Okota, on Saturday morning. A statement by Mukaila Sanusi, spokesman for the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Sunday, said the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) carried out the demolition. The demolition comes after the collapse of a building in the area Saturday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

NIGERIAN STILL IN DARKNESS DESPITE NERC 2,000MW POWER PROJECT APPROVAL

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Gambeta News

It is well over a year since Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) granted approval for a 2000mw power project but still Nigeria are having Electricity challanges. According to NERC’s analysis of data released, it showed that between the four quarters spanning June 2020 to June 2021, the industry regulator granted the approvals, which cover both grid and off-grid power as well as renewable sources of energy. The review shows that some of the companies requested…

WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA NUCLEAR POWER STATION PROJECT RUNNING LATE

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

What is describe as South Africa’s most complex project ever is running a bit late as oppose to the original plans. Well, the nation knows that the nuclear facility which was commissioned some 36years agos in 1985 will surely pose some challenges. Plans were made in 2022 and early 2023 as the nuclear power plant was schedule for a number of upgrade to extend its operational life for a further 20 years. Such plans include,…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO BLACK LIST SOME CONTRACTORS

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

Plans are in motion to blacklist some contracted companies performing substandard work under the ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP)Phase 2. This is due to the poor state of some recently completed road in the cities. The ERRP phase 2 is to catch up on years of poor maintenance and in some case rebuild roads that were not built properly in the first phase. It is also aimed at harnessing the potential of the transport…

AFRICAN POPULATION TO INCREASE BY 2100- PEW RESEARCH

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

African nations population to increase in 2100 but is the continent ready for such explosion in population?? Africa is set for a population explosion in 2100, after PEW Research Centre release its report. According to the report, between 2020 and 2100, Africa’s population is expected to increase from 1.3 billion to 4.3 billion. The projection shows that the increase will come mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, which is expected to more than triple in population by…

WORLD LEADERS DEPART FOR SECOND BELT AND ROAD FORUM

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is happening this week in Beijing, China. (25 – 27 April, 2019) African Union’s High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa, H.E. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga will be in China to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. In essence, this 3-Day event is a great platform for furthering international cooperation with China. To showcase the importance and impact of the forum, China…

GHANA EXCESS ELECTRICITY CAPACITY SPENDING REACHES US$30m

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana to reduce excess electricity spending after President Nana Akufo-Addo directive. Ghana Government has announced that they lose US$30m annually due to spending on excess electricity capacity. The Minister of Energy John Peter Amewu made the announcement during the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Ghana forum. The theme of the forum was ”Energy sector perspective: vision and strategies for a sustainable energy sector in Ghana’’. John Peter Amewu said “Every power sector needs some elements of reserved margin for emergencies….

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDING

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

FEC approve construction of new facility of art building at Adamawa State University. Nigeria Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approve the construction of a new university building. The new building facility will be at Adamawa State University, Mubi town in the state. The approval was announced by Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu during the Federal Executive Council meeting. Meanwhile, the construction cost of the project is worth N613,395,650 with the aim of the building been used for the Faculty…

SOMALIA TO RECEIVE €1 MILLION EUROS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

Italian government issues €1 million euros for Somalia infrastructure development. Somalia government is set to receive funds which will help grow the country Infrastructure. This is after Italian government signed a deal with African Development Bank (AfDB) Multi-Partner Somalia Infrastructure Fund. The fund is worth €1 million euros. Somalia is one of those Africa countries that has suffered a lot especially in the infrastructure sector. This is due to terrorist attack on the nation that has destroyed so…

IMPORTANCE OF RWANDA DNA DATABASES FOR ALL CITIZENS

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda Government is considering creating a database for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and biometric data for all Rwandans Rwanda is making plan to introduce DNA Database to its citizens. This is after Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye disclosed the information during the ‘Justice Week’ in kigali. The aim of the database will be to facilitate pinning criminals, especially in rape, defilement and murder cases. Meanwhile, the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will also have biometric data for all Rwandans….

UGANDA DOCTORS OPPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF LUBOWA HOSPITAL PROJECT

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Doctors unhappy with Uganda government over support for the construction of Lubowa hospital. Doctors of Uganda Medical Association has express their dismay over government plans to support the construction of a specialised hospital. The deal was signed with a consortium comprising of Finasi and ROKO Construction Company. The plan is to construct a new specialized hospital in Lubowa. Meanwhile, the deal has not been received well by doctors in the nation. According to them, the government is neglecting local…

SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES DIVISION OF REVENUE BILL

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

National Assembly approve Division of revenue bill that will determining each province’s equitable share. In the quest to have a stability, South Africa’s National Assembly has approve the division of revenue bill. The Division of Revenue bill will provide for equitable division of funds raised nationally. It will also be for the national, provincial and local spheres of government for a particular financial year. The Division of Revenue bill will provides for determining each province’s equitable share of the…

IFA SECURE FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

IFA gets fund for infrastructure development in six African nations Investment fund Africa IFA has secure US$6 billion for infrastructure development in Africa. This IFA fund is the first phase of its drive towards infrastructure development in Africa. The deal was announced during an interview with investment fund’s chairperson and chief executive Neil de Beer. According to Neil, the lack of modernization, infrastructure and the backlog in Africa inspired the project-focused business. He also said that the…

EGYPT’s OPEN ECONOMY RESULTS IN MORE GERMAN PARTNERSHIP

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Germany and Egypt to partner more because of Egypt’s open economy and policies. Egypt’s open economy progress is commendable says Germany. This is according to Thomas Bareiß; German’s parliamentary state secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy @ BMWi bund. To further strengthen mutual links between Egypt and German, a high level German economic delegation visited Egypt this February. The delegates included 120 officials plus Thomas Bareiß. They met with Egypt’s Prime minister Mostafa Madbouly and President…

CHINESE EXIM BANK TO OFFER EGYPT US$3bn FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT

Posted on February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

Chinese Exim Bank offer US$3bn to Egypt for its infrastructure development. Chinese Exim Bank is offering Egypt US$3bn for their new projects over the next couple of years. This will help grow Exim Bank brand in the nation as well as investing for the future. The fund will include a facilitated loan of US$1.2bn for the implementation of Egypt’s first electric train. With over US$1bn for the Hamrawein coal plant and the rest for several…

BDEAC PLANS TO FINANCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN D.R CONGO

Posted on February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

BDEAC plans to finance development projects in DR Congo. Plans are underway by the Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC) to finance projects in Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is the first time that BDEAC is financing any project in the nation. The bank is prioritizing the agricultural, tourism, industrial, health, training and also the infrastructure sectors. On 31st January, delegates from the sub-regional financial institution presented a report to the Congolese Minister of…

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