HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS VITAL FOR MALAWI INFRASTRUCTURE

HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS VITAL FOR MALAWI INFRASTRUCTURE

Access to clean water is one of the basic human needs. This is why there are concerted efforts by both State and non-State actors to ensure that everyone has access to safe water supply.

Such initiatives are also being implemented in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number six, which

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MOROCCO AND ISRAEL SIGNED DEAL TO BOOST TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

MOROCCO AND ISRAEL SIGNED DEAL TO BOOST TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

Morocco and Israel signed on Monday three agreements to boost bilateral cooperation in the sector of transportation, including maritime transport.

The accords cover different aspects of the transport sector, including maritime transport, reciprocal recognition of driving licenses, as well as road safety.

Moroccan Minister of Transport Mohamed Abdeljalil signed the

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KENYA AND THREE OTHER AFRICAN COUNTIRES MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT TRANS-AFRICAN RAILWAY LINE

KENYA AND THREE OTHER AFRICAN COUNTIRES MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT TRANS-AFRICAN RAILWAY LINE

Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line.

President William Ruto said Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Congo (Brazzaville) will work on the project.

The agreement will see each state put up a railway

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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY URGED TO REGISTER EMPOLYEE FOR PENSION IN NAMIBIA

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY URGED TO REGISTER EMPOLYEE FOR PENSION IN NAMIBIA

The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) of Namibia said construction sector employers must register their most vulnerable workers with a pension fund, and assist with contributions.

CIF chief executive officer Bärbel Kirchner said in a statement that the provision applies to all contractors, as per the collective agreement between CIF and

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SEYCHELLES GOVT. ASSESSING BUILDING FOR SOLAR PLANT INSTALLATION

SEYCHELLES GOVT. ASSESSING BUILDING FOR SOLAR PLANT INSTALLATION

The Seychelles’ Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) and the Department of Energy are currently assessing prospective government buildings to install photovoltaic panels, said a top official.

These are the latest steps Seychelles is taking towards achieving 15 percent renewable penetration by 2030 and the greater vision of hitting net-zero emissions by

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DPWI RENEWS FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

DPWI RENEWS FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is putting a shoulder to the wheel to roll out Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), which are aimed at improving the quality of life for South Africans.

“As a department, we will make our contribution in cementing the vision of a South Africa

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UGANDA PRESIDENT LAUNCH KIKAGATI MURONGO HDYROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

UGANDA PRESIDENT LAUNCH KIKAGATI MURONGO HDYROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged the Late President John Magufuli’s contribution in the successful implementation of the Kikagati Murongo Hydroelectric Power Project located across the Kagera River, along Uganda’s International border with Tanzania.

Addressing the various leaders and officials gathered at the inauguration ceremony of the project on Thursday,

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ABIJAN-LAGOS CORRIDOR HIGHWAY PROJECT MAKING GROUNDS

ABIJAN-LAGOS CORRIDOR HIGHWAY PROJECT MAKING GROUNDS

The Vice President, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Project.

According to him, the project was on the priority list of the government and it was keenly looking forward to the commencement of the project.

The Vice

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MOROCCO GOVT. APPROVED US$7.6BILLION FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 PROJECTS

MOROCCO GOVT. APPROVED US$7.6BILLION FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 PROJECTS

Morocco’s National Investment Commission on Wednesday announced it approved 17 projects with a combined budget of MAD 76.7 billion ($7.6 billion).

In a meeting chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, the investment commission also approved four amendments to existing agreements.

According to a statement, the projects hold “immense economic

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RWANDA GOVT. EXPLORING SOCIAL RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR AFFORDABLE ACCOMODATION

RWANDA GOVT. EXPLORING SOCIAL RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR AFFORDABLE ACCOMODATION

The government is exploring the possibility of directly investing in a social rental housing program to provide affordable accommodation for individuals earning up to Rwf200,000 per month, according to Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana.

During a session with the Lower House’s Committee on Land, Agriculture, Livestock, and Environment on Wednesday, May

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CONSTRUCTION OF TFRF CENTRE FUNDS RELEASED IN TANZANIA

CONSTRUCTION OF TFRF CENTRE FUNDS RELEASED IN TANZANIA

Authorities in Kagera Region have hailed the government for allocating over 600m/- for the construction of the Tanzania Fire and Rescue Force (TFRF) center.

Bukoba Urban Legislator (CCM), Mr Stephen Byabato, who is also the Deputy Minister for Energy explained that out of the amount, at least 400m/- had already

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CUT SOD FOR LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT (LHWP)

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CUT SOD FOR LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT (LHWP)

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho and South Africa.

The President was speaking at the launch of Phase 2 of the LHWP at Polihali Dam in

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PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISSIONED 2ND NIGER BRIDGE IN NIGERIA

PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISSIONED 2ND NIGER BRIDGE IN NIGERIA

President Buhari, who performed the commissioning of the bridge via Zoom on said the bridge is one of the critical infrastructures delivered by his administration to fight poverty, promote economic growth and ensure progress for the people.

He noted that the bridge and other projects being commissioned symbolized his administration’s

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CONSTRUCTION OF SAMIA COMPLEX PROJECT TO COMMENCE SOON IN TANZANIA

CONSTRUCTION OF SAMIA COMPLEX PROJECT TO COMMENCE SOON IN TANZANIA

Dodoma City is in the next few months expected to increase its buzzing pace, thanks to the much-awaited Samia Complex Project.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed at a well-attended event for the inauguration of the new State House in Dodoma that after the completion of her new offices in Dodoma,

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HOW WOULD NIGERIAN BENEFIT AFTER DANGOTE REFINERY COMMISSIONING

HOW WOULD NIGERIAN BENEFIT AFTER DANGOTE REFINERY COMMISSIONING

President Muhammadu Buhari launched the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex, Africa’s largest petrochemical refinery, and the world’s largest single-train petroleum refining facility yesterday on Monday.

Owned by Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, it is estimated to have cost N8.7 trillion ($19 billion). But what exactly does the Nigerian

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RWANDA SET TO WELCOME CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY

RWANDA SET TO WELCOME CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY

Kigali Innovation City (KIC) is gearing up to welcome the University of Rwanda’s regional center of excellence in biomedical engineering and e-Health.

This milestone marks the establishment of the third higher learning facility hosted in KIC, following the African Leadership University (ALU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). The Innovation City

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AFDB APPROVED US$345M FOR EGYPT GREEN AND SOCIAL PROJECTS

AFDB APPROVED US$345M FOR EGYPT GREEN AND SOCIAL PROJECTS

The African Development Bank Group approved a partial credit guarantee of $345 million to Egypt to finance green and social projects.

This partial credit guarantee will allow Egypt to raise the equivalent of $500 million in the Chinese Yuan-denominated Panda Bond market, issued by foreign borrowers.

Bond proceeds will be

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NIGERIA GOVT. COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION OF VACCINE HUB

NIGERIA GOVT. COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION OF VACCINE HUB

The minister said each of the hubs was centralized to serve two geopolitical locations.

The Nigerian government has commenced the construction of standard vaccine hub projects in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano states.

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, while speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony in Abuja on Thursday said the

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KENYA GOVT. PLANNING TO BUILD 33 DAMS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES

KENYA GOVT. PLANNING TO BUILD 33 DAMS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation is planning to build 33 dams in various counties to alleviate the perennial water scarcity that affects millions of people.

In a tender advertisement seen by Capital Business, the Ministry invited prospective bidders for the design, operation, and maintenance of the facilities.

It

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NIGERIA GOVT. ORDER CLOSURE OF IJORA-OLOPA BRIDGE AFTER MISCREANTS VANDALIZED ROAD

NIGERIA GOVT. ORDER CLOSURE OF IJORA-OLOPA BRIDGE AFTER MISCREANTS VANDALIZED ROAD
The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ijora-Olopa Bridge on the back of the discovery that some miscreants have tampered with the major reinforcement elements of the deck from underneath, the government said in a press release.
The FG made this known on its official Twitter handle,
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