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DRIVING EFFICIENCY THROUGH GAS-GENERATED ENERGY

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Gambeta News

Industries require reliable energy to operate optimally. When energy supplies are unreliable, it can interrupt manufacturing processes which ultimately leads to a loss in revenue. Organisations are therefore increasingly looking at spreading their risk and supplementing their energy supply to ensure that they can continue operating should the country’s grid go down. Leading West African cement manufacturer, SOCOCIM Industries has signed a 7-year deal with energy provider Aggreko Africa to diversify their energy supply using…

CESA Youth Best Practice Webinar: Leadership and Management

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

This is a platform for Young Professionals to explore opportunities for growth and development, through the Young Professionals Forum (YPF); Engineering and Entrepreneurship; and Engineering and Career Options. Our anchor speaker, Engineer Makotsene Mukwamataba, Director at HHO Consulting Engineers & CESA Young Engineer of the Year (2014), will be sharing her own life story and expertise coupled with best practices in Engineering & Achieving Business Longevity in the Consulting Engineering Industry.Brought to you by CESA…

CONTRACT AWARD FOR 4.6KM-LONG WHARF FOR MOZAMBIQUE LNG TERMINAL

Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Total’s US $20bn liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique is set to build a 4.6km-long wharf. A joint venture between Belgian contractor Besix and Portugal’s Mota-Engil will be responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction. The joint venture will also build berths and mooring facilities that will accommodate LNG ships. These plans will ensure Mozambique’s dominance in the Eastern Africa region. According to Fabian Boucher, director of Besix’s Engineering department, “These marine facilities are high-end infrastructures…

GOOD IDEA, BAD EXECUTION – AN AFRICAN PLAGUE

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The plans by the ministry of work in Liberia to rehabilitate the road leading to late lawmaker Munah Pelham home road has not gone down well with resident. Lakpazee Community Residents are unhappy that the Government will choose to ignore the main road in favor of late Pelham home road, saying it is insensitive to the plights of the district’s residents. Quoting one resident, Marie Kibbie, “That is a pure wickedness! What are they telling…

CONCERNS OVER THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE CLOSURE IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State has announced that resident in Lagos are getting concerned about the proposed closure of the third mainland bridge in the city. It was announced earlier this month that the bridge will be close for repairs from July 24, 2020 to January 24, 2021 as the government is left with no option than to close the bridge. Speaking to the media, The controller, Engineer Olukayode Popoola said the…

PEMBI BRIDGE COMMISSIONING TO BOOST ROAD TRANSPORT IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The commissioning of Pembi bridge is set to boost the road transport system in Zimbabwe. The US$1.8 million Pembi Bridge will replace the old low lying single-carriage bridge constructed around 1974 that was making road transport very difficult and effectively unfriendly to investment. Speaking during the commissioning, Vice President Kembo Mohadi, said completion of this bridge is a notable impact on the accessibility of this area and enhance the safety of road users. According to…

RELIABLE, SUSTAINABLE POWER AT A LOWER COST

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Is Africa ready to embrace the opportunity around gas? The African continent holds a significant portion of the world’s gas reserves. Although relatively difficult to exploit, the availability of gas presents an opportunity for governments across the continent to diversify the fuels they use to generate power, improving the sustainability and reliability of their power sources. According to Allan Fairbairn, Area General Manager for Western and Central Africa at Aggreko, while the opportunity is clear,…

SOUTH AFRICA’S ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES REVEAL WEAK GOVT’ POLICIES

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

For a leading African nation that is meant to be a shining example to other African nations, it feels so sad that they are struggling to meet the electricity demand of citizens. Over the last 13 years, various administrations in South Africa have promised to solve the electricity challenges plaguing the country. But, the situation keeps getting worse even to the point of load shedding. According to Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, Load shedding,…

TRAIN SERVICE STILL SUSPENDED IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has revealed that the national train service is still suspended because there are concerns that passengers will not obey all protocols that are being developed. Speaking to the media, NRC Managing Director, Mr. Fidet Okhiria said it is easy to comply with the protocols in air travel and road transport systems, however, it may not be so easy with the railways. That is why we really have to be careful before…

FIELD TECHNICIAN AT TUGENDE, UGANDA

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Tugende Field Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be required to work autonomously and responsibly by conducting asset pre-delivery inspections, delivery coordination, installations, testing, repairs and maintenance of all Tugende assets. Key Duties and Responsibilities Complete the procurement process by signing off the pre-delivery inspection notes and managing the inventory. Accurately conduct a pre-delivery inspection on all received assets and ensure all necessary maintenance…

GHANA’S YEAR OF ROADS: WILL THIS BE ANOTHER FAILED PROMISE?

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

The constant failed promises by African leaders is gradually becoming alarming. As African, we have witness so many promise made by leaders but still end up with nothing to put on display as achievement recorded. This can be witness in Ghana as President Akufo-Addo announced his intention to embark on a massive road construction project in 2020 dubbed “The Year of Roads.” Fast forward months later and the nation is still having various road network…

POWER CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The public sector in Africa holds its vulnerable citizenry in the palm of a hand that is struggling to manage the rigours of legacy infrastructure and the complexities of technology and growing business demand. Governments on the continent are responsible for essential services such as education, healthcare, and sanitation, and all these require reliable power to ensure that they run smoothly. The problem is that often when it comes to power, things do not always…

INAUGURAL BIG 5 DIGITAL FESTIVAL AFRICA EXTENDS DATES IN RESPONSE TO OVERWHELMING PARTICIPATION

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The online gathering for the African infrastructure and construction community powered by The Big 5 will run from 21 to 23 July offering intelligent B2B matching, 20+ hours of interactive networking, and inspiring speakers from around the globe. The recently announced Big 5 Digital Festival Africa is extending its dates, and will now take place from the 21st through to the 23rd of July. The additional third day comes in response to overwhelmingly positive feedback from construction…

THWAKE MULTIPURPOSE WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, KENYA

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a Thwake Multipurpose water development is taking shape after Senior Govt. officials were deployed by President Kenyatta to assess the project progress. According to report, from Kenya Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), the first phase of the project is currently on course. It involves construction of an 80.5m high dam with 688 million cubic meter storage capacity and associated preliminary works. Meanwhile, the Phase Two will involve construction of hydropower and substation expected…

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER AT JULIUS BERGER, NIGERIA

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Julius Berger International is looking for an individual to fill the position of Junior Project Manager at their Nigerian office. Tasks Preparation for assuming commercial responsibility on major projects or in commercial departments of our Nigerian parent company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. Assistance in the handling of all business tasks. Support in the preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements. Preparation of control meetings. Preparation and preparation of various analyzes and evaluations (cost calculation,…

MOGADISHU STADIUM RETURNS BACK TO GLORY

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Mogadishu Stadium, the biggest Sporting facility in Somalia. The stadium was initially constructed in 1977 during the President Siad Barre administration to host various sporting activities, presidential addresses and other national events. However, the civil unrest in the 80’s and 90’s resulted in Mogadishu Stadium being used as a military base by various armed factions. The Al-Shabaab insurgents laid siege on much of Mogadishu, and were notorious for also prohibiting sporting activities. Many attempts to…

Tender Opportunity: Provision of Technical Assistance Services

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN), Operator of NNPC/ MPN Joint Venture plans to engage the services of competent and qualified firms for the Provision of Technical Assistance Services to Upstream Nigeria Locations for an anticipated contract term of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension. DOWNLOAD THE TENDER DOCUMENT HERE

AFRICA’S RACE FOR TOP POSITION AT WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya are in the race for the top position at the World Trade Organization (WTO). They join candidates from U.K, Mexico, Moldova, and South Korea. The successful candidate will replace outgoing director-general Roberto Azevedo, a brazilian career diplomat who is stepping down by end of August. Meet the candidates going for the top job; …

KENYA AND US LAUNCH A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya and the United States are launching a bilateral trade agreement negotiations. President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the virtual launch from the State House in Nairobi. Kenya was represented at the launch by Trade CS Betty Maina, Interior CS Dr Fred Matiang’i and State House Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy Ms Ruth Kagia while the US delegation was led by the country’s Trade Representative Amb. Robert Lighthizer. Source: Star.ko.ke | Reuters.com

HOW TO COUNTER COVID-19’s IMPACT IN AFRICA

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

NAIROBI, Kenya—Mo Ibrahim has long been a man on a mission. Several missions, in fact. The Sudanese-born telecoms tycoon, who trained as an electrical engineer, founded Celtel International in 1998, building it into one of Africa’s leading mobile telephone companies. In 2006, a year after he sold Celtel and guided by a belief that governance is the basis for growth and prosperity, he established the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to promote African leadership and good governance…

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