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WOTE STADIUM CONSTRUCTION RESUMES IN KENYA

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction work has resumed at KSh. 350 million Wote Stadium in Makueni county, Kenya. The contractor building the 20,000-people capacity stadium has resumed site activities following the nationwide ease of lockdown due to corona virus. During a recent site inspection by Senior National Government officials, they urged the contractor to expedite work at the stadium to have it ready by December 2020. Key works include design & construction of football pitch, public terraces, VIP…

PROVISION OF WIRELINE LOGGING SERVICES AND MUD LOGGING SERVICES

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), Sterling Global Oil Resources Limited (SGORL), Sterling Global Exploration and Production Limited (SGEPL), Sterling Exploration Limited (SEL) and Sterling International Resources Limited (SIRL) under the group of companies herein referred to as “STERLING” plans to engage the services of qualified service provider(s) for various services for STERLING PSC Blocks i.e. OML 143, OML146, OPL 2004, OPL 2005 & OPL 2006 and invites interested and prequalified vendors…

TENDER OPPORTUNITY: IMPLEMENTATION OF TETRA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK IN SPDC

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) in its role as Operator of the NNPC/SHELL/TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture hereby announces to interested and prequalified companies an upcoming tendering opportunity for Implementation of Tetra Communications Network in SPDC. SPDC plans to further expand its Tetra digital trunked radio network to provide coverage over its entire geographical oil concession area in the Niger Delta region. Currently, SPDC’s Tetra network coverage is over a relatively sizeable portion…

THE NIGERIAN BUILT INDUSTRY IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

Gambeta News Digital Dialogue A series of online discussion with themes that are centred around inspiring the development of Africa’s Infrastructure. THEME: Post-COVID 19 Survival Strategies An online discussion aimed at fostering the exchange of ideas as we emerge from this pandemic. Sir. Winston Churchill says, ‘don’t waste a crisis’. Hence, Africa should cease this novel opportunity to build a better and more sustainable future. TOPIC: The Nigerian Built Industry in the post COVID-19 Era…

CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERAL SEYNI KOUNTCHE BRIDGE – NAIMEY, NIGER

Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

The General Seyni Kountché Bridge over the Niger River in Niamey – Niger is progressing well. While visiting the construction site, Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou commends the level of progress so far and the quality of work being executed by the Chinese Contractor. The Chinese-funded project will be the 3rd bridge over the Niger River in the country. China is funding this project with USD 78 million, and plans to deliver in 2020. This project…

EARLY SIGNS OF STABILITY IN GUINEA-BISSAU GIVES HOPE FOR DEVELOPMENT

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

President-elect Umaro Sissoco Embaló gains parliamentary majority, which further strengthens his presidency. Parliamentarians gathered at “Palácio Colinas de Boé” which houses the National People’s Assembly to debate which political alliances have the right to govern the country. The debates lasted a little over six hours, thereafter, parliamentarians of Guinea-Bissau offered an almost final victory to the camp of the new president Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Preceeding this meeting, the president sacked 5 ministers including the minister…

MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TO KICKOFF IN THE GAMBIA AHEAD OF OIC SUMMIT IN 2022

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

As part of its efforts to prepare for the OIC Heads of State Summit in 2022, The Gambia will construct 20 new urban roads and expand the Bertil Harding Highway into a dual-carriage road of 2 lanes on each side, alongside a pedestrian walkway. Hence, members of the Road Reserve Committee set up by the government went on an inspection tour to areas that will be affected by the road construction. The CEO of the…

BUILDING ROADS FOR PEOPLE, NOT FOR CARS

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

As in many other developing countries, Tanzania’s rural residents depend heavily on low-volume roads to reach jobs, services, markets, and go about their daily lives. The transport network was conceived primarily to accommodate cars and truck when, ironically, most road users in these areas do not own a vehicle. As a result, the design of rural roads often neglects important day-to-day users, such as girls and boys walking to school, patients trying to get to…

REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR OF ETHIOPIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS ON AU-LED GERD NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Remarks by Taye Atske Selassie, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the United Nation, at the United Nations Security Council meeting on the issue of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Ethiopia’s commitment to the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter; its support for collective security and multilateralism speaks for itself. It’s been contributing to the cause of peace through active participation in United Nation Peace keeping since the 1950s. Egypt’s insistence…

THE NEW KIPEVU OIL AND GAS TERMINAL IN KENYA

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

The New Kipevu Oil and Gas Terminal will increase the capacity of handling imported oil and gas at Mombasa ports. The facility will have a capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes and handle over 4 vessels at a time. More so, the New Kipevu Oil and Gas Terminal will have a Liquid Petroleum Gas line. Thereby, increasing the supply of Liquid Petroleum Gas in Kenya. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) estimates that the new facility will…

US $2.8 BILLION GAS PIPELINE PROJECT FLAGGED OFF IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Muhammadu Buhari flag off the construction of a US $2.8 billion gas pipeline project. The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project will be 614km-long stretching across the northern part of Nigeria. The US $2.8 billion gas pipeline project is currently being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The natural gas pipeline is intended to boost Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity, as well as strengthen the industrial sector within the country’s eastern and northern regions….

NECKARTAL DAM IS RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT INFLOWS IN NAMIBIA

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

The newly built Neckartal Dam near Keetmanshoop is receiving significant inflows following an increase in rainfall activity in its catchment area. Neckartal Dam is currently the largest dam in Namibia and the eight largest dam by storage volume in the Southern African region. Neckartal Dam is a curved gravity dam on the Fish River, a tributary of the Orange River. Project Client: Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Contractor: Salini Impregilo S.p.A Consultant: Knight Piesold…

NAMIBIAN MINE WORKERS OFFERED VOLUNTARY RETRENCHMENT PACKAGE

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Trevali Rosh Pinah Mine at Rosh Pinah mining settlement in the //Kharas region has offered its 429 workers voluntary retrenchment packages. In a letter dated 25 June 2020, the company’s management informed workers it has launched a series of consultations and negotiations with the employee leadership to look at ways to cut high operational costs. “It has always been our commitment to our employees that retrenchments would be the very last resort, which is why…

NAMIBIA RELAXES LOCKDOWN TO SAFEGUARD ECONOMY

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Over the past several weeks, there has been an increase in the number of COVID19 cases in Namibia. The total number of confirmed cases in the country is 63, with 28 new cases reported during the past 7-day period (24th June 2020). The Index Case in the country was on 14 March 2020. Namibia will migrate from STAGE 3 to STAGE 4 with Relaxed Precautions on 30 June to 17 September 2020 for an extended…

AFRICAN UNION TO FACILITATE THE RESOLUTION OF GERD PROJECT

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) convened a video-teleconference Meeting of the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, on 26 June 2020, to discuss developments pertaining to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In attendance: His Excellency, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah al Sisi of the Arab…

AFRICA’S LARGEST TEXTILE FACTORY, ALGERIA

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Algeria, a gateway between Africa and Europe. The country is hosting Africa’s largest textile factory, Tayal Textiles Industrial Complex in Sidi Khattab, Relizane. It will create 25,000 Jobs and produce 60 million metres of fabric and 30 million jeans. Watch the Stunning videos!

LIBYA’S SHARARA OILFIELD RESUMES PRODUCTION

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Sharara oilfield produces more than 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day, forming roughly one-third of the oil-rich country’s production. The oilfield resumed production on June 7 after a months-long hiatus which caused billions of dollars in losses. Libya’s National Oil Corporation said Russian and other foreign mercenaries have entered Sharara Oilfield in a convoy of vehicles and met representatives of the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG), forces established to maintain security at the oilfields….

MOROCCO ORDERS 24 BOEING AH-64E APACHE HELICOPTERS

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

ARLINGTON, Va., June 25, 2020 – Morocco is the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache through a contract for 24 of the helicopters that was recently signed. Boeing has delivered nearly 2,500 Apache helicopters to 16 nations to date, including the U.S., Netherlands, Greece, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. Deliveries to Morocco are expected to begin in 2024. “This is another step forward in our long partnership with the Kingdom…

PROVISION OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Bid Number:MPPPSC001113R1 Bid Description:PROVISION OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES Name of Institution:ESKOM Place where goods, works or services are required:KUSILE POWER STATION PROJECT Date Published: 26 JUNE 2020 Closing Date / Time: 01 SEPTEMBER 2020 @ 10:00am Enquiries: Contact Person:Theo Lebotha Email:Kusile724@eskom.co.za Telephone number:013 699 7086 FAX Number: Where bid documents can be obtained: Website:http:Eskom tender bulletion: //mp2mas17.eskom.co.za/tenderbulletin/search.asp & National Treasury eTender publication: https://etenders.treasury.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders Physical Address: Where bids should be delivered: Physical Address:Eskom Holdings SOC Limited No.10 Smuts Avenue Witbank/Emalahleni…

APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER: MADIBENG RBIG WATER SUPPLY PROJECT

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Bid Number: RFB/MW/196/2019-20 Bid Description: APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER: MADIBENG RBIG WATER SUPPLY PROJECT – UPGRADE OF BRITS WATER TREATMENT WORKS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS (ADDITIONAL 20 Mℓ/day) Name of Institution: MAGALIES WATER Place where goods, works or services are required: BRITS WATER TREATMENT WORK Date Published: 28 JUNE 2020 Closing Date / Time: 22 JULY 2020 Tender Enquiries: Contact Person: Miss T. Mentoro Email: tenders@magalieswater.co.za Telephone number: 014 597 4636 FAX Number: N/A Technical Enquiries: Contact Person: Mr. J…

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