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CONCERN AS OVER 300,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRICITY IN NAMIBIA

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CONCERN AS OVER 300,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRICITY IN NAMIBIA

Half of Namibia still has no access to electricity, with over 300 000 households, particularly in rural areas, unelectrified. This was revealed by the executive director of the mines and energy ministry, Simeon Negumbo, who said electricity provision remains a challenge as the country’s overall electrification rate is estimated to be about 50%. An estimated 70-80% of rural households do not have access to electricity while figures in urban localities are much better, as around…

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TURKISH MINING COMPANY TO OPEN US$75K CLINIC IN LIBERIA

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TURKISH MINING COMPANY TO OPEN US$75K CLINIC IN LIBERIA

The Management of Turkish Mining Company, MNG Gold, says all is now set for the opening of a clinic for the people of Kokoyah Statutory District. The cost of the clinic, located in David Dean Town in Kokoyah District, is out at more than US$75,000. According to the Public Relations Officer, Matthew N. Gbanken, the County Health Team, headed by Dr. Cynthia Blapooh, recommended to MNG Gold that there should be an incinerator, a Placenta…

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TCN BLAMES DISCOs, GENCOs FOR POOR ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA

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TCN BLAMES DISCOs, GENCOs FOR POOR ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA

The electricity Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said that the lack of capacity in the electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs, and Distribution Companies, DISCOs, is the main reason for the incessant collapses in the national grid. The country’s power grid has collapsed about seven times this year,  with the last collapse on September 26. At the backdrop of this the chairman, of the Technical and Monitoring Committee of the TCN governing board, Mr. Nsima Ekere,…

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KENYA SECURE SH120BILLION FROM KOREA FOR DIFFERENT PROJECTS

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KENYA SECURE SH120BILLION FROM KOREA FOR DIFFERENT PROJECTS

The money will go to health, ICT and agriculture programmes, technical training and vocational education, the Sagana Industrial Park, affordable housing, energy, infrastructure and urban transport, Mombasa’s Dongo Kundu and Naivasha special economic zones. Speaking at Yongsan President’s Office in Seoul, when he held talks with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol, President Ruto appreciated the support under the economic cooperation development framework. President Ruto said the agreement will stimulate Kenya’s rapid economic development…

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MALAWI GOVT. LAUNCH JAPAN 5S KAIZEN FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR

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MALAWI GOVT. LAUNCH JAPAN 5S KAIZEN FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Malawi’s government through the Ministry of Health has embarked on the implementation of the 5s Kaizen approach for quality improvement of the physical working environment in the country’s health facilities. Launching the Seminar in Lilongwe, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo the aid 5s approach optimizer empowers organizations to provide high-quality healthcare services through harmonizing the quality of products, processes, and resources among the departments and sections. She said the country has four Kaizen benchmark hospitals…

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EGYPT SIGNED US$15BILLION DEAL AT COP27 CLIMATE CONFERENCE

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EGYPT SIGNED US$15BILLION DEAL AT COP27 CLIMATE CONFERENCE

Egypt has signed agreements to carry out projects at a value of around US$15 billion at the recent United Nations climate conference (COP27), said Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad. Speaking to the DMC TV channel, she reiterated that the projects inked at COP27, whose activities lasted until Saturday in Sharm El Sheikh, will be carried out to counter the negative impacts of climate change. The minister highlighted the importance of the launch of the Africa waste…

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WHY ARE BUILDING COLLAPSE NUMBERS HIGH IN KENYA

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WHY ARE BUILDING COLLAPSE NUMBERS HIGH IN KENYA

Shortcuts, poor workmanship, and impunity during construction are the leading causes of the collapse of multi-story buildings in the country. At least four apartments have, in the last two weeks, collapsed in Kiambu and Nairobi counties, resulting in the loss of lives and property valued at millions of shillings. Questions have since arisen on the structural integrity of buildings being erected in the country, especially recently. Property developers seem to capitalize on the housing shortage…

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OFFICIALS COMPLAIN ABOUT POWERLINE VANDALISM IN UGANDA

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OFFICIALS COMPLAIN ABOUT POWERLINE VANDALISM IN UGANDA

Officials of the power distribution company, Umeme, in Bunyangabu District have decried the rampant vandalism that has crippled service delivery. In a statement released by the police in the  Rwenzori West region last week, five reported cases involved the theft of electricity wires amounting to Shs47.3 million in the district. The Rwenzori West region police spokesperson, M.r Vincent Twesige, said they have dispatched officers to commence investigations and have suspects arrested. The network technical engineer…

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ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT STAGE 4 AND 5 LOAD SHEDDING

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ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT STAGE 4 AND 5 LOAD SHEDDING

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has held an urgent meeting with the Eskom board. This comes after the power utility announced it would implement Stage 4 and 5 load shedding after it experienced more breakdowns at its power stations over the weekend. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in a statement said Gordhan was informed during the meeting that the relevant Eskom board committee had recently engaged with power station managers and the generation management…

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TANZANIA VP ISSUES SEVEN DAYS ULTIMATUM TO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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TANZANIA VP ISSUES SEVEN DAYS ULTIMATUM TO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Tanzania Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the Ministry of Minerals together with the Ministry of Works and Transport to address challenges that are delaying the construction of the Pangani-Makurunge- Bagamoyo road. He issued the instructions on Saturday while addressing residents of the Mkata area, Handeni District in Tanga Region as he was on his way to Tanga City for a working tour. His remarks came after he was briefed…

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SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

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SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia along with Galmudug State leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor inaugurated a new Presidency in Dhusamareb city on Sunday. In his opening address, Mohamud praised Galmudug leadership for the efforts to build the key installations and offices to deliver the service to the public which is vital for Somalia. “The implementation of such a project and the efforts to liberate the areas under Al-Shabaab reflects the determination of Galmudug…

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TWIFO PRASO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MAKING PROGRESS IN GHANA

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TWIFO PRASO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MAKING PROGRESS IN GHANA

The construction works on the Twifo Praso bridge and approach roads in the Twifo Atti Mokwa District of the Central Region are progressing steadily. The project, expected to be completed by March next year, is being executed by China Railway Number Five Company Limited. Works on the bridge, which would link Twifo-Praso and other communities as well as other districts, are expected to be completed by the end of December. The GH¢39,954,066.09 project formed part…

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AFDB TO INVEST US$20M INTO AFRICA’s RENEWABLE ENERGY

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AFDB TO INVEST US$20M INTO AFRICA’s RENEWABLE ENERGY

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group today approved an equity investment of $20m in Evolution Fund III, a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilizing about $400m into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across sub-Saharan Africa over 10 years. Inspired Evolution Investment Management is a  fund manager with more than 15 years of experience and a track record of deploying more than $310m in renewable energy projects…

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SAKUND HOLDING WITHDRAW FROM CONSTRUCTING RUFARO STADIUM IN ZIMBABWE

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SAKUND HOLDING WITHDRAW FROM CONSTRUCTING RUFARO STADIUM IN ZIMBABWE

Sakunda Holdings, who had committed to giving Rufaro Stadium a massive face-lift after entering into a partnership with the Harare City Council, have withdrawn from the project with immediate effect. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding early this year, enabling Sakunda to carry out some feasibility work. They toured South African stadia, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup final venue FNB stadium, and Moses Mabhida, together with council officials to get key guidelines….

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GAMBIA WORKS MINISTER SAYS ANOTHER ROAD PROJECT ONGOING IN KIANG WEST

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GAMBIA WORKS MINISTER SAYS ANOTHER ROAD PROJECT ONGOING IN KIANG WEST

Apart from the ongoing OIC project, the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure is currently implementing another important road network project in Kiang West, covering a distance of 87km funded by government of The Gambia. Construction work on the first phase of the project, which is to cover 39km, is progressing smoothly, starting from Sankandi to the interior of Western Kiang. The ultimate aim of this first phase of the project is to connect major…

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MOROCCO TOURISM INDUSTRY SURPASSED GLOBAL LEVEL

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MOROCCO TOURISM INDUSTRY SURPASSED GLOBAL LEVEL

In the post-Covid-19 era, governments worldwide are working to revitalize the tourism industry. Morocco’s tourism, a critical sector of the country’s socio-economic development, is now bouncing back, with a recovery rate of nearly 80%. Answering questions at the House of Councillors, Morocco’s Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social Economy Fatima Zahra Ammor highlighted that Morocco’s tourism recovery rate reached 80% at the end of October 2022 exceeding the global level, which stands at 70%. Ammor also noted…

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BASIGO RAISED US$6.6M TO BUILD ELECTRIC BUSES IN KENYA

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BASIGO RAISED US$6.6M TO BUILD ELECTRIC BUSES IN KENYA

Electric buses start-up BasiGo has raised Sh804.5 million ($6.6 million) from international investors to build more electric buses, and charging points. The investment round was led by Mobility54, the corporate venture capital arm of Toyota Tsusho, Trucks VC, a transportation-focused venture capital fund in Silicon Valley, and Novastar Ventures, a global VC supporting entrepreneurs transforming markets in Africa. Others who participated are Moxxie Ventures, My Climate Journey (MCJ), Susquehanna Foundation, Keiki Capital, capitalize additional  The…

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COMPANY PARTNERS TO BUILD DIABETES CLINIC FOR CHILDREN IN GHANA

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COMPANY PARTNERS TO BUILD DIABETES CLINIC FOR CHILDREN IN GHANA

The Sonia Nabeta Foundation, a non-governmental organization, in partnership with Sanford World Clinic (SWC) has established a clinic for Children with Type 1 Diabetes. (T1 D). The facility dubbed “SNF Clinics at San-ford Health” sought to support the Ministry of Health’s objective of improving access to healthcare for children with the disease. Services to be provided include consultations with a multidisciplinary team comprised of pediatric endocrinologists, psychologists, dieticians, diabetic nurses, and fellow warrior mentors. It…

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SCHOOL OPENS AFTER FIVE YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION DELAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

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SCHOOL OPENS AFTER FIVE YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION DELAY IN SOUTH AFRICA

The newly built Noninzi Luzipho Primary School in Gunguluza, KwaNobuhle in Kariega has officially been handed over to learners and the community. While most learners have been attending classes at the new school since February, construction of the R63-million building was finally completed recently following several delays. The school was initially established in 2004 by unemployed teachers who volunteered their time to start a “night school” in the community. Construction of the new school started in 2017…

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TALLINDING SOUTH PARK FOUNDATION STONE LAID IN GAMBIA

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TALLINDING SOUTH PARK FOUNDATION STONE LAID IN GAMBIA

Talib Ahmed Bensouda, mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), laid the foundation stone for Tallinding South Park which will have children playing ground, pitch, and gym. The project, under the care of the Kanifing Environmental Transformation Programme (KETP), is funded by the European Union. The project is undertaken to improve the environmental lives of the residents of the municipality and also regenerate and develop 7 parks to open green space for children and the differently…

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