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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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UPGRADE OF TSUMEB RAILWAY CONTINUE IN NAMBIA

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UPGRADE OF TSUMEB RAILWAY CONTINUE IN NAMBIA

Minister of works and transport John Mutorwa over the weekend inspected the upgraded railway between Kranzberg and Tsumeb at Omaruru. The railway line forms part of the main rail corridor between Walvis Bay and northern Namibia and links Namibia to Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. Mutorwa during the site visit said railway infrastructure is and will remain important in the future. “The government has taken up to upgrade the existing railway…

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EGYPT GOVT. AGREEDS TO LAUNCH EWIS WITH GREECE

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EGYPT GOVT. AGREEDS TO LAUNCH EWIS WITH GREECE

Egypt has agreed to launch an electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) between Egypt and Europe via Greece with €3.56bn investment. The project will export clean energy from Egypt to Europe via Greece, and Greece will use part of the energy, and export the bulk to European countries. The project comes as part of the plan to develop long-term renewable energy sources to feed the electric interconnection project with green energy. The plan is to consist…

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BOULEVARD FELIX HOUPHOUET BOIGNY TO GET NEW FACELIFT IN TOGO

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BOULEVARD FELIX HOUPHOUET BOIGNY TO GET NEW FACELIFT IN TOGO

The 3rd Deputy Mayor of the Commune of Golfe 1, Bè Afédomé, Espoir Koudjodji, spoke about the subject concerning the development, sanitation, and asphalting of 14.34 km of urban street in Lomé: Phase 2. In the dynamics of the execution of this work, the local elected official indicated that work will be carried out in Lot 1 on Boulevard Félix Houphouët Boigny, along 4.418 km. The oldest road is covered with cobblestones in Lomé. According…

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REVNA BIOSCIENCES LAUNCH NEW PRECISION MEDICINE IN GHANA

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REVNA BIOSCIENCES LAUNCH NEW PRECISION MEDICINE IN GHANA

Revna Biosciences (RB), a new precision medicine company on Friday launched its multifunctional biomedical research facility to advance molecular diagnosis, as first step to precision medicine a reality in Africa. The facility will analise complex infections, introduce advance molecular profiling technique to the region, and curtail the long wait associated with sending samples to overseas for diagnosis. Precision medicine or personalised medicine is a cutting-edge innovation in healthcare delivery that facilitates highly accurate detection, prevention,…

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CEMENT COMPANY TO UNVIEL GREEN TRIANGLE CEMENT TO MINIMISE CARBON EMISSION

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CEMENT COMPANY TO UNVIEL GREEN TRIANGLE CEMENT TO MINIMISE CARBON EMISSION

East African Portland Cement Plc has unveiled a Green Triangle Cement to minimise carbon emissions. Green Triangle Cement is standardized under the Kenya Bureau of Standards strength standardization category of 22.5, enabling it to be applied in a wide variety of construction projects and phases. Speaking while launching the product, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria said the Government’s priority is to see the Cement company back to profitability, adding…

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WCG TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

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WCG TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

Western Cape Cabinet resolves to set up a task team to help mitigate the impact of load shedding Premier Alan Winde and his Cabinet concluded a two-day Bosberaad in the Karoo town of Prince Albert this week. It was preceded by a Cabinet Outreach, which allowed the provincial Cabinet to bring the government closer to the people to listen to their ideas and concerns. “It was a pleasure to return to Prince Albert to join…

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TANZANIA AND DRC SIGN MOU FOR MAJOR SGR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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TANZANIA AND DRC SIGN MOU FOR MAJOR SGR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Tanzania and DR Congo’s vision to further improve trade ties has continued to bear fruits as the two countries’ transport and works ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin the execution of roads, railway and ports infrastructure projects in the Central Corridor by early next year. Two weeks ago, the President of DR Congo Felix Tshisekedi was in the country for a two-day working visit, whereby various agreements were reached in boosting trade…

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SWITZERLAND GOVT. DONATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTMS IN NIGERIA

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SWITZERLAND GOVT. DONATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTMS IN NIGERIA

The government of Switzerland has donated the sum of 750,000 Swiss francs which approximately is 756 000 US dollars to support victims affected by the devastating floods in Nigeria. A statement issued by the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria, and signed by the Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Nicolas Lang, said the donation was in response to a recent emergency appeal by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, IFRC. Through this contribution, the…

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. CONSIDERING TERMINATING CSCEC CONTRACT OVER STADIUM PROJECT

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. CONSIDERING TERMINATING CSCEC CONTRACT OVER STADIUM PROJECT

The government of Ethiopia is considering terminating its contract with the giant Chinese state enterprise, the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), over its huge financial adjustment claim to complete the second phase of the Adey Ababa stadium being built in Addis Ababa. The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Kejela Merdasa, presenting his office’s quarterly performance report to the House of Peoples’ Representatives’ Health, Social Development, Culture, and Sports Affairs Standing Committee, warned about the…

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UAE AND EGYPT SIGN DEAL TO CONSTRUCT WORLD LARGEST WIND FARM

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UAE AND EGYPT SIGN DEAL TO CONSTRUCT WORLD LARGEST WIND FARM

UAE and Egypt have agreed to jump in the race in building one of the world’s largest onshore wind farms in Egypt. The project once completed will see Egypt have the world’s largest wind farm whereby overtaking the current one at Gansu, China. The agreement was made in COP27 with UAE President H.H Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi who had overseen the signing between Masdar based in Abu Dhabi and Egypt’s Infinity Power and…

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LIBERIAN SENATE CALLS FOR MORE INQUIRY INTO THE SLOW CONSTRUCTION OF RIA ROAD PROJECT

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LIBERIAN SENATE CALLS FOR MORE INQUIRY INTO THE SLOW CONSTRUCTION OF RIA ROAD PROJECT

The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has cited authorities at the Ministries of Finance and Development Planning, Public Works, Mines and Energy, Natural Resources & Environment as well as the National Road Fund. The various institutions are to appear before the Committee of a Whole on Thursday, 10 November 2022 at 2 pm. The Plenary’s decision was based on a communication from Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon. Dillon had informed the plenary that the…

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KENYA GOVT. SIGN DEAL TO BUILD GREEN FERTILIZER PLANT

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KENYA GOVT. SIGN DEAL TO BUILD GREEN FERTILIZER PLANT

The government has entered a partnership with Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) to establish a green fertilizer plant in the country in a bid to reduce reliance on imports. Under the agreement, FFI and the Government will work together to build a 300 megawatts(MW) capacity generation green ammonia and green fertilizer facility by 2025. This will be followed by the development of two further projects that will scale up renewable electricity generation for green industries by…

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EXPERT CALLS TO INVESTIGATE KWAZULU-NATAL AFTER EARTH TREMORS

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EXPERT CALLS TO INVESTIGATE KWAZULU-NATAL AFTER EARTH TREMORS

Experts Called in to Investigate KwaZulu-Natal Earth Tremors. A series of ‘minor earthquakes’ in KwaZulu-Natal over two days has prompted the provincial government to call in experts to determine the cause of the tremors. MEC for co-operative governance and traditional affairs Sihle Zikalala said: “The department has established contact with the Council for Geoscience, a legislated body to determine the extent of tremors and potential impacts in the affected areas,” said Zikalala. Zikalala added: “The…

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WHY GLOBAL ACTION IS NEEDED TO DECARBONIZED INDUSTRIES EVERYWHERE IN AFRICA

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WHY GLOBAL ACTION IS NEEDED TO DECARBONIZED INDUSTRIES EVERYWHERE IN AFRICA

Ahead of this year’s COP27 in Egypt, industry and government representatives from 15 developing countries across Asia, Latin America, and Africa met in a series of consultations about the challenges and opportunities they face in decarbonizing some of their most energy-intensive industries like steel, cement, and concrete. A report from these consultations – which were organized by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), where I work – will be released during COP27’s Decarbonisation Day (Friday…

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