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USTDA GRANTS TO TRANSFORM MORORCCO POWER DISTRIBUTION

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Gambeta News

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded today a grant to Marrakech’s electricity and water distributor (RADEEMA) for a feasibility study that aims to transform the power distribution facility into a smart grid. Africa Climate Solutions, a Washington-based sustainable development firm, is set to conduct the study for Morocco’s unprecedented project, which will serve as a model for other Moroccan cities, USTDA said in a press release. The project seeks to reduce RADEEMA’s technical and non-technical…

SOUTH AFRICA NORTH WEST GOVT. TO LAUNCH ZERO-TOLERNACE AGAINST POTHOLES

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Gambeta News

As part of the Provincial Accelerated Service Delivery Plan to rid the province of the scourge of recurring potholes, the North West Provincial Government through the Department of Public Works and Roads has launched a Zero Tolerance Drive Against Potholes. Over R120 million has been set aside for the project which is currently in full swing in all four districts of the municipality. Premier of the North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has lauded the initiative….

GHANA’s WESTERN RAILWAY LINE PROJECT FRAMEWORK AGREED

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Gambeta News

Thelo DB consortium will sign a framework agreement for the transformational Western Railway Line Project with the government. The signing ceremony will take place on July 25, 2002, during the Ministerial Programme hosted by the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra, Ghana. Ronnie Ntuli, Chairman, Thelo DB, in a statement said “The Western Railway Line Project will transform Ghana’s existing railway infrastructure base into a modern, robust and integrated railway system,…

AON CRIED AFTER CLOSURE OF RUNWAY AT MURTALA MUHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Gambeta News

The controversy over the closure of the domestic runway of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) has deepened as the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) cried out over the closure, saying it has added to its cost of operation about a week after the closure. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had shut down Runway 18 L for the installation of the Airfield Lighting System which would make the runway operate for 24 hours….

ETHIOPIA TO LAUNCH FREE ONE-MONTH ELECTRONIC-BASED TRANSPORTATION

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has launched free one-month electronic-based transportation services for Addis Ababa residents with 60 electric vehicles that are assisted with 40 charging stations. On the occasion, Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges said that the introduction of 60 electric vehicles is sought to provide comfortable, efficient, modern, and reliable transportation service in the country in addition to replacing fuel consumption and reducing carbon emissions. Accordingly, the ministry is working to replace the…

NAMPOWER RENEGOTIATE 100MW ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FROM ESKOM

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Gambeta News

NamPower managing director Simeon Haulofu confirmed that the power utility has renegotiated and extended its electricity supply agreement with Eskom for another three years. ESKOM, which is currently faced with frequent power cuts, will continue to supply Namibia with 100MW electricity. This follows NamPower’s five-year agreement with Eskom for the supply of 200MW and additional non-firm supply dependent on transmission capacity. Haulofu said the agreement can be extended based on future requirements. “Namibia has been…

RECONSTRUCTION OF GHANA’s TARWA AND ABOSSO PARK TO BE COMPLETED IN DECEMBER

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Gambeta News

The reconstruction of the Tarkwa and Abosso (T&A) Park in Tarkwa in the Western region is set to be completed in December. The project is financed by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) for US$16.2 million. Works being executed by Micheletti & Company Limited include a VVIP stand, general stands for spectators and officials, parking lots, an ambulance bay, a Local Organising Committee (LOC) office, dressing rooms, offices for coaches and referees, a media center, and…

TANZANIA’s LOCAL CONTRACTORS WANTS MORE NATIONAL PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Association of Citizen Contractors Tanzania (ACCT) has emphasized adherence to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Act which, among others, directs offering tenders to local contractors to implement projects worth less than 10bn/-. The association criticized any decision that may violate the law by giving such projects to foreigners, leaving the locals idling. Sometimes even projects to be implemented for 5bn/- are implemented by foreign contractors. We have been witnessing such a situation,” ACCT…

CONSTRUCTION OF AFRICAN LIBERATION MUSEUM KICK-OFF IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Gambeta News

Construction of the Museum of African Liberation has commenced in Harare. The monument is a dedication to all fallen veterans of the continent’s liberation wars and is meant to document wars fought in Africa in its quest for self-governance. Addressing journalists, pan African think tank, and Institute of African Knowledge spokesperson, Joseph Nkani said the museum will cost above US$20 million and is being funded by different African countries. “The museum construction project has started,…

RWANDA GOVT. SET TO MITIGATE DISASTERS WITH FLOOD SENSORS

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Gambeta News

Rwanda is set to roll out flood sensors countrywide to strengthen the early warning system. Installing flood sensors (detectors of water levels) on rivers, drainages, and lakes is among the investments that Rwanda is making to manage and control the effects of stormwater- surface water in abnormal quantities resulting from heavy falls of rain that result in floods. The move is based on the fact Rwanda loses over Rwf204 billion due to disasters, such as…

US AND EGYPT DISCUSSED REGIONAL STABILITY ON GERD DAM

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Gambeta News

Following a meeting over the weekend between President Joe Biden and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah Al Sisi in Jeddah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the two leaders issued a joint statement in which the U.S. and Egypt discussed, among others, promoting “regional stability.” One of the issues the two leaders discussed is the issue of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). “President Biden reiterated U.S. support for Egypt’s water security and forging a diplomatic resolution that would…

DUALIZATION OF GHANA’s HO MAIN ROAD SET FOR COMPLETION IN DECEMBER THIS YEAR

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Gambeta News

The dualization of the Ho main road and Civic Centre-Sokode Gbogame road is 60% complete. The 10.5km road is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed at the end of this year. The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta said this in response to a question posed by the Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Mr. Benjamin Komla Kpodo, on the floor of Parliament concerning road infrastructure in the Volta Region. He said…

NIGERIA PRESIDENT APPROVED REFUND FOR FEDERAL ROAD PROJECTS DEVELOPED BY IMO STATE

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Gambeta News

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a refund of the money spent by the Imo State Government under Governor Hope Uzodimma to fix some major federal roads within the state. The badly dilapidated roads which Uzodimma embarked on their construction recently because of their economic importance to the state were majorly those of Owerri-Orlu and Owerri-Okigwe (both nearing completion) and would soon be inaugurated by the President, as well as that of Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia road which Buhari…

REHABILITATION OF GBOR-PAYEE BRIDGE TO KICK-OFF AFTER PRESIDENTIAL ORDER IN LIBERIA

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Gambeta News

President George Weah has instructed the Ministry of Public Works to rehabilitate the Gbor-Payee Bridge that connects Sanniquellie City in Nimba County for easy access. President Weah said rehabilitation of the entire route between the town and the administrative capital is essential for the free movement of goods and services especially, the Gbor-Payee Bridge linking the historic city. Sanniquellie hosted the first West African Conference on the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT APPROVED FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHANG’OMBE HEALTH CENTRE

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Gambeta News

Dodoma district authorities have thanked President Samia Suluhu Hassan for endorsing 500m/- for the construction of a district hospital, to bring quality health services closer to the people. Dodoma District Commissioner (DC), Mr Jabir Shekimweri gave the appreciation to President Samia during a tour of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Dodoma Regional Political Committee to inspect the construction of Chang’ombe Health Centre. Mr Shekimweri explained that the Dodoma district initially had no hospital, thus…

CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT NEW BUILDING AT EGYPT SPACE CITY UNDERWAY

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Gambeta News

Construction works are underway at eight out of a total of 23 buildings at the new Egyptian space city, stated Mohamed El-Qousy, CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency. The space city is being inaugurated on an area of 123 acres and is planned to include 23 buildings, including the Egyptian Space Agency building, the African Space Agency building, and the design and development building for space systems. The city will also include a space academy,…

KIGALI STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN TO GET US$1M INVESTMENT

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Gambeta News

Over $1 million (over Rwf1 billion) is set to be invested in developing the Kigali ‘Stormwater Management Master Plan’ that is expected to be complete by 2024 to mitigate floods in the city. Stormwater is surface water in abnormal quantities resulting from heavy falls of rain. The floods are usually triggered by poor drainage systems, engineers said. The Kigali Stormwater master plan is the plan which shows how the city will be able to manage…

ANOTHER BUILDING COLLPASED IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Gambeta News

A building in the Onipanu area of Lagos has reportedly collapsed. This is barely two weeks after a church building under construction collapsed opposite Number 17, Cardoso Street, off Martins Street in Mushin. The incident occurred at about 1.07 am at Oke Arin street, off Shyllon Ilupeju but details could not be ascertained at press time. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Oluwafemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the development. “The Alpha Cobra team…

BRIDGE CONNECTING CLAY-ASHLAND CUT-OFF IN LIBERIA

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Gambeta News

The bridge connecting Clay – Ashland to other townships in Montserrado County has been cut off, impeding the movement of people in the area. Bad road conditions in addition to the collapse of the bridge make the situation worse for residents of the area. Normal economic activities have slowed and the movement of people to neighboring townships in that part of Montserrado County has been impeded. Some residents broke down in tears early Sunday morning,…

ECONOMISTS URGE UGANDA GOVT. TO NOT INVEST IN ROKO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Gambeta News

Policy analysts and economists have urged the government to be careful in its plans to inject Shs 202 billion into the struggling Roko Construction Company. The government revealed earlier last week that it is planning to bail out Roko Construction Company by buying 150,000 company shares, which are worth Shs 202 billion. The plan was revealed by Henry Musasizi, the state minister for Finance. He tabled the government’s plan on the floor of Parliament. More…

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