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CESA UNEMPLOYED ENGINEERING PRACTITIONERS DATABASE REGISTRATION

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is a voluntary association of Consulting Engineering firms with a member base across the country totalling in excess of 560 companies. CESA is the custodian of the well-being of the industry supported by member firms who employ approximately 21 000 people. CESA members are compelled to subscribe to upholding the integrity of the industry by adhering to a professional code of ethics providing quality and cost effective professional consulting engineering…

AFDB SIGN LOAN DEAL WITH SOUTH AFRICA TO BOOST TRANSPORT SYSTEM

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

In a bid to help develop the nation’s transport system, The African Development Bank (AFDB) and SA Taxi Development Finance Proprietary Limited has signed a loan agreement. The deals which is worth US$100 million will help support the firm growing strategy to empower taxi operators with limited access to finance from traditional financiers. African Development Bank boosts South Africa’s transport sector through a $100 million loan agreement to SA Taxi. The funds will be used…

BIG5 CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE INDEX SURVEY

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The novel virus has put a halt to so many activities round the world. This has resulted to reduce workforce as well as a serious deep in the economic. The Big5 construction performance index survey is benchmarking and predicting industry trends on a monthly basis as over hundreds of industry professional has completed the survey. According to the feedback collected so far, 48% of respondent implemented smart working for the first time, and 54% claim…

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGE IN UGANDA PLEASED RESIDENCE

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

The construction of two bridges that will link Tororo municipality in Uganda has been completed. The two bridges which were constructed at Chamunula-Rubongi and Juba-Maguria area has been well received by resident of Tororo district. According to MP of the area, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, “It is no longer business as usual due to the outbreak of Covid-19 but the construction of the two bridges is a big breakthrough for us as a municipality.” He also…

GHANA GOVT. DEBUNKED CLAIMS OF ABANDON HOSPITAL PROJECTS

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel virus continue to spread, most resident of Ghana claimed the government has abandon hospital projects which will have help during this period. However, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has debunked that statement. In a press release, Nkrumah said most of the projects are still work in progress and that some are faced with finance modelling difficulties. The claimed were generated after President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday, April 26, 2020, during his national…

NEW RULES SET TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REOPEN

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Some firms and house-builders have started to reopen sites or have announced when operations will resume in May. Among them is Taylor Wimpey, which has said it is using “detailed new site operating protocols developed in compliance with strict social distancing requirements”. Chief executive Pete Redfern said last week: “We are now confident that we have clear plans and processes in place so we can safely start back on site in a phased way.” According…

SOUTH AFRICA GOVT. TO PROVIDE ADDITION WATER TANKS FOR GAUTENG

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa Government has announced plans to release 141 Water Tanks to Slow Tide of COVID-19 in Gauteng. In a press release by the Government, it is aimed at reducing rising tide of the novel coronavirus pandemic which has been affecting the area. According to the statement, so far, 1,926 water tanks have been distributed in the Cities of Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni and the Sedibeng and West Rand District Municipalities. Head of Department of…

REHABILITATION OF RUTARA DAM KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Rehabilitation process for Rutara dam has kick-off in Kenya. This was announced via the social media handle of the President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) in Kenya. According to PDU, the dam is kicking off its phase one which is funded by the National Government. They also announced that the dam will boost water storage and retention. Rehabilitation of the Rutara dam in Ol Kalou constituency, Nyandarua county is underway. Phase I of the project funded by…

RESTORATION OF FAILED EMBANKMENT KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Even with the corona virus outbreak in the nation, Uganda road maintenance team has not stop repairing broken road. The restoration of an embankment along Busega-Mityana road has kick-off according to UNRA Uganda. Our Road Maintenance team👷🏾‍♀️👷🏿‍♂️ is determined to ensure seamless performance of our road network during this period.#ONGOING: Emergency restoration of a failed embankment along Busega—Mityana rd. Next is establishment of vegetation cover to control surface erosion.#StaySafeUg pic.twitter.com/FmiaQqMoUR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 26,…

LIBERIA’s GENTA-YEKEPA ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES DESPITE CORONA VIRUS FEARS

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of Genta-Yekepa road is still ongoing despite the corona virus outbreak. The project which is carried-out by a Senegalese firm Compagnie Saheliane D’Enterprise/CS. According to one of the senior supervisor who spoke to Liberia Daily observer, the road work is progressing in line with the lock down hours. That they usually stop work at 3pm daily. He said they are targeting to connect from where they began laying the asphalt or coal-tar and then,…

BRIDGE COLLAPSED LEAVES ROAD CLOSED IN KENYA

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

A section of a bridge that collapsed at Siyabei area, next to Maasai Mara Technical Institute, following heavy rainfall has seen a road been blocked. The Narok-Maai Mahiu road was blocked after the incident. Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) who block the road has assured resident of urgent restoration works of the road. They also asked motorists to use alternative routes according to Assistant Director, Corporate Communications, Charles Njogu. Narok-Maai Mahiu road connects Nairobi to…

CORONAVIRUS: NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS IMMEDIATE START AFTER PANDEMIC

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction industry has been heavy affected due to the corona virus, but things are about to get worst if projects don’t kick-off immediately after the pandemic is over. This can be witnessed in Namibia as the nation’s construction industry has been suffering huge losses already over the last four years. Now with the novel virus on showcase, the industry is set for more problem if construction activities fails to return immediately after the virus…

THIKA SUPERHIGHWAY CLOSURE AFFECTING MOTORIST

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

The partial closure of Thika Superhighway is seriously affecting motorists in the country. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) closed the highway so as to pave way for the completion of footbridge at the Survey of Kenya which is still yet to began. According to the authority, the road was to be closed until mid-April but yet nothing has happened. In a bid to help contractors do their work, motorist now use a single inner lane…

RECONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN NW/SW REGION DISCUSSED IN CAMEROON

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to help develop the nation’s infrastructure, a brainstorm meeting was held under the Chairmanship of the National Coordinator, Paul Tasong. The focus of the meeting was the Presidential plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions (PPRD-NW/SW). Speaking during the meeting, Minister Tasong said three area has been identified to help tackle this plan. These areas includes rehabilitation and development of basic infrastructure, economic revitalization and…

KENYA CONSERVATIONIST UNHAPPY WITH KWS HOTEL CONSTRUCTION PLANS

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) plans to put up new hotel building in the Nairobi National Park has not been accepted by conservationist. This comes after the new 10-year management plan for the Nairobi National Park was announced. According to the plan, KWS will construct an eco-lodge, a high-end restaurant and an amphitheatre which could threaten the park. While, plans to fence the park was cited after numerous cases of human-widelife conflits as well as increasing…

CONSTRUCTION OF BAYNES POWER PLANT SLATED FOR 2023

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The project has been slated for construction in 2023 after both nations involves in the project agreed on it. Baynes power plant will be expected to generate 600 MW of power, which would be sold to Namibia and Angola in equal allocations of 300 MW each, while regional off-take is being considered. According to the energy ministries of both governments through the Permanent Joint Technical Commission on the Cunene River Basin (PJTC) said the commissioning…

AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

Posted on April 22, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

The African Development Bank under its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a US$760,000 grant to Empower New Energy AS (EmNEW), to develop at least eight small renewable energy projects with capacity ranging from1-10 MW, towards bankability and construction. The grant will support a broad range of project preparation and development activities. These will include; technical feasibility studies, legal due diligence, environmental and social impact assessment, quality assurance and risk management. The African…

HOW SOUAPITI DAM CONSTRUCTION IS IMPACTING GUINEA

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Souapiti dam construction when finished will be Guinea largest hydropower. It will have the potential to significantly improve access to electricity in a country in desperate need of reliable energy. But the 450-megawatt dam, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), comes at a substantial cost to local communities. While thousands of villagers will lose agricultural land to flooding and, with it, access to food and income. In an interview with Guinean activist Mariama…

PICTURES: CONSTRUCTION OF KITARA-GERENGE ROAD

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced progress for the construction of Kitara—Gerenge road project via their social media handle. The 10km road project will connect to Gerenge fishing site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina. 📸Ongoing works: Kitara—Gerenge road project [10Km]. Working towards completion of the project in August 2020. The road connects to Gerenge fishing🎣 site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina, Uganda's futuristic lakeside city🌇.#StaySafeUG pic.twitter.com/d9z6KGgaLR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 21, 2020 Meanwhile the…

GBARNGA-SALAYEA ROAD PROJECT TO CONTINUE DESPITE CORONA VIRUS FEARS IN LIBERIA

Posted on April 21, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Did the county made the right choice to allow CHICO continue construction work despite corona virus outbreak in Liberia. Despite the corona virus outbreak in the country, the China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has agreed to continue work on the project. During a meet between both parties, Bong County Superintendent Esther Walker cautioned the company to go ahead with the construction works, but follow all preventive measures…

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