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POST COVID-19, WHAT NEXT?

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction sites across Africa have shut their operations in response to the novel virus. What could this means for the future? Infrastructure development is the parameter for gauging the level of advancement in any nation. Hence, you can prefer to Africa as a developing nation because some essential infrastructures are still under development. These times are quite unique because governments are scrambling to secure enough cash buffers for their economies. Hence, is it likely that…

ENGINEERING AND COVID-19 IN SA

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

In view of President Ramaphosa’s declaration of a National State of Disaster concerning COVID-19, the question arises as to what role engineering plays in alleviating the plight of those affected or who could be affected. Taking a step back, the engineers’ role is to provide all people in South Africa with adequate and appropriate infrastructure services in order to ensure quality of life to all. These services include the provision of quality water, sanitation,…

TANZANIA’s MBULU DISTRICT HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION ON POINT

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

The committee is happy with the progress of work at Mbulu district hospital. Construction of Mbulu District Hospital is making great progress according to the Administration and Local Government Affairs Committee. The committee who is in charge of supervising the project was satisfied with the progress during a site visit. Speaking during the tour, Chairman of the committee, Dr. Jason Rweikiza said the government should disburse funds allocated from this year’s budget to complete the…

CONSTRUCTION OF SIX COURT BUILDINGS KICK-OFF IN TANZANIA

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Integrated Justice Centres construction to help Tanzania’s Judiciary system. Construction has kick-off for six court buildings by the Judiciary of Tanzania. The buildings will be known as Integrated Justice Centres (IJC) and are aimed at helping the nation’s Judiciary system. According to the design, the buildings will be a one-stop center as it will accommodate all judicial services from the Primary Court level to the Court of Appeal. It is also reported by local media…

YOUNG ENGINEERS CALL ON PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO CREATE A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG WOMEN TO PRACTICE ENGINEERING

Posted on March 18, 2020March 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

On Saturday, 7 March 2020, the Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Young Professionals Forum (YPF) National Chairperson, Ms Yankho T. Banda had the privilege to address the President of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa and the leadership of the country, at the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) Young Women in Conversation with the ANC President. The event was held at the Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate in Midrand. The purpose was for…

ABIREM ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN GHANA

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Communities around Abirem road set to benefit as the project begins construction. Abirem road construction has kick-off in Ghana. The 15.8-kilometer road which is worth GH¢37.9 million will help communities that are located around the area. Such communities include Mamanso, Old and New Abirem, Afosu, Ntronang, New Amanfrom, Hweakwae, and Adausena. The project was awarded to three local contractors is expected with the completion date set for 12 months’ time. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency…

FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA KICK-OFF

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Namibia to construct a factory that will produce a variety of nutritious animal feed and charcoal. Construction has kickoff for a factory that will produce a variety of nutritious animal feed and charcoal. These were announced by the Minister of industrialization, trade, and SME development Tjekero Tweya. Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony, Tweya said the project will be built by the government’s National Industrial Development Agency (Nida). These will be in partnership with private investors…

POWER SUPPLY BOOST AS IKEJA ELECTRIC LAUNCHED FEEDERS

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ikeja Electric launched two new feeders to enable better alignment and strengthened the network. As plans to boost power supply in Lagos state, Ikeja Electric has launched two new feeders. The two new feeders are Igando 33KV and Ijegun 33KV according to Felix Ofulue, Head, Corporate Communications at Ikeja Electric. He also said that both feeders will enable better alignment and strengthened the network. That area such as the White Sand Joint CDA, Mutairu Alli,…

MALAWI GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 40 SCHOOLS

Posted on March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of 40 secondary schools to begin in April after securing fund from USAID. Plans have been announced by Malawi Government to construct 40 secondary schools across the nation. The project is a joint venture with United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It will help increase the level of education in the area as well as provide more learning facilities for future generations. Speaking during the announcement, Immediate past Minister of Education, William Susuwere…

RWANDA INTRODUCE HAND-WASHING AT VARIOUS CENTRES

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

Hand-washing at various centers introduced in Rwanda to tackle coronavirus. The nation fight against coronavirus is growing even as it has not recorded any cases of the virus so far. But fear from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo has put them on alert mode. The plan is to have portable sinks for hand-washing at bus stops, restaurants, banks and shops across the capital Kigali. While at the country’s biggest car park in Kigali, passengers…

THE ABANDONED RIVERS MONORAIL: A WASTED PROJECT

Posted on March 11, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

A project which would have been the first of its kind in Africa upon its completion has turned out to be another case of abandoned project in our beloved country Nigeria. Rivers state and its residents all envisioned a return to its former glory as the Garden city, when the Rivers state monorail project was announced in 2011; although there were a few who had concerns about implementation, efficiency, prioritisation, transparency and appropriateness of the…

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AFRICA’S ENERGY AND MINING SECTOR

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kieran Whyte discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Energy and Mining Sectors. He is a Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Practice, at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg China appears to have been more interested than any other big economy in investing in the African mining sector. According to China Mining 2018, in 2011, China investors controlled only about 10 mining operations on the continent and this figure rose to at least 24 in…

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kieran Whyte discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s infrastructure development. He is a Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Practice, at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg. China has long been a key partner in Africa’s infrastructure development. Baker McKenzie research with IJGlobal, A Changing World: New trends in emerging market infrastructure, showed that China has targeted sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, both in the context of its need for natural resources and as…

LIBERIA’s RAW WATER PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION 50% COMPLETED

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) to save cost as raw water pipeline construction reaches 50% completion. The raw water pipeline construction which is now 50% complete will save Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) approximately US$780,000 a year in electricity costs. This construction which is worth US$18 million will draw water from the dam of the Mt. Coffee Hydropower Plant to the White Plains Water Treatment Plant. According to Jurgen De Moor, project engineer,…

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AFRICA

Posted on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kieran Whyte discusses the impact of COVID-19 in Africa. He is a Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Practice, at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in mass production shutdowns and supply chain disruptions due to port closures in China, causing global ripple effects across all economic sectors in a rare “twin supply-demand shock”. With South Africa having just reported its first cases of COVID-19, Africa is beginning to feel…

FUTURE OF BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AMIDST CORONAVIRUS SETBACKS

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Amidst Coronavirus Setbacks, Sustainability Remains Key to the Future of Belt and Road Initiative Singapore/Johannesburg, 3 March 2020 – Sustainability must be at the heart of China’s Belt and Road Initiative if it is to remain a major force in global infrastructure development, according to an influential new report, produced by the Economist Corporate Network in cooperation with Baker McKenzie. Through multiple in-depth interviews with BRI participants, including those from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, ABB,…

WORLD BANK SUPPORTING RWANDA DEGRADED WETLANDS

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda secure funds from World Bank for degraded wetlands improvement. World Bank will help restore degraded wetlands of Rwanda state capital Kigali. This state was made public by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA). According to REMA, the fund from World Bank will help restore Gikondo Industrial Zone which has increasingly been vacated by manufacturing plants. Speaking to the media, Engr. Coletha Ruhamya, REMA director-general said the new wetlands use a master plan that will…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT EXPRESS HOPE AFTER ROADS INAUGURATION

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Adama Barrow hopeful of progress after the inauguration of road projects. President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has express satisfaction with the latest road development. According to him, the roads will help connect the hearts and minds of communities across the country. He further describes the projects as a clear signpost of the implementation of his Government’s National Development Plan (NDP). That the NDP envisioned a nation where the highest standards of good governance…

KENYA TO CONSTRUCT FIRST UNDERWATER MUSEUM

Posted on March 5, 2020March 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

The government of Kenya is ready to kick off the underwater museum project. The project which is in line with the country’s blue economy vision is set to boost tourism numbers in the Coast region according to Head of archeology at the National Museum of Kenya Dr. Caesar Bita. The museum which will also serve as Africa’s educational center for underwater archaeology will be constructed at the site of a shipwreck at Ngomeni which is…

RWANDA AND DR CONGO SIGN CONTRACT FOR METHANE GAS RESOURCE

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

Picture from the signing of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources development between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a Validation Act. This Validation Act is to review the Management Prescriptions for the development of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources. The signing was performed by the State Minister in charge of Hydrocarbons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Honorable Rubens Mikindo Muhima and Rwanda’s Minister for…

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