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GHANA AUDITOR-GENERAL SLAMMED GHA FOR FAILING TO REVIEW PROJECTS

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

Domelevo unhappy with Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) handling of three road projects after failing to have different areas covered before commencing construction. Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) has been slammed by the nation’s Auditor-General for failing to review awarded projects. According to Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo, the agency preliminary designs were not detailed enough before the project commences. Domelevo also noted that, the absence of feasibility data resulted in variations, increase in the project duration and…

ZIMBABWE GOVERNMENT BEGINS RENOVATION OF NATIONAL SPORT STADIUM

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

Renovation works begins at Zimbabwe National Sport Stadium after failing CAF audit process. Zimbabwe Government has started the refurbishing the National Sports Stadium in Harare. The refurbishing was deem necessary after Confederation of African Football (CAF) condemned it. During a tour by high-powered government delegate, It was discovered that the pitch and some other area did not meet the standard. The team was led by Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo. Meanwhile, with…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT INAUGURATE LAMINKOTO-PASAMASS ROAD PROJECT

Posted on March 3, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow inaugurate road project which has been bad due to the absent of a proper drainage system in Gambia. The Laminkoto-Pasamass road project has officially been inaugurated by President Adama Barrow. The road which has been bad due to the absence of a proper drainage system is set for construction. Speaking during the inauguration, President Barrow said the road project extends for 121 kilometres. That it will fulfilled the goal of completing the Gambia’s…

NIGERIA KICKS OFF PLAN TO DOUBLE OIL AND GAS SUPPLY BY 2023

Posted on March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is set to expand its domestic gas footprint with the delivery of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS). Group Managing Director of the corporation, Mele Kyari, spoke on the expansion at the fourth sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) in Lagos. Kyari stated that the NNPC would commence the construction of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline in the second quarter of 2020 to serve as an enabler to further…

CONSTRUCTION OF USD 82 MILLION ROAD LINKING NIGERIA AND NIGER REPUBLIC

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

Nigerian Government approves USD 82 million for Roads that link to Niger Republic. The Federal Executive Council, FEC has approved the construction of two roads from Sokoto and Jigawa States up to Nigeria’s borders with Niger Republic estimated to cost about USD 82 million. According to the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, the first contract of USD 25 million was for the 46 kilometers road from Balle Kurdella in Sokoto State to the…

THE SECOND NIGER BRIDGE TO BE COMPLETED IN 2022

Posted on February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of the second Niger Bridge will be completed by February 2022. The Julius Berger Project Manager for the works, Engr. Friedrich Wieser gave the assurance to the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, when he paid an inspection visit to the 2nd Niger Bridge project site at the Anambra axis. According to Engr. Wieser, Julius Berger has mobilised 1,300 workers and 425 equipment to site to effect project delivery as scheduled….

ACEN 18TH PRESIDENT – ENGR. G.C. OKOROMA

Posted on February 26, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Engr. G.C. Okoroma FNSE FNICE JP is elected 18th President of the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN). The investiture of the 18th President was held in Hotel Presidential Port Harcourt on 20th February 2020. Top dignitaries and Nigeria’s upper echelon of Engineers from across the nation were in attendance. See photos from the event.

NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO HELP RESIDENT IN MUKURU SLUMS

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

Mukuru slums excited about the construction of a new bridge in Kenya A project that will benefit the masses is always a welcome development. This can be witness with the construction of a new bridge in Mukuru slums, East part of Nairobi. Residents living in Mukuru has endure so many pain especially children whose schools is located after the bridge. For a long time, this resident has been using makeshift foot bridge which has endanger…

HABELA-CHEATAT ROAD CONSTRUCTION MAKING GREAT STRIVE IN ERITREA

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

Great progress has been made for the Habela-Cheatat road construction in Eritrea The construction of Habela-Cheatat road in Eritrea is making good progress according to report from contractor. Speaking to the media, Samson Tesfay said 8% progress has been made since the project kick-off three months ago. Tesfay also said the modern machineries deployed in the construction has been vital. That it has significantly contributed in the implementation of the project. He further stated that…

CAUSEWAY CONSTRUCTION HELP RE-ESTABLISH ROAD CONNECTION IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Causeway construction bring road connection between the southern and northern districts of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. The construction of a causeway across the Montepuez river in Quissanga district has help resident with bad road connection. This has re-establish the road connection between the southern and northern districts of Cabo Delgado province which was disconnected due to the bridge collapsed on 27 December 2019. After Montepuez fell, the government improvised by creating an alternative way…

WUEDA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IN NIGERIA

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of storm drainage which will help result the flooding issues in Delta state kick-off. The construction of a storm drainage has kick-off in the Southern part of Nigeria. The project which is undertaken by Warri Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency (WUEDA) will help result the flooding issues in the state. According to report from WUEDA, it was designed to channel flood water directly to the natural water reservoirs surrounding Warri, Uvwie and…

ELECTRICITY REGULATION ACT REVISED IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

New revisions to power sector regulations could lead to upsurge in corporate PPAs The South African Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe recently announced that Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act (ERA) was currently being revised. The revisions will accommodate “self-generation and facilitate municipal generation options”. While all stakeholders will be eagerly awaiting a draft of the proposed amendments before taking action, the announcement of these developments is still welcomed. The revisions are…

SEYCHELLES LA GOGUE DAM SET FOR COMPLETION BY JUNE- PUC

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

La Gogue dam at 70% complete which will raise Seychelles main reservoir by 6 metres. Construction of La Gogue dam is set for completion in June according to Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in Seychelles. Speaking during an interview, PUC spokesman said 70% of the project has been completed which will raise the nation’s main reservoir by 6 metres. The spokesman, Erna Victor an officer responsible for the project at the PUC said the embankment filling…

PICTURE: CONSTRUCTION OF KONZA TECHNOPOLIS IN KENYA

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

Konza Technopolis construction taking serious shape in Kenya The construction of the Konza Technopolis is gradually taking shape as road and other drainage facilities are been laid. The announcement was made via Official Twitter handle for the President’s Delivery Unit in Kenya. According to the tweet, the project will be a world-class center for ICT research and innovations. It will also create many direct and indirect jobs for resident and citizens in the country. Construction…

ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HIGHWAY SET FOR EXPANSION

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Weah set for groundbreaking ceremony of Roberts International Airport (RIA) Highway. Plans has been announced to expand the Roberts International Airport (RIA) Highway to a four-lane road. According to reports, the expansion is estimated to be a 44 Kilometer as it will control the difficulty faced by the movement of vehicles on the current one lane. Speaking during the announcement, Presidential Press Secretary Isaac Solo Kelgbeh said it is part of the President Weah…

JULIUS BERGER PROMISED TO FINISH 2ND NIGER BRIDGE ON TIME

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Julius Berger to finish construction of 2nd Niger Bridge by 2022. The contractor for the 2nd Niger Bridge construction in Nigeria, Julius Berger has promised to deliver the project on time. Speaking during a site tour by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, the contractors made the statement. Engr. Friedrich Wieser, Project Manager for Julius Berger confirmed the statement and also said the 1,300 workers and 425 equipment has been mobilized to the…

WASHINGTON MAKES FINAL DECISIONS ON GRED

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

The long awaited decision on the GRED issues has finally been stroke. The round of talks on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD) held in Washington, US , during February 12-13 with participation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Irrigation of Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia, was concluded and issued a joint statement. The statement said the talks , which were chaired by the American Secretary of Treasury and attended by President of the World Bank as observer,…

RWANDA TO BEGIN THE CONSTRUCTION OF REMERA SPORTS HUB

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

The government of Rwanda plans to develop a sports hub in Remera. The Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, disclosed the report that at least 35 hectare in Remera, in which Amahoro National Stadium and Kigali Arena are located will get a face-lift so as to produce the Remera Sports Hub. “The government is set to upgrade Remera into a Modern Sports Center. After the construction of Kigali Arena which complies with international standards, the surrounding facilities…

GHANA: CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE CRITICAL ROADS IN UPPER WEST REGION

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Government of Ghana has made the plans of constructing five roads in Upper West Region known to the public. The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Amoako Atta, revealed that this plans will be under the government’s Critical Roads Project. “The President has directed the Minister of Finance to raise special funding to fund these critical projects across the country. We will also concentrate on routine maintenance of the roads all-year-round to make the…

FIRST PILGRIM HOTEL FACILTY IN NIGERIA

Posted on February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

The government of Nigeria has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Kaduna State pilgrims’ hotel facility in the Mando transit camp, Kaduna. Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufa’i has cut the sod for the project to start with the aim of putting an end to the stress and discomfort being experienced by pilgrims while waiting for airlift to Saudi Arabia. The project has been in view for the last three years with…

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