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RECURRING FLOODING SET TO END AFTER CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda’s Nyabugogo area set for major revamp after appointment of contractor. Flood prone Nyabugogo area is set for a major revamp after the hiring of a contractor. The recent downpour in Nyabugogo area has killed people and also paralysed business which resulted in the project. According to report, the implementation of US$2.6m (Rwf2.5 billion) will help contain the flood as work will kick-off next week. It will also improve the resilience of the Nyabugogo area…

AFRICAN UNION AGENDA2063: INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY INITIATIVES

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

We all know that Infrastructural development is seriously lacking in Africa that is why the African Union has unveiled plans to tackle such challenges. The aim of such plans is to help grow the continent economy as well as better the life of its citizens. According to a report from PEW Research, Africa population will increase by 2100 so the need for infrastructural development is vital for the continent. Below is a video clips of…

BOTSWANA CONSTRUCTING EMBASSY OFFICES IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Embassy construction to help Botswana strengthen its position in global affairs particularly the African continent. Construction of Botswana’s embassy in ethiopia is making great strive after the latest progress. The project which is at 10 percent progress entails a six-story building, with office apartments. It will also have an accommodation for staff members, maintenance workshops, gatehouse and auditorium. Speaking during a tour, President Masisi of Botswana said ”I am happy that they will now have…

AKUFO ADDO LUNCHES THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 17MW KALEO SOLAR PLANT

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

The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cuts the sod for the construction of two solar power plants in Kaleo and Lawra This project reassures the fervent commitment of the Government to expand the country’s sources of energy generation, and, thereby, help increase the renewable energy component of Ghana’s energy mix, and contribute to her fight against the effects of climate change. With the solar project coming on the heels of construction of the…

ABA-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY TO BE COMPLETED BY MARCH- FADIRE

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Federal Government of Nigeria assures residents of completion of Aba-Port harcourt expressway by march 2020 Nigeria Government has assured residents living across the expressway of the completion of the road. The road project which has been on and off for so long is now set for completion. Speaking during an interview with The Guardian, Controller of Works in the State, Johnson Fadire said the federal government will complete a -four-lane, two-lanes each from both side…

AFDB AND GHANA SIGN DEAL TO FINANCES EASTERN CORRIDOR ROAD

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

AFDB agreed loan worth US$81.67m to Ghana’s Eastern Corridor Road Development Programme Phase 1 project. Africa Development Bank (AFDB) has sign a loan agreement with Ghana government to finance a road project. The loan which is worth US$81.67m is for the Eastern Corridor Road Development Programme Phase 1. During a press briefing, Deputy Minister for Finance, Mrs Abena Osei Asare told the media about the deal before the signing process. According to her the Eastern Corridor…

RIVERS STATE BUDGET OF REASSURANCE – ANALYSING THE ₦530 BILLION EXPENDITURE

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rivers residents commend Chief. (Barr) Nyesom Wike (Mr. Project) for the huge capital expenditure in the Rivers State budget targeted to boost investors’ confidence in the state. Mr. Project signed the 2020 Rivers State budget of ₦530,813,357,619 into law after being passed by the State House of Assembly last year. The Rivers State budget of reassurance is aimed at sustaining the development of the state, with an appropriated recurrent expenditure of ₦156.6 billion and capital…

KYAPA-KASENSERO ROAD REPAIR BEGINS IN UGANDA

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

UNRA kick-off repair of Kyapa-Kasensero road after resident complained of its poor nature The Kyapa-Kasensero road repair has kick-off in Kyotera district in Uganda. The road which links Kasensero town council and the landing site from Kakuuto trading centre in Kyotera district has been in a bad state since August last year. This was after the seasonal rains that rendered it almost impassable. The repair has been a priority after resident complained about the poor nature….

NEW CESA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ENGINEER-GENERAL TO OVERSEE PROJECT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on February 4, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africans advocating for a new chapter 9 institution to protect engineering and service delivery Delivering his presidential message as newly elected president for 2020, Sugen Pillay announced that Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) supports the Young Professional’s (YPs) advocacy for the establishment of an office of the Engineer-General. The Engineer-General is expected to be an office established as a Chapter 9-institution, such as the Auditor-General, that would have the mandate to regulate the engineering…

KENYA GOVERNMENT LAUNCHED MILK COOLING PLANT

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Launched construction of Milk Cooling Plant which will help dairy farmers store and sell at an affordable price. Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially launch the construction of a milk cooling plant. The project is aimed at improving the welfare of farmers around the country. Speaking during the launch, President Kenyatta said dairy farmers needs to take advantage of the facilities after the construction. He also noted that the cooling plant will help…

ANGOLA’s CAIO DEEP WATER PORT RESUMES

Posted on January 31, 2020February 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

Caio deep water port to resume after 2 years of being inactive due to USD 124 million debt. The debt was recently cleared by the Maritime and Port Institute of Angola (IMPA) to the companies Caio Porto and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), enabling the resumption of the USD 800 million project. In a meeting with the contracting companies, the Director General of IMPA, Nazareth Neto, revealed that the financial issue that led to…

NIGERIA: CONSTRUCTION OF 500 NEW HOUSING UNIT IN BORNO STATE COMMENCES

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum, laid the foundation and is ready to invest USD 14 million for the project. Construction works of 500 houses in Maiduguri, Borno State has commenced. The housing project is aimed at resolving the gap in housing deficit due to previous crisis especially in the capital city. The project will feature construction of 400 two-bedroom apartments and 100 one-bedroom apartments. 300 housing units will be built along the Damaturu road which…

EGYPT: LARGEST MILITARY BASE IN MIDDLE EAST AFRICA

Posted on January 29, 2020January 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt has launched the largest military base in the Middle East Africa. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi cut the sod at the at the base which is aimed at protecting and securing the southern Egyptian coasts, protecting economic investments and natural resources in the area. The military base is named ‘Berenice military base’ spreads out over 150,000 acre of land. It is located on the Red Sea coast along Egypt’s southern borders, approximately 90 kilometer north…

TUNISIA CONSTRUCTS 120 MEGAWATT GAFSA SOLAR FARM

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

Tunsian Ministry of Mines and Energy and STEG (Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz) has awarded the tender for the Gafsa solar project. The tender was awarded to a consortium consisting of ENGIE and Morocco-based NAREVA. They will develop, design, finance, and build the project, as well as operate and maintain (O&M) the solar plant dubbed ‘Gafsa plant’ over a period of 20 years from commissioning. The project is among the first solar plants being…

KENYA PRESIDENT SET TO UNVEIL SIMBA CEMENT PLANT

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives Nakuru County for Simba cement plant unveiling. Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Nakuru County to officially unveil the Simba cement plant. The plant will aims to ride on the high demand for cement and building materials around the country. The announcement was made via kenya state house official social media handle. With the plant set to provide up to 700 direct jobs for resident at a production capacity of 750,000…

CONSTRUCTION OF KUNZVI DAM WILL COMMENCE SOON

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

Construction works on Kunzvi Dam project in Zimbabwe will commence this year. Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs Minister Aplonia Munzverengwi let the cat out of the bag after confirming that the feasibility studies for the dam has completed. The Provincial Affairs Minister revealed that USD 259 million out of the total USD 680 million for the project has been allocated for the project in the 2020 National Budget. “We expect the construction of the dam to…

NEW ROAD TECHNOLOGY ON SHOWCASE IN LIBERIA

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Polymeric chemical product used in the construction of a road closed to the newly constructed 14 Military Hospital Polyroads-West Africa, a South African based company has announced the completion of a road leading to the newly constructed 14th Military Hospital in Liberia. Speaking during a tour around the area, Assistant Works Minister Kaustella Kialain said the road is a pilot project as more is expected. She also noted that such technology will be the best…

UGANDA AND JAPAN SIGN ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEAL

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda Minister Peter Lokeris sign deal with Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Kazuaki Kameda for Community Road Empowerment (CORE). Uganda has signed an MoU with Japan to empower 150 youth with skills in the Do-nou technology. This MoU will fall under the Community Road Empowerment (CORE). Do-nou is a Japanese word that means wrapping soil in a gunny bag. (Size: Do-nou bag- 45cm x 60cm). The CORE is aimed at helping youth with skills for road development….

AFRICAN POPULATION TO INCREASE BY 2100- PEW RESEARCH

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

African nations population to increase in 2100 but is the continent ready for such explosion in population?? Africa is set for a population explosion in 2100, after PEW Research Centre release its report. According to the report, between 2020 and 2100, Africa’s population is expected to increase from 1.3 billion to 4.3 billion. The projection shows that the increase will come mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, which is expected to more than triple in population by…

MOROCCO IS SET TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND RABAT-CASABLANCA HIGHWAY

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Morocco will construct a second Rabat-Casablanca highway in bid to reduce traffic experience in the previous Rabat-Casablanca highway. The National Company of Motorways of Morocco (ADM) revealed the plans and said the highway will link the diplomatic and economic capitals. The new highway is set to cover 60 kilometers, linking Tamesna, in the suburbs of Rabat, to Casablanca-s Tit Mellil. Traffic volume has been increasing by more than 10% per year on average since the beginning…

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