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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…

UK TO INVEST IN AFRICA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

UK will invest over USD 65.7 million into renewable energy projects in selected African countries. The projects include solar farms in Kenya, geothermal power stations in Ethiopia and clean energy storage in sub-Saharan Africa. The countries will receive funding and support from UK scientists to perfectly utilize their abundant renewable energy. According to Business and energy secretary Andrea Leadsom, the government underlined that close collaboration with African countries will be key as the UK prepares…

IVORY COAST SIGNS NEW ADDENDUM FOR USD 1.5 BILLION RAIL PROJECT

Posted on January 23, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ivory Coast has signed an addendum approving the technical and financial offer for the Abidjan rail transport company. The addendum which was signed by Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Emmanuel Macron, President of France, confirms the route of the future Line 1 of the Abidjan metro network. The rail line will be 37 kilometers long serving 18 stations from the north to the south of the Ivorian capital…

RECONDITIONING OF KENYA’S NYAYO STADIUM TO BE COMPLETED IN MARCH

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

Reconditioning of Nyayo National Stadium in Kenya will be completed in March this year as promised by the contractor. The government of Kenya wants to ensure that the stadium is always in good condition for use by sportsmen and women in the country. “This works have to be completed by the end of March. The contractor has agreed to adhere to that directive,” said the sport Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed. Furthermore, Amina disclosed that the…

CHINESE FIRM SECURE KENYA POWER METER CONTRACT

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

Chinese firm bag contract for Kenya Power meter Shenzhen Star Instruments Company, a Chinese firm has won the tender process for Kenya power meter. The deal is for the firm to supply single phase prepayment meters to Kenya Power. They will also deliver the meters as the utility firm continues connecting more people to the grid. While, Kenya Power is expected to add more customers through the return of its Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP)….

AFDB TO INVEST IN NIGERIA WATER AND SANITATION SECTOR

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

AFDB to invest fund into Nigeria water and sanitation projects. The Africa development Bank (AFDB) is seeking to invest U.S.$250 Million in Nigeria Capital city. According to reports from Daily Trust, the fund will be used for Federal Capital Territory Water and Sanitation Integrated project. Ebrima Faal, a Senior Director of African Development Bank led a six-man delegation to the office of the FCT Minister of State. This project is aimed at improving water supply…

ENGINEER GENERAL OPINION PIECE

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

A better life for all is not a surprise – advocating for change in regulatory framework to protect engineering and human rights Engineering IS the face of service delivery! ONLY engineers can make appropriate service delivery happen at the required standards! The National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 states, “It is a plan for a better future; a future in which no person lives in poverty, where no one goes hungry, where there is work for…

LARGEST AIRPORT IN AFRICA

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia plans to commence building Africa’s largest airport at $5 billion within six months. The new airport will be 70 kilometers from the existing Bole International Airport in the capital Addis Ababa, and can handle as many as 100 million passengers yearly. This expansion would elevate Ethiopia to compete with London’s Heathrow (Europe’s busiest airport), and Dubai International (currently the world’s number 1 for international flights) as it has more capacity than both. According…

DANSOMAN’s LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GETS FUND FROM MTN FOUNDATION

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

MTN Foundation support ongoing construction of Dansoman Community Library with ICT and robotic education as it main focus. The ongoing construction of dansoman library is gaining momentum after MTN foundation plead more funds to the project. The ICT and robotic envisioned library is aimed at educating student around the state capital of the need for such technology in the country. The library dubbed Dansoman Community Library kick-off this month and is expected to be completed…

KENYA COMMENCES THE MERU WIND ENERGY PARK PROJECT

Posted on January 16, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of wind power project kicks off in Meru. The wind power project is calculated to generate 80 Megawatts (MW), which will be enough to supply electricity to 200, 000 households as well as strengthen the local economy. According to Windlab ( a global renewable energy provider), the project will initiate opportunities to boost income as well as provide jobs for residents in Meru. The project is currently occupying about 2, 000 acres but plans to spot…

SOUTH AFRICA ACCEPTS PRIVATE POWER GENERATION

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

South Africa settled to allow businesses to generate their own electricity. South Africa made the decision due to the growing disappointment business faced as a result of the constant power outages in the country. The outages has affected economic output and weakened investor confidence in one of Africa’s most industrialized economy. Power dependent companies such as mines built their own renewable energy plants to reduce their dependence on Eskom even without the necessary regulatory approvals….

EGYPT AND SUDAN KICKS OFF ELECTRICITY INTERCONNECTION PROJECT

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt and Sudan will to begin the project to link both national grids. The project which is expected to operate at a total capacity of 50MW and further rise to a total capacity of 240MW by the end of this year. Sudan has offered USD20 million of the USD31.74 million total cost for the grid, to cover 1,000 kilometer. The state-owned Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and Indian construction firm Larsen & Toubro are will handle…

TANZANIA: RUSUMO HYDRO POWER PLANT ALMOST COMPLETE

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rusumo 80MW hydroelectric power station is 59% complete. The construction of Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station to generate 80MW has now reached 59% compared to 32% in June last year. The revelations were made by the outgoing chairman of Energy Ministers from Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, Tanzanian Minister for Energy, Dr Medard Kalemani. “After inspection, my fellow energy ministers and I were satisfied with the construction progress,” said the minister. Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station involves the…

FIRST CHINA CONFERENCE CENTRE PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN GAMBIA

Posted on January 14, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

China commission first project in Gambia after resumption bilateral ties. The latest development is set to help the nation in terms of building a good partnership with China. The centre is located on a 14,000 square meters with a 1,000-seat major conference hall, four 200-seat themed meeting rooms, one lounge, four pressrooms and news centers. It also have an office sections, Banquet halls and other accessory rooms. Speaking during the commissioning, Chinese ambassador to The…

GHANA KICKS OFF THE CONSTRUCTION OF NINGO SEA DEFENSE WALL

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ghana lunches the construction of USD 69 million on the shores of Ningo-Prampram District. The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who was present at the lunching ceremony said the project is aimed at reducing erosion and flood due to the tidal waves in the coast. The project which was awarded to Messr Bridge Global Consolidated Limited by the Ministry of Housing and Works under the Ningo-Prampram Coastal Protection Project involves construction of :…

KENYA: LOCUST SWARM THREATENS FOOD INSECURITY

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Swarms of desert locusts have spread from Ethiopia and Somalia into eastern and northern Kenya. The locusts started crossing into Kenya towards the end of December, 2019 destroying pastures in semi-arid counties mainly occupied by herder communities. They have since spread to the counties of Garissa, Isiolo and Samburu to the south and west. “We recognize that the pest invasion, and the potential to spread rapidly to other counties pose unprecedented threat to food security…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. SUBMIT PROJECT TO CHINA FOR CONSIDERATION

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe Govt. submit six proposed project to china for consideration. Plans for six proposed project is gaining momentum in Zimbabwe. This is after the Zimbabwe government submitted project plans to China for consideration. According to reports, the six new project where submitted through a ministerial team chaired by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo. This was a direct mandate from President Mnangagwa to find ways of mainstreaming the country’s economic cooperation with…

ETHIOPIAN ELECTRONIC SINGLE WINDOW FOR TRADERS

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia launches e-portal for traders – Ethiopian Electronic Single Window for Traders. In other words, this effort will reduce the current paperwork processing time from 44 to 15 days. A huge developmental stride in ensuring that the land-lock nation continues to attract trade, while positioning itself as a regional hub. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali attended the event flanked by other government and business dignitaries. After that, He tweeted, Today we launched the Ethiopia Electronic…

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