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EXXON MOBIL TO MAKE BIGGEST ASSETS SALE OF THE DECADE

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EXXON MOBIL TO MAKE BIGGEST ASSETS SALE OF THE DECADE

Exxon Mobil plans to quit business in Europe and sell off assets in Asia and Africa. Exxon Mobil is about to make its biggest assets sale for decades. The multinational Oil and Gas company in a bid to free up cash; has put up oil and gas fields in Europe, Asia and Africa worth US$25 billion for sale. The company according to sources plans to use the freed up cash to focus on a handful…

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE UPSA TWIN TOWER AND HOSTEL PROJECT BEGINS

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE UPSA TWIN TOWER AND HOSTEL PROJECT BEGINS

UPSA twin tower and hostel project is aimed at increasing the population of students in the school. The University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) has commissioned the USD 41 million project to upgrade the teaching and learning facilities as well as to increase the population of students in the school. The Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Kofi Ohene-Konadu, while praising the management of the University for their sacrifices to kick off the project, he classified…

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RWANDA GOVT. SIGN DEAL WITH NETHERLANDS FOR PORT CONSTRUCTION

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RWANDA GOVT. SIGN DEAL WITH NETHERLANDS FOR PORT CONSTRUCTION

Government of Rwanda sign grant with Netherland for port construction at Lake Kivu Plans are in motion for the construction of four ports at Lake Kivu. This was announced by Rwanda Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) via its official twitter handle. The project will have a grant agreement that was signed between the government and Netherlands. According to the grants, Netherland will co-finance 45% of the fund needed to construct the project. Today…

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NIGERIA: FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HAS APPROVED MONEY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES

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NIGERIA: FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HAS APPROVED MONEY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IN THREE DIFFERENT STATES

Federal Executive Council approves USD 53 million for road projects in the FCT, Oyo and Kano States. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, revealed to the State House correspondents that the road construction project for the three states has been approved.  “The second memorandum we presented was for the award of three roads in Igboho-Oloko-Agbonle in Oyo State and Gulu to Yaba town between the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State as…

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NSE PORT-HARCOURT 2019 ENGINEERING WEEK

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NSE PORT-HARCOURT 2019 ENGINEERING WEEK

Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Port-Harcourt branch celebrates its 2019 Engineering Week To mark and also celebrate its achievements for the year, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Port-Harcourt branch, kicked-off its 2019 Engineering week on Monday 25th November, 2019. The 7-days programme (25th November – 1st December 2019); which is themed “Building Resilient Infrastructure to Promote Sustainable Industrial Growth in the Niger Delta”; began with a charity visit to Bakana Speed Boats Owners Association…

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BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION COLLAPSE IN LIMURU, KENYA

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BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION COLLAPSE IN LIMURU, KENYA

National Construction Authority and the Kiambu County government have begun investigations on the collapse building The project which is almost completed came crashing to the down in the earlier hours of today. According to report from Standard digital, the Four storey building collapse did not witness any injury as workers has not resume their daily activities. A four storey building under construction has collapsed in Kabuku village, Limuru. Reports say no one was killed or…

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SOUTH AFRICA WATER MASTER PLAN LAUNCHED

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SOUTH AFRICA WATER MASTER PLAN LAUNCHED

Water master plan launched in South Africa to help avoid 17% water deficit by 2030. South Africa Ministry of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation has launch the nation water master plan. The plan which was launched in Gauteng was developed in conjunction with water sector stakeholders. Speaking during the launch, Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu said it is now important for her department to focus on supplying water for all. Join…

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MILITARY HOSPITAL ROAD PAVEMENT BEGINS IN LIBERIA

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MILITARY HOSPITAL ROAD PAVEMENT BEGINS IN LIBERIA

Road pavement kick-off in Liberia’s Military hospital. The construction of the military hospital road has kick-off in Liberia. According to reports, the road will be using a significant amount of polymeric chemical products in its makeup. The project will be use to enhance the pavement of the 1-kilometer road in Schiefflin Town as the new technology will be use to test the road. Cllr. Sylvia Tarley who is one of the persons behind Polyroads -Liberia…

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LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT TUNNEL RESTORED

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LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT TUNNEL RESTORED

Installation of equipment for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has been completed. The highway tunnel was shut down for inspection and maintenance purposes from October to November 2019 during which water usually transferred to Vaal River System is cut off. The project which happens to be a joint venture between South Africa and Lesotho will not only supply water to Gauteng but also generate work in the thousands for the people living around the…

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CLEAN AUDITS – ENGINEERING PROWESS

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CLEAN AUDITS – ENGINEERING PROWESS

The Auditor-General, Thembikile Kimi Makwetu’s report for 2018/19 was once again a great disappointment. As far as the provinces are concerned, the Western Cape was the best, whereas no clean audits for the Free State and a regression for Gauteng were reported. The role that engineering and engineers play in obtaining clean audits should never be underestimated. One thing about the Western Cape government is that the SCM, legal, finance and politicians allow engineers and…

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AFRICA’S FIRST SILICON VALLEY

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AFRICA’S FIRST SILICON VALLEY

Rwanda will host Africa’s first Silicon Valley. Kigali the capital of Rwanda is becoming one of Africa’s fastest developing cities with groundbreaking infrastructural facilities boosting the country’s economy. The Eastern African country as of late propelled Africa’s first electronic cross fringe exchange stage in collaboration with Alibaba Group’s Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) to connect private ventures over the mainland. Another masterpiece is the Kigali Innovation City that has been a Pan Africa Human and…

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GHANA SKY TRAIN PROJECT TO KICK OFF SOON

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GHANA SKY TRAIN PROJECT TO KICK OFF SOON

Ghana signs the Concession Agreement for the construction of the Accra Sky Train Project. With the concession signed, feasibility studies for the project will kick off. The project is first of its kind to be witnessed in Ghana and will enhance smooth and fast transportation. The decision to construct the sky train is not over-ambitious and therefore it takes an ambitious person like President Akuffo Addo to take that bold step. Investors have assured that the…

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THE MOU FOR AFRICA’S RAILWAY NETWORK CONCLUDED

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THE MOU FOR AFRICA’S RAILWAY NETWORK CONCLUDED

Afreximbank and Thelo DB signs the MOU for the construction of Africa’s railway network. The Memorandum of Understanding signed during the African Investment forum in Johannesburg will enable both parties to finance, develop and operate the railway network across Africa. The project will remodel the current railway network to a better standard while encouraging trade, investment and economic skills in the continent. With the rapid construction of railway in different African countries integrating them to…

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA USD100 MILLION SUBSEA GAS PIPELINE

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA USD100 MILLION SUBSEA GAS PIPELINE

Saipem will construct the 70 kilometer sub-sea pipeline linking Alen Platform with the Punta Europa petrochemical hub. A statement from the ministry confirmed that it had approved the US $100m contract for Italy’s Saipem to build the gas processing unit serving the Alen field. The ministry has also approved the proposed petrochemical complex in Punta Europa within the framework of Equatorial Guinea’s gas monetization project. The 24-inch pipeline will serve offshore gas fields and have…

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TANZANIA DISSOLVES 36 WATER AUTHORITIES

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TANZANIA DISSOLVES 36 WATER AUTHORITIES

The government of Tanzania has dismissed 36 water authorities to save operating cost. The water authorities in Tanzania have different sectors, some cover the cost of projects and contribute to investment while others are subsidized with electricity and salaries of permanent staff. Tanzania scraped the water authorities to reduce the administrative cost which would be implemented on water projects in the rural areas. “The aim is to reduce operating cost as well as increasing efficiency…

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PICTURES: SOD OF LESOTHO HIGHLAND WATER PROJECT

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PICTURES: SOD OF LESOTHO HIGHLAND WATER PROJECT

Lesotho Highlands Water Project to help South Africa in addressing their water challenges Water is one of South Africa major problem. This is why the nation Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu visit Lesotho in a bid to tackle such challenges. During her visit, Sisulu said the construction of the new dam will assist in addressing the water challenges faced in our country. Minister @LindiweSisuluSA on the occassion of sod turning and…

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UAE COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT DESALINATION PLANT IN EGYPT

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UAE COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT DESALINATION PLANT IN EGYPT

Egypt Government analysing proposal from UAE company for the construction of a desalination plant Egypt Government has announced they has received offer from a UAE company to construct a desalination plant in the nation. The proposal for the construction which is worth US$800m will have a total capacity of 500,000 cubic metres per day. Deputy Minister of Housing, Osama Hamdy made the statement to the press. According to him, a committee has been formed to…

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WEST AFRICA’S FIRST NEUROSURGICAL HOSPITAL

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WEST AFRICA’S FIRST NEUROSURGICAL HOSPITAL

Ghana will be the first West African country to have a Neurosurgical Hospital for the treatment of brain-related diseases. According to the report, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia revealed the plans for the hospital after the meeting with the President of the Chinese Neurosurgical Board, Professor Ling Feng, at the Jubilee House, the Seat of the Presidency, in Accra. Prof. Feng was accompanied by Mr Edward Boateng, Ghana’s Ambassador to China and Dr. Isabella Opoku,…

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ZIMBABWE’S NEW BANKNOTE WITH WITHDRAWAL LIMIT

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ZIMBABWE’S NEW BANKNOTE WITH WITHDRAWAL LIMIT

Zimbabwe’s new banknote is as a result of the currency shortage in the country. The new Zimbabwe 2 and 5 dollar notes will reduce the cash shortage in the country but the limitation as regards to its withdrawal is raising worrying concern among Zimbabweans. The bank insisted that withdrawal of this notes will be restricted to $20 per week. The central bank failed to circulate the new banknotes by the close of business on Monday…

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GhIG SAY ABURI-AYI MENSAH ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WAS INADEQUATE

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GhIG SAY ABURI-AYI MENSAH ROAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WAS INADEQUATE

Ghana Institution of Geoscientists unhappy with road design of Aburi-Ayi Mensah dual carriage while also tasking Government to standardisation geomaterial. Ghana Institution of Geoscientists (GhIG) has criticize the design and construction of the Aburi-Ayi Mensah dual carriage road as inadequate. According to the institution, this is due to the application of geodynamics to the rock formation in the area leading to persistent falling of huge rocks after any heavy downpour. The institution also cited that…

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