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NECKARTAL DAM IS RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT INFLOWS IN NAMIBIA

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

The newly built Neckartal Dam near Keetmanshoop is receiving significant inflows following an increase in rainfall activity in its catchment area. Neckartal Dam is currently the largest dam in Namibia and the eight largest dam by storage volume in the Southern African region. Neckartal Dam is a curved gravity dam on the Fish River, a tributary of the Orange River. Project Client: Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Contractor: Salini Impregilo S.p.A Consultant: Knight Piesold…

UGANDA DEVELOPING CRITICAL ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT OIL PRODUCTION

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Masindi/ Kisanja Park, Tangi & Paraa — Buliisa roads project [159km]. Set to support Oil Production in the Albertine region. It crosses Murchison Falls National Park — a major tourist destination covering about 3,893km and home to several mammal and bird species. Uganda discovered commercially viable oil deposits in the Albertine Graben region in 2006 and has since embarked on establishing effective management procedures to promote growth and development for the country. By the end of…

UPDATE ON ALGERIA’S US$13BILLION 1216KM EAST-WEST HIGHWAY

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Algeria East – West Highway construction has resumed after the COVID-19 lockdown. The six lane highway project is regarded as the biggest public works projects now in the world. Upon completion, the project is projected to cost US $13 billion and will be 1216km long spanning from the border at Tunisia (East) to Morocco (West). The Algeria East-West Highway is also referred to as the A1 Highway, and has been under construction since 2007. Algeria…

GERD NEGOTIATION BETWEEN EGYPT, ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN

Posted on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

GERD – Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a controversial dam between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. This mega project is the subject of international deliberations. The United States and other countries are acting as observers and/ or arbitrators as Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan agree on the comprehensive filling and operation of the mega dam. The massive US $4.8 billion GERD project on the Blue Nile will allow it to become Africa’s Largest Power Exporter. However, delays…

STADE DE YAMOUSSOUKRO CONSTRUCTION IS PROGRESSING WELL – IVORY COAST

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

The Stade de Yamoussoukro project is a stadium construction project in Ivory Coast. So far, the east, south and north grandstands already completed, the first floor of the western grandstand almost entirely laid. Beginning of the installation of the second floor of the west gallery. The work of installing the roof is progressing very well. The seats manufactured by a french company should arrive in early July to be installed during the month of August….

GHANA COMMISSIONS COMMUNITY ICT CENTRES TO DRIVE DIGITALISATION

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ghana is proactively enabling rural connectivity with an ambitious plan to construct 30 community ICT centres. Following this plan, the Minister for Communications, Hon. Ursula Owusu Ekuful commissions ICT laboratory at New Century Career Training Institute in the Ablekuma West Municipality. She also commissioned two Community ICT Centers in the Ga West Municipality, recently. See tweet below The Ministry of Communications, through the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has led the expansion of…

RENOVATION WORKS ALMOST COMPLETED AT NYAYO NATIONAL STADIUM – KENYA

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

The renovation of the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi County is nearly complete. The new-look stadium will have modern sports equipment and the football pitch rehabilitated to international standards. This includes the installation of ticketing system and construction of VIP lounge. More so, other works include branding of new seats and renovation of existing ones and improvement of parking area. In conclusion, the contractors’ work includes removal of grass, irrigation, levelling, soil preparation and fertilisation and…

45000 METRIC TONNES CASSAVA PROCESSING PLANT COMMISSIONED IN NIGERIA

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to diversify investment from Oil, Nigeria’s Oil rich state has recently commissioned a Cassava Processing Plant at Afam, Rivers State. The Governor, Nyesom Wike alongside other government dignitaries were at the opening ceremony. According to Ruben Giesen, managing director of the Rivers State Cassava Processing Company, the project is joint venture partnership between the state government (70 percent equity) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria. The project was conceptualised in…

WHY ETHIOPIA-EGYPT GERD DAM WAR IS GOOD

Posted on May 26, 2020June 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The continue war over the 145-metre-high, 1.8-kilometre-long Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) between Ethiopia and Egypt is set to continue with both parties still yet to agree on technical term as Sudan is cut in the middle. When completed, the Dam will become the largest hydropower plant in Africa. With that in mind, both Ethiopia and Egypt are in serious power tussle over the project. Just a few weeks ago, Sudan rejected a proposal from…

AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR SMALL RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

Posted on April 22, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

The African Development Bank under its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), has approved a US$760,000 grant to Empower New Energy AS (EmNEW), to develop at least eight small renewable energy projects with capacity ranging from1-10 MW, towards bankability and construction. The grant will support a broad range of project preparation and development activities. These will include; technical feasibility studies, legal due diligence, environmental and social impact assessment, quality assurance and risk management. The African…

GBARNGA-SALAYEA ROAD PROJECT TO CONTINUE DESPITE CORONA VIRUS FEARS IN LIBERIA

Posted on April 21, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Did the county made the right choice to allow CHICO continue construction work despite corona virus outbreak in Liberia. Despite the corona virus outbreak in the country, the China Henan International Cooperation Group (CHICO) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has agreed to continue work on the project. During a meet between both parties, Bong County Superintendent Esther Walker cautioned the company to go ahead with the construction works, but follow all preventive measures…

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…

MOROCCO TO CONCLUDE THE AGADIR DESALINATION PROJECT SOON

Posted on March 5, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

King Mohammed VI of Morocco Confirmed that the project is already 65% complete. The plant is being built under a public-private partnership (PPP) by the Spanish company Abengoa. It is located on a 20-hectare plot of land along the coast, in the locality of Douira, 40 km from the city of Agadir. The project entails an offshore intake connected to two pipes that will convey the water to the desalination plant. It will also be…

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…

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…

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…

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…

CONSTRUCTION OF THE UPSA TWIN TOWER AND HOSTEL PROJECT BEGINS

Posted on November 29, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

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…

PICTURES: SOD OF LESOTHO HIGHLAND WATER PROJECT

Posted on November 14, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

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…

THE 100 BILLION NAIRA FAILED PROJECT- NKPOLU-RUMUIGBO JUNCTION

Posted on November 1, 2019April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word “road failure”, poor design and maintenance comes to mind. Road failures in Africa is due to bad infrastructure development on the continent. Unlike Europe, African government and contractors fail to do the right thing when it comes to developing a project. Corrupt practices in the design, procurement and construction process plagues Africa’s infrastructure development. More so, there is a severe lack of maintenance culture in developing countries across Africa. ROAD…

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