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MOROCCO WATER SCARCITY: HOW ROSATOM PARTNERSHIP CAN HELP THE NATION

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Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom, and Moroccan company Water & Energy Solutions, joined forces to address the pressing issue of water scarcity. The agreement was formalized during the second Africa-Russia Economic Summit, which took place in Saint Petersburg on July 27-28.  The accord, in the form of a memorandum of understanding, aims to foster collaboration in desalination, water conditioning, and purification projects. Kirill Komarov, the Deputy Director-General for Development and International Affairs of the State…

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WORLD BANK APPROVED US$730M TO UPGRADE ADDIS-DJIBOUTI CORRIDOR PROJECT

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The World Bank has approved a $730 million project to upgrade the Addis Ababab-Djibouti corridor, a vital trade route and a lifeline for Ethiopia’s economy. The Regional Economic Corridors Project, endowed with a grant from IDA, aims to improve regional connectivity and logistics efficiency in Ethiopia along the key trade route connecting Ethiopia to the port of Djibouti. “Improved regional connectivity and trade are essential to unlocking Ethiopia’s economic potential,” said Finance Minister Ahmed Shide….

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SEYCHELLES PORT DIGITAL SYSTEM PROJECT TO BECOME OPERATIONAL NEXT YEAR

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The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) is digitalizing its services with the launch of a Management Information System (PVMIS) to make them more efficient and faster. The project is expected to be fully operational by January 2024 and the final details will be worked on in the coming months. The whole project will be trialed before the full launch so that the issues raised can be addressed. Agencies and organizations involved in all the port’s operations…

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ANGOLA PRESIDENT APPROVE US$203MILLION FOR HUAMBO CITY FACELIFT

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Angolan head of State João Lourenço has authorized a USD 203.7 grant for the requalification of the main districts of the capital city of the central Huambo province. The amount will also be earmarked for the construction of structural roads, covering a total of 148 kilometers, according to Presidential Order No. 149/23, dated 26 June. The president also formalized the opening of the simplified contract procedure based on the material criteria, for external financing reasons,…

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LONG-TERM ENERGY TO REDEFINE MINING RESILIENCE

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Kweku Frempong, Head of Sales for Aggreko Africa In South Africa, the mining sector uses around one-third of the local power supply,  Asia represents most of the world’s industrial sector growth with energy consumption increases of around 1.7% a year. In the Middle East, mining is forming part of the region’s growth in providing battery-grade materials and is under pressure to find alternative energy resources and sources to mitigate its energy impact and leverage cleaner and greener…

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AFREXIMBANK APPROVED US$280M FOR BOANKRA INTEGRTED LOGISTICS TERMINAL PROJECT

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has provided an amount of US$280 million to the Afum Quality Limited of Ghana, an infrastructure finance and investment firm, in support of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal Project. The Ghana Shippers Authority is the client for the project, while the concessionaire is Ashanti Ports Services Limited, a joint venture of Afum Quality Limited of Ghana and DSS Associates of the Republic of Korea. The Port, located in the Ejisu…

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ECOWAS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF BANJUL-BARRA BRIDGE

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The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has informed the National Assembly that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will fund the construction of Banjul-Barra Bridge through ECOWAS Corridor Project, and its feasibility studies are set to start in July, this year. Minister Sillah made this revelation on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, during an engagement with the deputies. Hon. Sillah said this followed their discussions with ECOWAS as part of efforts…

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TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

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Tanzania is set to make history with the government eyeing to ink a deal next month for the construction project of 2000 kilometer roads this year. Making the revelation at Itigi during the signing ceremony on Sunday, the Minister for Works and Transport Prof Makame Mbarawa, said the project would involve the 24.83 km part covering Sibiti Bridge, Makongolosi-Ruangwa-Itigi-Mkiwa 6km long and Noranga to Doroto section as well as Itigi-Mkiwa 25.569 km at tarmac level….

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WORLD BANK APPROVED US$124MILLION FUNDS FOR GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

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The World Bank is providing a loan of 15.5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $124 million) to Kenya. The funding is for the implementation of the Horn of Africa Regional Groundwater for Resilience Programme, launched on 1 February 2023 in the capital Nairobi. The World Bank funding was announced on 1 February 2023 by Alice Wahome, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation in Kenya. The 15.5 billion Kenyan shillings (over $124 million) loan…

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AFRICAN ROAD: WHY OPENING THE ROAD IS IMPORTANT

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Nigeria, Niger, Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, Tunisia, and Chad are now building one of Africa’s largest road projects called the “African Unity Road”, linking the seven countries over a length of more than 9,000 kilometers. Financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the project aims to improve South-South trade, as well as open up certain previously isolated Saharan areas. It is planned that the Trans-Saharan will cross Algeria over 3,400 km, Mali over 1,974 km, Niger…

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NANSIO REFERRAL HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UNDER PROBE BY HEALTH MINISTER IN TANZANIA

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Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu has formulated a probe team to investigate alleged fraud at the Nansio Referral Hospital construction project worth 2.7bn/- in the Ukerewe district. The committee of five members, led by retired Judge Thomas Mihayo, is tasked with unearthing the truth on fraud allegations, which in turn have led to delays and valuations of the scheme. The minister formed the team during her work visit to Ukerewe District on December 21 this week,…

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GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED AFIENYA ROAD OVER BRIDGE PROJECT

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President Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Afienya Road Over Bridge, a key component of the new 97.7-kilometer standard gauge railway line from Tema to Mpakadan. Describing the project as “a brainchild of the first NPP Government of 2001 – 2009, when the highly respected Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi was Minister for Harbours and Railways”, President Akufo-Addo explained that it was conceived to create a multimodal transportation network, involving road, rail, and lake transportation, which will facilitate the…

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SONANGOL BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND TANKER IN ANGOLA

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National Oil Company Sonangol has started construction of the second oil tanker to strengthen its fleet. In its press note, the company informs that the start of construction of the second ship was formalised in Mokpo city, South Korea, with the traditional steel cutting ceremony for hull 8021, the second Suezmax type ship of the project. The construction of the ship is in charge of Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), the report said. At the…

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SAKUND HOLDING WITHDRAW FROM CONSTRUCTING RUFARO STADIUM IN ZIMBABWE

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Sakunda Holdings, who had committed to giving Rufaro Stadium a massive face-lift after entering into a partnership with the Harare City Council, have withdrawn from the project with immediate effect. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding early this year, enabling Sakunda to carry out some feasibility work. They toured South African stadia, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup final venue FNB stadium, and Moses Mabhida, together with council officials to get key guidelines….

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KENYA PORT AUTHORITY TO BOOST TRADE WITH MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS

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The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has pledged to continue supporting the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in upgrading port infrastructure to accelerate the growth of the East African regional economies. JICA has been a close partner of KPA, having funded the construction of the Sh32 billion second container terminals at the Port of Mombasa. The Mombasa Port’s second container terminal, which is set on 100 acres at Kilindini Harbour, is projected to ease congestion at…

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PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT KEY TO ACHIEVING WATER EFFICIENCY IN SA

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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says there is a need to increase private sector involvement in water services to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mchunu was speaking at the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The congress, held from 11 – 15 September 2022, brought together core water sector groups, including those focused on urban water and urban water services. It also included participants from industry and…

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ETHIOPIA MINSTER UNVEIL NEW CEMENT PRICE TO CURB RISE

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The Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced today that it has issued a new cement price regulation to curb the rising price of cement products in the country. The ministry said it decided after it asked cement factories in Ethiopia to make price adjustments to tackle the increasing cost of cement products. However, the prices forwarded by cement factories were too high, promoting the ministry to establish a task force to study the production…

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GHANA VP PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST INLAND MARINE PORT

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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut the sod for work to begin on the construction of the first Inland marine port in the northern parts of Ghana and an accompanying Industrial Park at Debre in the Savannah Region. The multi-modal transport corridor, known as the Trans-Volta Logistics Corridor, is being undertaken by LMI Holdings and involves the development of a system to transport containers and bulk cargo from the Port of Tema to…

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FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS ON TANA RIVER COUNTY

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To protect ranchers and dealers from shifty money managers and to build the Own Source Revenue (OSR), the Tana River County Government is developing two weighbridges and markets at an expense of Sh120million in Kenya. The Department of Trade is wanting to utilize use the cash to resuscitate the Bura market and build new business sectors in Madogo and Kipini and furthermore do weighbridges. “As a Ministry, we are likewise liable for the unit of…

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COURTS EXTEND BUILDING DEMOLITION PLANS BY KCCA IN UGANDA

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The Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala has extended orders on plans by Makerere University, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to demolish churches and buildings on Katanga Valley land near Wandegeya. Jameson Karemani the Deputy Registrar High Court Civil Division has issued a temporary injunction restraining Makerere University, KCCA Deputy Executive Director, David Luyimbazi from demolishing the said buildings until the main suit is determined by the court. “I do find that all…

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