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EGYPT INCREASE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO JORDAN

Posted on February 28, 2019March 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt increase gas supply to Jordan for electricity generation to 350m cubic feet per day. Egypt has increased its gas supply to Jordan to help generate more electricity. The daily supply to Jordan have been increased from the normal 100 m cubic feet per day to 350 m cubic feet per day. According to the Egyptian Minister for Petroleum, Tarek El Molla, Egypt exports changeable amounts of natural gas to Jordan. He also said it is based…

EGYPT AND DENMARK TO EXPAND ENERGY SECTOR WITH NEW PARTNERSHIP

Posted on February 28, 2019March 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt to benefit from Denmark’s Strategic Sector Cooperation programme to grow the energy sector. Egypt and Denmark is planning a new Strategic Sector Cooperation programme (SSC) in Egypt. This is coming after Denmark announced the appointment of an energy adviser to work with their Danish Energy Agency (DEA). The new adviser Tomas Anker Christensen has a good experience in developing and financing of energy renewable projects. He will also liaise directly with the Egyptian Stakeholders…

TETU CONSTITUENCY RESIDENTS AT RISK DUE TO BAD ASBESTOS PIPE IN KENYA

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tetu constituency in Kenya has been drinking contaminated water due to bad asbestos pipe for 49 years. Water is essential for life, because without it we almost cannot survive. And before taking any, we must ensure that it is good for our health. But Residents of Tetu constituency in Kenya has been drinking unhealthy water since the 1970s, according to an audit report. The audit by Auditor General Edward Ouko was on behalf of the chairman of the Public Investments Committee…

EGYPT DISCUSSES TRANSPORT REGULATORY AUTHORITY DRAFT LAW

Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt government discuss laws for boosting the country’s infrastructure in the transport sector. Egypt’s Parliament and the ministry of transport has discussed the Transport Regulatory Authority draft Law before submitting to the President. The discussion took place at the Egypt’s Transport Sector: “Embracing the Future” conference. The conference is organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt (AmCham). It aims at making industry stakeholders know the plans for the transport sector. Speaking during the conference, Egypt’s…

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT IMPRESSED WITH ODUKPANI-CALABAR ROAD PROGRESS

Posted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

Government express satisfaction over construction speed of Odukpani-Calabar road project in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Nigerian Government has expressed their happiness over the ongoing progress of the Odukpani-Calabar road project. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is executing the contract for the construction of the road. The federal government through the director of Federal Highways (South-South zone) in the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Engr. Godwin Eke expressed their satisfaction. According to him, the company has shown commitment and…

CONSTRUCTION PLANS ARE UNDERWAY FOR ANOTHER STADIUM IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on February 15, 2019February 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Plans are underway to construct another stadium in Zimbabwe that will host high-profile games. The government are making plans for the construction of a new multi-million dollar state of the art stadium in Zimbabwe. These plans were revealed by the Harare City Council. The stadium will located in the South Western part of the Harare city. The new stadium in Zimbabwe will cater for some of the nation’s high-profile games. According to the statement, the…

EGYPT ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF US$800M OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION TENDERS

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by Gambeta News

Minister of Petroleum Announces winners of Both EGAS and EGPC oil and gas exploration tenders in Egypt. Egypt’s Petroleum Minister has announced the result of the oil and gas exploration tenders. These oil and gas exploration tenders were for digging the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) wells. The total limit of private investment owned by EGAS is worth US$600m while that of EGPC is US$164m. Including grants, the…

MEDICAL DRONES SET TO KICK-OFF OPERATION IN GHANA

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Medical Drones service to kick-off in Ghana by 2nd Quarter Medical drones are seen as the future in the health sector. This is why Ghana is working on facilities that will make this possible. The construction of the medical drone port facility which is already underway will be the biggest in Africa. It will also be just five(5) kilometres from Suhum in Ghana’s Eastern Region. The project which are four in number will help provide Medical…

NAMIBIA’s PRESIDENT DISCUSS E-GOVERNANCE WITH ESTONIA PRESIDENT

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Namibia plans to move into e-governance after meeting with Estonia delegates. Namibia President Hage G. Geingob has held a bilateral meeting with Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid in the state capital Windhoek. The focus of the meeting was on e-governance and digital transformation in Africa. Namibia is planning to introduce e-governance so as to transform its economy and also digitize the nation. They plan to use it for delivering government services, exchange of information etc. E-governance is important because…

SHELL TO LAUNCH ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Shell is making plans to launch Electric Vehicle charging station in South Africa. Plans are underway for the launching of the first ever Electric Vehicle charging station in South Africa. This vehicle station will help in growing the nation’s economy as well as the Shell brand in South Africa. It will also play a key role in making sure customers have a good journey. Shell Spokesman, Dineo Pooe said “This is part of our road…

SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENT SET FOR STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS (SONA 2019)

Posted on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Ramaphosa to address the nation during SONA 2019. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address South Africa during the State of the Nation Address (SONA 2019). This event is the second under President Ramaphosa government. The SONA 2019 will aim to inform the nation about its present economic, political, and social condition. The live broadcast of this event will help address key issues in almost every sector in the nation. Deputy Minister of Department of Communications, Pinky Kekana…

PRESIDENT LAUNCHES MOBILE COURT IN TANZANIA

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli launches mobile court in Tanzania to help primary courts. President Magufuli has launched mobile court worth Sh470m in Tanzania. This mobile court will help reduce the number of cases at the primary level in the judiciary system of the nation; as over 177, 614 cases were filled at the primary court all over the country last year. The mobile court in Tanzania will help solves cases like involving traffic and environmental offenders. The launch…

CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA-TANZANIA PIPELINE TO START IN JUNE

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

Plans underway for the construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline. The much anticipated construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline will kick-off in June. The underground pipeline will transport crude oil across both countries as well as create a strong bond between them. The Uganda-Tanzania pipeline which is 1,445-km long will run from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania. It will cost approximately US$3.5 billion. Ministers and delegates from Uganda and Tanzania met last week Friday to finalize discussions that will pave way for…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO UNVEIL HOUSING PROJECT FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

Posted on January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe government set to unveil housing project for civil servants. Housing is of immense importance when it comes to infrastructural development. This is why the Zimbabwe government has built a US$60m housing facility for its civil servants. $60m housing deal for civil servants https://t.co/HcrK7sqV1i via @HeraldZimbabwe — The Herald Zimbabwe (@HeraldZimbabwe) January 28, 2019 The project will help address challenges faced by civil servant in the nation. It will also form part of the government…

TANZANIA AND KENYA TRADE PROBLEMS RESUMES

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenyans unhappy with Tanzania’s refusal to sale its product in their country resulting to trade and bilateral issues. Kenya and Tanzania have being having problem when it comes to trading of goods and services. An agreement between both nations on 24 February 2018 was meant to solve this problem. But the problem have still remained unsolved. Currently Tanzanian goods are freely getting into Kenya Market while the Tanzanian’s are restricting sales of Kenya’s products in…

AFRICA’s BIGGEST AIRPORT HOTEL OPENS IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Africa’s biggest airport hotel opens to the public in Ethiopia Ethiopia has opened Africa’s biggest airport hotel in the continent. The 5 star Ethiopian Skylight hotel which is worth $USD 65 million will help boost the nations tourism sector. The hotel is owned by the Ethiopian Airline as a medium to create a more sustainable business; especially through diversified income streams. Ethiopia is planning to lead the African aviation industry, and compete among global airlines. Ethiopian airline…

GHANA PRESIDENT RE-OPENS OBUASI GOLD MINE

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana President re-opens obuasi Gold mine which will help increase revenue for the next 22 years. In an effort to boost the sector, Ghana President has open the obuasi mine. The Gold mine which is over 100 years old is part of the President campaign plans during the last election. The mine which is located at Anglogold Ashanti will help the community as well as grow the nation economy. Meanwhile, the news is met with great…

SENEGAL LAUNCHES FIRST EVER ELECTRONIC RAILWAY LINE

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

Senegal launches its first electronic railway line in Dakar. Senegal has just launched a new railway line that will help boost the nation’s economy. The railway line will link the capital city to different areas in the nation. This project is a part of the nation’s development goals. The railway line is been launched just barely a month to the nation’s general election. The rail project is worth about US$ 459m and will also be the…

KENYAN GOVERNMENT START DREDGING ON LAKE VICTORIA

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Dredging process at Lake Victoria kick-off today in Kenya. Kenya government has kick-off the dredging process on lake Victoria. This process will help boost the nation transportation sector as well as growing the sector. Meanwhile, the process will help ease the vessel navigation. The project will help eradicate water hyacinth and also remove sediment which will further open the lakeside port. Meanwhile, the government took so long but finally the process is in place. The project will…

PROTEA HOTEL CONSTRUCTION DEAL AGREED IN GHANA

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Marriott International agreed deal with Yamusah group to build Protea Hotel in Accra. The hospitality sector is at the Heart of Africa’s economy development. The sector is very vital for any developing nation because it creates jobs and also drives social mobility. This is why Marriott International has agreed a deal with Yamusah group to build Protea hotel in Accra. The hotel will be 1.5km away from the Kotoka International Airport and will have close proximity with…

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