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U.S GOVERNMENT ISSUES VISA BAN ON GHANA

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

U.S issues visa ban on Ghana U.S government has issued a visa ban on Ghana. This is after the Ghanaian government’s refusal to take back its citizens that were to be deported by the U.S government. This latest development will have definitely make Ghanaians go through a very hard process before securing a U.S visa. The visa ban on was announced by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and also the Department of State. According…

THE ANTI-GRAFT SUMMIT IN KENYA: TACKLING CORRUPTION

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Anti-Graft Summit held in Kenya with the aim of tackling corruption Corruption is like a form of dishonesty to any nation or place. This is why the Kenya government has set up an anti-graft summit which will aim to tackle such problem. The summit which has brought various stakeholders from all over the nation with a view to provide solution. The forum will provide a means of reflecting on the question of governance and corruption….

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…

MICHEL CAMP CUT ON FIRE AFTER EXPLOSION OCCURS IN GHANA

Posted on January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

Loud explosion sound heard at Michel Camp in Ghana but no death recorded. The famous Michel camp was on fire early this morning after loud explosion. The explosion occurred in the early hours, Meanwhile resident in the area looking for ways to evacuate to a safe place. The camp barrack is home to the First Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces. It has also seen high properties belonging to the military also destroy in…

TANZANIA MINISTER HAPPY WITH CONSTRUCTION PACE OF OFFICES BUILDING

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

Minister happy with progress of office building construction as part of plans to relocate to the state capital in Dodoma. Construction of water and irrigation ministry office is moving at a steady pace according to the minister. During his visit, the minister express his excitement about the pace of the project. He was also optimistic that the contractor will meet the deadline of the project. The project is part of plans for each ministry to…

CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE CHINA-AIDED COMMUNITY COLLEGES LAUNCHED IN MALAWI

Posted on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Malawi Govt launches construction of five China-Aided community technical colleges. Developing a community is one of the key ways of having good infrastructure in any nation. This is why Malawi and China has launched a China-Aided Community project in Malawi which will help improve lives. Under the China-Aided Community Project, the construction of technical colleges in five communities has just been launched. The colleges will be located at Zomba, Mzimba, Ntcheu, Mulanje and Nsanje district…

SASOL GET APPROVAL FOR GAS EXPLORATION IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sasol company receive two license to explore gas in mozambique which will help expand its brand. Gas exploration in Africa is key towards having a good infrastructure development. This is why Africa nations mostly East Africa is striving to use this medium to help develop the nation. Mozambique has approve two licence to Sasol which will enable them explore gas to the country. Meanwhile, the licence will help to explore on an area of close…

CONTRACTOR PULLS OUT OF MBERENGWA-MNENE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mberengwa-mnene road construction on hold after contractors pull out due to cash flow challenges. Mberengwa-mnene road project is on hold after contractors decide to pull out. The contractors are unhappy with the way the project is been handle and has so far remove all their equipments on site. The contractor allege that this is due to cash flow challenges. Meanwhile, the Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Engineer Joel Biggie Matiza said they are looking for another contractor….

FEMALE CONTRACTORS ASKING TO BE PRIORITIZE IN LIBERIA

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Female contractors in Liberia asking to be prioritize especially during contract bidding. Female contractors in Liberia are seeking for more space in the construction industry. They are calling for major stakeholders in the nation to prioritize them because they feel left behind. The women under the banner, Female Contractors of Liberia (FCL), said they are behind the scene. Meanwhile their male counterparts dominate the construction sector for a very long time. The FCL body is under…

GHANA GET US$1.5M FROM AFDB FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

AFDB give Ghana US$1.5m as part of its plans to develop Africa’s energy deficits. Ghanaian government has receive the sum of US$1.5m for its energy sector. This funds is from the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) with will help support the nation for energy generation. It will also help Ghana in terms of removing barriers to investment in renewable energy efficiency. Meanwhile, AFDB feels that Ghana has the right tools in place to achieve universal access…

NAMIBIA’s MINISTER FOR WORKS APPOINT NEW RCC BOARD

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia minister of works and transport appoint new RCC board members after old members sign self-funding agreement without authorization from the Government. Namibia Minister of works and transport John Mutorwa appoint new temporary board of directors of RCC. Meanwhile Road Contractor company (RCC) has been going through problem which result in the minister decision. The decision follows the State-Owned Enterprises Governance Act as the company is in crisis. A five board-member was also approve to oversee the…

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE NEW NATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Government announce new national building code that will improve, safe life and property. Nigeria government has announce a new building code that will regulate every construction. It is also aim at improving and safeguarding the lives and property in the country. The news was announce in Abuja while inaugurating members of the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola said “We have come up with the new code due to…

BERBERA PORT EXPANSION TO COMMENCE IN SEPTEMBER.

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Berbera port expansion to commence with just concluded agreement between UAE and the Government of Somaliland. The Berbera Port expansion project is about to start with the just concluded agreement between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Somaliland Government. The Head of Port Operation Ali Ismail Mohamed confirmed that the project is set to kick off after his visit to the port. Adding that the first phase will commence in September and concluded by 2020. The…

DR CONGO DEPLOYS TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK IT’S MINERALS.

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Blockchain technology used in DR Congo to track minerals from origin to consumption. Dorae Inc, has deployed blockchain technology to track cobalt, coltan and diamonds mined in DR Congo. Also, IMPACT of Canada has teamed up with technology firm Consensus to track gold from small mines. This will benefit DR Congo, as royalties paid to the government rose from 2 per cent to 10 per cent when President Joseph Kabila on March 9, signed the…

FIRST FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (Fintech) HUB IN RWANDA.

Posted on May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda will soon be home to a hub for financial technology (Fintech), boosting start-ups in the sector. The Chief Executive Officer of Finance Innovation Joelle Durieux revealed that the French based financial services in partnership with the Government of Rwanda is to set up a Financial technology (Fintech) hub. The project aims at creating new businesses and identifying better ways for the financial sector. KLab is also one of the two mutual partners in this…

ZAMBIA INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE TO STRENGTHEN ITS CURRENCY.

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zambia fuel price increased due to the increasing international oil price to sustain and stabilize its currency The increase in Zambia’s fuel price is as a result of the rising international oil prices and the deprieciation of its currency, kwacha. The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) detailed that the pump price will increase to 13.75 kwacha per litre from 12.97 kwacha. Diesel price at 12.01 kwacha per litre rather than 11.09 kwacha. In addition, another reason…

DEVELOPMENT FIRM COMBINED TO CONSTRUCT MWENDA-KASHIBA ROAD

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of road project on track after inspection. The construction of the road project is a joined Public Private Partnership between Groupe Européen de Développement (GED) and Development Bank of Southern Africa. The both firm conducted an environmental assessment of the 187 km road that will cost US $475m. The project will have a modern bridge across Luapula River and a Border Post at Kashiba. It will also connect Zambia to Congo DR in Luapula Province through Chipili and Mwense districts. GED…

WORKERS AT ITARE DAM ABANDONS WORK

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Itare Dam project abandoned as workers demand for salary increase. Workers at the Itare Dam in Nakuru County have paused work for 3 days straight demanding for better pay. The construction site is at Ndoinet in Kuresoi South and has been raid of workers They are being over used for there current salary. The issue of the labour hour has not been addressed since the beginning of the project. So to that end, casual labourers are…

TURNER & TOWNSEND MERGE WITH KENYA FIRM MML

Posted on February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Turner & Townsend merge with Kenya project management firm MML. Turner & Townsend, a global construction firm gets shares in a firm in Kenya. The Nairobi firm which is a leading company has sold share and will now be under Turner & Townsend. The merger comes as global investment is fueling Kenya’s diverse economy. The merger will also change the company name to bear MML Turner & Townsend. The change will now make the company work across the…

THE FIRST ONLINE FOREX FIRM

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Execution Point Limited licenced to operate online forex Execution Point Limited received online forex licence from The Capital Markets Regulator. This is first of such authorization. Execution Point Limited is a local branch of Davisa UK Limited, with a non-dealing forex broker licence. The firm will link clients to markets by providing a platform to trade in foreign exchange. Also the firm is not allowed to engage in selling and buying of currency. Online foreign exchange trading…

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