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PILE LOAD TESTING ONGOING FOR GARRISON FLYOVER

Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is currently conducting Geotechnical Pile load testing for a Garrison Flyover along the Port Harcourt – Aba Expressway. What does this mean? For Port Harcourt residents, the rumours of a potential Garrison flyover (or overpass) along the Port Harcourt – Aba expressway, might be gaining momentum. It has been over 5-days, since Julius Berger Nigeria zoned off the section to conduct geotechnical investigations. Geotechnical investigation is the process of obtaining information…

SOUTH AFRICA’s POWER CUT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL ESKOM TACKLES THE CHALLENGES AT HAND

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

Eskom will cut 2,000 megawatt power from 9 a.m-11 p.m local time across the country. Eskom instituted load-shedding after losing some of it’s generating station broken down at the same time. South Africa will face future power cuts if these issues are not well handled now. Eskom generates 90% of South Africa’s power of which most of the stations are coal-fired. The reason for the breakdown is as a result of low supply of water…

2.5 MEGAWATT SOLAR FARM FOR UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

Bui Dam Authority has finalized agreement for the construction of 2.5 Megawatt solar farm. The long discussion for the construction of the 2.5 megawatt solar farm for the University of Ghana has finally been concluded. Feasibility studies for the farm will soon start as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed. “We find it necessary to sign the MOU because we are now about to conduct the various studies needed to be done, before…

ANGRY CYFERSKUIL RESIDENTS STOPS THE NORTH WEST HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

The residents of Cyferskuil in the North West of South Africa has interrupted the construction of the 100 homes. The protest was held because of the way the houses were allocated. The residents stipulated that the buildings were shared excluding the poor in the community. The residents stopped the construction just after the foundation preventing the workers to access the site. The protest resulted to a meeting between the residents and the Mayor Andries Monageng…

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW GHANA ARMY HEADQUATERS

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia pioneered the ceremony for the construction of the new Ghana Army Headquarters Complex at Burma Camp. The new camp will accommodate the whole staff of the Ghana army force as well as offices to serve for administrative purposes. The complex will contain 37 offices, 3 conference rooms, 1 armory and 1 kitchen. The complex will be named after the late Major General Neville Alexander Odartey-Wellington in honor as an…

LIBERIA’s NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY PRESS FORWARD TO COMPLETE 60,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR LOW INCOME EARNERS

Posted on September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

The National Housing Authority plans to provide houses to low income earners at affordable prices. The Managing Director to the National Housing Authority Madam Celia Coffey Brown revealed this at the Monrovia city hall during the 7th Program Steering Committee of Cities Alliance. According to her, 300 units has been constructed at the Town Hill community and 500 at Schefflin. Plans for a housing forum for the investors and users of these buildings are ongoing…

SA TO REBUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES BEFORE THE AFRICA OIL AND POWER CONFERENCE

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

SA Minister of Energy pleads with other African countries ahead of the African Oil and Power conference. South African’s Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe has visited the Presidents of Nigeria, Tanzania, Niger, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss the way forward after the xenophobic attacks on their citizens. The visit was to assure these African countries that the South African government is doing everything possible to stop these attacks in…

GHANA PLANS CONSTRUCT NEW AIRPORT IN THE WESTERN REGION.

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

The new modern airport is to meet the needs of the region and encourage it’s fast going economy. The Ministry of Aviation is requesting 3,000 acres of land for the construction of the new modern airport. The new airport will receive larger planes and serve the oil and gas community in that district. This idea came up as a result of the discovery of oil in the region, since the present Air Force Base can…

GHANA KICK STARTS CONSTRUCTION OF ANOMABE SEA DEFENSE WALL.

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Q3 company limited to construct the Anomabe sea wall defense in four years. The construction of the 5 kilometer defense wall to prevent the destruction around the coastal areas of Anomabe. The sea has destroyed several houses in Mfantseman district with other countries at risk. Q3 company limited a Ghanaian company will pilot the project has already graded and cleared the debris around the area. The Anomeba Costal Protection Project is will run for four…

LOW-COST HOUSING COOPERATION PROSPECTS FOR TUNISIA AND CAMEROON

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Cameroon sets to progress in it’s low-cost housing sector in partnership with Tunisia. Tunisia’s Minister of Equipment, Housing and Regional Planning Noureddine Selmi is leading a representative officials and investors of public and private sectors that showed conscience in strengthen Cameroon low-cost housing project. After the discussion between Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute the Prime Minister, Head of Government and the visiting Tunisia Minister a strong agreement was reached on the proposed project. Cameroon stand…

RESIDENTS REACTS TO THE SIX YEARS STALL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHUKA-KAARENI ROAD

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

Kenya’s Chuka-Kaareni road has caused lots of accidents and claimed lives of the residents due to it’s bad condition. Tharaka-Nithi residents have patiently waited for the completion of the six years old 28 kilometer road. For the last six years they have paved only six kilometers of road from Chuka to the country’s largest commercial center and Kathwana the country’s headquarter. The residents protested saying the road construction that started in 2014 should be completed…

10,000 HOUSES TO BE CONSTRUCTED FOR MALAWI SECURITY AGENCIES

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Gambeta News

The 10,000 houses to be completed will serve as morale boosted to the Malawi security agencies. The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha in his budget presentation announced the construction of the housing project to begin in 2019/20 fiscal year. This part of the budget is in alignment with the promise of President Peter Mutharika to build 10,000 houses for security personnel. The project is will run for five years, of which…

CONSTRUCTION OF PWALUGU MULTIPURPOSE DAM

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana to commence the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam in November. The meeting between the Vise President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Minister of Finance, Volta River Authority and the Ghana Infrastructural Development Fund is successful as the dam construction will being in November. The multipurpose dam will be at the Eastern region of the country. The project is very crucial as a result of the recent flooding in that area causing the damages on over 7,488.94 hectares…

DUALISATION OF THE HARARE-CHIRUNDU HIGHWAY WILL BOAST MASHONALAND WEST.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe kicks off the first project (Harare-Chirundu highway) to achieve the middle income economy vision. The first 6.5km of the 21km road from Makuti-Chirundu linking the Zimbabwe to Sadc, Comesa and East African states is presently ongoing. The project commissioned by President Mnangagwa will be financed by the US$21 million Japan grant. The Ministry of Transport and infrastructural Development and Japanese engineers will be support the project. On completion this road will be a key…

COMPLETION OF THE DREDGING WORKS AT ESCRAVOS AND WARRI RIVER.

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Muhammadu Buhari plans to complete more ongoing projects to impact positively on the lives of the people. The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja thanked President Muhammadu Buhari; for the completion of the dredging works at Escravos and Warri Rivers. While thanking Mr President; he also pleaded for his involvement in the ongoing ecological crisis as well as the issues with the Ogidigben Gas Revolution…

ZIMBABWE OPPOSITION PARTY MARCH TO STOP FRAUD AND CORRUPTION IN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Posted on June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe opposition party demands for a free and fair presidential election come June 30. Zimbabwean opposition party supporters are protesting against fraud and voter intimidation in the upcoming presidential election. Despite the cold weather, the march organised by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) went on at Harare. MDC leader Nelson Chamisa handed a petition to the electoral commission saying they want a free and fair election. Also, demanding for publication of voter roll, audit…

KENYA RANKED 9TH GLOBALLY IN GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION.

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s 700MW geothermal power generation increases its world ranking topping some technological giants. Renewable Global Status ranked Kenya 9th globally in geothermal power generating capacity with a capacity of 700MW. The new generating capacity beats Japan’s 10th position 500MW geothermal capacity. This ranking is due to the growing investments in Kenya’s renewable energy sector including US $80m secured by the largest solar deal in Africa, in 2017. Hence, 9m households in Kenya have access to…

CHINA INCREASES FLIGHT TIMES FROM NAIROBI TO GUANGZHOU.

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

China Southern Airlines increases flight times between Nairobi and Guangzhou to promote business and tourism between both countries Travel times between Nairobi to Guangzhou flights has been increased by China Southern Airlines. Hence, the reason for the increase is to tap into the business and tourism travel between the two countries. The airline will operate Monday, Tuesday and Friday flights using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft that has a 218-passenger capacity. China Southern Airlines previously only flew into…

CONSTRUCTION OF AFRICA’S TALLEST BUILDING KICKS OFF IN KENYA.

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

The construction of the tallest building in Africa commenced in Nairobi. The construction of Africa’s tallest building has commenced in Kenya. The project kicked off after the President of Kenya laid the foundation stone recently. The 70-floor mixed-use twin tower development dubbed Pinnacle Towers is located in Nairobi’s Upper-hill area and will cost US$ 194m for it to be complete. It will be made of 45 floor, Hilton hotel developed by Hass Petroleum and White…

RWANDA LOWERS POWER TARIFF AS INCENTIVE FOR INVESTORS.

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda new tariff will favor industries and large consumers of electricity. The Government of Rwanda will announce the new price of electricity for industries and other large consumers of electricity soon. Despite the ongoing development in the power sector, the Government wants to cub the issues of load shedding. This plan is to serve as incentives to investors in the country and pave way for more investors. Large consumers of power in the country have…

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