Development

CALLS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT INTENSIFY IN LIBERIA

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CALLS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT INTENSIFY IN LIBERIA

China Union continues to remain irritable with living up to its social contract stipulated in its 25 years Mineral Development Agreement, as citizens of Fuamah District in Bong County, are now considering staging a protest action at the Chinese Embassy, to draw the Chinese government’s attention to the bridge in social contracts by one of their companies operating in Liberia. China’s union is said to be not moved by the several calls over the years…

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MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

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MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

The long-awaited Mbamba Bay Port construction and development project on Lake Nyasa in Ruvuma Region has kicked off. An official event for the handing over of the project took place on Sunday between the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and a consultant, Anova Consulting Company Ltd, at the construction site, and was witnessed by various leaders and stakeholders of the transport sector. Speaking on behalf of the TPA Director General, Manager of Lake Nyasa Ports, Mr…

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HOW HUGE FIRE CONSUME ZIMBABWE SHOPPING MALL

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HOW HUGE FIRE CONSUME ZIMBABWE SHOPPING MALL

A devastating fire broke out last night at a shopping mall located at the corner of Julius Nyerere and Speke Avenue, opposite Joina City, leaving many people counting losses after goods worth thousands of dollars were reduced to ashes. The fire was suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault. Hair salons, pharmacies, clothing stores and other retail businesses, were reduced to rubble Some of the tenants declined to comment as they were overcome…

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MAINTENANCE WORKS KICK-OFF AT EGYPT SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY

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MAINTENANCE WORKS KICK-OFF AT EGYPT SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY

The Suez Canal Authority announced Sunday the completion of the reparation of the dry bulk carrier ZOGRAFIA over four days and that it had resumed its journey within the north-bound caravan. The works included the replacement of some iron parts of the vessel’s body, and restoration of main balance pipes as well as hydraulic strut pipes. The ship was targeted by Houthis at Bab Al Mandab Strait while heading from Vietnam to Israel on January…

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TCHAMBA COMMUNITY GET NEW MODERN MARKET BUILDING IN TOGO

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TCHAMBA COMMUNITY GET NEW MODERN MARKET BUILDING IN TOGO

The municipality of Tchamba, northern Togo, now has its market. The facility was inaugurated on January 21, 2024. It was built as part of a larger project to support small infrastructure projects at the community level.  Steered by the National Agency for Support to Grassroots Development (ANADBEB), the new market cost CFA124 million. It has ten cantonal-type sheds, three storage warehouses, two blocks of modern latrines, and a PV-powered borehole. The whole market was built…

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AfDB PRESIDENT CONCLUDE TWO DAYS VISIT FOR DR CONGO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

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AfDB PRESIDENT CONCLUDE TWO DAYS VISIT FOR DR CONGO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has concluded a two-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo for high-level talks on accelerating strategic development projects in the country.   The visit, which began on Friday, January 19th, saw his participation in a breakfast meeting with several key cabinet ministers: Aimé Boji Sangara, Minister of State in charge of Budget; Minister of Industry Julien Palulu; José Mpanda, Minister of Agriculture; and Minister of Water Resources…

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HOW NAIROBI BUILDING APPROVAL RAISE TO Sh195.1 BILLION

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HOW NAIROBI BUILDING APPROVAL RAISE TO Sh195.1 BILLION

The value of building approvals in Nairobi grew by Sh50.3 billion to Sh195.1 billion in the 11 months to November last year, despite the high cost of building materials. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that this was an improvement from Sh144.9 billion during a similar period in 2022. While residential projects recorded a growth of Sh51 billion, non-residential projects declined by Sh749.98 million. The number of approvals was highest in…

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HOW DABAA NUCLEAR PLANT PROJECT WILL BENEFIT RUSSIA AND EGYPT

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HOW DABAA NUCLEAR PLANT PROJECT WILL BENEFIT RUSSIA AND EGYPT

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended a warm welcome to all participants in the celebratory event marking the pouring of concrete for Unit 4’s electricity base at the Dabaa Nuclear Plant. During the concrete pouring ceremony at the Dabaa Atomic Energy Plant, President Putin addressed the attendees through a video conference. He described the event as a significant milestone in the construction of the nuclear facility in Egypt, emphasizing its importance as one of the most…

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HOW RWANDA GREEN BUILDING IS COST EFFECTIVE IS LONG TERM SAVINGS

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HOW RWANDA GREEN BUILDING IS COST EFFECTIVE IS LONG TERM SAVINGS

There are quite many reasons why Rwanda chose to go green they include the need to save the planet and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to experts. Green building, a resource-efficient method of construction that produces healthier buildings that have less impact on the environment and cost less to maintain, involves the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life cycle. By and large, green buildings are…

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MPATAMANGA HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT SEEKS CONTRACTORS IN MALAWI

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MPATAMANGA HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT SEEKS CONTRACTORS IN MALAWI

Contracting firms have until 9 February to submit prequalification applications to build the Mpatamanga hydroelectric power project (MHPP) on the Shire River in southern Malawi. The MHPP entails the construction of two cascading generating stations 6 km apart, with a combined capacity of 361MW, along with substations and transmission lines.  The upper main generating station will house four Francis turbines with a combined capacity of 309MW. The RCC gravity dam will have a crest of…

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CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA US$70MILLION CARDIAC HOSPITAL IN PROGRESS AFTER FUNDS SECURED

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CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA US$70MILLION CARDIAC HOSPITAL IN PROGRESS AFTER FUNDS SECURED

Financing agreements have been completed for the construction of a US$70 million cardiac hospital in the Kampala district of Uganda. “Construction works will commence upon procurement of a contractor,” Uganda’s Health Committee chairperson Charles Ayume said during budget committee discussions for the Health Ministry on 17 January. Parliament approved a request by the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) for a US$70 million loan to build and equip the hospital in July 2022.   UHI has been allocated…

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ZIMBABWE TRANSPORT MINISTER BREAK GROUND FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 43KM ROAD

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ZIMBABWE TRANSPORT MINISTER BREAK GROUND FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 43KM ROAD

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Felix Mhona conducted a groundbreaking ceremony on 15 January for the reconstruction of a 43km section of the Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe road connecting the Midlands and Masvingo provinces. The work is being undertaken by the local Road Trackers Construction and will be completed in 12 months. The scope of the project includes the construction, upgrading, and widening of the road, which is a critical link between the Beitbridge border post…

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CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN BOLEHOLE FOR GROOT HUB BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

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CONSTRUCTION OF SEVEN BOLEHOLE FOR GROOT HUB BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

Residents of Windhoek rural’s Groot Aub settlement have complained about the government’s recent allocation of N$6 million towards the drilling of one of eight new boreholes, while several existing boreholes have been left dysfunctional for more than five years. This comes after the City of Windhoek (CoW) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) funded the drilling of a 200-metre deep borehole in Groot Aub last week, with plans to drill seven…

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NIGERIA ELECTRICITY MINISTER SAY COMMUNITIES WILL STOP CONTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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NIGERIA ELECTRICITY MINISTER SAY COMMUNITIES WILL STOP CONTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that communities will no longer be required to contribute money to buy transformers, electricity poles, or power lines by themselves, stating that it is the responsibility of the power distribution companies (DISCOs) to provide all needed infrastructure for power distribution and the maintenance. Adelabu also said he did not promise Nigerians magic in the power sector, but assured that the government is working hard to improve the…

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MoWE TARGET SUPPLY OF PORTABLE WATER FOR CITIZEN IN ETHIOPIA

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MoWE TARGET SUPPLY OF PORTABLE WATER FOR CITIZEN IN ETHIOPIA

Combined efforts among stakeholders are required to achieve the Water for Life Plus Project which targets supplying potable water to 1.6 million citizens, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said. MoWE Minister’s Senior Advisor Abera Endeshaw told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the Water for life plus project was launched two years ago to help 1.6 million Ethiopians with access to clean water and energy. The project which aimed at improving the quality…

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EGYPT MINISTER OF HEALTH INSPECT VARIOUS PROJECTS

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EGYPT MINISTER OF HEALTH INSPECT VARIOUS PROJECTS

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, directed the intensification of work in the evening clinics at Kafr El-Sheikh General Hospital so that medical services in all specialities can be provided to citizens throughout the day. This came within the minister’s inspection tour in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, on Saturday, as part of a series of periodic field tours in various governorates of the republic, to follow up on the work situation in national…

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RESIDENT EXPRESS FRUSTRATION OVER DELAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF US$35K BRIDGE IN LIBERIA

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RESIDENT EXPRESS FRUSTRATION OVER DELAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF US$35K BRIDGE IN LIBERIA

Residents of Wartehken and Gbolobo Nimeken towns in Pleebo Statutory Soloken District, Maryland County have expressed frustrations over the delay in the construction of a US$35,000 bridge linking the two towns near the Cavalla River belt. According to the aggrieved residents, construction work on the bridge started in 2021, when the statutory superintendent of the District, Aloysius Williams, broke grounds for the facility. Since then, there has been no sign of completing the bridge project….

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HOW SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN RENTAL FLAT ARE IN POOR CONDITION

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HOW SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN RENTAL FLAT ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Crumbling balconies, unstable steps, mouldy walls and leaking roofs, are some of the issues that tenants are experiencing in their Avonwood rental flats. They claim that the flats are not being maintained by the City of Cape Town. Situated in Elsies River, the four-storey buildings which were built in 1976, are part of several community rental units (CRU) that the City manages. We were shown some of the balconies of the flats which were riddled…

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NHC ANNOUNCED CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNIT IN KENYA

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NHC ANNOUNCED CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNIT IN KENYA

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced the construction of twenty thousand housing units in Changamwe, Mombasa, to address the current housing shortage in the coastal region. The State Department for Housing and Urban Development Administration Secretary Hiram Kahiro stated that the the move will not only address the housing shortage but also propel the metamorphosis of economic growth in the region. “We recognize the need to promote socio-economic development in this region and across…

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RUFARO STADIUM CHALLENGES SET TO BE RESOLVED SOON IN ZIMBABWE

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RUFARO STADIUM CHALLENGES SET TO BE RESOLVED SOON IN ZIMBABWE

HARARE City Council (HCC) hopes for the return of football at Rufaro Stadium with indications that the ceremonial home of football will be ready to host Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches this season. Rufaro Stadium has been under renovations since last year to give the neglected football facility a face-lift. The closure of Rufaro, which last hosted top-flight football in 2019, has created a stadia conundrum in Harare forcing all teams to use…

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