GEITA REGION ANNOUNCED SPENDING OF 3BN ON CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN LIVESTOCK AUTION MARKET

GEITA REGION ANNOUNCED SPENDING OF 3BN ON CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN LIVESTOCK AUTION MARKET

According to a report from the Geita region, the first phase of the construction of a modern livestock auction market has used over 3.1bn. 

The project is being implemented at a total budget of 4.8bn/- by contractors the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and the Tanzania Building Agency (TBA).

The information

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AFRICA BUSINESS GROWTH: HOW DIGITALIZATION IS IMPORTANT

AFRICA BUSINESS GROWTH: HOW DIGITALIZATION IS IMPORTANT

There is strong potential for robust, sustained, and inclusive economic growth in Africa, and it is being fuelled by the accelerated adoption of digitalization. As Africa continues its transition to a digital economy, new technologies are positively disrupting sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, urban development, transport, and logistics,

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ZIMBABWE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

ZIMBABWE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Zimbabwe’s road reconstruction and maintenance programs and other efforts by the Government to sort out transport infrastructure are attracting attention with a 10-member delegation from Zambia’s Parliament arriving yesterday for a five-day visit to see how this was done and done with internal funds.

The Zambian delegation is made up

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NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

More than 11,000 vehicles have already been registered to use the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway which was opened to the public on a trial basis on Saturday.

Motorists seeking to have a driving experience on the eight-lane elevated dual carriageway trooped to the road early full of excitement.

Transport Minister James

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AFDB PRESIDENT EXPRESS SATISFACTION OVER FUNDS USEAGE FOR POKUASE INTERCHANGE IN GHANA

AFDB PRESIDENT EXPRESS SATISFACTION OVER FUNDS USEAGE FOR POKUASE INTERCHANGE IN GHANA

The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina, has commended the government for putting the Pokuase Interchange money to the benefit of the country.

The US$84 million the bank gave the Government of Ghana was for a Three-Tier interchange, but that same amount was used to construct all four

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GANTA-YEKEPA ROAD PROJECT BRINGING HOPE TO RESIDENTS IN LIBERIA

GANTA-YEKEPA ROAD PROJECT BRINGING HOPE TO RESIDENTS IN LIBERIA

The African Development Bank (AFDB) estimates that of the total of 10,538Km of public roads in Liberia, only a minute portion about 7% (734 Km) are paved.

The Liberian Government has made the construction of roads a top priority and a conduit to achieving the objectives of its development roadmap,

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING MAKING PROGRESS IN ZIMBABWE

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING MAKING PROGRESS IN ZIMBABWE

The temporary hoisting of the Chinese flag at the construction site of the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden is standard practice in cases of Government-to-Government contractual agreements as the Chinese are funding the construction through a grant.

Once everything is finished and the building is handed over to the

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FIVE KILOMETERE PRAMPRAM COASTAL PROJECT AT 50% COMPLETE IN GHANA

FIVE KILOMETERE PRAMPRAM COASTAL PROJECT AT 50% COMPLETE IN GHANA

Work on the five-kilometer Ningo-Prampram Coastal Protection project is almost 50% complete. According to Osei Sarpong, Project Manager, 24 groynes out of the planned 48 had been constructed so far to reduce, and divert tidal currents which hitherto were destroying property along the coastline.

A groyne is a rigid hydraulic

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORT FREEWAY BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORT FREEWAY BEGINS IN NAMIBIA

The construction of the new freeway between Windhoek and the Hosea Kutako International Airport is expected to be concluded in 2024.

This is according to Roads Authority CEO Conrad Lutombi, who was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrading to dual carriageway standards of the road on Monday.

This

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ESKOM GROUP EXECUTIVE RESIGNED AFTER 26YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

ESKOM GROUP EXECUTIVE RESIGNED AFTER 26YEARS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Phillip Dukashe, has resigned from his position, following a 26-year association with the power utility.

The power utility announced Dukashe’s resignation on Monday – just more than a year after his permanent appointment in April 2021.

“A true, loyal asset to Eskom and the country,

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REHABILITATION OF MUNGO PARK CONTRACT SIGNED IN THE GAMBIA

REHABILITATION OF MUNGO PARK CONTRACT SIGNED IN THE GAMBIA

Touray Kunda Construction Company has been awarded a contract by the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) to carry out the rehabilitation and conservation works at the Mungo Park Memorial Obelisk located in Sami Karantaba in the Central River Region, which is one of the country’s much cherished historic

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NIGERIAN STILL IN DARKNESS DESPITE NERC 2,000MW POWER PROJECT APPROVAL

NIGERIAN STILL IN DARKNESS DESPITE NERC 2,000MW POWER PROJECT APPROVAL

It is well over a year since Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) granted approval for a 2000mw power project but still Nigeria are having Electricity challanges.

According to NERC’s analysis of data released, it showed that between the four quarters spanning June 2020 to June 2021, the industry regulator granted

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WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA NUCLEAR POWER STATION PROJECT RUNNING LATE

WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA NUCLEAR POWER STATION PROJECT RUNNING LATE

What is describe as South Africa’s most complex project ever is running a bit late as oppose to the original plans. Well, the nation knows that the nuclear facility which was commissioned some 36years agos in 1985 will surely pose some challenges.

Plans were made in 2022 and early 2023

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GHANA CABINET MEMBERS APPROVE €55m FOR KUMASI ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

GHANA CABINET MEMBERS APPROVE €55m FOR KUMASI ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

Ghana’s Cabinet Members approve kumasi road infrastructure development

Cabinet Member of  Ghana has approve fund for the rehabilitation of 100-kilometer road infrastructure in Kumasi roads. This funds will help rehabilitation road such as Bantama Sub metro, Kwadaso, Manhyia, Oforikrom, Suame, Subin, Asokwa, Nhyiaeso and Tafo Pankrono.

During the briefing on …

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EGYPT GOVERNMENT PLANS TO BORROW EGP 478.5BN TO FILL BUDGET DEFICIT

EGYPT GOVERNMENT PLANS TO BORROW EGP 478.5BN TO FILL BUDGET DEFICIT

Egypt Government making plans to borrow fund to fill budget deficit.

Egypt Government is planning to borrow EGP 478.5bn from the local market to fill their budget deficit. This fund will be use in the second quarter as the Finance Ministry plans to launch Treasury bill (T-Bill) and bond (T-Bonds).…

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GHANA EXCESS ELECTRICITY CAPACITY SPENDING REACHES US$30m

GHANA EXCESS ELECTRICITY CAPACITY SPENDING REACHES US$30m

Ghana to reduce excess electricity spending after President Nana Akufo-Addo directive.

Ghana Government has announced that they lose US$30m annually due to spending on excess electricity capacity. The Minister of Energy John Peter Amewu made the announcement during the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Ghana forum.

The theme of …

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EGYPT NEGOTIATING DEAL TO ESTABLISH TWO WATER TREATMENT PLANT

EGYPT NEGOTIATING DEAL TO ESTABLISH TWO WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Egypt government in talks with Hassam Allam Holding to build two water treatment plant worth EGP 2bn.

Egypt is negotiating a deal with Hassam Allam Holding to build two water treatment plant. This water treatment plant will help improve the utility of drinking water and sewage according to Egypt’s 2030 …

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NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDING

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY BUILDING

FEC approve construction of new facility of art building at Adamawa State University.

Nigeria Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approve the construction of a new university building. The new building facility will be at Adamawa State University, Mubi town in the state.

The approval was announced by Minister of Education, …

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IMPORTANCE OF RWANDA DNA DATABASES FOR ALL CITIZENS

IMPORTANCE OF RWANDA DNA DATABASES FOR ALL CITIZENS

Rwanda Government is considering creating a database for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and biometric data for all Rwandans

Rwanda is making plan to introduce DNA Database to its citizens. This is after Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye disclosed the information during the ‘Justice Week’ in kigali.

The aim …

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PLAN UNDERWAY FOR EXPANSION OF DUBE TRADE PORT (DTP SEZ) IN SOUTH AFRICA

PLAN UNDERWAY FOR EXPANSION OF DUBE TRADE PORT (DTP SEZ) IN SOUTH AFRICA

Expansion of Dube Trade Port Special Economic Zone (DTP SEZ) phase II in motion worth R18 billion

The Expansion of Dube Trade Port is underway in South Africa. This is after funds worth R18 billion investment was unveiled as part of the second phase for Dube Trade Port Special Economic …

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