INFRASTRUCTURE

EGENCO ROLL OUT CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR 10 MEGA POWER PLANT IN MALAWI

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EGENCO ROLL OUT CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR 10 MEGA POWER PLANT IN MALAWI

Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has rolled out the construction of a 10Megawatt Solar Power Project in Salima. The project, which is expected to take 18 months, is the first phase of scalable 20MW solar power plant that will be implemented in two phases of 10MW each. Speaking when he presided over the ground-breaking of the plant at Nanjoka site in Salima on Wednesday, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, said the government is committed…

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CALLS FOR INVESTORS TO BUILD MULTI-STAR HOTEL INTENSIFY IN RWANDA

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CALLS FOR INVESTORS TO BUILD MULTI-STAR HOTEL INTENSIFY IN RWANDA

The CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare, has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. He made the case for the luxury hotel, on November 25, 2023, after participating in Umuganda where 1,000 trees were planted on the hill in partnership with youth and Global Citizen–an organisation dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty. Mount Rebero is an enchanting area that has undergone a breathtaking transformation, emerging as…

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WHY FIXING SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL TO HELP LEARNING CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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WHY FIXING SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL TO HELP LEARNING CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA

November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this legislation clearly stating that all schools should have been provided with libraries and laboratories by then – as well as sufficient electricity, water, safe toilets, classrooms, fences, and internet – many learners across the country struggle to receive quality education with poor school conditions. The South African government is…

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GERMANY SET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOGO SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

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GERMANY SET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOGO SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

Germany will provide €20 million to back sustainable projects in Togo. The deal was inked on November 16, by the Togolese ministry of decentralization and the German development bank KfW.  Set to extend over the next four years, the financing will help improve public services in three regions: Kara, Plateaux, and the Central region.  According to Hodabalo Awaté, minister of decentralization, “This new approach has the advantage of enabling projects to be carried out with a…

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WHY GHANA NEEDS US$550BILLION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

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WHY GHANA NEEDS US$550BILLION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

Ghana will require not less than $550 billion to successfully implement its Energy Transition Strategy over the next 40 years, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. He has therefore called for stronger and greater collaboration among all stakeholders to enable the country implement the strat­egy successfully since its benefits would far outweigh the cost. “This national framework is ambitious but it is attainable. It is anticipated that some $550 billion will have to be…

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USAID AVAIL FUNDS FOR HOUSING PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

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USAID AVAIL FUNDS FOR HOUSING PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing US$3,2 million to GOAL Zimbabwe to extend the Uplift/Simudza project targeting vulnerable communities over a period of 15 months. Over 17 000 vulnerable people in Harare’s Mbare, Stoneridge and Hopley are high-density suburbs set to benefit from the cash injection programme to sustain their livelihoods. GOAL will implement the extended project Uplift II in partnership with Childline, Musasa, Youth Empowerment Transformation Trust, and Padare/Enkundleni Men’s…

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KENYA JKIA POORLY RENOVATED AS RAIN-EXPOSED AIRPORT ROOF DILEMMA

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KENYA JKIA POORLY RENOVATED AS RAIN-EXPOSED AIRPORT ROOF DILEMMA

The recent heavy rains being experienced in the country have exposed the poor quality of work that was undertaken during the renovation of terminals at JKIA, Kenya’s most important gateway. The Deputy President lamented the state of JKIA renovations, a project that was executed at considerable cost, is now tarnishing the engineering profession’s reputation. “JKIA was done at a massive cost, but today it’s a shame to the profession of engineers. Public resources were spent,…

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HOW TOGO MINISTER PRESENTED PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURAL PLANS TO AfDB

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HOW TOGO MINISTER PRESENTED PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURAL PLANS TO AfDB

Held in Marrakech, Morocco, the Africa Investment Forum saw Togo represented at the event by its Minister of Investment Promotion, Manuella Santoshe. At the forum, the Togolese official presented various projects, including the railway project, going from Lomé to Cinkassé, and the undergoing Unité highway project, both of which require substantial funding. She also presented the various investment opportunities that make Togo a perfect investment destination. According to Santos, the AfDB is available to support…

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NEW RWANDA AIRPORT TO BE CONNECTED TO RUSOMO POWER PLANT

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NEW RWANDA AIRPORT TO BE CONNECTED TO RUSOMO POWER PLANT

Rwanda’s new airport in Bugesera district will be connected to regional Rusumo hydroelectric power plant slated to be inaugurated by the end of 2023. The move aims to ensure stable power supply to the new airport under construction. Patricie Uwase, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure unveiled the plan on Wednesday before senators. The power plant is expected to supply 80 MW which will be shared by Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. It…

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KIGALI TO MUHANGA ROAD EXPANSION SET TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WHERE SECURED

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KIGALI TO MUHANGA ROAD EXPANSION SET TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WHERE SECURED

The road from Kigali to Muhanga is set to be expanded after the lower chamber of parliament passed a law ratifying a $120 million (approx. Rwf150 billion) loan agreement to that end, on November 13. It was signed between the Government of Rwanda and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (commonly known as the Korea Eximbank) — the financier — on September 13, 2023, in Busan, South Korea. The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel…

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MOELA WORLD CLASS LODGE FACILITY UNVEILED IN BOTSWANA

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MOELA WORLD CLASS LODGE FACILITY UNVEILED IN BOTSWANA

Moela Lodge in Khumaga has been described as a world class facility that will attract local and international tourists. Officially opening the lodge yesterday, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi said the facitity had led to increased income and skills improvement for the community members who built it. Moela Safaris is a partnership between Mr Legatilemang Moela and Mr David Dugmore of the Lands Travel company from United Kingdom. It sits on a land owned by Ngande…

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KENYA FIRM TO LEAD CONSTRUCTION OF SMART CITY PROJECT IN DR CONGO

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KENYA FIRM TO LEAD CONSTRUCTION OF SMART CITY PROJECT IN DR CONGO

Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a multi-billion-shilling smart city in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The state-of-the-art project dubbed Kasangulu Smart City covering an imposing 40 hectares of prime land valued at USD210 million (Sh32 billion) is designed to accommodate multi-storey houses, a level 4 hospital, a school, a train station, a water…

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WHY ANGOLA GOVT. WANTS TO STOP BUILDING HOUSING PROJECTS

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WHY ANGOLA GOVT. WANTS TO STOP BUILDING HOUSING PROJECTS

Angolan president João Lourenço said Monday in Caxito city, northern Bengo province that the Angolan state will stop building housing projects, after the construction of those announced for the provinces of Cuanza Norte, Malanje, Zaire and Cabinda is completed. Speaking to the press after the inauguration of the housing project in Bengo province, João Lourenço said that it is up to the State to create policies to make building materials cheaper, which should be produced…

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WHY CEILING AT TUNISIA AIRPORT COLLAPSE

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WHY CEILING AT TUNISIA AIRPORT COLLAPSE

A section of the suspended ceiling at Monastir’s Habib Bourguiba International Airport collapsed on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported, according to Governor Mondher Sik Ali, who visited the airport after the incident. The Governor stressed that the maintenance of the airport is an ongoing process and can lead to unexpected surprises such as this latest incident. Inspections revealed problems with the ceiling plaster, which was completed in 1985. This plaster exceeded the technical specifications…

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR INUAGURATE NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED UMUIMO ROAD

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR INUAGURATE NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED UMUIMO ROAD

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has officially inuagurated the newly reconstructed Umuimo Road in Aba, emphasizing his commitment to accelerating economic growth in the state through improved road infrastructure. Governor Otti who also performed the inuaguration of Udeagbala and MCC/Old exercise amidst cheers from the people of Aba, pledged to beautify all entry points into Abia to ensure they reflect the development of a rapidly growing state The Governor while highlighting the strategic importance of…

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ETHIOPIA ENERGY MINISTER SAY IMPLEMENTATION OF USD523M WATER PROJECT ON COURSE

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ETHIOPIA ENERGY MINISTER SAY IMPLEMENTATION OF USD523M WATER PROJECT ON COURSE

The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said it has been implementing a 523- million- USD project to improve access to water and sanitation services in 23 cities across the country. MoWE Sanitation Infrastructure Lead Executive Officer Nuredin Mohamed said that the ministry has been employing the Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation project to increase access to basic water supply and sanitation services. The project also helps to improve operational efficiency of water and…

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BOTSWANA GOVT. APPROVED P13BILLIION FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

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BOTSWANA GOVT. APPROVED P13BILLIION FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The Development Manager (DM) model will be used for the efficient and effective implementation of 143 projects with a budget allocation of over P13 billion, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has said. The DM model, he said during the State-of-the-Nation Address in Gaborone yesterday, was one of the significant reforms ushered in during the Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP). Among the roads to be constructed through the DMmodel are Modipane-Mabalane (24km), Molepolole Bypass (28km), Tloaneng-Mankgodi (12km),…

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SIEMENS MOBILITY SET TO PRESENT EGYPT’s TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION AT TansMEA 2023

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SIEMENS MOBILITY SET TO PRESENT EGYPT’s TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION AT TansMEA 2023

Siemens Mobility, a global leader in rail transportation solutions, and the main contractor for Egypt’s high speed rail network, is presenting its cutting-edge innovations that will revolutionize Egypt’s transportation ecosystem at TransMEA 2023, the largest transport and logistics exhibition in the Middle East and Africa, taking place in Cairo on 5-8 November. “With a visionary commitment to modernizing rail travel, Siemens Mobility is introducing transformative advancements that will reshape the way Egyptians experience mobility,” said…

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KENYA GOVT. APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL DAM AND WATER PROJECT

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KENYA GOVT. APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL DAM AND WATER PROJECT

The Cabinet has approved the construction of multiple dams and the reinstatement of over 4,000 water pans. The ambitious plan, which is part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, is set to cost approximately Ksh 83 billion. The proposal includes the creation of 25 medium-sized dams primarily aimed at benefiting arid regions. The water pans and dams are expected to secure a cumulative water supply of 353 million litres, ultimately serving more than 600,000…

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GHANA GOVT. SEEK FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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GHANA GOVT. SEEK FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

The government is sourcing funding for the construction of a nuclear power plant to support the country’s electricity production and provide more reliable and efficient energy to consumers. Although the cost and the project sites are yet to be made public, Ghana is considering a partnership with the US to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to kick start the project. The Director General of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Professor Samuel Boakye Dampare, disclosed…

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