KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT SAYS MUGE LINK ROADS STALLED DUE TO BAD POLITICS

KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT SAYS MUGE LINK ROADS STALLED DUE TO BAD POLITICS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says roads that stalled in the Rift Valley because of bad politics will be revived as earlier planned.

Speaking on Tuesday evening in Eldoret town when he launched the tarmacking of National Oil- Reale Hospital-Sports Club-Bishop Muge Link Road and Junction in the town, the DP

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. VISIT KENYA TO FAST-TRACK LAPSSET PROJECT

ETHIOPIA GOVT. VISIT KENYA TO FAST-TRACK LAPSSET PROJECT

A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya’s transport and logistics sectors.

The delegation, which will be led by Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime, will tour Lamu Port (LAPSSET corridor), Mombasa Port, Busia One Stop Border Post, Kisumu Port, and Inland Container

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MAURITIUS MINISTER LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

MAURITIUS MINISTER LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

The Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, proceeded, yesterday at Le Plaza in Rose Hill, with the laying of foundation stone of Résidence Mon Rêve, a residential project of the Mauritius Housing Company Ltd (MHC).

Were also present the Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and

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MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENT INAUGURATE NEW PAVED ROAD PROJECT LINKING TANZANIA

MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENT INAUGURATE NEW PAVED ROAD PROJECT LINKING TANZANIA

President Filipe Nyusi has inaugurated a road in Mueda district, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, which provides easier access to the border with Tanzania. The 70-kilometre paved road runs from Moma to Negomano. It ends at the Unity Bridge over the Rovuma River, which forms the boundary between

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CONSTRUCTION OF 420MW NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TRACK IN CAMEROON

CONSTRUCTION OF 420MW NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TRACK IN CAMEROON

The construction of Cameroon’s 420MW Nachtigal hydropower project passes a major milestone with the filling of the reservoir. Gaston Eloundou Essomba, the country’s Minister of Water and Energy, closed the dam’s valves, officially marking its impoundment.

The primary civil works are being carried out by Belgium’s BESIX, France’s NGE Contracting,

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KWANONGOMA GET INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECT BOOST IN SOUTH AFRICA

KWANONGOMA GET INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECT BOOST IN SOUTH AFRICA

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and KwaNongoma Local Municipality have committed to work together to accelerate service delivery, especially the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.

This follows a meeting where Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison MEC, Sipho Hlomuka, led a team of departmental officials to engage with the municipality in

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NAMIBIA GOVERNOR CALLS FOR KATIMA MULILO BORDER PROJECT TO BE FAST-TRACKED

NAMIBIA GOVERNOR CALLS FOR KATIMA MULILO BORDER PROJECT TO BE FAST-TRACKED

Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called for the fast-tracking of plans to turn the Katima Mulilo border post into a one-stop border post (OSBP), as well as for it to start operating on a 24-hour basis.

He made this call during his State of the Region address at Katima

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HOW TANZANIA NATURAL GAS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR THE NATION

HOW TANZANIA NATURAL GAS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR THE NATION

Tanzania’s remarkable natural gas wealth has become a game-changer, propelling economic growth and improving the lives of its citizens.

With vast reserves scattered across the nation, the potential for economic prosperity and global influence is immense. This article takes readers on an exciting journey through the discovery, utilization, and challenges

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HOW NEWLY CONSTRUCTED US$100M CEMENT PLANT CAN IMPACT RWANDA

HOW NEWLY CONSTRUCTED US$100M CEMENT PLANT CAN IMPACT RWANDA

Rwanda is home to a $100 million new cement manufacturing plant, thanks to a joint venture involving West China Cement subsidiary, Anjia Cement.

Located about 50km southwest of Kigali, the new cement grinding station targets an annual output of 1 million metric tonnes, once fully operational. The New Times understands

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KENYA GOVT. KICK-OFF PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF KIOME DAM PROJECT

KENYA GOVT. KICK-OFF PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF KIOME DAM PROJECT

The government through the National Drought Management Authority has excavated and fenced Kwa Andu a Kiome dam, constructed a water kiosk, livestock trough, sanitation facilities, and training at a total cost of Ksh 6.3M.

Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Cabinet Secretary for the East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid

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EGYPT GOVT. SET FOR US$1BILLION GREEN HYDROGEN INVESTMENT DEAL

EGYPT GOVT. SET FOR US$1BILLION GREEN HYDROGEN INVESTMENT DEAL

Switzerland’s Smartenergy eyes Egypt for a green hydrogen investment opportunity worth USD 1 billion. The expansion would be the firm’s first outside Europe.

The company is in the later stages of negotiations with the Egyptian government to build a green hydrogen plant.

According to Smartenergy’s Chief Financial Officer René Cotting,

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EXPERTS SAYS 600 AFRICANS LACK EFFICIENT POWER SUPPLY

EXPERTS SAYS 600 AFRICANS LACK EFFICIENT POWER SUPPLY

Experts in the oil and gas industry said 600 million Africans, including Nigerians, lack access to power with the majority living in rural areas.

They said that the continent requires much energy supply to bridge the gap in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are targeted at eradicating

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TOGO ENERGY MINISTER ANNOUNCED PLANS TO LAUNCH ELECTRIFICATION WORK ON 18 LOCALITIES

TOGO ENERGY MINISTER ANNOUNCED PLANS TO LAUNCH ELECTRIFICATION WORK ON 18 LOCALITIES

Togo Minister of Energy and Mines, Mawunyo Aziablé, proceeded on Monday, July 31, 2023, in Gbargou-Gbangbagou in the municipality of Tône 4, to launch electrification work on 18 localities in the Savannahs. In this case, she implanted the first electrical pole. This, as part of the implementation of the Savannah

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MOROCCO WATER SCARCITY: HOW ROSATOM PARTNERSHIP CAN HELP THE NATION

MOROCCO WATER SCARCITY: HOW ROSATOM PARTNERSHIP CAN HELP THE NATION

Russian nuclear energy giant Rosatom, and Moroccan company Water & Energy Solutions, joined forces to address the pressing issue of water scarcity.

The agreement was formalized during the second Africa-Russia Economic Summit, which took place in Saint Petersburg on July 27-28. 

The accord, in the form of a memorandum of

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RWANDA GISENYI MARKET CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN SIX MONTH

RWANDA GISENYI MARKET CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN SIX MONTH

The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko has said that the much-awaited Gisenyi market will finally be completed within the next six months.

Habitegeko addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the market, revealing that the construction permit was issued to investors years ago, but various challenges had caused significant delays.

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PRESIDENT RUTO KEEN ON MAKING KENYA PORT COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET

PRESIDENT RUTO KEEN ON MAKING KENYA PORT COMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET

Working with partners, President William Ruto said, the Government is keen on transforming the port to be globally competitive. He said reforms at the port are crucial for the country’s prosperity.

“The productivity of this Port is directly linked to the state of our economy, improving efficiency will help us

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KEFI GOLD SET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINES IN ETHIOPIA

KEFI GOLD SET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINES IN ETHIOPIA

KEFI Gold and Copper are gearing up to begin the first phase of its Tulu Kapi gold mine project after securing funding for development in June.

According to the company, Tulu Kapi Gold Mines plans to start relocating local communities in the coming months – marking the official launch of

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CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR SONANGOL CENTRE SET FOR COMPLETION IN ANGOLA

CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR SONANGOL CENTRE SET FOR COMPLETION IN ANGOLA

The completion of the construction works of Sonangol’s Research and Development Centre is scheduled for September 2023.

The infrastructure, which provides for the sustainable development of the company and the Angolan oil and gas and mining sector, is located on the outskirts of Sumbe City, coastal Cuanza Sul province.

Currently,

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BOUJDOUR WIND FARM BECOMES OPERATIONAL IN MOROCCO

BOUJDOUR WIND FARM BECOMES OPERATIONAL IN MOROCCO

Located in Morocco’s Southern provinces, the Boujdour wind farm is officially operational, according to a statement from the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). 

With the opening of the Boujdour wind farm, Morocco’s southern provinces are now home to 8 wind energy projects, with 17 on the national

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