KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FUND RELEASED FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD AFTER EL NINO CRISIS

KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FUND RELEASED FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD AFTER EL NINO CRISIS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government has disbursed at least 1 Billion Shillings has been released for rehabilitation of the roads in some of the worst hit regions by the El Nino crisis. Speaking when led a high-level humanitarian intervention in Garissa and Tana River Counties Gachagua inspected the ongoing restoration work, promising that the destroyed road network and infrastructure is ongoing. While announcing the release of Sh451.7 million for cash transfers to at…

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FIRST PHASE OF FEEDER ROAD REHABILITATION COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

FIRST PHASE OF FEEDER ROAD REHABILITATION COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

The Feeder Roads Rehabilitation company operating in Maryland County says it has ended the first phase of its project in the county. The company’s regional engineer Mason Sammy told reporters over the weekend the project targets federal road rehabilitation within Harper, Maryland County, Fish Town, River Gee County, Harper District, and the road leading to Old Sodoken District in Pleebo. According to him, the first phase of the project has been completed and they’re in…

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ZIMBABWE INFRASTRUCTURAL MINISTER SAYS ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT CAN LAST FOR 20YEARS

ZIMBABWE INFRASTRUCTURAL MINISTER SAYS ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT CAN LAST FOR 20YEARS

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona said that the quality of work by construction companies involved in the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) is satisfactory and the roads can last up to 20 years before requiring extensive rehabilitation. Minister Mhona said this as he toured works on roads such as Delport, Seke, Harare Drive, and St Patrick in Harare which is being rehabilitated. The Government took over the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads in…

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ZINARA ALLOCATE ZW$300M FOR ROAD REHABILITATION

ZINARA ALLOCATE ZW$300M FOR ROAD REHABILITATION

Bulawayo City Council says it has been allocated over ZW$300 million for this year’s road rehabilitation works by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara). According to the Town clerk Christopher Dube who made the disclosure while updating residents on the city’s emergency road rehabilitation programme (ERRP). Dube said “The intervention seeks to improve storm water drainage, conduct premix overlay works, and reseal works as well as conduct reconstruction. The road rehabilitation works for the year…

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. RELEASE US$1.5B FOR ROAD REHABILITATIONS

ZIMBABWE GOVT. RELEASE US$1.5B FOR ROAD REHABILITATIONS

Zimbabwe treasury department has released US $1,5 billion from this year’s National Budget for roads rehabilitation, as the Second Republic continues to ensure roads are trafficable after damages caused by heavy rains that hit most parts of the country. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, said US$1 billion had been released towards the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2), while $500 million goes to the District Development Fund (DDF) to respond to weather-related…

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LIBERIA GOVT. PARTNER WITH GVL TO EXECUTE ROAD REHABILITATION

LIBERIA GOVT. PARTNER WITH GVL TO EXECUTE ROAD REHABILITATION

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works have signed a partnership with Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (GVL) to carry out road rehabilitation in Sinoe County. The project was agreed in decemeber 2019, however after the long delay, three road contractors has been appointed. It is expected that the contractors will carry out the works for rehabilitating about 272 kilometers of primary laterite roads. With the roads expected to connect Pleebo in Maryland…

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320KM ROAD REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN ANGOLA

320KM ROAD REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN ANGOLA

The road rehabilitation award ceremony which was chaired by the minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning, Manuel Tavares de Almeida will connect the provinces of the northern Malanje to eastern Lunda Su. According to a press note, the signing of the contracts enables 10 plots in the Malange/ Saurimo section, covering approximately 630 km, with the first 300 kilometers awarded last Monday (August 24). The rehabilitation and expansion covers plot 06 Muamussanda /Sapimbe, (54,…

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GOOD IDEA, BAD EXECUTION – AN AFRICAN PLAGUE

GOOD IDEA, BAD EXECUTION – AN AFRICAN PLAGUE

The plans by the ministry of work in Liberia to rehabilitate the road leading to late lawmaker Munah Pelham home road has not gone down well with resident. Lakpazee Community Residents are unhappy that the Government will choose to ignore the main road in favor of late Pelham home road, saying it is insensitive to the plights of the district’s residents. Quoting one resident, Marie Kibbie, “That is a pure wickedness! What are they telling…

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CHIRUMHANZU DISTRICT GETS US$500K FOR ROAD REHAB IN ZIMBABWE

CHIRUMHANZU DISTRICT GETS US$500K FOR ROAD REHAB IN ZIMBABWE

Road Rehabilitation set to kick-off after funds was issue to the district in Zimbabwe. Chirumhanzu Rural District Council is set to kick-off its road rehabilitation. The road has been a major problem for resident in the district. The rehabilitation will also help the area in terms of having a good road. Meanwhile the project will cover Mvuma urban roads and some parts of the business centre. According to reports, the project has kick-off with Evergreen Construction handling it….

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SHURUGWI ROAD REHABILITATION RESUME IN ZIMBABWE

SHURUGWI ROAD REHABILITATION RESUME IN ZIMBABWE

Rehabilitation of road set to resume in Shurugwi town which will help improve the road in the area. Shurugwi Town Council has kick-off the road rehabilitation which will help fix over a kilometre of its road network. It will also help the town in terms of providing the resident with a good road. Zimbabwe National Road Administration is funding the project which is worth $145 000. Meanwhile, the project is in a bidding process with a contractor…

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ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

Zambia soon to begin a US$152,381 road rehabilitation. Zambia is planning to embark on a US$152,381 peri-urban road rehabilitation project. This is coming just after the conclusion of a road survey by the Luanshya Municipal Council (LMC) engineering department. The aim of the rehabilitation is to open up new areas for agriculture activities using locally generated resources. According to Luanshya Mayor, Nathan Chanda, the project for grading and graveling feeder roads are important not only to farmers but also in…

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R90M ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT LAUNCH IN SOUTH AFRICA

R90M ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT LAUNCH IN SOUTH AFRICA

Road Rehabilitation project launch after eight month of been unavailable in South Africa. The road rehabilitation project which is worth R90m has been launch. It is between Bronkhorstspruit and Ekangala, east of Tshwane having 19km. The project which has been completed since eight months ago was delivered on schedule. According to report, the road rehabilitation will ensure continuous and effective operations of the coal power station. It will also provide safer conditions for daily commuters traveling to work…

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ZIMBABWE: HARARE CITY COUNCIL GETS US$ 26M FOR ROAD REHABILITATION

ZIMBABWE: HARARE CITY COUNCIL GETS US$ 26M FOR ROAD REHABILITATION

Funds released to Harare city council for road rehabilitation after President Mugabe declared a state of disaster on Harare’s roads and road infrastructure. Zimbabwe’s Government Emergency Rehabilitation Fund has approved US$26m to Harare city council to ensure that roads are repaired before the onset of the rainy season. The city council has also identify major arterial roads, which are widespread within the wards. The roads identified  that require urgent attention, include Granville Cemetery Road, Kuwadzana Extension (when turning into…

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