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EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY DISCUSSES DEVELOPMENT OF ROADS, RAILWAYS AND SEAPORTS

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 by Gambeta News

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi recently met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Transport Lieutenant General Kamel El-Wazir. The Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency stated that the meeting discussed the status of the projects carried out by the Ministry of Transport, especially those related to the development of roads, axes, railways, and seaports nationwide. Lt. Gen. Kamel El-Wazir presented the steps taken for implementing the Advanced Transportation System (ATS) on axes and highways….

OIC GAMBIA READY TO START CONSTRUCTION ON 20 NEW URBAN ROADS

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Gambia has announced it’s plans for the construction of 50KM of 20 new urban roads in the country. The project which is funded from a loan of 50 million dollar from the Saudi Fund for Development is expected to kick-off in the first quarter of 2021. The announcement was disclosed to the public after the Local Organising Committee of OIC Gambia Secretariat did a tour around the proposed site with…

EGYPT PRESIDENT VISIT ROAD PROJECTS IN CAIRO

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Sisi has inspected the workflow and the completion rates in some of the sites of the road and utility network development projects in Cairo. The presidential spokesman Bassam Rady who made the statement said the President toured the main axes in eastern Cairo, including the Salah Salem axis, Cairo Airport zone, Gesr Al Suez, and New Cairo city. Rady noted that the President was briefed on the details of the executive steps taken at these…

CHINESE FIRM SECURE CONTRACT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

A Chinese state-owned construction company has secure a contract from Namibia government for a road in southern Namibia. The firm China Henan International Cooperation Group won the N$530-million tender for the construction of the road between Tses and Gochas. Meanwhile, the decision has irked some Namibian construction companies which were hoping to get part of the tender to keep jobs. With some saying the economy is struggling and we are still shipping out money. Roads…

66KM ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a road linking the new Fish Town Harper Road in Maryland County has been completed. The US$55.4 million Fish Town Harper Road Project which is expected to runs from Karloken to Harper City and Harper to the Cavalla Customs was funded by the African Development Bank. So far, the new road is set to help residents who until a few months ago were constrained to live, work and travel on roads that…

SIERRA LEONE PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR MAJOR ROAD PROJECT IN GODERICH-FUNKIA COMMUNITY

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has cut the SOD for a road that will connect Goderich-Funkia community up to the state capital in Freetown. Quoting President Bio, “The rehabilitation of the Funkia-Goderich road project by my government is in fulfilment of the overall government strategy to open up communities, towns and cities throughout the country and to the free flow of goods and services, helping to improve the living standards of the people.” He…

UK GOVT. OFFERS TO BUILD LINK ROAD IN SOMALIA

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

UK government has promised to support the construction of a link road that will connect Baidoa to Mogadishu. The meeting for the project had officials from the 60th Division of the Somali National Army, Southwest state officials, members of the British embassy which is aimed at reopening isolated areas and roads cut by al-Shabaab fighters. During the meet, Southwest Interior Minister Mohamed Abukar Abdi said they aims to weed out Alsahabab operatives isolated areas. Quoting…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR BITUMINIZED ROAD

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 24km trans-gambia corridor which will strengthen and facilitate road linkage towards the Senegalese side of the border. Quoting President Barrow, “The objective of this project is to facilitate overland traffic flow between the northern and southern part of the Gambia and Senegal. Adding the 68.5 million dalasi project is to carry out road safety for face two of the initial project.” Africa Development…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR 88KM HAKALANG ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow has laid the foundation for the construction of hakalang road in Lower Niumi, North Bank Region. The project is part of the President promise during his recent presidential tour with the people, as CSC Group is in charge of delivering the project. During the ceremony, President Barrow said the lack of good and adequate infrastructure in the rural area has contributed to the great disparity between the rural and urban settlements. He noted…

OGUN STATE EC APPROVED THREE KEY ROAD PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Executive Council in ogun state, western region of Nigeria has approved the construction of three key road projects. During a virtual meeting, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructures, Ade Akinsanya said the road infrastructure is a catalyst for socio-economic development in the state. The Three road which are; (1) abandoned 4.65 kilometre Denro- Isashi- Akute, (2) 2.3 kilometre Olusegun Osoba-Toyin road in the Agbado area, both in Ifo local government, as well as…

ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCE NEW ERA FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Angola Minister for Public Works and Urbanism Manuel Tavares de Almeida has told the public that the nation has new plans for every road construction. According to Almeida, the roads will be of the same standard as the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). He made the statement during the opening ceremony of Cariango/Mussende road. Quoting the official, “This is the strategic action aimed at connecting South-Center with East, with construction of more than 150 kilometer…

GOOD IDEA, BAD EXECUTION – AN AFRICAN PLAGUE

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

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…

GHANA’S YEAR OF ROADS: WILL THIS BE ANOTHER FAILED PROMISE?

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

The constant failed promises by African leaders is gradually becoming alarming. As African, we have witness so many promise made by leaders but still end up with nothing to put on display as achievement recorded. This can be witness in Ghana as President Akufo-Addo announced his intention to embark on a massive road construction project in 2020 dubbed “The Year of Roads.” Fast forward months later and the nation is still having various road network…

UGANDA’s PALLISA-KAMONKOLI ROAD PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of 44km Pallisa-Kamonkoli road is currently at 45.3% completed according to the latest update from Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA). UNRA made the statement via their social media handle that the project has been handed over by the contractor. That cummulative progress of works on the whole project is 62.35% & substantial completion is expected with in the set date of June 2021. Project Update: A 19.94km (45.3%) completed section on Pallisa –…

KENYA’s NMS BEGINS ROAD IMPROVEMENT

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) has kick-off it’s plans to start improving the road network in the state capital. The aim of the project is to develop an efficient non-motorised transport, recarpet roads and improve drainage and streetlights. NMS Transport, Roads and Public Works director Michael Ochieng said “The journey to change the state of roads in the city centre has begun. We target more than 100 kilometres of non-motorised transport in just one year.”…

CONSTRUCTION OF 8.75KM LONG REGION ROAD FLAG-OFF IN LAGOS

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Lagos state Governor has flag-off the construction of 8.75km long region road project in the state. During the flag-off, Governor Sanwo-olu said it is a critical infrastructure proposed in the Lekki-Epe masterplan aimed at decongesting gridlocks in the entire Eti Osa Local Government. According to the project plan, the road will link the Lekki-Epe expressway at Victoria Garden City (VGC) junction to the Freedom Way in Eti Osa. It will also The road be a…

RESIDENTS BUILD ROAD AFTER LACK OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN LIBERIA

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

In Zota District, Bong County, Residents of Sergeant Kollieta town has result to using their hands to build a road after government failures. The people has been begging various political representatives in Bong County to assist with the road but it has fall on deaf ears. This made them to kick start the road construction after getting feed-up with lack of government interest. According to Community Member Abenego Kollie, “We have been trying to reach…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT EXPRESS HOPE AFTER ROADS INAUGURATION

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Adama Barrow hopeful of progress after the inauguration of road projects. President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has express satisfaction with the latest road development. According to him, the roads will help connect the hearts and minds of communities across the country. He further describes the projects as a clear signpost of the implementation of his Government’s National Development Plan (NDP). That the NDP envisioned a nation where the highest standards of good governance…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT INAUGURATE LAMINKOTO-PASAMASS ROAD PROJECT

Posted on March 3, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow inaugurate road project which has been bad due to the absent of a proper drainage system in Gambia. The Laminkoto-Pasamass road project has officially been inaugurated by President Adama Barrow. The road which has been bad due to the absence of a proper drainage system is set for construction. Speaking during the inauguration, President Barrow said the road project extends for 121 kilometres. That it will fulfilled the goal of completing the Gambia’s…

KYAPA-KASENSERO ROAD REPAIR BEGINS IN UGANDA

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

UNRA kick-off repair of Kyapa-Kasensero road after resident complained of its poor nature The Kyapa-Kasensero road repair has kick-off in Kyotera district in Uganda. The road which links Kasensero town council and the landing site from Kakuuto trading centre in Kyotera district has been in a bad state since August last year. This was after the seasonal rains that rendered it almost impassable. The repair has been a priority after resident complained about the poor nature….

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