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BUILDING BRIDGES INITIATIVES WILL INCREASE GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

Posted on 24 February 2021 by Gambeta News

NAIROBI, 19th February 2021 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to back the Building Bridges Initiatives (BBI), saying it will increase the amount of development resources devolved to the grassroots. Speaking on Friday when he toured Kayole and Dandora to launch health and water projects implemented by the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS), President Kenyatta specifically encouraged Nairobi residents to support BBI as it is set to address most of the problems facing them…

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WOOD POLES (MALAWI ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT)

Posted on 23 February 2021 by Gambeta News

The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) to be implemented by The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM). ESCOM intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Wooden Poles. Country: Malawi Name of Project: Malawi Electricity Access Project Contract Title: Supply and Delivery of Wood Poles Loan No.: IDA63790 Reference No.: MW-ESCOM-196048-GO-RFB Date…

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CABLES, CONDUCTORS, AND CLAMPS (MALAWI ELECTRICITY ACCESS PROJECT)

Posted on 23 February 2021 by Gambeta News

The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) to be implemented by The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM). ESCOM intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Cables, Conductors, and Clamps. ESCOM now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Supply and Delivery of Cables, Conductors, and Clamps Country: Malawi Name…

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN MALAWI IS THREATENED BY WEAK GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE IN ESCOM

Posted on 23 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Although government fully controls the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) as a statutory body, the institution is, in fact, a private company limited by shares and is incorporated under the country’s Companies Act 1984. This confused legal entity status for the organisation, according to documents Weekend Nation has seen, creates governance problems. The documents indicate Escom was registered at the Registrar of Companies as a private company with registration number 5081 after changing from Electricity Supply…

World-Renowned Keynote Speakers announced for POWER WEEK ASIA 2021

Posted on 20 February 2021 by Gambeta News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The POWER WEEK Organising Committee is proud to announce the updated speaker lineup for POWER WEEK ASIA Virtual Conference, which is set to commence on 15 – 18 March 2021. Across 4 days, we will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. POWER WEEK ASIA attracts the industry leaders from national power companies, government regulators, policy makers, renewable & IPPs,…

POWER WEEK AFRICA 2021: An Interactive Virtual Summit for Power & Energy Professionals

Posted on 19 February 202120 February 2021 by Gambeta News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (20 – 23 April 2021) is the 3rd annual international virtual conference delivering a unique experience for each day of the event. We will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. Join in from wherever you are online either live or watch the sessions on-demand. You are…

MAKHTAR DIOP BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN NATIONAL TO LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION

Posted on 18 February 202118 February 2021 by Gambeta News

WASHINGTON, February 18, 2021—World Bank Group President David Malpass today announced the appointment of Makhtar Diop as Managing Director and Executive Vice President to head the International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of the World Bank Group that advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging growth of the private sector in developing countries. “Makhtar Diop has deep development and finance experience and a career of energetic leadership and service to developing countries…

TENDER NOTICE FOR WIDENING OF THE BERTIL HARDING HIGHWAY (DESIGN BUILD)

Posted on 18 February 2021 by Gambeta News

TENDER NOTICE FOR WIDENING OF THE BERTIL HARDING HIGHWAY (DESIGN BUILD) TENDER No. TNBHHP/Wks/NRA-001 1. The Government of The Gambia has received Loans (hereinafter called “Borrowers”) from Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), Abu-Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), (hereinafter called “the Fund”) and intend to use part of this proceeds to widen the Bertil Harding Highway within the…

BERTIL HARDING HIGHWAY EXPANSION GOES AHEAD AS FUNDING IS SECURED

Posted on 18 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Press release, OIC, Gambia The OIC Gambia has started the bidding process for the expansion of the Bertil Harding Highway which will be turned into a dual carriage way with roundabouts and interchanges. Fund for project has already been secured. ”We are excited about this development because it means that the widening of the Bertil Harding Highway will be implemented within the expected timeframe”, says Nfally Fadera, the brand and communication manager of the OIC…

#5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION, AND HOW AFRICA CAN LEVERAGE ON THIS OPPORTUNITY

Posted on 17 February 202117 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Africa is leading the World Trade Organisation, and there is no better time to really understand what the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is all about. This will give you a better understanding of how Africa can leverage this opportunity to build a more prosperous and peaceful continent. The WTO helps countries negotiate trade barriers, especially where countries have faced trade barriers and wanted them lowered, the negotiations have helped to open markets for trade. The…

FIRST WOMAN AND THE FIRST AFRICAN TO LEAD THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on 17 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General. Dr. Ngozi makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021. Here is a statement by the Chair of the General Council, Ambassador David WALKER (New Zealand) on the appointment of Dr. Ngozi as the next Director-General; “And last but certainly not least, I would like…

ZIMBABWE EXTENDS LOCKDOWN FOR TWO MORE WEEKS AS ECONOMY SUFFERS

Posted on 16 February 2021 by Gambeta News

While other African nations like Nigeria are avoiding the economic and social menace resulting from lockdown restriction, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is extending the lockdown in Zimbabwe. Here is a recent tweet from the president; It is with deep sadness that I today announced that lockdown in Zimbabwe has been extended for two more weeks. I know that this will be painful for many Zimbabweans and this decision was not taken without great deliberation. But…

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA GIVES UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on 16 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Fellow South Africans, It is nearly four months since I stood here before a Joint Sitting of this Parliament to present to the nation the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan. This evening, we stand here not to make promises but to report on progress in the implementation of the recovery plan and the priority actions we must now take to restore growth and create jobs. Since the launch of the plan, we…

REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR

Posted on 15 February 2021 by Gambeta News

STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY HEREBY INVITES YOU TO TENDER FOR B/SM 59/21 REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR TENDER NUMBER: B/SM 59/21 DESCRIPTION: REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR CLOSING DATE: 8 MARCH 2021 CLOSING TIME: 12h00: Bids will be opened in the Council Chambers or SCM Boardroom. CIDB: The following CIDB class of construction works will be applicable to the Tender, in accordance with the sum tendered or value determined in accordance with regulation 25(7A) of the Construction Industry Development…

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF MAJIMOTO ECO-RESORT PHASE III

Posted on 15 February 2021 by Gambeta News

1.1 The Kwale County Government invites sealed tenders from eligible enterprises for the PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF MAJIMOTO ECORESORT PHASE III 1.2 Interested eligible candidates may obtain more information from the county procurement office hours and proceed to download the tender document from Government tender portal Supplier, treasury.go.ke 1.3 Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for (120) days from the closing date of tender….

ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES IN THE GAMBIA, GUINEA-BISSAU AND MALI

Posted on 15 February 2021 by Gambeta News

DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION FOR THE ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES IN THE GAMBIA, GUINEA-BISSAU AND MALI DATE : 02 FEB 2021 – 22 FEB 2021 VENUE : COMMISSION DE LA CEDEAO, TOWN : ABUJA COUNTRY : NIGERIA SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION FOR THE ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES IN THE GAMBIA, GUINEA-BISSAU AND MALI RFB NO: NG-ECOWAS-DEM-197717-CW-RFB EMPLOYER: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT (PIU) OF THE GAMBIA, PIU IN GUINEA-BISSAU, PIU IN MALI AND REGIONAL…

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY FOR NACADA KENYA

Posted on 15 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Proposed Construction Of National Multi-Purpose Facility For Drug Use Disorders – Phase One To Construct A Kitchen, Dining Hall And Social Hall At Miritini Rehabilitation Centre In Mombasa Tender Number NAC/OT/17/2020-2021 Tender Document Tender For Multi Purpose Hall (FINAL) Tender Eligibility OPEN TO ALL Tender closing date Mon, 02/22/2021 – 11:30 Tender Status SUBMISSION OPEN ABOUT NACADA Kenya The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is a Semi-Autonomous State…

CORONAVIRUS IS HELPING AFRICAN ECONOMIES COMPETE

Posted on 13 February 2021 by Gambeta News

When all is said and done in 2020, African economies will probably have outperformed the rest of the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Africa’s 54 countries now include seven of the globe’s 10 fastest-growing economies, in part because the lethal virus may have improved their competitive advantage as they accelerated their decade-long transformation from exporters of natural resources to hubs of wireless, remotely engaged commerce. The transition to technology-driven, 21st-century business in a region where…

PRESS RELEASE GHANA-UK JOINT STATEMENT: GHANA-UK TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Posted on 13 February 2021 by Gambeta News

On 31 December 2020, Ghana and the UK announced that they had reached a consensus on the main elements of a trade agreement that would replicate the effects of the trade relationship between Ghana and the UK prior to the end of the Transition Period following the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. They stated their intention to finalise the text of the agreement to reflect progress made in relation to rules of…

PRESIDENT OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE PROMISES TO DEVELOP ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURES

Posted on 11 February 2021 by Gambeta News

This year 2021, we will accelerate the structural transformation of our economy by diversifying the industrial productive apparatus, improving the processing of agricultural raw materials and increasing mining production. The development of economic infrastructure and the increase in social spending will also be at the heart of our action.

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