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SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL SERVANTS PLANS TO CLOSE BORDERS IN UPCOMING STRIKE

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Gambeta News

The planned strike by S.A’s civil servant will hit the country where it hurts the most. South African civil servants will commence a strike next week which might force the country to close its borders. The Public Servants Association (PSA) of South African plans to hit the country where it will hurt the most. “We are expecting disruption, we are expecting to close down all the border gates of this country,” said Mr Tahir Maepa, a…

ETHIOPIA FINALLY ACCEPTS PEACE TERMS OF ERITREA.

Posted on 6 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Ethiopian Prime Minister agrees to peace terms in other to foster growth between both countries. The new Prime minister of Ethiopia has accepted the terms of agreement for peace between them and Eritrea. The motion is to calm the tension that has been going on for years between both countries. The war between both countries lasted for two years and has claimed the lives of thousands. The peace agreement signed in 2000 ended the war but…

ZIMBABWE OPPOSITION PARTY MARCH TO STOP FRAUD AND CORRUPTION IN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Posted on 6 June 20186 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe opposition party demands for a free and fair presidential election come June 30. Zimbabwean opposition party supporters are protesting against fraud and voter intimidation in the upcoming presidential election. Despite the cold weather, the march organised by the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) went on at Harare. MDC leader Nelson Chamisa handed a petition to the electoral commission saying they want a free and fair election. Also, demanding for publication of voter roll, audit…

KENYA RANKED 9TH GLOBALLY IN GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION.

Posted on 6 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s 700MW geothermal power generation increases its world ranking topping some technological giants. Renewable Global Status ranked Kenya 9th globally in geothermal power generating capacity with a capacity of 700MW. The new generating capacity beats Japan’s 10th position 500MW geothermal capacity. This ranking is due to the growing investments in Kenya’s renewable energy sector including US $80m secured by the largest solar deal in Africa, in 2017. Hence, 9m households in Kenya have access to…

MAHAFALY RESIGNS AS PRIME MINISTER OF MADAGASCAR.

Posted on 4 June 2018 by Gambeta News

The Prime Minister of Madagascar Mahafaly resigns in respect to the court order. The Prime Minister of Madagascar Oliver Mahafaly resigned on Monday according to the court ruling. The court order is to a new consensus Government to end a political crisis on the Indian Ocean island nation. An election law has been approved by President Hery Rajaonarimampianina which allows the opposition candidate Marc Ravalomanana to take part in election. Therefore, this action lead to a serious…

CHINA INCREASES FLIGHT TIMES FROM NAIROBI TO GUANGZHOU.

Posted on 31 May 2018 by Gambeta News

China Southern Airlines increases flight times between Nairobi and Guangzhou to promote business and tourism between both countries Travel times between Nairobi to Guangzhou flights has been increased by China Southern Airlines. Hence, the reason for the increase is to tap into the business and tourism travel between the two countries. The airline will operate Monday, Tuesday and Friday flights using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft that has a 218-passenger capacity. China Southern Airlines previously only flew into…

NIGERIA AND ITS DEMOCRACY

Posted on 29 May 2018 by Gambeta News

DEMOCRACY DAY IN NIGERIA The Democracy Day in Nigeria is one of the most important holidays in the country. It was the date when the military rule in Nigeria ended! that is the 29th of May, 1999. So every 29th of May, is a holiday to celebrate the change to democracy in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It was on this day (May 29th 1999) President Olusegun Obasanjo took office as the first democratic president after decades…

THE SINGLE AFRICAN AIR TRANSPORT MARKET SET TO GO.

Posted on 28 May 201828 May 2018 by Gambeta News

The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) concept will unite African aviation sector and foster economic growth. The concept of SAATM is on the track, as 26 African Countries have agreed to the idea. Plans to internationalize SAATM are on track, hence a meeting set to take place at Togolese capital, Lome. Countries to have signed the commitment include: Benin, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon and Ghana. Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique,…

CONSTRUCTION OF AFRICA’S TALLEST BUILDING KICKS OFF IN KENYA.

Posted on 28 May 2018 by Gambeta News

The construction of the tallest building in Africa commenced in Nairobi. The construction of Africa’s tallest building has commenced in Kenya. The project kicked off after the President of Kenya laid the foundation stone recently. The 70-floor mixed-use twin tower development dubbed Pinnacle Towers is located in Nairobi’s Upper-hill area and will cost US$ 194m for it to be complete. It will be made of 45 floor, Hilton hotel developed by Hass Petroleum and White…

RWANDA LOWERS POWER TARIFF AS INCENTIVE FOR INVESTORS.

Posted on 28 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda new tariff will favor industries and large consumers of electricity. The Government of Rwanda will announce the new price of electricity for industries and other large consumers of electricity soon. Despite the ongoing development in the power sector, the Government wants to cub the issues of load shedding. This plan is to serve as incentives to investors in the country and pave way for more investors. Large consumers of power in the country have…

TRANSNET INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS AGREES ON DEAL TO TRANSFORM GHANA’S RAILWAY SYSTEM.

Posted on 28 May 2018 by Gambeta News

South Africa’s Transnet International Holdings agrees on the deal to transform Ghana’s railway transportation system. Transnet International Holdings plans to supply 110 wagons to Ghana Railway Company Limited by the end of 2018. This plan will give improve this sector of transportation in Ghana. The deal includes the supply of 22 coaches, two locomotives, and two power vans with first class kitchens. Hence, this deal is possible through Ghana’s partnership with South Africa’s Ministry of…

KAM INVESTS US $15m TO BETTER KENYA POWER SECTOR.

Posted on 25 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) in partnership with Kenya Power invests US $15m to stabilize the power sector in Kenya. Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) are in partnership with Kenya Power to stabilize power in Nyanza and West Kenya. The project will cost US $15m and involves the installation of new transformers, and repair of existing substations. Hence, the project ones completed will reduce power outage in these regions. Also, plans for maintenance are ongoing…

NIGERIA CAN SAVE US$800m FROM FISH IMPORTATION.

Posted on 25 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria can save US $800m (N288 billion) yearly from fish importation if the ocean resources are tapped. Research shows that Nigeria can save US $800m from the money spent on fish importation yearly. This will be possible if the nation’s deep ocean resources are developed and utilized. The Director/Head, Fisheries Resources Department, Nigeria Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, Dr. Parcy Ochuko Obatola, said Nigeria is naturally endowed with a lot of marine resources. These…

ETHIOPIA GOVERNMENT AND ODF LEADERS COME TOGETHER TO PROMOTE UNITY IN THE COUNTRY.

Posted on 24 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed has met with representatives of exiled opposition party, the Oromo Democratic Front (ODF) after the latter agreed to participate in Ethiopia’s political discourse peacefully. Oromo Democratic Front (ODF) and the Government of Ethiopia has come to an agreement to resume democratic processes in the country. The location of the meeting is still unknown. Hence, the party will operate alone or form alliances with other political party. The chairman of Front,…

AfDB AWARDS BEST AFRICAN FINANCE MINISTER TO GHANA

Posted on 24 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana Finance Minister receives African Finance Minister of the year award. At the annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Busan, South Korea, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta was named African Finance Minister of the year. This award is in recognition of the recent positive performance of Ghana’s macro-economy under the watch of Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta. Also recognizing him as Africa’s most results-oriented Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta boosted confidence and optimism in Ghana’s economy. Exhibiting prudent economic management…

GOOGLE GRANTS Sh200M TO KENYAN BASED CHARITY ENTERPRISES.

Posted on 24 May 201824 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Sh200 million Google grant to be given to on-profit and social-based enterprises using technology to improve lives. Google is giving Sh200 million grant to the 12 finalists of the first African Google Impact Challenge in Kenya. The Google grant is to enable the charity enterprises improve the society with their ideas. The grant will aid these organisation to better their host community with their ideas. The enterprises have 6 months to apply for the grant. The…

NIGERIA ENDORSE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES IN NASSARAWA

Posted on 24 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Federal Government of Nigeria approve US$248.6m for construction of Road and Bridges in Nasarawa State. The Nigerian Government have given approval for the construction of of roads and bridges in Nasarawa states. The Federal government have set aside about US$248.6m for these projects. Some of these projects include; rehabilitation of Lafia-Obi-Awe-Tunga road, Nasarawa-Loko road with Alushi loop, Loko-Oweto bridge across River Benue and Wamba- Wanse road. According Minister of State II for Power, Works & Housing, Suleiman Zarma, the Nasarawa…

HOW TO TRAVEL ON A BUDGET

Posted on 24 May 201810 September 2022 by Gambeta News

You do not need to be extremely rich to travel. Today we would discuss all the ways you can travel the world for virtually free or on a budget. I recently went on a survey and asked about the number one thing that holds us back from traveling. The near universal answer? Money. Now you don’t need to be rich to travel and see the world from your very one eyes. You don’t need a lot of…

STATE OF ERITREA- THE HIDDEN GEM OF AFRICA

Posted on 24 May 201824 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Eritrea is a Northeast African country on the red sea coast. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethopia in the south and Djibouti in the southeast. It was an Italian colony from 1890 – 1947 before the British took over. A war of independence broke out and eventually got their independence in 1993. It’s Independence Day is one of the most important public holidays in the country. They mark it May 24 every year. Fun and…

BERBERA PORT EXPANSION TO COMMENCE IN SEPTEMBER.

Posted on 23 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Berbera port expansion to commence with just concluded agreement between UAE and the Government of Somaliland. The Berbera Port expansion project is about to start with the just concluded agreement between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Somaliland Government. The Head of Port Operation Ali Ismail Mohamed confirmed that the project is set to kick off after his visit to the port. Adding that the first phase will commence in September and concluded by 2020. The…

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