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FOURTH MAINLAND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SHORTLIST THREE BIDDERS IN NIGERIA

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FOURTH MAINLAND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SHORTLIST THREE BIDDERS IN NIGERIA

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public-Private Partnerships, PPP, weekend, said it has shortlisted three bidders for the construction of the US$2.5 billion Fourth Mainland Bridge project in Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Governor on PPP, Mr. Ope George, while briefing newsmen in Ikeja, stated that the three bidders shortlisted for the Request For Proposal, RFP Stage II are: Mota-Engil (Nigeria and Africa) CCCC and CRBC consort; CGGC-CGC Joint Venture and CCECC and…

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN FOR BALI ISLAND ACCESS IN LIBERIA

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN FOR BALI ISLAND ACCESS IN LIBERIA

The access road corridor from Battery Factory to Bali Island in Central Monrovia has commenced, Public Works Minister Ruth-Coker-Collins. The Works Minister and engineers from the Ministry toured the road. The 3.34-kilometers road when completed will give immediate access for the subsequent construction of the Bali Island project. It will give a modern face-lift to the area. In late December 2018, President Weah signed into law an Act passed by the Legislature, naming Bali Island…

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HSWU TO CONSTRUCT OFFICE COMPLEX IN GHANA

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HSWU TO CONSTRUCT OFFICE COMPLEX IN GHANA

Health Service Workers Union (HSWU) in the Western Region is set to construct a GH¢4 million office complex near Twin City Radio at Effia Nkwanta in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. The project, including a conference center, will be executed by BINMIC Construction Ltd within two years. At the sod-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, the Administrator, of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Mr. Michael Danso, noted the role management played in the realization of the project, saying “it’s very…

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CITY OF KIGALI KICK-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 10 ROADS PROJECTS

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CITY OF KIGALI KICK-OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 10 ROADS PROJECTS

The City of Kigali has kicked off the construction of 10 roads in different parts of the capital. The roads are part of the Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) to build a 215 kilometers road network and several bridges by 2024 according to Merard Mpabwanamaguru, City of Kigali’s vice-mayor in charge of urbanization and infrastructure. The construction works comprising 70 Kilometres, which kicked off on November 24, are part of Phase two of the project. The…

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RICA EXPLAIN BAN ON STEEL BARS IN RWANDA

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RICA EXPLAIN BAN ON STEEL BARS IN RWANDA

Substandard steel bars which are said to have a grade of ‘upper yield strength below 500MPa (500N/mm2)’ will no longer be accepted on the Rwandan market according to Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). The said grade means a lack of tensional force resistance per square millimetres. Operators and users have been granted six months to deplete their current stock and no new order is allowed except those done before with proof, RICA announced. The…

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DPF TO CONSTRUCT BOUTIQUE HOTEL WORTH P68MILLION IN BOTSWANA

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DPF TO CONSTRUCT BOUTIQUE HOTEL WORTH P68MILLION IN BOTSWANA

The Debswana Pension Fund (DPF) is constructing a P68 million boutique hotel in Jwaneng which will be leased to Cresta Marakanelo Limited. The 50-bedroomed four-star facility will take 14 months to be completed and is scheduled to be open by the end of 2023. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, Cresta Marakanelo Managing Director, Mokwena Morulane, said the development would enhance Cresta’s brand and would be a significant statement of recognition of the hotel group’s…

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CONCERN AS OVER 300,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRICITY IN NAMIBIA

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CONCERN AS OVER 300,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRICITY IN NAMIBIA

Half of Namibia still has no access to electricity, with over 300 000 households, particularly in rural areas, unelectrified. This was revealed by the executive director of the mines and energy ministry, Simeon Negumbo, who said electricity provision remains a challenge as the country’s overall electrification rate is estimated to be about 50%. An estimated 70-80% of rural households do not have access to electricity while figures in urban localities are much better, as around…

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TURKISH MINING COMPANY TO OPEN US$75K CLINIC IN LIBERIA

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TURKISH MINING COMPANY TO OPEN US$75K CLINIC IN LIBERIA

The Management of Turkish Mining Company, MNG Gold, says all is now set for the opening of a clinic for the people of Kokoyah Statutory District. The cost of the clinic, located in David Dean Town in Kokoyah District, is out at more than US$75,000. According to the Public Relations Officer, Matthew N. Gbanken, the County Health Team, headed by Dr. Cynthia Blapooh, recommended to MNG Gold that there should be an incinerator, a Placenta…

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TCN BLAMES DISCOs, GENCOs FOR POOR ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA

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TCN BLAMES DISCOs, GENCOs FOR POOR ELECTRICITY IN NIGERIA

The electricity Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has said that the lack of capacity in the electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs, and Distribution Companies, DISCOs, is the main reason for the incessant collapses in the national grid. The country’s power grid has collapsed about seven times this year,  with the last collapse on September 26. At the backdrop of this the chairman, of the Technical and Monitoring Committee of the TCN governing board, Mr. Nsima Ekere,…

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KENYA SECURE SH120BILLION FROM KOREA FOR DIFFERENT PROJECTS

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KENYA SECURE SH120BILLION FROM KOREA FOR DIFFERENT PROJECTS

The money will go to health, ICT and agriculture programmes, technical training and vocational education, the Sagana Industrial Park, affordable housing, energy, infrastructure and urban transport, Mombasa’s Dongo Kundu and Naivasha special economic zones. Speaking at Yongsan President’s Office in Seoul, when he held talks with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol, President Ruto appreciated the support under the economic cooperation development framework. President Ruto said the agreement will stimulate Kenya’s rapid economic development…

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MALAWI GOVT. LAUNCH JAPAN 5S KAIZEN FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR

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MALAWI GOVT. LAUNCH JAPAN 5S KAIZEN FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Malawi’s government through the Ministry of Health has embarked on the implementation of the 5s Kaizen approach for quality improvement of the physical working environment in the country’s health facilities. Launching the Seminar in Lilongwe, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo the aid 5s approach optimizer empowers organizations to provide high-quality healthcare services through harmonizing the quality of products, processes, and resources among the departments and sections. She said the country has four Kaizen benchmark hospitals…

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EGYPT SIGNED US$15BILLION DEAL AT COP27 CLIMATE CONFERENCE

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EGYPT SIGNED US$15BILLION DEAL AT COP27 CLIMATE CONFERENCE

Egypt has signed agreements to carry out projects at a value of around US$15 billion at the recent United Nations climate conference (COP27), said Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad. Speaking to the DMC TV channel, she reiterated that the projects inked at COP27, whose activities lasted until Saturday in Sharm El Sheikh, will be carried out to counter the negative impacts of climate change. The minister highlighted the importance of the launch of the Africa waste…

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WHY ARE BUILDING COLLAPSE NUMBERS HIGH IN KENYA

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WHY ARE BUILDING COLLAPSE NUMBERS HIGH IN KENYA

Shortcuts, poor workmanship, and impunity during construction are the leading causes of the collapse of multi-story buildings in the country. At least four apartments have, in the last two weeks, collapsed in Kiambu and Nairobi counties, resulting in the loss of lives and property valued at millions of shillings. Questions have since arisen on the structural integrity of buildings being erected in the country, especially recently. Property developers seem to capitalize on the housing shortage…

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OFFICIALS COMPLAIN ABOUT POWERLINE VANDALISM IN UGANDA

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OFFICIALS COMPLAIN ABOUT POWERLINE VANDALISM IN UGANDA

Officials of the power distribution company, Umeme, in Bunyangabu District have decried the rampant vandalism that has crippled service delivery. In a statement released by the police in the  Rwenzori West region last week, five reported cases involved the theft of electricity wires amounting to Shs47.3 million in the district. The Rwenzori West region police spokesperson, M.r Vincent Twesige, said they have dispatched officers to commence investigations and have suspects arrested. The network technical engineer…

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ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT STAGE 4 AND 5 LOAD SHEDDING

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ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT STAGE 4 AND 5 LOAD SHEDDING

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has held an urgent meeting with the Eskom board. This comes after the power utility announced it would implement Stage 4 and 5 load shedding after it experienced more breakdowns at its power stations over the weekend. The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) in a statement said Gordhan was informed during the meeting that the relevant Eskom board committee had recently engaged with power station managers and the generation management…

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TANZANIA VP ISSUES SEVEN DAYS ULTIMATUM TO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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TANZANIA VP ISSUES SEVEN DAYS ULTIMATUM TO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Tanzania Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has issued a seven-day ultimatum for the Ministry of Minerals together with the Ministry of Works and Transport to address challenges that are delaying the construction of the Pangani-Makurunge- Bagamoyo road. He issued the instructions on Saturday while addressing residents of the Mkata area, Handeni District in Tanga Region as he was on his way to Tanga City for a working tour. His remarks came after he was briefed…

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SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

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SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia along with Galmudug State leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor inaugurated a new Presidency in Dhusamareb city on Sunday. In his opening address, Mohamud praised Galmudug leadership for the efforts to build the key installations and offices to deliver the service to the public which is vital for Somalia. “The implementation of such a project and the efforts to liberate the areas under Al-Shabaab reflects the determination of Galmudug…

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TWIFO PRASO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MAKING PROGRESS IN GHANA

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TWIFO PRASO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MAKING PROGRESS IN GHANA

The construction works on the Twifo Praso bridge and approach roads in the Twifo Atti Mokwa District of the Central Region are progressing steadily. The project, expected to be completed by March next year, is being executed by China Railway Number Five Company Limited. Works on the bridge, which would link Twifo-Praso and other communities as well as other districts, are expected to be completed by the end of December. The GH¢39,954,066.09 project formed part…

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AFDB TO INVEST US$20M INTO AFRICA’s RENEWABLE ENERGY

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AFDB TO INVEST US$20M INTO AFRICA’s RENEWABLE ENERGY

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group today approved an equity investment of $20m in Evolution Fund III, a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilizing about $400m into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across sub-Saharan Africa over 10 years. Inspired Evolution Investment Management is a  fund manager with more than 15 years of experience and a track record of deploying more than $310m in renewable energy projects…

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SAKUND HOLDING WITHDRAW FROM CONSTRUCTING RUFARO STADIUM IN ZIMBABWE

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SAKUND HOLDING WITHDRAW FROM CONSTRUCTING RUFARO STADIUM IN ZIMBABWE

Sakunda Holdings, who had committed to giving Rufaro Stadium a massive face-lift after entering into a partnership with the Harare City Council, have withdrawn from the project with immediate effect. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding early this year, enabling Sakunda to carry out some feasibility work. They toured South African stadia, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup final venue FNB stadium, and Moses Mabhida, together with council officials to get key guidelines….

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