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MULEBA AUTHORITIES TO UNDERTAKE CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN TANZANIA

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MULEBA AUTHORITIES TO UNDERTAKE CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN TANZANIA

Muleba district is undertaking the construction of a district hospital, a project that upon completion will be bringing joy to the area residents, it has been disclosed. Muleba District Health Secretary, Mr Auxilias Mathew explained that the government recently allocated 500m/- under phase one, while construction work of an Out-Patient Ward (OPD) and a laboratory had already started. “We thank President SamiaSuluhu Hassan for her efforts to improve people’s lives. The government recently allocated 500m/-…

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UNIDO AND OCP TO PARTNER FOR GREEN HYDROGEN BUILDING CAPACITY IN MOROCCO

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UNIDO AND OCP TO PARTNER FOR GREEN HYDROGEN BUILDING CAPACITY IN MOROCCO

UNIDO and OCP Group, a global leader in phosphate-related industries, have reiterated interest in strengthening and expanding cooperation to produce green hydrogen and ammonia while focusing on capacity-building in Morocco and other African countries.  The Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organizations (UNIDO) Gerd Muller and CEO of OCP Group Mostafa Terrab discussed today OCP Group’s sustainable industrial development approach. They called for expanding partnerships in the fields of sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, training, research, and development…

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CONSTRUCTION OF NAMIBIA’s N$42M RESREACH TRAINING CENTRE TO BEGIN SOON

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CONSTRUCTION OF NAMIBIA’s N$42M RESREACH TRAINING CENTRE TO BEGIN SOON

The first institution is the N$42 million International University of Management (IUM) research, training and conference centre. The municipality of Swakopmund on Monday officially handed the designated land over to IUM. David Namwandi, the founder and chairperson of the IUM, says the centre is aimed at creating new knowledge which can solve the many challenges the nation is facing within the 21 century. “In the 21st century, we are dealing with the fourth Industrial Revolution,…

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THE GAMBIA TRANSPORT MINISTER CALLS FOR BCC STRONG PARTNERSHIP

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THE GAMBIA TRANSPORT MINISTER CALLS FOR BCC STRONG PARTNERSHIP

The Minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Ebrima Sillah, during his regional tour, visited the construction of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Mausoleum; the Banjul Rehabilitation Project (drainage, roads, and sewage), and the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) respectively. Speaking to journalists, the minister said: “I am extremely happy with what I have seen so far because the work is progressing well and would like to encourage the consultant, the contractor, and the staff of the…

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TSFE TO INJECT EGP 5BN INTO EGYPT INFRASTRUCTURAL SECTOR

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TSFE TO INJECT EGP 5BN INTO EGYPT INFRASTRUCTURAL SECTOR

The Egypt Infrastructure and Utilities Sub-Fund, affiliated with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), aims to inject EGP 5bn worth of investment into infrastructure projects across Egypt over the next two years. Karim Badr, CEO of the sub-fund said that the fund is in the process of launching tenders for the construction of five desalination plants in partnership with the private sector with a total capacity of 3 million cubic meters per day, with investments…

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EABL TO CONSTRUCT MICROBREWRY PROJCET IN KENYA

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EABL TO CONSTRUCT MICROBREWRY PROJCET IN KENYA

The East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has commissioned the construction of a Sh1billion microbrewery that will serve as an innovation center for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The facility next to the Tusker brewery in Ruaraka will consist of a microbrewery, taste room, taproom, and a flagship store. The construction was commissioned by Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Jane Karuku and is expected to be opened to the public by December, in time to…

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GHANA GOVT. INAUGURATE NEW PURC OFFICE BUILDING

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GHANA GOVT. INAUGURATE NEW PURC OFFICE BUILDING

The Chief of Staff, Mrs. Akosua Frema Osei Opare, has inaugurated a new Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) office building in Koforiduain the Eastern region. The office building has a reception, offices, conference hall, and washrooms, among other facilities. The edifice would facilitate stakeholder engagements, monitoring of performances of the utility providers at the district and regional levels, and ensure the resolution of complaints by clients. Mrs. Opare also launched the 25th Anniversary of the…

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SA GAUTENG DEPT. LAUNCH NEW APP FOR USERS TO REPORT POOR ROADS

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SA GAUTENG DEPT. LAUNCH NEW APP FOR USERS TO REPORT POOR ROADS

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has launched a new province-wide app that allows road users to report poor road conditions and other road maintenance issues that require attention. Launched as part of the Smart Mobility Weekends Programme, the PotholeFixGP is an easy-to-use app downloadable from the Google Play Store and will soon be available on Huawei and Apple App stores. Speaking at the launch held in Diepsloot on Saturday, Gauteng MEC for Public…

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KENYA GOVT. PARTNER WITH KSDP FOR TWO PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION

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KENYA GOVT. PARTNER WITH KSDP FOR TWO PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION

The status of Kanamkemer ward in Lodwar is set to improve with the construction of a new modern market and an agricultural training institute. The two projects will be implemented by the county government in collaboration with the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP). Both projects, estimated to cost Sh107 million were handed to the contractor on Thursday. Chief Officer for Economic Planning Jeremiah Apalia said the new market has been allocated Sh40 million while the…

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CONTRACTOR FAILED TO MEET DEADLINE FOR EGODINI MALL CONSTRUCTION IN ZIMBABWE

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CONTRACTOR FAILED TO MEET DEADLINE FOR EGODINI MALL CONSTRUCTION IN ZIMBABWE

South African company contracted to construct a multi-dollar Egodini Mall in Bulawayo has failed to meet the deadline for the completion of a taxi rank and informal traders’ stalls again. The project was supposed to be completed by the end of April this year. In 2016, the Bulawayo City Council awarded Terracotta Trading Limited (TTPL), a US$60 million tender for the redevelopment of the Basch Street terminus popularly known as Egodini under the Build Operate…

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THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: HOW GOOD CAN AFRICAN ROADS BECOME??

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THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: HOW GOOD CAN AFRICAN ROADS BECOME??

Africa’s infrastructure over the last decade has been in a terrible state, especially the road network. Over time, we have seen so much negative information coming out from the Continent when it comes to the road but the story of Kunle Adeyanju just proved that things can be in other if only the government of the said countries pay more attention. The story of Kunle Adeyanju is quite interesting and brings hope back to the…

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PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DIRECTED DEMOLISHED DEVELOPMENT ALONG WATERWAY

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PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DIRECTED DEMOLISHED DEVELOPMENT ALONG WATERWAY

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure that developments along waterways and obstructions to the free flow of water are removed immediately. The President tasked the MMDAs to ensure developers adhere strictly to the planning laws of the country and sanction any staff who issue permits for structures to be built on waterways. A monitoring team, the President indicated, has been established to report to him on…

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TANZANIA WAMI BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED BY JULY

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TANZANIA WAMI BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED BY JULY

The new wami bridge in Chalinze Council, Coast Region in Tanzania, which will be completed by July this year, is expected to catalyze accelerating the growth of industries, investment, and business activities between the country and neighboring countries, has been learned. Regional Commissioner Aboubakar Kunenge made the remarks after inspecting construction works at the site during his official tour to inspect various government strategic projects in the region this week. “When this bridge becomes operational,…

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RWANDA GOVT. TO ROLL OUT 43-MEGA WATT POWER PLANT

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RWANDA GOVT. TO ROLL OUT 43-MEGA WATT POWER PLANT

The Government of Rwanda has embarked on the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant public project which will be established on River Nyabarongo in a bid to boost the country’s efforts to ensure universal access to electricity by 2024. Located 27 kilometers from Kigali at the junction between the Southern and the Northern provinces, the groundbreaking for the construction was launched recently. The $214 million project will be the first phase of the Nyabarongo II Multipurpose Development Project…

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EGYPT PRESIDENT INSPECT LAND RECLAMATION PROJECTS

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EGYPT PRESIDENT INSPECT LAND RECLAMATION PROJECTS

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has followed up on the land reclamation projects carried out by the Egyptian Countryside Development Company. This came during a Tuesday meeting attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly; Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdel-Aty; Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Elsayed Elkoseir; and Chairperson of Egyptian Countryside Development Company, Amr Abdel Wahab. The presidential spokesperson stated that the meeting discussed the status of the 1.5 Million Feddan Project…

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COURT ORDERS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TO RETURN TO SITE IN NAMIBIA

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COURT ORDERS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TO RETURN TO SITE IN NAMIBIA

Construction workers of a Chinese-owned company, employed for the expansion of the Gibeon-Tses Road, who downed tools earlier this month, have been ordered by the court to resume duty. High Court Judge Harald Geier interdicted employees of China Henan International Cooperation Group (Pty) Ltd (Chico), represented by Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) and supported by Michael Amushelelo and political party Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), from continuing with the strike. The court also…

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SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM TO RESUME STAGE 2 LOAD SHEDDING THIS WEEK

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SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM TO RESUME STAGE 2 LOAD SHEDDING THIS WEEK

State power utility Eskom has announced a further week of stage two load shedding following the continued shortage of generation capacity at its power stations. The electricity supplier has been battling breakdowns and the slow return to service of some of its generation units for the past two weeks leading to load shedding from about 5 pm to 10 pm daily. “While there may be instances where load shedding might need to be implemented outside…

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GHANA PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UEAS

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GHANA PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UEAS

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut the sod for the commencement of construction for the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS) in Bunso in the Eastern Region. It is expected to be completed in 24 months. President Akufo-Addo in this year’s Message on the State of the Nation to Parliament on 30th March 2022, announced the government’s plans to turn the Bunso campus of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development into an independent…

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ZINARA HIKED TOLL FEES PRICE IN ZIMBABWE

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ZINARA HIKED TOLL FEES PRICE IN ZIMBABWE

The Zimbabwe National Roads Authority (ZINARA) has hiked toll fees by 73% in line with obtaining exchange rate dynamics. The developments are in line with recent fluctuations of the Zimbabwean dollar on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) foreign exchange auction platform, which saw the value of the local currency depreciating by 49% this week, reaching US$1:ZW$258. In a Saturday update, the roads administrator said the hikes were in terms of section 4 of Statutory…

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KPA TO COMPLETE PHASE TWO OF MOMBASA PORT TERMINAL NEXT MONTH

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KPA TO COMPLETE PHASE TWO OF MOMBASA PORT TERMINAL NEXT MONTH

Phase Two of the Sh32 billion second container terminal at the port of Mombasa is complete and set for commissioning next month. Construction of the terminal which started in September 2018, is expected to increase the port’s annual capacity by 450,000 containers, bringing the total annual capacity to 2.1 million containers. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) confirmed that the Japanese contractor, Tokyo Construction Company Limited, has completed the project which has been described by maritime stakeholders…

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