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UGANDA NEMA APPROVE ESIA FOR EACOP PROJECT IN TANZANIA

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s state-run National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has approved the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The US$3.5 billion pipeline is expected to export crude oil from western fields to the Indian Ocean coast in Tanzania. The EACOP which will be a 1,443 kilometre crude oil export pipeline system will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabale – Hoima in Uganda to a maritime…

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…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO INVEST US$140 BILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT NEXT YEAR

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe government has announced it’s plans to invest fund into its public infrastructure next year. This plan will ensure it’s citizens can participate in Zimbabwe’s social and economic development with investment in energy, transport, water, health, housing, education, ICT and irrigation leading the pack. The investment plan is under the National Development Strategy 1, which makes the Government takes the lead in providing the infrastructure and services required by the private sector. The strategy main…

CEMENT FACTORY FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER BEEN COMMISIONED 10YEARS AGO IN KENYA

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

The lack of proper management facing African countries is quite alarming especially when it has to do with the infrastructure industry. For 10years now, a multi-million-shilling cement factory in Sebit, West Pokot County, has not kicked off after it was commissioned by then Prime Minister Raila Odinga in July 2010. The project which promised to lift hopes among residence has been dashed as it was expected to benefit economically and socially from job opportunities. Residences…

HOW AFRICAN COUNTRIES ARE LACKING FUND TO PROVIDE GREEN ENERGY

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

It quite sad that the African continent with it huge population is still finding it hard to provide Green Energy despite all the wealth of talent the continent have at its disposal. With less than a decade to meet global energy goals, sub-Saharan Africa is finding it difficult to provide affordable, reliable, modern energy due to lack of financing, according to the latest UN report. The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) report released shows that…

AFRICA: CAN THE CONTINENT THIRD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DECADE DELIVER?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

The African continent is one of the most talked about on the planet at the moment. As it is blessed with so many talents that is putting the continent on a global map, but with poor Industrialization and infrastructural development, it is still very far from reaching it peak as well as realising it full potential. Like we all know, Industrialization and development go hand in hand. If you observe carefully, there is hardly a…

MOZAMBIQUE GOVT. TO BUILD 49 HOSPITALS TO HELP THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

Government of Mozambique is looking at the possibility of expanding the health network throughout the country, through investing in building new district hospitals. The aim is to bring better care to the most vulnerable population groups in the country. Speaking at the opening in Maputo of a meeting of his Ministry’s Coordinating Council, Health Minister Armindo Tiago said that during the current government’s term of office (2020 to 2024), the number of district hospitals will…

LIBERIA GOVT. TO ERECT MODERN STEEL MARKET FOR IT’S RESIDENCE

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

Liberia government through the Monrovia City Council has begun erection of modern market tables. This project will be a steel market table one, which is first of its kind in Liberia. It will have the capacity to host over 2,000 marketers thereby, creating a safe, clean and healthy environment for marketers to sell their commodities. According to Monrovia City Council (MCC), the project is a commitment by President George M. Weah after forceful demolition of…

ZIMBABWE NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ON HOLD AS ENGINEERS ARE STUCK IN CHINA

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

The pandemic has really affected the global and Zimbabwe new parliament building construction is also suffering due to it. Currently, the project is on halt as Engineers handling the project are stuck in China due to the pandemic. President Mnangagwa while speaking to journalists said the Chinese experts working on the site were still stuck in China but they have now been cleared to return to Zimbabwe. Quoting President Mnangagwa, “I am sure that we would…

FAAN INSPECT NEW TERMINAL AT KANO AIRPORT IN NIGERIA

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) has inspected the new terminal ahead of the commissioning of the newly completed, international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Nigeria. FAAN plans to commenced a 10 day facility tour of the nation’s 23 airports to assess the infrastructural needs of the airports, while evaluating their preparations for the annual surge in passenger traffic during the yuletide season. They will also find out the level of compliance with…

MOOKGOPHONG 10YEARS WATER SHORTAGE NEEDS IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

For 10years now, Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality has been suffering from water shortage which has seriously affected the municipality. However, all that may soon come to an end after Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo visited the area to assess the water problems that have plagued the area for 10 years. Mahlobo along with Modimolle District Municipality Mayor, Marilyn Van Baden spoke with managers of the tin mine outside Mookgophong, where they agreed to use…

DOUALA COUNCIL TO REALISE ITS PROJECT AMBITION IN 2021

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Councillors of the Douala II council in Cameroon is making plans to realise its project goals that was disrupted by the Covid19 pandemic outbreak. During a midterm evaluation and budgetary council session that took place in the council, councillors regretted that the council was unable to realize most of its project as a result of the Covid19. Mayor of the Douala II council Denise Fampou while Presenting a balance sheet of activities for the given…

GHANA PRESIDENT INAUGURATE DVLA COMPLEX

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated an ultra-modern Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) complex at Akomadan, in the Offinso North of Ashanti. The DVLA facility is expected to ease pressure on the Kumasi office of DVLA as it would serve people in the Offinso North, Offinso South and other parts of the Ashanti Region. Speaking during the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo said his government was committed to promoting development in the area, the…

PUBLIC UNHAPPY AS LAWMAKERS APPROVE HOUSING LOAN FUND IN GAMBIA

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

The public are unhappy with lawmakers for approving a D54milliin housing loan fund when their tenure is almost over. The loans scheme is designed to help them build their houses that were given to them by the government. But the latest news has not be received by the public as many Gambians described the incident as “self-interest.” Lawmakers made the decision after 16 National Assembly Members (NAMs) voted against a loan scheme which was moved…

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…

KENHA SAY FLOATING BRIDGE WILL BE READY BY DECEMBER

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that the floating bridge which is under construction will be completed in December this year. According to one of their Engineers Eric Wambua, the project is 80% complete and should be ready by December 15. Quoting Wambua, “We have finished the foundation and are now working on the structure above water.” Meanwhile during an inspection tour, Coast regional commissioner John Elungata said we should be able to see…

GOVT. CUTS 75% ON PARK ACCOMMODATION FEE IN MALAWI

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Department of National Parks and Wildlife has decreased prices to 75% for lodging at Lifupa Lodge in Kasungu National Park for both international and local tourists. The decision was made after the government terminated a contract with the previous owner Act to Protect (AP) due to poor services and higher rates. Speaking during a site tour organized by African Development Bank (ADB), Kasungu National Park Manager, Petros Msiska said the government considered revision of…

MINISTER SAYS EGYPT CANAL READY FOR RAINING SEASON

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation Mohamed Abdel Aaty during a meeting noted that the country canal is ready for the raining season. Speaking in meeting with executive leaders of the Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects (EPADP), Aaty reviewed the state of Egypt’s canals. Aaty emphasised the need to continue around-the-clock work to ensure the performance and efficiency of workflow in the authority’s departments. The meeting also reviewed the position of projects that…

RSSB ANNOUNCED HOUSING PLAN FOR RWANDA CITIZENS

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has announced it’s plans to address growing deficit of affordable housing in the City of Kigali. The plans involves targeting availing properties valued at not more that Rwf35m which is the threshold for affordable houses in the country according to Rwanda Housing Authority. The pension body will avail land for the firms to set up model houses for exhibition and invite RSSB subscribers to select the most ideal houses on…

UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSION SOROTI-MOROTO ROAD PROJECT

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Museveni has commissioned the 150.3kms Soroti–Moroto road which is worth sh646bn. During the ceremony, President Museveni said the project was fully funded by the government. That the road will reduce travel time between Soroti to Moroto and spur development in Karamoja. Also commissioned the newly-tarmacked Soroti–Moroto Road (150.3kms), which was fully funded by our government. This road will reduce travel time between Soroti to Moroto and spur development in Karamoja. I also broke ground…

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