LANGA RESIDENTS COMPLAIN OF OVERFLOWING SEWAGE IN SA

LANGA RESIDENTS COMPLAIN OF OVERFLOWING SEWAGE IN SA

The overflowing in sewage at langa area in Cape Town, South Africa is making residents to complain. According to the City, plans to upgrade the hostels in the area are in the pipeline. They have blamed regular blockages on residents placing foreign objects into the system. Residence lament that Mayco Member for Human Settlements, Malusi Booi, had visited the Zones and knew about their situation “but all Booi does is give us promises, but he never…

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MINISTER LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR MINI-STADIUM CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

MINISTER LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR MINI-STADIUM CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

Gambia Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie has laid the foundation stone of a mini-stadium worth D6,825,000 in Kafuta village, Kombo East District, West Coast Region. The Mini-Stadium will aim at encouraging and developing youth career dream sports within the region. Speaking during the ceremony, Badjie said the project and many of its kind are in line with government policy of decentralising sports facilities in a bit to ensure sports development at the…

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NDPHC TO COMPLETE 2000 MEGAWATT POWER STATION IN NIGERIA

NDPHC TO COMPLETE 2000 MEGAWATT POWER STATION IN NIGERIA

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced it’s plans to expedite work on four power plants that will boost Power supply in the nation. The four plants which are located in Alaoji, Egbema, Omoku and Gbarain is expected to have a combined capacity of about 2,000 megawatts. New Executive Director, Generation, NDPHC, Mr. Kassim Abdullahi noted that the company was making efforts to engage new Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors to complete…

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GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSION FIRST MICRO POWER GENERATING STATION

GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSION FIRST MICRO POWER GENERATING STATION

President Akufo-Addo has commissioned the nation first micro power generating station in Tsatsadu, Alavanyo of the Volta Region. Speaking during the ceremony, President Akufo-addo said the 45kw Tsatsadu hydro power generating station will “provide power for rapid economic development in Alavanyo.” He also noted that he had directed the Ministry of Energy, together with the Bui Power Authority, to re-develop the hydro power generating stations, including that at Tsatsasu. The Tsatsadu project was initially designed…

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KeNHA ANNOUNCED T-MALL FLYOVER TO BE COMPLETED IN 2024

KeNHA ANNOUNCED T-MALL FLYOVER TO BE COMPLETED IN 2024

Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has announced that the construction of T-Mall flyover is set for completion in 2024. The flyover is expected to be on Langata road and footbridges across Mbagathi road and Nyayo stadium. According to authority’s Assistant Director in charge of Corporate Communications Charles Njogu, the Sh3 billion project will be done in seven phases so as to ensure minimal traffic interruption. Quoting Njogu, “The detailed designs of the flyover have been…

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NAMIBIA GOVT APPROVED FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN NEONATAL UNIT

NAMIBIA GOVT APPROVED FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN NEONATAL UNIT

Namibia government has approved a fund worth about N$27 million for the construction of a modern neonatal unit and a mothers’ shelter at Swakopmund. According to the Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadh, this facility will go a long way in ensuring the survival of new-born children in the Erongo region, especially those born prematurely and at risk of dying in the absence of such specialised care as a neonatal unit can provide. The neonatal unit is…

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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT COMMISSION MSU INDUSTRIAL PARK

ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT COMMISSION MSU INDUSTRIAL PARK

President Mnangagwa has commissioned an industrial park established by the Midlands State University (MSU) in Gweru. The propose of the park is aimed at achieving the Second Republic’s vision of growing the economy. Meanwhile, the industrial park which is a growth of MSU’s Innovation Hub will employs over 100 people in a textiles enterprise, chemicals production and the manufacture of face masks and hand sanitisers in the wake of Covid-19, with more industries in the…

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VAAL DAM WATER LEVEL INCREASE FOR SECOND WEEK RUNNING IN SA

VAAL DAM WATER LEVEL INCREASE FOR SECOND WEEK RUNNING IN SA

The latest report of Vaal dam shows an increase for two consecutive weeks in South Africa. This increase in levels for the second consecutive week, signalling that the recent heavy showers are steadily replenishing the dam after a long-running period of decline. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation, the dam has significantly risen to 35.7% from last week 30.2%. That if the present rise in the levels of the dam is anything to…

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CHINESE FIRM SECURE CONTRACT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA

CHINESE FIRM SECURE CONTRACT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA

A Chinese state-owned construction company has secure a contract from Namibia government for a road in southern Namibia. The firm China Henan International Cooperation Group won the N$530-million tender for the construction of the road between Tses and Gochas. Meanwhile, the decision has irked some Namibian construction companies which were hoping to get part of the tender to keep jobs. With some saying the economy is struggling and we are still shipping out money. Roads…

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INTERNATIONAL FIRM ADVISE ON THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF LPG IN COTE D’IVOIRE

INTERNATIONAL FIRM ADVISE ON THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF LPG IN COTE D’IVOIRE

The proposed construction of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility in Côte d’Ivoire, has received an advise from two firms. According to the advise, the teams of international law firm Gide, working with Ivorian law firm SCPA 3K said they encourage the national oil operations company of Côte d’Ivoire, PETROCI-Holding to undertake the project as it will see an increase in the storage capacity of 12,000 metric tons in the port of Abidjan. The…

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KENYA DONGO KUNDU ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET FOR COMPLETION IN MARCH 2021

KENYA DONGO KUNDU ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET FOR COMPLETION IN MARCH 2021

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that the dongo kundu road construction will be completed by March 2021. The road which is between Mteza and Kibundani is expected to link the highway with the Likoni-Lunga Lunga Road, as well as connect with Dongo Kundu Phase 2 in Mwache to Miritini. Meanwhile, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) deputy director Samuel Ogege said the two phases will be an alternative route to connect South Coast from…

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66KM ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

66KM ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

The construction of a road linking the new Fish Town Harper Road in Maryland County has been completed. The US$55.4 million Fish Town Harper Road Project which is expected to runs from Karloken to Harper City and Harper to the Cavalla Customs was funded by the African Development Bank. So far, the new road is set to help residents who until a few months ago were constrained to live, work and travel on roads that…

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HOW NEW LAGOS INFRASTRUCTURAL ROAD MAP IS TAKING SHAPE

HOW NEW LAGOS INFRASTRUCTURAL ROAD MAP IS TAKING SHAPE

We all know how vital any infrastructure is to a developing nation. As it helps in achieving human capital development in any society. That is why it’s impact on a nation-building can never be over-emphasised. With that in mind, the administration of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State has accorded road construction and rehabilitation utmost consideration in the scheme of things. This has led to the realization of the strategic role of transportation as…

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SIERRA LEONE PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR MAJOR ROAD PROJECT IN GODERICH-FUNKIA COMMUNITY

SIERRA LEONE PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR MAJOR ROAD PROJECT IN GODERICH-FUNKIA COMMUNITY

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has cut the SOD for a road that will connect Goderich-Funkia community up to the state capital in Freetown. Quoting President Bio, “The rehabilitation of the Funkia-Goderich road project by my government is in fulfilment of the overall government strategy to open up communities, towns and cities throughout the country and to the free flow of goods and services, helping to improve the living standards of the people.” He…

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CAMEROON STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS WAYS OF CLEARING HURDLES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

CAMEROON STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS WAYS OF CLEARING HURDLES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

During the 23rd session of the National Road Board (CONAROUTE) in Yaounde, Cameron, Stakeholders aimed at clearing the hurdles that impede execution of projects. Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute who is also the Chairperson of the National Road Board (CONAROUTE) presided the meeting that had major stakeholders in the road infrastructure. According to the agenda, The objective was to seek ways of clearing projects maturity hurdles, heaviness and approximate mastery of contracting…

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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LOCAL FIRM SAVE NATION BILLIONS

ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LOCAL FIRM SAVE NATION BILLIONS

President Mnangangwa has acknowledge that hiring local construction firm has save the nation billions. He made the statement while commissioning the Marovanyati Dam. According to him, US$1.3 billion on the ongoing construction of the Harare-Beitbridge Road has been saved due to local construction firm undertaking the project. Quoting President Mnangangwa, “We are constructing roads, in the past we used to think that we couldn’t do it on our own. We used to seek foreigners, but…

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UK GOVT. OFFERS TO BUILD LINK ROAD IN SOMALIA

UK GOVT. OFFERS TO BUILD LINK ROAD IN SOMALIA

UK government has promised to support the construction of a link road that will connect Baidoa to Mogadishu. The meeting for the project had officials from the 60th Division of the Somali National Army, Southwest state officials, members of the British embassy which is aimed at reopening isolated areas and roads cut by al-Shabaab fighters. During the meet, Southwest Interior Minister Mohamed Abukar Abdi said they aims to weed out Alsahabab operatives isolated areas. Quoting…

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DANGOTE CEMENT IN TANZANIA APOLOGIZE TO GOVT. AFTER HIKE IN CEMENT PRICES

DANGOTE CEMENT IN TANZANIA APOLOGIZE TO GOVT. AFTER HIKE IN CEMENT PRICES

Dangote Cement company in Tanzania has apologized to the government after customers complain of a hike in price. According to the company, the price increase was due to the maintenance process in their plant which causes the countrywide price hikes. However, Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Gelesius Byakanwa has ordered the management of the plant to immediately publish the actual prices of the cement to their customers to stop further inflation after paying them a visit at…

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SA GAUTENG GOVT. SPEED UP INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

SA GAUTENG GOVT. SPEED UP INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Gauteng government in South Africa has speed up the infrastructural development according to Gauteng MEC of Infrastructure Development and Property Management, Tasneem Motara. The Gauteng MEC made the remark after visiting Mogobeng Primary School in Katlehong, Impumelelo Library and Devon Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre. Quoting Motara, “For me to be satisfied, I come to sites physically with the internal department team as well as the contractors to see first-hand what is happening on the…

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THE GARDEN CITY OF NIGERIA GET NEW FLYOVER BRIDGE

THE GARDEN CITY OF NIGERIA GET NEW FLYOVER BRIDGE

Rivers State which is located in the southern part of Nigeria is having a serious infrastructure changes. The state popular referred to as “The Garden City” is on track to have more than two flyovers in the space of a couple of months times. The latest beauty is the already commissioned Rebisi flyover which is part of three flyover currently undergoing by the state Government with Julius Berger task with the responsibility of delivery such…

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