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EXPANSION OF KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNDERWAY

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the coronavirus keeps on spreading, Rwanda Government has began plans to upgrade the airport. The new upgrade will see the airport increase its aircraft parking capacity, arrival terminal and the runway strip. Managing Director of Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), Firmin Karambizi said “We are expanding the aircraft parking capacity and runway strip to increase the safety in case of unintentional excursion from the runway surface. We are also extending the arrival terminal.” The arrival terminal…

DANDORA STADIUM CONSTRUCTION ON HOLD DUE TO EACC PROBE IN KENYA

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Dandora stadium which is nearly completed is now on hold. The project is undergoing Ethics and Anti-Corruption (EACC) probe process after officials allegedly stop the work as they identify sub-standard materials been used in the construction. These halt to construction activities has further delayed the launch date which should have been two years ago. Speaking to the media, Stadium Manager, Godfrey Okoti said “This artificial turf has been exposed to the sun…

MARINA BEACH BRIDGE TO BE REPAIRED SOON IN NIGERIA

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Lagos state government in Nigeria has announced plans to repair the marina beach bridge. Speaking during a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, he said the repair works by the Federal Ministry of Works, is long overdue and vital for the safety of residents, especially motorists that ply the bridge. He further explained that necessary palliative works have been carried out on all alternative routes around the construction site, making them to be…

142 STORES TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT HO MARKET IN GHANA

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

Plans has been announced by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) to construct a total of 142 stores at Ho market in Ghana. Speaking to the media, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ho, Prosper Pi-Bansa said the construction which will be in two separate project will commence simultaneously in three weeks, under the Ghana Secondary City Support Programme. According to Pi-Bansa, the move was in response to Ho’s status as a rapidly growing municipality, and also…

KIAMBU-RUAKA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Kiambu-Ruaka water supply has kick-off in Kenya. The project will benefit over 100,000 residents of Ruaka and Kiambu town with improved supply of clean drinking water and sanitation services. The Africa Development Bank is funding the project which will be under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program. Speaking during the official kick-off Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said “Kenya’s Vision 2030 and its five-year Mid-Term Plan…

THE WORLD’S LARGEST VIRTUAL EVENT FOR DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Festival of BIM & Digital Construction is the largest-ever virtual event for digital construction. 1000s of global attendees Incredible Content – a wide range of webinars taking place across 9 weeks FREE attendance for all construction professionals from around the world Presentations, panel discussions and case studies from a vast number of: Contractors, Architects, Engineers and BIM & Digital Construction professionals All sessions accredited: CPD accredited and AIA/CEU approved Online Networking Opportunities Q&A sessions and…

TWO NEW SCHOOLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ERITREA

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of two new primary schools is underway in Ribda and Alet administrative areas, Forto Sawa sub zone. The project is aimed at reinforcing the teaching and learning process in the area according to Abubakar Idris, administrator of the sub zone. These development is a major boost to the area as Forto Sawa sub zone progress of education has been seriously hampered due to remoteness of villages, nomadic lifestyle, and backward traditions among others. Abubakar…

LAWMAKER WANT GOVT. TO HALT DEMOLITION OF RIA HIGHWAY IN LIBERIA

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel virus keeps spreading across the world, lawmaker in Liberia has asked the Government not to demolish the Ria Highway. The lawmaker representing Independent, District #2, Margibi, . Ivar Jones said it would not be timely to demolish homes of people who have been asked to stay home or spent limited hours outdoors. He asked the Ministry of Public Works to relax ongoing demolition of properties along the Highway as the world is…

WATER TANK RUNNING DRY IN MOTHERWELL, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Every Africa nation has its problem when it comes to infrastructure development, with South Africa major problem has to be water supply. In the past couple of months, the nation has witness serious water drought all over the country. Special water tanks had to be supplied to different location to help solve this challenge especially with the corona virus outbreak. Now in Motherwell, residents say the water tank is beginning to run dry and is…

HOW DO YOU DEFEND YOUR BALANCE SHEET, SECURE YOUR BUSINESS

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

Engr. Bayo Adeola, speaks on business sustainability issue relating to consulting firm. The immediate issues are cash flow, how much money do you have available to meeting staff salary and other consumables like rents, and other overheads. Some smaller firms who work from month to month will likely have reserves that can last for about two (2) months. What happens to them after three (3) months? The question now is; do we spread our cash…

BLT WORLD SUPPLIES AND SUPPORTS MDS TROMMEL SCREENS AND APRON FEEDERS THROUGHOUT AFRICA

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

BLT WORLD’s MDS M515 track trommels, with a 30 T hopper capacity, are capable of handling large rocks and efficiently separates difficult and sticky materials, like mud and clay. MDS trommel screens and apron feeders, which have been designed especially for mineral processing and recycling applications, are available throughout Africa from BLT WORLD. “These flexible systems are used to remove the small fraction – fines – from a waste stream, to make the remaining material…

KIPCHOGE KEINO STADIUM AN EYESORE AFTER RENOVATION STALLED IN KENYA

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

It always sad when a structure is build but have no proper maintenance plans. This can be witness with the Kipchoge Keino Stadium that has gone from one of Kenya pride and joy to an eyesore. The stadium which began renovation in 2017 was put to halt with no proper explanation as to why. The grass is overgrown in the stadium and it’s overrun by weeds. The toilets are in pathetic condition and so is…

CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FACILITIES TO KICK-OFF SOON IN MARGIBI COUNTY, LIBERIA

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a Town hall and primary school has kick-off in Margibi county district in Liberia. The construction cost is worth US$105,000 with the two primary school having US$80,000 while the remaining US$25,000 will be for the town hall. Speaking during the ceremony, Margibi County District# 5 Representative Clarence G. Gahr said “Since my ascendency, the people of Kollie-Dede Town have always reminded me that in order for our…

NIOB CALLS FOR COLLAPSE BUILDING TO BE INVESTIGATED

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

The building collapsed in Imo state just few weeks ago has put the engineering society in Nigeria on the radar again. According to National President of Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB), Builder Kunle Awobodu, an investigation needs to be carried-out while prosecuting those responsible for the disaster. He said “On the latest collapsed building in Owerri, those who caused the wanton destruction of property and loss of lives should be prosecuted in order to deter…

SOROTI HOSPITAL RENOVATION ON HOLD IN UGANDA

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

The renovation of Soroti hospital is now on hold after engineers condemned the structure, saying it is old and dilapidated, and that the wall was too weak. According to Principal hospital administrator, Simon Kisabagirye “the medical ward was infested by termites and we thought it was necessary to renovate it but when our contractor started the work, we were stopped by the municipality engineers”. Kisabagirye also said they have stop the work pending consultations from…

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA UNDER SIEGE

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa construction industry was on hold for five weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These has made the construction industry to suffer with contractor been affected the most. Even before the temporary closure of activities in the sector, it was already having a steep decline as only few company has the cash reserves to remain sustainable in the current environment. These was made know by construction and technology law specialist MDA Attorneys. According to…

LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION DELAYED EXPLAINED BY NIGERIA GOVT.

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

The lock down of Abuja and Lagos via the presidential order has affected the construction industry in the nation. But with the lock down partial reduced, Construction activities is once again set to kick-off. Director, Federal Highways, South West, Mr. Adedamola Kuti said Julius Berger would have resumed works on the expressway, but delayed due to some procedures. He explained that there will be serious works on site this week. According to Kuti, “We are…

UNRA UGANDA RE-OPENS NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ntungamo—Kabale highway has been opened to the public after it was closed on may 4 2020. Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) block the highway as emergency repair kicking off the next day. The highway was reported earlier in our previous post of a mudslide that block the highway due to heavy rainfall. #UPDATE: Ntungamo—Kabale highway OPENED to traffic. Ongoing emergency works at Kaharo, 18kms to Kabale town now final stages. The road is open to normal…

BOSTWANA NWDC SAY MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL TO BE COMPLETED SOON

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

North West District Council (NWDC) in Botswana hopes to complete maintenance of 79 primary school soon. The announced was made by Deputy council chairperson, Mr Lekonne Masoko. According to Masoko, “The project entails construction of new ablution facilities, maintenance of toilets, procurement of 10 000 litre water tanks and stands.” Masoko said US$1.8m (P22m) had been disbursed to the district and that each sub district was awarded US$410k (P5m) to commence with the project. He…

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