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ZIMBABWE KICKS OFF THE USD 600 MILLION BEITBRIDGE-HARARE HIGHWAY UPGRADE

Posted on 29 October 201929 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe’s Beitbridge-Harare highway will be upgraded by five local contractors. The Minister for Transport and Infrastructural Development Biggie Matiza inspected the site and confirmed the presence of the contractors who are currently working on the first two phases of the project. The entire project will be divided into five segment. The first phase of the project will expand the road to the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) standard while in the second phase the road will…

TECHNOLOGY IS KEY TO MEETING KENYA’S CONSTRUCTION DEMANDS SAY INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Posted on 29 October 2019 by Gambeta News

The Big 5 Construct Kenya to offer free training to professionals attending this year’s edition at KICC from 5th to 7th November 2019. Experts from Google, Autodesk, AECOM, IBM, Microsoft4Afrika, and more will be on the ground to offer assistance to exhibitors and visitors from the construction industry. The Big 5 Construct Kenya returns this year with an upgraded education agenda featuring the all new ‘Disruptive Technology Series’. Speakers from Google, Autodesk, AECOM, IBM, Microsoft4Afrika,…

SOUTH AFRICA IS LIKELY TO SUFFER DROUGHT AGAIN

Posted on 29 October 2019 by Gambeta News

South Africa rations water to maintain diminishing water supplies after a dry summer. South Africa is likely to suffer drought again due to low rainfall and dry summer as a result of this, emergency plans are currently in place to prevent diminishing water supply in the country. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation the water level at the Dam has dropped to 60% compared to 2018. Meanwhile, the Minister of Human Settlement,Water and…

NIGERIA CONCLUDES ON THE LEKKI DEEP SEAPORT DEAL

Posted on 28 October 20196 July 2020 by Gambeta News

China Development Bank (CDB) signs a USD 629 million Lekki Deep Seaport project with Nigeria. The USD 629 million deal will run for 45 years between China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLTZ). CHEC has majority of the shares and both parties will work together for the first phase of the project. The port will be constructed by two major companies:China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), the engineering and construction…

NIGERIA BAGS A LOT OF GOODIES FROM THE RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT

Posted on 25 October 201926 October 2019 by Gambeta News

President Buhari secures 13 agreements after the Russia-Africa Summit. President Putin and President Buhari came to an agreement to speed up and strengthen the relationship between both countries by first completing previous deals signed by both parties. In addition to that they agreed to start new project and increase investment, trade and military cooperation. The agreement will help with the security issues in the Nigeria and boost her economy. Compared to the deals signed by…

ZAMBIA TO KICK START PROCESS FOR IMPORTING ELECTRICITY

Posted on 25 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Zambia’s President Lungu informed his Minister of Energy to start process of importing electricity after ZECO announced rationing power. President Edgar Lungu of Zambia has informed the Minister of energy to start the process of importing electricity. This directive follows after the country was hit with a major electricity problem. The problem came up after state-owned power generating company – Zesco – announced it would be rationing power by as much as 15 hours a…

RUSSIA TO DEVELOP A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN RWANDA

Posted on 25 October 201925 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Russia takes a practical step by building a nuclear power plant for Rwanda. After the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia and Rwanda finalized on a deal to promote the use of nuclear energy in Rwanda. The deal was first initiated in December 2018, but was concluded after the summit. The project will completed by 2024 by Russia’s Rosatom Global Nuclear Company. Legal Agreement The agreement nails the immense alliance between both parties in handling the…

NAIROBI-EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION TO START SOON

Posted on 24 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Nairobi-Expressway to have 10 interchange with a tollgate fee at a construction cost of USD 599 million. Kenya over the pass couple of years has made significant strive in the improvement of its infrastructure. This is aimed at supporting the growth of the nation economy. With the road network experiencing great progress but more still need to be done. As part of its development, the Kenya Government has partner with China Road and Bridges Corporation…

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

Posted on 24 October 201924 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Cameroon signs US $20 million loan form African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of the Cameroon-Nigeria road. This project is in line with the government’s vision to build a harmonized and efficient road network in the country as well as linking other neighboring countries. This vision is aimed at exposing the country to possible investors and reducing the poverty in the country while promoting domestic and regional trade. The road will be 357 kilometers…

AFRICA’s LARGEST METRO STATION

Posted on 24 October 201924 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) has launched Africa’s largest metro station in Cairo. The middle East’s largest metro station Heliopolis station was constructed to better facilitate Egypt’s fastest means of transportation. The Egyptian Transportation Minister Kamel al-Wazir during the launching ceremony said the facility was built on 10,000 square meters and cost about US $116.8 million. The metro station was built according to international standard and is fully air conditioned.Meanwhile, the three level station…

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS HOST FIRST AGM/CONFERENCE IN PORT HARCOURT

Posted on 23 October 201923 October 2019 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers – Port Harcourt Chapter, advocates for Sustainable Construction at its Annual General Meeting/Annual Conference. Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Engr. Prof. M.J. AYOTAMUNO FNSE hosts professionals and stakeholders at the State Engineering Secretariat for its annual conference. During his opening speech, Engr. Prof. AYOTAMUNO remarked that the aim of the conference is to “identify possible waste materials with latent cementitious properties that can be used…

RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT : PRESIDENT PUTIN TO BOOST RUSSIA’s INFLUENCE IN AFRICA

Posted on 23 October 201923 October 2019 by Gambeta News

President Vladimir Putin proffers help to Africa with no strings attached unlike those he regards as “the exploitative West.” In-line with Russia’s plan to increase her influence in Africa; Putin has offered help to African countries without expecting anything in return. This statement was made ahead of the first-ever Russia-Africa summit and economic forum which is to be held in Sochi, Russia from 23rd – 24th October, 2019 . Over 49 African leaders and 3,000…

CONSTRUCTION OF ETHIOPIA’S GERD CONTINUES

Posted on 22 October 201922 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will continue because of it’s economical benefits. The decision was made by the Prime Minister in response to the query from the members of the House of People Representative (HPR). “Nobody can stop the completion of the flagship project, Ethiopia will continue to build the dam and use it to generate power without committing any harm on the water needs of the neighboring countries. The delay in…

LIBERIA GOVERNMENT AND MCC BREAK GROUND FOR WATER PIPELINE

Posted on 22 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Raw water pipeline groundbreaking ceremony to take place soon in Liberia Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) and Millennium Challenge Account (MCC) will break ground for the raw water pipeline. The raw pipeline which is worth US$18 million will be built between the dam of the Mt. Coffee Hydropower plant and the White Plains Water Treatment Plant. According to reports, the ceremony will take place on November 1, 2019 at the White Plains Water Treatment…

GHANA KICKS-OFF THE OBETSEBI-LAMPTEY INTERCHANGE PROJECT.

Posted on 22 October 201923 October 2019 by Gambeta News

President Akufo-Addo commissions the construction of the Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange project Accra. The Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange project came to be as a result of the usual heavy traffic congestion on the corridor that links Kaneshie, Graphic Road, Nkrumah Circle and Mamprobi at the Obetsebi-Lamptey circle. The first phase of the project will consist of two tier interchange with storm drains and channels beneath Graphic road. Hence, the central business district of Accra can now easily be accessed from…

MADAGASCAR, INVESTING IN STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURES

Posted on 21 October 201921 October 2019 by Gambeta News

President Andry Rajoelina visit ongoing projects that will have major socio-economic impact in Madagascar. Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina visits different project across the nation that have the potential to increase the living standard of Malagasy. During his visit to Vinaninkarena, a town in Madagascar with a large population of farmers. President Andry reinstates his commitment to affordable housing with the ongoing construction of 100 affordable houses. This project is expected to boost economic activities in…

EGYPT TO SPEND US$58BN TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CAPITAL CITY

Posted on 21 October 2019 by Gambeta News

New capital city construction in progress due to future population increase in Cairo. Egypt are spending US$58BN to construct an entire new capital city from scratch. The city which name is yet unknown will be located 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Cairo. The aim for the project is to relieve congestion in Cairo, which is already one of the world’s most crowded cities. According to the plan, the city would become the new administrative and…

NIGERIA PLEDGES US $1.61bn FOR 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY.

Posted on 21 October 201921 October 2019 by Gambeta News

The Federal Government in conjunction with some International donors has set aside US$1.6bn to ensure 24 hours power supply in Nigeria. The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria Alahji Usman Gur; at the Kumbosto Power substation in Kano revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on a project called the Transmission Rehabilitation Expansion Programme aimed at supplying the country with constant electricity. “We are rehabilitating and expanding to 20,000 mega watt…

RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT AND JULIUS BERGER SIGN DEAL FOR THREE FLYOVER

Posted on 19 October 201919 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Rivers State Government has awarded Julius Berger Nigeria Plc the contract for construction of three flyover bridges in Port Harcourt. Following the successful geotechnical site investigation and design phase, the Rivers State Government has awarded the contract for the building of Three Flyover Bridge to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. The signing of the contract was held yesterday at the state house, with the Attorney-General of Rivers State, Dr Zaccheus Adango and Managing Director of Julius…

KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

Posted on 18 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya is seeking for US $42 million to finance what is to be the world’s most expensive footbridge. The footbridge will be constructed on Nairobi-Mombasa highway is four times more expensive than the recent one on Thika highway, each steel bridge will cost US $8 million. The full details for the negotiation of the loan has been submitted to the National Assemble’s Committee of Delegation Legislation. ICO is one the leader and is contributing US…

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