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DANGOTE REFINERY DEDICATES 53% OF CAPACITY TO PETROL PRODUCTION

Posted on 1 August 20192 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Dangote Refinery may lead to the sale of NNPC refineries in the long run Dangote Group’s, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote while speaking at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) headquarters; have said that 53% of Dangote refinery’s capacity upon its completion will be dedicated to petrol production. Dangote refinery will have a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day; dedicating 53% of this capacity to petrol production simply amounts to 344,500 barrels…

THE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT KENYA RETURNS THIS NOVEMBER

Posted on 31 July 201931 July 2019 by Gambeta News

The Big 5 Construct Kenya will return from 5 – 7 November at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Backed by the National Construction Authority, the expo will host 220+ exhibitors making it the largest construction event in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya, July 9 2019: The Big 5 Construct Kenya will return to Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from 5 – 7 November 2019, announce event organisers. Muhammed Kazi, Portfolio Director at dmg events commented: “We are delighted to…

MTN NIGERIA PLC RESTRUCTURES ITS BOARD

Posted on 31 July 20191 August 2019 by Gambeta News

MTN Nigeria Plc’s new set of board members made up of highly experienced professionals who will revolutionize the telecom sector. MTN Nigeria Plc by September 2, 2019 will be having an entirely new set of Board members; The new board will be led by former Executive Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Ernest Ndukwe. According to a statement on Wednesday (24th July, 2019) signed by the company’s secretary Uto Ukpanah; Dr. Ernest Ndukwe will be…

ZIMBABWE AND TANZANIA TO BOOST ECONOMIC TIES

Posted on 30 July 201931 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe and Tanzania discuss deal to boost economic ties. Plans are in motion for Zimbabwe and Tanzania to cement their relationship. This plan will enable both nations to thrash out numerous economic agreements. However, the discussion is set to take place during the Eighth Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC). Meanwhile, the deal is in line with the new dispensation’S drive to promote economic diplomacy for the attainment of Vision 2030 of…

EGYPT’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION EVENT – BIG 5 CONSTRUCT EGYPT

Posted on 29 July 201929 July 2019 by Gambeta News

EGYPT’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION EVENT TO BE HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. DR. MOSTAFA MADBOULY, PRIME MINISTER OF EGYPT The booming Egyptian construct market attracts leading brands from more than 20 countries to The Big 5 Construct Egypt 2019. BASF, Kandil Steel, Alwaseef Industries, Lift Mart, and Premier are among the over 300 companies participating in the event this year. The Big 5 Construct Egypt will run from 2 to 4 September at the…

JICA TO ASSIST MALAWI WATER BOARD WITH WATER LOSSES

Posted on 29 July 201931 July 2019 by Gambeta News

JICA to help reduce Lilongwe Water board NRW but no outright plan revealed for stopping illegal water connections? Water as we all know is one of the most important substances on earth. This is why Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is making plans to assist Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) in reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW). The reduction comes due to leakage of water pipes, theft and illegal water connections among others. The water boards in Malawi…

TUNISIA PRESIDENT BEJI CAID ESSEBSI DIES AT 92

Posted on 25 July 201931 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Tunisia’s first freely elected president will be remembered as a pivotal figure in his country’s occasionally tumultuous recent history President Beji Caid Essebsi who is one of the oldest leaders in the world has passed away today 25th July, 2019. Essebsi, who was the first democratically elected leader was admitted to a hospital on Wednesday but passed away the next day. Essebsi was also admitted to hospital last month after suffering what officials said was…

PICTURES OF BIDCO INDUSTRIAL PARK LAUNCH IN KENYA

Posted on 25 July 201931 July 2019 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta unveils Bidco Industrial Park but can the manufacturing plants be maintained to achieve its 2022 goals? The Bidco Industrial Park in Ruiru has been officially unveiled by President Uhuru Kenyatta. During the ceremony, President Uhuru said the project will help growth the manufacturing sector in the nation. BIDCO Industrial Park (BIP) situated in Ruiru town, Kiambu County, is spread across 80.7 Acres of the industrial land with current 20% of its land…

AKER ENERGY BAGS U.S $100M FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TANO OIL PROJECT.

Posted on 24 July 201931 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Aker Energy to invest in crude oil and natural gas production in Ghana. Aker Energy) has secure US$100 million to invest in crude oil and natural gas production; from Ghana’s Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWTCTP) block. African Finance Corporation (AFC) the lender of the US$100m fund has vowed it’s preparedness towards backing the fundraising activities for the Tano oil project. AFC is a leading infrastructural solution provider in Africa. There are many oil fields…

KENYA PARLIAMENT APPROVED NATIONALIZATION OF KENYA AIRWAYS

Posted on 23 July 201923 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Parliament approved proposal for nationalisation of Kenya Airways but can they meet up with other Eastern Airline? Lawmakers in Kenya has finally accepted the proposal for the nationalisation of Kenya Airways. Kenya Airways which has for a long time been in the airline business was before the flag carrier airline of Kenya. However, the approval which has taken so long has finally been accepted by lawmakers. The proposal was submitted by Kenya parliamentary transport…

CONSTRUCTION OF KHONJENI ROAD COMMISSIONED IN MALAWI

Posted on 23 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi’s Minister commission the construction of Khonjeni road but can contractor deliver the project on time? Road is an essential infrastructural development for every nation in the world. As it connects people to different location which makes it an important asset to the economy. However, every road constructed needs proper maintenance for it to stand the test of time. During the groundbreaking ceremony, minister of local government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri assured resident…

NIGERIAN GOVT SIGNS ELECTRICITY DEAL WITH SIEMENS

Posted on 22 July 201923 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Will this new deal help solve the nation’s problem or is this another project that will look amazing but end up being a waste of time? Electricity is an unavoidable prerequisite to any nation’s development. These is due to its role in the socio-economic and technological development of every nation. In Nigeria, electricity demand is far outstripping the supply which has become epileptic in nature. The deal currently in place with Siemens aims at strengthening…

ORASCOM, TOYOTA AND ENGIE PARTNERS TO BUILD THE GULF OF SUEZ WIND FARM IN EGYPT.

Posted on 22 July 201922 July 2019 by Gambeta News

The US$2.2bn Gulf of Suez wind farm will be completed in October. Egypt is one of the African countries that acknowledges that the benefits of renewable energy out weighs that of the convention source of power generation. As a country, they are working towards making 20% of their power generation (which is presently at 10.5%) be from clean renewable energy sources by 2020. Considering their soon to come world’s largest solar park. The wind farm…

LIBERIA PRESIDENT DEDICATES NEW HEALTH FACILITY

Posted on 22 July 201922 July 2019 by Gambeta News

President weah commission new health facility at JFKMC, but is there funds and plans available for local healthcare centres around the country? Health care is vital for every nation as it enable people that are injured or sick have the required treatment. This has made Liberia government to provide more facilities for its nation. During the unveiling of the new facilities at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC) in Monrovia, President Weah promise to…

KENYA’S ROOFING QUEEN – IRENE WANJIKU

Posted on 21 July 201922 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Irene Wanjiku, the founder of Rexe Roofing Products Ltd, discusses building her business with Gambeta News In November 2011, REXE Roofing was incorporated after Irene left her job in the construction industry. She is one of the leading icons in East Africa’s roofing business. Big projects like The Hub Karen in Kenya and Acacia Shopping Mall in Uganda are among the list of her completed projects. Irene is a graduate of Business Administration…

NIGERIAN’S ENERGO TO REHABILITATE UGANDA’S JINJA HIGHWAY.

Posted on 19 July 201922 July 2019 by Gambeta News

The US$3.6m rehabilitation from Spares Motors junction to Mukono Municipality will run for 9 months. The repair of the 3.5km Jinja highway will silent the public’s incessant complains about potholes and excessive water logs on the road. Hence, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has been cleared by the traffic police to proceed with the project. The construction will be done from 11pm – 5am to enable commuter carry on with their daily activities. Also,…

TIMBO RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED SOON IN LIBERIA

Posted on 18 July 201919 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Will the Government provide a maintenance plan that can ensure the Timbo River bridge last for the said 80-100 years? Timbo river bridge which collapsed on January 8, 2011 is set for completion. The Bridge which recorded one death during the collapse connects Rivercess and Grand Bassa Counties in Liberia. Meanwhile, according to reports, the bridge could not withhold the weight of a commercial truck, loaded with planks from ITI. The announcement was made by the…

TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR RWANDA CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT

Posted on 18 July 201922 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Can the government afford to maintain the use of Artificial intelligence for cervical cancer treatment in the next 10 or 20 years? Our world has been thoroughly transformed by digital technology. This is why Rwanda is making plans to use it for the treatment of cervical cancer for their citizens. Rwanda is among countries having high burden of cervical cancer. According to statistics from last year, incident rate was 31.9 per 100,000 women and a…

AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK APPROVED FINANCING PROGRAM FOR DESCOs

Posted on 17 July 201917 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Sub-Saharan Africa need funds for electricity production but will financial providers stop worrying about political, regulatory and administrative barriers? Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy systems face an enormous challenge due to low electricity generated. This has made Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to approve an innovative multinational financing program for Distributed Energy Service Companies (DESCOs). DESCOs are like commercial utility companies that provides their customers with desired energy services. This desired energy services entails sufficient electricity for lighting…

CHINESE COMPANY TO RECONSTRUCT OSISIOMA – OWERRINTA ROAD.

Posted on 17 July 201918 July 2019 by Gambeta News

US $11 m for reconstruction Osisioma road awarded to CGGC, are there no good local contractors? Despite the pouring rain yesterday, Governor Ikpeazu flagged off the reconstruction of the Osisioma – Owerrinta federal road. This action is a prove to his statement during the occasion that the road is very dear to him as well as being of great importance to the state’s economy. He pleaded with his people to brace the efforts of the…

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