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SIERRA LEONE TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE FOR FREETOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Posted on 20 June 2019 by Gambeta News

President Julius Maada Bio announce tender plans for bridge construction that will link Freetown International Airport Plans has been announced by Sierra leone Government to construct a bridge that will link the nation international airport. The project which is currently at its tender stage will help citizens when boarding any Flight. Sierra leone has been using boat or helicopter to access the Freetown International Airport at Lungi. Meanwhile, the new 7 km Lungi bridge will…

AIRTEL NIGERIA APPLIES FOR LISTING ON NSE

Posted on 20 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Airtel Nigeria officially applies to be listed on Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) Just a month after MTN Nigeria successfully received SEC’s approval for its NSE listing and also registered 20.345bn ordinary shares; Airtel Nigeria, have also officially applied to follow in the same process. According to reports, one of Nigeria’s foremost telecommunications services provider; Airtel Nigeria Limited have filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on the Nigerian…

PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ASK GOVT TO ABANDON DAM PROJECT IN UGANDA

Posted on 20 June 201920 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Parliament speaker urge Government to abandon construction of Murchison Falls Dam Uganda Speaker for Parliament has urge the Government to Abandon the proposed power dam construction. According to her, she is seeking assurance from the government. This will enable the Murchison Falls to be untouchable. Early this month, a publication was release that a dam will be constructed. According to the Publication Bonang Power Energy Ltd is to build a hydropower-dam at Murchison Falls in…

LILONGWE CARRIAGEWAY TO TAKE SHAPE IN MALAWI

Posted on 19 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Lilongwe carriageway to take shape after plans to demolish six classroom building are in motion. Construction of Lilongwe carriageway is taking shape as plans for demolition of six classroom building at Chimutu primary school will soon take place. The demiotion will pave way for the project to kick-off. Head teacher of Chimutu Primary School, Linney Magombo said Contractor will pay for all the cost of constructing the new building as the current one pose a…

PRESIDENT WEAH PROMISE NEW MARKET CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 19 June 2019 by Gambeta News

President Weah promise new state of the art market for Old road community resident. Liberia President George Weah has promise to construct new market for Old road community, Montserrado resident. According to the President, resident will soon be able to buy and sell in a new state-of-the-art market structure. The construction of the market will make old road community join a list of several communities benefiting from the country. Meanwhile from the report, President promise…

RWANDAIR OPENS NEW ROUTE TO GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Posted on 18 June 201918 June 2019 by Gambeta News

RwandAir opens new route to Guangzhou with 234 passengers onboard its inaugural flight. RwandAir has officially open its new route to China. The route which commence this morning will link kigali to Guangzhou, which is the third largest city in China. The inaugural flight will be for 15 hours to Guangzhou which is less than the original 24 hours. Meanwhile, the opening also marks the Airline third Asian destination after Dubai and Mumbai. The flight…

EGYPT AND EU SIGN DEAL TO REVAMP MUSEUM IN TAHRIR

Posted on 18 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Egypt get grants from EU for revamping of Museums Egypt has sign a deal with the European Union (EU) for the revamping of a museum in tahrir. The deal which is worth €3 million will be under the overall economic growth program of 15 million euros grant. The deal was sign during a joint press conference at the Egyptian Museum. It was attended by Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr, Minister of Antiquities…

AFDB PREPARE FINANCIAL PACKAGE FOR ZIMBABWE

Posted on 17 June 2019 by Gambeta News

AFDB to prepare financial package for Zimbabwe after impressive economic reform Africa development Bank has set up a plans to help Zimbabwe. The financial package comes as a result of the nation impressive political and economic reforms. Speaking during the 54th Meeting of Boards of Governors of the AfDB, Dr Kapil Kapoor confirmed the package. According to him the bank are happy with the reform after meeting with Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube. Dr Kapil Kapoor…

ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT INVITES MAJOR CHINESE COMPANIES

Posted on 14 June 2019 by Gambeta News

President Emmanuel Mnangagwa speaks about development of more infrastructures after tour with chinese companies. President Emmanuel Mnangagwa has invited Chinese company to establish office for future infrastructure. This is part of the president plans to fulfil Vision 2030 which is aim to achieve an upper middle-income society. The president met with delegates from china top construction firm during a site tour of the new Parliament Building which is under construction in Mt Hampden. During the…

PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE TO HELP WITH APAPA TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK IN NIGERIA

Posted on 13 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Presidential committee to assist Ministry of Works in solving the Apapa traffic gridlock. In an effort to solve the Apapa traffic gridlock, Nigeria’s Presidential committee will assist the Ministry of works. The Apapa traffic gridlock has so far brought serious road traffic in the area. The Presidential committee will partner with the Ministry to commence the rehabilitation work on the inbound lane. This lane will be on both Tin-can and Apapa-oshodi express road this week….

GUYANA TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM GHANA FOR OIL EXPLORATION

Posted on 13 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana to give free technical assistance to Guyana after oil discovery according to President Akufo-Addo Republic of Guyana is set to get help from Ghana following the discovery of considerable deposits of oil and gas. This help comes after a meeting between both nation leaders at Georgetown. Ghana President Akufo-Addo said “With our experiences, I believe Ghana is well-equipped to share with you the dos and don’ts in the area.” He also said they will…

BAMEMDA-BEBADJOU ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO MEET DEADLINE IN CAMEROON

Posted on 13 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Cameroon Minister of Public Works announce construction of Bamenda-Babadjou Road to be completed before deadline. The construction of Bamenda-Babadjou Road is set to meet its deadline. This was announced by the Minister of Public Works during a three-day evaluation meeting. The evaluation is to assess the level of execution of works on 78 road infrastructure projects across the country. During the evaluation, Minister of Public Works Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi said ”The Bamenda-Babadjou road will be…

CONSTRUCTION OF MADINA-ADENTA HIGHWAY ALMOST DONE IN GHANA

Posted on 11 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Madina-Adenta Highway set for completion by the end of june according to Ghana Minister for Road and Highway. Construction of Madina-Adenta highway is set for completion at the end of June. This was announced during an inspection by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta. The Minister express satisfaction at the quality of work on the project so far. He also urge the public to use the facility rather than putting their lives in…

AFDB PLEDGE MORE SUPPORT TOWARDS INFRASTRUCTURE IN AFRICA

Posted on 11 June 201911 June 2019 by Gambeta News

AFDB plans support for regional integration among Africa countries with investment in infrastructure, industrialisation and trade. African Development Bank (AFDB) has announce plans to support African countries towards achieving deeper regional integration. This will be through investment in regional infrastructure development, industrialisation and trade. Speaking during the 54th AFDB Annual Meetings conference in Equatorial Guinean capital Malabo, AFDB President, Akinwumi Adesina made the commitment. AFBD President Akinwumi Adesina said “Massive investments in regional infrastructure and…

UGANDA TO SPEND US$205M ON RESTORATION OF OLD RAILWAY

Posted on 11 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda plans to invest US$205 million to restore railway linking Kampala to Malaba. Uganda government is making plans to restore its old railways. The plans is to invest US$205 million (about Shs 768 billion) in the railway that will link Kampala to Malaba. The plan upgrade will help boost monthly freight capacity to 120,000 metric tonnes from the current 20,000 tonnes by 2026. This is following delays in securing funding for the standard gauge railway….

CHINA SET TO CONSTRUCT TWO MAJOR WATER DAMS IN SIERRA LEONE

Posted on 10 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Sierra Leone Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chinese Engineering Company to carry out two major Water Dams Project. The Sierra Leone minister of water resources, Dr Jonathan Bonopha Tengbe has sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chinese engineering company- China Gezhouba Group Company Limited (CGGC) on Tuesday, 4 June, 2019. This MoU is for the construction of both Orugu and Congo Dams. It will also include a Water Treatment Plants project. The…

INTRO ENERGY TO LAUNCH US$100M PROJECT IN EGYPT

Posted on 10 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Intro Energy to launch electricity projects using net metering system in Egypt. Intro Energy is set to launch projects that will help produce electricity from renewable resources in Egypt. The project will be to implement a solar energy plant with a capacity of 20MW in Sharm El-Sheikh. This will also be with a net metering system. According to Managing Director of Intro Energy, Mohamed Mamdouh Abbas, the net metering system will include installing a digital…

EXTENSION OF EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR FIDIC MEXICO 2019

Posted on 6 June 20197 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Deadline of Early Bird registration for the 2019 FIDIC Conference in Mexico extended to 23rd June 2019. Early bird rates to register for the FIDIC International Infrastructure Conference scheduled to hold in September 2019 in Mexico City have been extended until 23 June 2019. Don’t miss this significant savings on delegate fees. Book now Founded in 1913, FIDIC is charged with enabling the development of a sustainable world as the recognised global voice for the…

OSINBANJO SET TO INAUGURATE GAS CYLINDER MANUFACTURING PLANT

Posted on 6 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Vice-President to Inaugurate Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder Manufacturing Plant in Lagos State. Nigeria Vice-President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will soon inaugurate Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturing plant in lagos state. The plant is expected to be the biggest LPG plant in West Africa and will be launch in June 7, 2019. CEO of Techno Oil Group, Mrs Nkechi Obi told reporters that the building of the plant commenced in 2015. The project will help…

KENYA INTRODUCES NEW CURRENCIES

Posted on 6 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya adjusts to accommodate new currencies Just like Ghana in 1982, Nigeria in 1984 and India in 2016; Kenya have recently issued and also unveiled a new generation of currency notes. The East African country unveiled the new bank notes on Saturday (June 1, 2019); during the 56th Madaraka Day celebration held in Narok County. The new currency denominations include Sh50, Sh100, Sh200, Sh500 and Sh1,000 notes. According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…

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