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CHAD TO RECEIVE US$125m SUPPORT FROM WORLD BANK

Posted on 31 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Chad to get US$125 million developmental support from World Bank To help support developmental projects in the Chad; World Bank have announced a US$125 million support for the Central African country. Acoording the the Bank, the support will two frameworks. The signatories for the support agreement were Chadian minister of economy, Issa Doubragne on behalf of the government and World Bank resident representative, François Nankobogo. The World Bank support will also provide budget support to…

TAIN DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNVEIL BUILDING PROJECT IN GHANA

Posted on 31 October 201831 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Tain District looking for more support to develop the district after completion of classroom blocks in Ghana Tain district chief has unveil two six-unit classroom blocks in Ghana. This classroom is for Soronoase/Kwaedenden and Nkrankrom communities in the District. Meanwhile, the two six-unit classrooms have a library, stores, office, solar lighting system, and borehole. It also have a 10-seater micro flush toilet facility. The project was from the Rotary Club International funding. Other bodies such as…

LOCAL FIRMS SNUBBED AS LEBANESE FIRMS WIN BIG CONTRACT IN LIBERIA

Posted on 31 October 201831 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Local contractor firms ignored as Lebanese firm win big contract in Liberia Liberian firms are unhappy that local contractor are not consider during contract bidding. This is after they lost to a lebanese firm during a tender process for a big contract in the nation. During President George Weah inaugural address in January 2018, he said that under his watch Liberians will not become a spectators to the economy. Fast forward months later, it is the other…

ISAKA-KIGALI RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF IN DECEMBER

Posted on 30 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Isaka-Kigali railway to begin in December after both Tanzania and Rwanda agree deal. The proposed construction of Isaka-Kigali railway will kick-off in december 2018. This was announce after both Tanzania and Rwanda conclude plans on the railway construction. Meanwhile, the only item remaining is the appointment of a contractor. The project was made public through a joint statement by the Tanzania Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Isaack Kamwelwe, and his Rwandan counterpart Claver Getete. Meanwhile,…

TRADE MINISTER ASSURES COMPETITORS OVER SGR OPERATION IN TANZANIA

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Trade Minister address competitor’s fear over SGR immediate operation in Tanzania With the immediate complete of the Standard Gauge Railway, Competitors are afraid that their own business will be on hold. This was address during a Transporters Association of Tanzania annual general meeting as competitors became worried. In an effort to stop the fear, the minister said that the SGR will not limit work. This is due to fears of possible collapse of road freight when the…

NYSC Intern (Service) At General Electric (GE), Nigeria

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Gambeta News

General Electric (GE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according with all local laws protecting different status. Locations: Nigeria; Abuja Role Summary: The role requires working closely with assigned GE Businesses to provide operational support to all aspects of their ongoing and future initiatives being executed/to be executed in Nigeria. This role may…

CONSTRUCTION MINISTER EVALUATE HIGHWAY REHABILITATION IN ANGOLA

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation works of the National Road Number 120 in progress after Evaluation by Minister The rehabilitation works of National Road Number 120 got an evaluation from the Minister of construction. The Minister during a tour, evaluate the Highway which will connect Alto Dondo (Cuanza Norte) / Uaco Cungo (Cuanza Sul). Cabinet Minister Manuel Tavares de Almeida said “The section of the EN 120 is well ahead in development. He also said that the quality of work will be…

UGANDA RURAL ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME GETS US$212m

Posted on 26 October 201826 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda gets US$212 million from Chinese government for Rural Electrification Programme. The Chinese government have given a US$212 million loan to Uganda to help support its rural electrification programme. Uganda plans to increase its rural electrification access rate to 51 per cent by 2030. Under the rural electrification programme it also expects to reach 100 per cent by 2040. The signing of this loan is an example of China-Uganda Economic Cooperation. In Africa, Uganda is…

MALI TO OPEN US$139m 90MW POWER PLANT NEXT WEEK

Posted on 26 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mali’s 90MW power plant to go online by next week Mali’s first independent power project, a 90MW power plant will become active by next week. The 90MW plant costs about US$139.06-million (€122-million), and will also help drive foreign investment in the West African country. It’s location is in the gold-rich southwest region of the country. Precisely near the town of Kayes, not far from the border with Senegal. Mali have about 350MW of installed power…

MOZAMBICAN ENTREPRENEUR RECEIVE GOLD AT WORLD INVESTMENT FORUM 2018

Posted on 26 October 201826 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambican entrepreneur receives gold medal at the ongoing World Investment Forum 2018 in Geneva. The World Investment Forum is a biennial programme that promotes investment for sustainable development. It also aids the facilitation of policy dialogue among a diverse community of investment stakeholders. The award was given to Uneiza Ali Issufo because of her company’s commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental protection. Uneiza Ali Issufo is the founder of ConsMoz Ltd, a construction company based in…

ONE OF AFRICA’S WORST AIRPORT GETS FACELIFT

Posted on 25 October 201825 October 2018 by Gambeta News

President of Nigeria to commission new Port Harcourt International Airport In 2015, A travel website ranked Nigeria’s Port Harcourt International Airport as the world’s worst airport. The travel website is famous for conducting surveys of airports across the world while asking travelers to rate their experience based on the services and facilities available within the airport. Apparently, the Port Harcourt International Airport lacks basic amenities like air-conditioning or seats and the environment is not conducive….

MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY RESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH UNFINISHED HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on 25 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Resident of Msunduzi Municipality unhappy with housing project construction in South Africa The Msunduzi municipality residents are unhappy with the unfinished housing project in South Africa. Resident has been living in the house for more than eight years as the project was incomplete. The project was part of the Wirewall Rectification Programme for Beneficiaries of Msunduzi municipality. The project was on hold due to poor performance by the contractor but until now it is still not finish….

NIGERIA RECEIVES US$24m INVESTMENT FROM USADF FOR BOOSTING RURAL FARMING

Posted on 25 October 2018 by Gambeta News

USADF have provided Nigerian cooperative societies with US$24 million to help boost local enterprises and rural farming. To improve rural farming and local enterprise in Nigeria, cooperative societies in Nigeria receive about US$24 million in grants by the United States African Development Foundation (USADF). Reports from Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) who is also the implementing partner for USADF projects; reveal that the funds are mainly for revitalizing the efficiency of cooperative societies. The Executive Director…

SOUTH AFRICA GETS STEEL AND ALUMINUM TARIFF EXEMPTION FROM UNITED STATES

Posted on 25 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Some companies in South Africa get tariff exemption from U.S on its Steel & Aluminum products. Some local producers in South Africa have receive steel & aluminum tariff exemption from the United States Government. President Donald Trump’s decision last year to enact a 25 percent and 10 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports respectively piqued metals producers globally. However, some exporting nations were able to get exemptions for all their steel & aluminum products….

ABCECG SET PLANS TO GROW GHANA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on 25 October 2018 by Gambeta News

ABCECG making plans to grow Ghana construction industry by reducing time of contract payment. The Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) is set to grow the construction industry in the nation. The Agency is planning to transform the sector by reducing the amount of time for any payment. President of ABCECG, Prosper Yao Ledi said “The authority which would regulate and ensure the proper transformation of the sector. He also said it…

NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TO GET US$1.1bn INVESTMENT FROM BRAZIL

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigerian agricultural sector will receive investment from Brazil worth US$1.1 billion by the end of October 2018. The Nigerian agricultural sector will receive a US$1.1 billion investment from the Brazilian government by the end of October 2018. This information is according to Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria. The fund is to help boost the country’s agricultural sector. The US$1.1 billion will be for buying tractors, which will eventually aid in mechanization of…

MALAWI GOVT STOP MAHATMA GHANDI STATUE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mahatma Ghandi Status construction put to halt by government in Malawi. Malawi government has order the immediate stop to the construction of mahatma ghandi statue. This is due to increase pressure from malawians that it hold not significant meaning. According to report, resident feel it is irrelevant to celebrate an indian man in Malawi. They felt that there are many Malawian heroes who deserve such an honour. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Rejoice Chaponda Shumba…

CONTRACTOR PULLS OUT OF MBERENGWA-MNENE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 22 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mberengwa-mnene road construction on hold after contractors pull out due to cash flow challenges. Mberengwa-mnene road project is on hold after contractors decide to pull out. The contractors are unhappy with the way the project is been handle and has so far remove all their equipments on site. The contractor allege that this is due to cash flow challenges. Meanwhile, the Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Engineer Joel Biggie Matiza said they are looking for another contractor….

NIGERIAN LAWMAKERS OPPOSE SELLING OF AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY

Posted on 22 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigerian House of Representatives oppose selling of Ajaokuta Steel company by Federal Government. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Mr. Godwin Emefiele, recently also confirmed that the federal government is planning to sell the Ajaokuta Steel Company. He made the announcement while addressing Nigerian delegation at the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group meetings in Bali, Indonesia. According to him, selling of the company will aid in raising funds for the implementation of Nigeria’s 2018 deficit…

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO SIGN INGA III DAM PROJECT DEAL

Posted on 22 October 2018 by Gambeta News

DRC has sign a US$14 billion dam project that will help increase the nation electricity generation from the current 10%. Democratic Republic of Congo has sign an 11,000-megawatt Inga III Hydro-electric Dam. This Dam will help boost the energy output in the nation and also provide better generation of electricity. It is a welcome development as only 10% of DRC’s population has access to electricity. The contract was sign between the government of congo and a consortiums…

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