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NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO BOOST TRADE IN RWANDA

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of new road set to boost economy trade in Rwanda The construction of the new Road is an exciting news to residents. It will also be the first tarmac road which will begin before the end of the year according to the Head of State. Minister for Infrastructure, Claver Gatete said “We have reserved funds for it even if we will know the exact cost of the project at its completion. He also said we have enough funds…

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT IN DENIAL OVER UNSTABLE INFRASTRUCTURAL POLICIES

Posted on August 27, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Commuters are questioning government’s policy on the state’s infrastructural development. Negative reaction has been occuring with the latest closure and re-opening of the popular Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The reaction has got residents asking if the government is sure about what they are doing. Some has also describe the Federal Government’s investigative maintenance test as a denial of reality. The recent collapse of Italy’s Genoa Bridge and the attendant loss of over 40 lives has made the…

ALGERIA AND CHINA TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR NEW SILK ROAD

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

China set to sign and agreement with Algeria for the new silk road. Algeria and China are set to sign an agreement as part of the new silk road. The agreement will be sign in Beijing according to Chinese Ambassador to Algiers. It will also help to explore new ways for both nations to grow their economy. The new strategy, can also provide Algeria with many favorable and advantageous conditions. Meanwhile, the aim is to explore new opportunities for…

RESIDENTS ANGRY DUE TO DELAY IN CEMENT FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Residents of West Pokot County are unhappy with development on the construction of a cement factory in Kenya. The construction of a cement factory is experiencing delay due to the failure to complete the project. The delay has lead to residents in the area publicly denouncing the project. Residents of West Pokot County now wants the investors to speed up the construction of the plant. Meanwhile, they feel that the current investors should give room to another willing investor…

TPDC AND DANGOTE SIGN DEAL FOR NATURAL GAS SUPPLY

Posted on August 23, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Hope for cement price reduction arises after government agree deal with Dangote. Tanzania government is making plans to lower cement price the country. The government has seal a 20-year deal for supply of cost effective natural gas. Meanwhile, this gas will help generate electricity at Dangote’s cement plant in Mtwara. The deals has raise hope as it will increase production and eventually reduce price for cement in the domestic markets. The deal also comes in the…

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS TO BECOME AUTONOMOUS IN BOTSWANA

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans in motion for the Ministry to be an Autonomous entity in Botswana. Plans are underway for the Ministry of Transport and communication to be an autonomous entity in Botswana. The Department will have the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. It will also enable them generate its own income in the process. Minister Kitso Mokaila said “If the department could generate income, government would fast-track construction of tarred roads in volumes across the…

DUALIZATION OF ACCRA-KUMASI ROAD SET TO KICK-OFF

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Gambeta News

Accra-Kumasi road dualization set to kick-off at the end of the year. Construction of Accra-Kumasi road is set to kick-off at the end of the year. The project was announce by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a tour. The announcement comes during the 5-day tour of road infrastructure in the country. Meanwhile, the project will also help connect the both cities and reduce travel time for individuals. Other projects include the Tamale interchange, the PTC interchange in…

KeNHA DEMOLISH OVER 50 STRUCTURES IN MOMBASA

Posted on August 15, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

KeNHA demolish over 50 structures after issuing a notice just half-hour to the time of demolition. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has demolish over 50 structures in mombasa. The structures were on road reserve for the Mombasa-Mazeras highway. Meanwhile before the demolition, officials issue a notice to the people half-hour before it kick-off. According to Mr Thomas Karisa, a resident of the area said “This is really inhumane, where are we to get our daily bread. He also said this…

HYUNDAI EXCAVATORS IMPRESSING CLIENTS IN LESOTHO

Posted on August 14, 2018August 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Hyundai Excavators outperforms client expectations in Lesotho Diamond mine. Basil Read, a South African based Construction and Mining Giant acquired four new Hyundai Excavators to work in a diamond mine in Lesotho. The project which commenced in February 2018 will involve moving over 600,000 tons of material per month. The excavators has proven to be a valuable assets to the organisation. It has also help in the hard and soft rock mining division in the…

LOCAL CONTRACTORS ASKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Local contractors are asking the government to reduce the cost of associated with getting contracts in the construction sector. Local contractors is asking the government to involve them in the construction sector. The contractor wants the government to consider reducing the cost of associated with getting contracts in the construction sector. Meanwhile they also want the locals to participate in the economic development. ZANU-PF House of Assembly member-elect for Murehwa North constituency, Daniel Garwe said construction sector is a “low-hanging…

KEETMANS FISH PROJECT STILL INCOMPLETE AFTER FOUR YEARS IN NAMIBIA

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Contractors set to meet with the ministry to resolve payment issues holding the completion of keetmans fish project after four years. Construction of the N$21 million Fonteintjie community aquaculture fish project facility is still not complete after four years. The project which was originally due to be complete within 14 -16 months four years ago. According to report, the project is experiencing a delay due to an outstanding payment of N$500 000. The payment is for contractors and…

NEW REDEMPTION HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION ENTERS PHASE TWO IN LIBERIA

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of new redemption hospital awaits notice from the government of Liberia Construction of the new redemption hospital has enter phase two in Liberia. The project which has been ongoing will enter the phase two which will also include the elevation of the structure. The building will provide health care services to almost half a million people in Western Liberia once it is finish. West Construction Liberia, a construction company operating in Liberia won the contract to construct…

FIBERTEX GEOSYNTHETIC SOLUTION SOLVES ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROBLEM IN AFRICA

Posted on August 13, 2018August 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geosynthetic solutions making waves in the construction sector in Africa. Fibertex geosynthetic solutions for road maintenance is on course to help the construction sector in Africa. The Fibertex AM-2 is specifically developed for African road construction. The product is robust and highly durable for use in road construction and maintenance across Africa. In road maintenance, Fibertex AM-2 can be used to prevent the propagation of reflective cracking from an existing pavement surface into a new…

AGRO FINANCING MODEL IN AFRICA RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

Posted on August 10, 2018August 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

British Consultants in partnership with African stakeholders design a Highly Commended PPP framework model for the Agro-Industry in Mozambique. Booker Tate Limited, a British AgriBusiness expert based in Oxfordshire has collaborated with stakeholders in Mozambique in designing a “Highly Commended” Public Private Partnership framework that can be replicated across Africa for financing and implementing AgriBusinesses. Collaborating with Leadership Business Consulting (LBC) – a Mozambican firm, they are deploying the model on the Cofamosa Irrigation Project….

MARITIME WORKERS URGE GOVERNMENT TO FOCUS ON RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

MWUN urge Federal government to put plans in place after calling off 21 days ultimatum. MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN has urge the Nigeria government to focus on the Tin-Can/Berger axis of the road. The axis which is on the reconstruction plans for the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway is very important. According to MWUN, the Tin-Can/Berger axis is very important and that users of the road has suffer from untold hardship. They have also lost unquantifiable money and time due to the…

ILLEGAL STRUCTURES DEMOLITION KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nairobi city kick-off demolition of illegal structures in the area. Demolition exercise has kick-off in Nairobi city, kenya. The exercise is part of plans to get rid of illegal structures along roads and footpaths in the state capital. It will also help in terms of securing the area from people that are operating illegally. The demolitions came a month after a notice had been issue to the traders to vacate the area. Meanwhile, the vacated area…

NIGERIA ENGINEERS REDUCING DUE TO ABSENCE OF ENGINEERING TRAINING

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria President say Engineers in the country cannot compete globally due to poor engineering training infrastructure in institutions. Nigeria engineers has reduce drastically due to poor engineering training infrastructure in institutions. It has also witness the absence of an updated engineering curriculum as well as critical training. The statement was made by the Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu which was representing President Buhari during the 27th Engineering Assembly of COREN. According to the minister, Nigeria was in…

PLANS UNDERWAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOTEL IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe set to have new hotel in the central business district. Construction of a new hotel is set to kick-off in zimbabwe capital harare. The new hotel which will be build in Harare’s central business district (CBD). Meanwhile the piece of land for the project will be on the corner of Jason Moyo and Third Street. Harare City Council’s Environmental Management Committee held a meeting to discuss the application they got to use the property. The proposal…

AFRICA50 MOBILISE FUND FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL GAP

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Africa50 on course to mobilise fund worth US $108 billion to bridge the infrastructural gap in Africa. Africa50 is preparing to raise fund to bridge the gap in the sector. The firm is emerging as a key player in driving infrastructure investments of the nation. They are planning to raise an estimate of US $108 billion, after two years operations. Chief Executive Officer of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé said “I believe that a game changer to speed up project implementation. He also…

BURKINA FASO

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

HAPPY 58TH INDEPENDENCE TO BURKINA FASO Burkina Faso is a landlocked West African country that was colonized by France. It gained its independence on Aug. 5, 1960. The name Burkina Faso means “land of incorruptible people”. It was formerly known as Upper Volta, and adopted its current name after it gained its independence. Its name came out from the Volta River. Its capital is Ouagadougou. Written as “Wogodogo” in the Mòoré dialect. This means “You are…

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