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NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVED REPAIR FUNDS WORTH N37.9 BILLION

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria senate drop hint on government fund for his senatorial zone. Nigeria government has approve the refunds of N37.95 billion to the Anambra government. The statement comes after the senator representing the Anambra Central, Chief Victor Umeh made comments. Meanwhile the refund is part of a N43 billion which the government is to pay the state. The comment was made during a tour by the senator of the state governor achievement in terms of infrastructure. Meanwhile, the remark has…

The Republic of Benin

Posted on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by Gambeta News

The Republic of Benin became independent from France on the 1st August, 1960 Benin is a narrow, key-shaped, north-south strip of land situated in West Africa; it’s officially the Republic of Benin and was formerly called Dahomey. Around it you would find Togo to the west, Bight of Benin to the south, by to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Lately the country has turned out to be the most visited country…

NIGERIA ENGINEER MAKE CASE FOR CONCRETE ROADS

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Engineers looking for new ways to use concrete roads as it last longer than normal asphalt. South-East Nigeria Engineers are currently asking for concrete roads in the area. This development comes after a retired civil engineer gave this remark. The aim is to have a road that will last about 15 to 18 years before developing cracks and potholes. Site Engineer at the HELIU Residences, Engr. Fred Okoli said the it was necessary for southeast governments…

STIEGLER GORGE WATER PROJECTS NEARS COMPLETION IN TANZANIA

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Stiegler gorge water project nears completion which will add 2,100MW to the Tanzania national grid Tanzania Stiegler gorge water project nears completion. The project which has been under construction for sometime now will supply clean and safe water to the site. It will also have the capacity to produce 209,000 litres of water per day with two main tank. Minister for Water and Irrigation, Professor Makame Mbarawa said the move to water in place was among the prior…

UGANDA RECEIVES US$ 14m TO EXPAND ITS POWER SECTOR.

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda will expand its power sector with the US$ 14m loan from India. The loan would be extended to Kampala to build electricity transmission lines and substations. The sector’s financing gap is currently more than US$ 500m on the downside. The gap is due to faulty sections of the country’s power supply network. The country is open to any investment in the power sector. Hence the need for funds to repair old facilities and construction…

SOUTH AFRICA : PPC CEMENT LUNCHES NEW ‘SURE’ PRODUCTS.

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

The new cement lunched by PPC cement South Africa is in line with their branding and refocusing in over 100 years. The Sure range indicates a greater customer focus as well as a vote of confidence in the country and its growth potential. The new product will fill in the market demand for a range of products designed for specific applications. The products include Surewall, Surecem, Sureroad, Surebuild, Surecast and Suretech. Surewall and Surecast, are…

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VACANCY AT P&G, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

P&G has created some of the world’s most successful brands, including Ariel®, Tide®, Pantene®, Pampers®, and Gillette®. We believe in serving the consumer and ensuring our organization, talent and brand building reflects the diversity and needs of the approximate 5 billion people around the world we serve through our brands. We value leadership as well as mastery and offer fulfilling career opportunities that make us an unbeatable force in our industry. Job locations: Sandton, Gauteng Job…

KENYA CITY HALL TO DEMOLISH HOUSES SITTING ON SEWER LINES

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Demolition of houses set to kick-off to which will help expansion of sewer line. Nairobi’s city hall is set to demolish houses sitting on sewer line. This comes after the Governor Mike Sonko gave the degree with will also help for expansion of the lines. The governor has ask for an audit for all the building but also tell the owner to to voluntarily pull them down before City Hall does. This will help rejuvenate the Kariobangi sewer…

TANZANIA MORE FAVORED WITH THE US$ 175bn GAS ROADMAP PROJECT

Posted on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzania will benefit from US-led initiative to invest in gas plants in Africa. US companies will invest US $175 bn in gas power projects in Tanzania and eight other African countries. Other countries include Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Mozambique and South Africa. The countries were picked for there large populations, high gross domestic product. As well as there local gas resources or are planning liquefied natural gas (LNG) import projects. Hence, the…

GOOGLE : 200 FREE WI-FI HOTSPOTS GOOGLE STATIONS IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

The Google stations are part of effort to increase its presence in markets, transport hubs, shopping malls, universities and more. In a post on the company’s website, the Google stations are means to help people in Nigeria and across Africa. Plans are made to will help people benefit from the opportunities the web has to offer. The Google Stations will be rolling out in 200 locations in five cities across Nigeria by the end of…

MOZAMBIQUE SECURE LOAN FOR MOATIZE-MACUSE RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique secures loan for its moatize-macuse railway project which will also help the nation coal production sector. Mozambique has secure a loan worth US2.7Billion from china for the construction of a 639 km-railway. Meanwhile it will transport coal from the mines of Moatize and Chitima in Tete. It will also transport new floating coal terminal off the coast at Macuse, Zambezia, just north of Quelimane. The project will be launch in 2019 with completion date set for 2022….

AfDB : US$ 30m TO CONCLUDE CONNECTIVITY IN KENYA POWER SECTOR.

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Power will see its funding for the Last Mile Connectivity Project doubled by African Development Bank (AfDB). AfDB gives Kenya US $30m for the first phase and second phase one of the Last Mile project money. The funds will cover 600,000 Kenyan households connected to electricity with 314,000 targeted in the initial phase. The Government is enhancing connectivity for Kenyan citizens from the funds advanced to the country. Funds will be implemented in projects…

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DAM NEARING COMPLETION IN SIERRA LEONE

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Water dam construction nearing completion in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone Construction of a water dam is nearing completion in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone. The dam is part of President Julius Maada Bio’s New Direction. Meanwhile the aim is to provide sustainable pure water facility in the rural communities. Da Yu Mining Company is in charge of funding the project. The company is aiming to provide pure water for more than one thousand inhabitants in Mansumbirie, Kalmaron Kholifa and…

TRANS-GAMBIA BRIDGE SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN JANUARY 2019

Posted on July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Gambia’s President assured of Trans-Gambia Bridge completion during site tour of the project. Construction of the Trans-Gambia bridge is set to be complete after the contractor inform the President. The 1.8kilometer long bridge is over five storeys high. It is design to accomodate passage of most vessels, while longer-mast boats will also easily fold their masts to pass through the bridge. The project was explain to President Barrow by Lamin Bojang, project supervisor and his team of engineers and consultants….

GHANA TO CONSTRUCT 570 DAMS IN THREE NORTHERN REGIONS

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of 570 Dams to Improve Agriculture in Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announce the construction of 570 dams and 15 warehouses in the Ghanaian northern region. The dams are to aid agricultural development. The construction is also in line with the NPP Governments manifesto to improve community-owned and managed small-scale irrigation facilities across the country. The project is also popularly known as “One Village One Dam.” The aim of this project is to the…

REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

The Republic of Liberia celebrates its 171 years of independence The Republic of Liberia is a country on the West African coast. Did you know that ‘Liberia’ is actually Latin and translates to ‘Land of the Free’? Now you do. The American Colonization Society founded the republic of Liberia in 1821 as a place for free African Americans to migrate to. More than 10,000 made the journey across the Atlantic, aided by the society, until Liberia…

COCOA PROCESSING PLANT TO BE READY SOON IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA

Posted on July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cocoa processing plant soon to become operational in Southern Nigeria. Ongoing construction works at the 30,000 tonnes per annum cocoa processing plant in Ikom, Cross river has been satisfactory. This is according to the state governor Prof. Ben Ayade, who was very excited by the delivery of the equipment for the plant. The governor said the plant will be ready soon for inauguration. When complete the plant will process cocoa beans into chocolate bars. It will also…

NIGERIA SIGN PIPELINE & REFINERY MOU DEAL WITH NIGER REPUBLIC

Posted on July 25, 2018July 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria and Niger Republic agree MoU for the construction of a pipeline and Refinery in katsina state. Nigeria and Niger Republic has sign an MoU for the construction of a pipeline and refinery. The deal will also help both nation create and share information in the Oil and Gas sector. According to report, the pipeline construction will be from Niger republic to the new refinery in Katsina state. It will also provide petroleum products for Nigeria….

EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA’S TALLEST BUILDING COMMISSIONED FOR WORK.

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Britam Tower, the tallest building in East and Central Africa has finally opened for business. The group managing director of Britam Holdings, confirmed that Britam Tower was ready for leasing. The new building which is located in Nairobi; Kenya has 31 storeys and an exterior 15-storey silo for parking. Also, has eight high-speed lifts to travel from ground floor to the top floor in less than 30 seconds No other building in Nairobi gives its…

THE FIRST GREEN-CERTIFIED HOSPITAL IN AFRICA.

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

The first green-certified hospital in Africa is set for construction in South Africa at a cost of US $34m. After Real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties and private company Cintocare recently completed the construction in Pretoria. The green hospital project was certified. Hence, the hospital will mainly be for surgical head and neck hospital as well as spinal and vascular surgery. Also, with highly specialized medical professionals and state-of-the-art technology. The seven floor building will…

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