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CONSTRUCTION WORKS BEGINS ON NEW DAR ES SALAAM BRIDGE

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon sign MoU for New Dar es salaam bridge construction. Construction is set to kick-off on the new Dar es Salaam bridge. Meanwhile the MoU was sign in the presence of President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon. According to the MoU, the bridge will cost $126.26 million (Over Sh284bn) and will be complete in 2021. It will also have a structure that will run…

US$153M FOR AIRPORT UPGRADING AND REHABILITATION PROJECT

Posted on July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

US$153m FOR AIRPORT UPGRADING AND REHABILITATION PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE President Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned the US$153 million Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport upgrading and rehabilitation project. Government is modernizing the country’s infrastructure to meet world standards. The project includes expansion of the international terminal building and aprons, and also installation of four new air bridges. The project will also include a secondary radar system, an airfield ground lighting system and communication systems. There will also be construction…

R25M FUND SET ASIDE FOR REHABILITATION OF SINKHOLES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

R25m funds has been approve for the rehabilitation of sinkholes in the city of Tshwane. City of Tshwane in south africa has set aside the sum of R25M for the rehabilitation of sinkholes. The sinkholes which has been a major challenge due to it was included in the budget. The city has been looking for ways to develop funds for the project which kick-off in 2017. Meanwhile the fund develop and repair all the sinkholes in…

SOUTH KOREA SUPPORTS KENYA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENDA

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

South Korea has vowed to support Kenya’s affordable housing agenda. Other initiatives which include energy, agriculture and healthcare; this is after the Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon visited the country and expressed interest. Affordable housing is among the four development pillars that President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Big Four initiative will see 500,000 homes developed in the next five years. Recently, 300 acres of land were set aside by Tatu City for the construction of 10,000 affordable…

ENERGY GAINT IN SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM POSTS U.S $170 MILLION LOSS

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

ENERGY GAINT IN SOUTH AFRICA ESKOM POSTS U.S $170 MILLION LOSS Eskom a South African electricity public utility suffers a net loss of R2.3bn in 2018, compared with a R0.9bn profit the previous year. This statement was revealed at its financial results presentation on Monday. The poor results were allegations of corruption and mismanagement, challenges of governance and negative investor sentiment says Mr Phakamani Hadebe CEO. This was a result of shaking the cupboard so hard that so…

UGANDA AND JAPAN SET TO KICK-OFF TALKS ABOUT KAMPALA FLYOVER CONSTRUCTION

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda and Japan set to talk over the long overdue construction of kampala flyover. Uganda and Japan ars set to hold talk over the construction of kampala flyover. The project has been long overdue because of alleviating chronic traffic jams around Kampala Metropolitan. JICA devise the flyover project eight years ago after commissioning studies to explore options. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) country representative, Fukase Yutaka said It all depends on communication on selection of the project consultant….

Dangote and BUA Groups of Companies set to partner FMBN towards boosting affordable housing delivery for Nigerians.

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Dangote and BUA Groups of Companies set to partner FMBN towards boosting affordable housing delivery for Nigerians. Alhaji Aliko Dangote chairman and CEOs of Dangote and AbdulSamad Isyaku Rabiu chairman, BUA Groups of Companies set to partner the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) towards boosting affordable housing delivery for Nigerians. Dangote, who ranks as Africa’s richest business magnate and Isyaku Rabiu, a leading Nigerian businessman extends the hand of partnership to FMBN. In a joint…

KENYA PORT AUTHORITY EMBARK ON PORT IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

KPA set to initiate four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers that will help Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. Kenya port Authority (KPA) has embark on a project that will see four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers been use on the port. This equipment will help in the discharge of dry bulk materials at Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. The aim is to improve port facilities as well as minimising environmental impact of bulking handling operation. It will also help transform the Port of…

UNI STUDENTS USE CONCRETE TO PRODUCE WOOD-LIKE FURNITURE IN RWANDA

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

University students make groundbreaking innovation that see concrete been used to produce wood-like furniture. Three university students has use cement to produce wood-like garden tables and chairs. It is aim to help reduce the number of trees that are obtain to make furniture. The students, Aime Jules Simbi, Tharcisse Ndahimana and Eric Nshimiyimana are from Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre (IPRC). The project is aim to also help contribute to Rwanda’s efforts to protect the environment. Meanwhile Rwanda is seeking to…

NIGERIA : 14MW OF ELECTRICITY TO BE GENERATED FROM CROSS RIVER BIO-DIESEL PROJECT

Posted on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has set the 26,000 hectares Cross River State oil palm-based bio-diesel project to generate 14 MW of electricity. NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, said the electricity will be from empty fruit bunches and the residue from oil palms. The 26, 000 hectares facility’s design is to accommodate an oil palm plantation. Also, with bio-diesel, crude palm oil co-generation plants and other facilities. Under…

NIGERIA REPATRIATING WOLD CUP IMMIGRANTS

Posted on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria repatriating world cup immigrants The desperation of many people to escape the harsh economic realities of our dear country Nigeria led several to purchase one-way tickets to Moscow. In the hopes of taking root in that vast country. The excitement of the just concluded FIFA World Cup in Russia turned sour. Over two hundreds of their compatriots got stranded after the championship. Some days after the end of the global fiesta, a distressing videos…

NIGERIA UNVEILS ITS NEW NATIONAL AIRLINE

Posted on July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria unveils its new national airline. Nigeria unveils name and logo of its new national airline. The new national airline – Nigeria Air – is ready to start operating in December. Its unveiling took place in London on Wednesday by the Minister of State for Aviation in Nigeria Mr Hadi Sirika at the Farnborough International Airshow. He also stated that the carrier is private sector-driven, and is therefore a “business” rather than a “social service”. The airline is to…

BECKER MINING SYSTEMS TO INSTALL SMARTSENSE MONITORING IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on July 20, 2018July 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Installation of smartsense monitoring system set to kick-off in Zimbabwe Becker Mining Systems is set to install a robust atmospheric and environmental monitoring system at a mine in Zimbabwe. This monitoring system will help improve productivity in the mining sector in the nation. It will also be monitoring up to seven different parameters. Senior general manager, Electronics, Becker Mining South Africa, Andrew Trentelman said “This project in Zimbabwe will encompass the installation of 19 environmental points underground…

TWITTER APPOINTS OKONJO IWEALA AS A BOARD MEMBER.

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

A former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, is now a board of social media giant, Twitter Inc. Mrs Okonjo-Iweala appointed alongside Robert Zoellick as new independent directors with immediate effect. The Chairman of Twitter, Kordestani, described Mrs Okonjo as an incredible asset for the company as it strives toward transparency. Mrs Okonjo acknowledged that she is thrilled by the appointment. Hence, assuring Twitter of maximizing its influence for the good of the global…

MBELWA COUNCIL SET TO INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALAWI

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mbelwa council set to invest for fund into the three story building in Mzimba, Malawi. Mbelwa Council is setting the pace for other council in Malawi to follow. The council is planning to constructing a three story building which will help in accommodating about 82 government offices. The aim is to have coordination within heads of departments as existing building are different from each other. It will also make having management meeting very easy as it will be…

TANZANIA TO GET FUND FOR SGR AND POWER PROJECTS

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzanian receive US$200 million loan from Credit Suisse bank to help meet the nation development goals. Tanzania is to receive the sum of US$200 million (about Sh452 billion) loan from Credit Suisse for its project. The fund will help boost the country power generation and railway projects. The deal was sign during a meeting between Minister for Finance and Planning and a delegation from Credit Suisse. It will also help the the country meet its goals. Minister for Finance and…

ACCRA SPORT STADIUM PITCH RENOVATION WORKS KICK-OFF

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Re-grassing of Accra sport stadium kick-off which will help the nation host the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations Renovation work has kick-off in Accra sport stadium pitch. The pitch which has been having issues will now get a new grass. It is part of the nation plans to have a good stadium. It will also form one of the stadium to be use in hosting the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations. Green Grass Technology…

KENYA AND JAPAN SET TO FUND RAIL FLYOVER PROJECT

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Japan and kenya set to construct a rail flyover in Nairobi. Construction of a rail flyover will soon kick-off after an agreement between Kenya and Japan. The project will also be use to reduce traffic congestion within city centre and divert traffic from Mombasa Road. According to report, the project is a build by Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura). Kura is also partner with Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) for the project. Kura acting director general Silas…

WHY AFRICA NEEDS MORE AGRITECH ENTREPRENEURS

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

WHY AFRICA NEEDS MORE AGRITECH ENTREPRENEURS Agriculture is the biggest employer in Africa with about 70% of the population depending on it to make a living. Agriculture contributed to about 32% of Africa’s GDP as at 2016. Growth in this sector is 11 times more effective in reducing poverty than growth in any other sector. The agricultural value chain is to add more jobs than any other sector in countries such as Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, and…

BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION SIGNS CONTRACT WITH GE POWER

Posted on July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Botswana Power Corporation partners with GE Power to increase access to energy services for its populace. GE Power’s Grid Solution business have signed its first contract Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), the state’s electricity distributor. The contract proves the commitment of the Southern African nation in providing its people with access to affordable energy services. The contract will also help improve grid efficiency of the country. GE Power’s Grid Solution business, a subsidiary of the multinational power…

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