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TRANS-GAMBIA BRIDGE SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN JANUARY 2019

Posted on 26 July 201826 July 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 26 July 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 26 July 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 25 July 201825 July 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 25 July 201826 July 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 25 July 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 25 July 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…

CONSTRUCTION WORKS BEGINS ON NEW DAR ES SALAAM BRIDGE

Posted on 24 July 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 24 July 201825 July 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 24 July 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 24 July 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 23 July 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 23 July 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 23 July 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 23 July 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 23 July 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 20 July 201820 July 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 20 July 201820 July 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 20 July 201820 July 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 20 July 201831 July 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…

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