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POWER AFRICA UGANDA SIGNS SOLAR ENERGY ACCESS MOU

Posted on 22 June 201822 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Power Africa Uganda signs MoU with UESA to expand solar energy in Uganda. The Power Africa Uganda Accelerator, a US government funded initiative have sign an MoU with Uganda Solar Energy Association (USEA). The MoU will grant Uganda’s off-grid solar expansion programme US$500,000 to boost access to solar energy solutions in the country. UESA will also help to ensure that solar energy dealers comply by availing high quality products and services. While Power Africa will financially support USEA in training…

FLOUR PROCESSING FACTORY OPENS IN GAMBIA

Posted on 22 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Flour processing factory opens in Gambia which will provide jobs and supply for local business. A flour processing factory has been open in gambia which will help support the local market. It is also a good strategic plan which will see more product sold to individuals directly. The factory will produce about 500 kg of flour and starch per hour which will make sure the youth stay and work for their country. It will also be…

LIBYA RECOVERS TWO KEY OIL EXPORT TERMINALS.

Posted on 22 June 201822 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Libya’s strongman Khalifa Haftar recovers two major oil ports from rebels. Libya has recovered two oil export terminals among by the ones attacked last week by rebel forces. The troop was led by Khalifa Haftar. They reclaimed both Ras Lanuf and Al-Sidra terminals. It took them one week to fight away rebels in both terminals. The Petroleum Facilities Guard, led by Ibrahim Jadhran, had controlled the terminals and blocked exports for years. He controlled the terminal since…

DR CONGO TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF INGA3 HYDROPOWER

Posted on 22 June 201822 June 2018 by Gambeta News

DR Congo begins plans for construction of Inga 3 hydropower project this year. The Democratic Republic of Congo is planning to start the construction of the US$13.9bn Inga 3 Hydropower project this year. There have been previous delays on this project; but now a joint bid from two previously competing consortia of investors will see the project through. The two consortia are China Three Gorges Corp and Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA of Spain. DR Congo…

ZIMBABWE RECEIVED FUNDS FROM JAPAN FOR ROAD PROJECT

Posted on 21 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Japan grants US$21 million to zimbabwe for road project which will help boost the nation economic. Japan has given the sum of US$21 million to Zimbabwe which will aid in improving road projects. The grant will also be use to steep gradients on the Makuti-Chirundu section of the North-South Corridor. The grant which are non-reimbursable funds will be use to acquire product and service. This product and service will help the economic and social development. It will also…

LAMU COUNTY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CULTURAL CENTRE IN KENYA

Posted on 21 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Lamu county set to build Sh6 Million Lamu Cultural Centre that will help tourists visiting the region. Lamu county has announce plans for the construction of Sh6 Million Lamu Cultural Centre in Kenya. The centre which will also help promote the cultures of the various communities living in Lamu. It will also be use as an attraction site for tourists visiting the region. County Executive for Tourism, Trade and Industrialisation Dismas Mwasambu said “”We have set aside Sh6 million…

ECOWAS: COMMON CURRENCY ATTAINABLE BY 2020

Posted on 21 June 2018 by Gambeta News

ECOWAS set 2020 as deadline for implementing common currency. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is working assiduously to introduce a common currency by 2020. Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku, Commissioner for Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research at the ECOWAS Secretariat, said a high-level Technical Group is working on implementing the single currency. This announcement came at a meeting attended by representatives of eight central banks from the sub-region, officials of finance ministries, West Africa…

FRESH TALKS ON WESTERN SAHARA TO BE ORGANISED BY UN.

Posted on 20 June 201820 June 2018 by Gambeta News

UN makes more effort to stop violence over Western Sahara. The UN agent for western Sahara is planning a meeting for return of negotiations between Morocco and Algeria next week. Horst Koehler, ex-director of the International Monetary Fund will start talks with Morocco on June 28. Afterwards, he will be going to Laayoune on June 29 to visit the UN observer. Also, Koehler will travel to Tindouf in Algeria to meet the Polisario Front at an unconfirmed…

8,428 HOMES FOR AVERAGE EARNERS TO BE BUILT IN ETHIOPIA.

Posted on 20 June 2018 by Gambeta News

The 8,428 homes will replace substandard ones and provide homes for its citizens. Ethiopia is set to construct 8,428 homes under the middle-income housing scheme. This is according to the Addis Ababa Savings & Houses Development Enterprise (AASHDE). The houses will take up over 38ha piece of land in Bole District. They will be enclosed in 54 buildings where 40 of them will have 15 storeys. While the remaining will have 13 storeys and two…

MITRELLI GROUP SET TO CONSTRUCT 10,000 HOUSING UNIT IN RWANDA

Posted on 20 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda set to have over 10,000 housing unit to be constructed by Mitrelli Group. Israeli firm Mitrelli Group is set to construct over 10,000 housing unit in Rwanda. The Mou was sign by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Mitrelli Group. Meanwhile, the deal will also engage both RDB and Mitrelli group to help grow the housing sector in the nation. Founder and President of Mitrelli Group Haim Taib said “This project is a very nice challenge for us. He also…

KENYA GOVERNMENT SEEKING TO LOWER COST OF PROJECTS

Posted on 20 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government looking to lower costs of crucial projects The government of Kenya through the Kenya Roads Boards (KRB), is in search of researchers, contractors and suppliers who will help to reduce its budgetary costs by at least 25%. Reducing the costs will enable them achieve more developmental projects. Chair person of KRB, Ms Rita Kavashe, said the key areas under consideration include; transport and housing infrastructure and research. Roads contribute about 60% of Kenya’s GDP, however its contribution is…

ANGOLA: 5TH IN AFRICA HYDRO-POWER RANKING

Posted on 19 June 201819 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Angola moves from 11th to 5th in Africa hydropower ranking. Hydro capacity in Angola have grown from 400MW in 2016 to 1,108MW in 2017. This progress have moved the country to become one of five (5) largest hydropower(s) in the continent. The local Laúca and Cambambe dams are also responsible for putting the country on the 2017 list of five nations with most increased hydroelectricity capacity. Also, according to the International Hydroelectric Power Association (IHA) reports, in…

LOCAL CONTRACTORS UNHAPPY WITH CHINESE DOMINANCE IN LESOTHO

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Lesotho local contractor not happy with government awarding contracts to chinese firms. Local contractors are unhappy with government over contract awarding to chinese firm. The contractors also complain that the government does not want to promote local content. Due to this problem, two of the nation major construction firm has submit a joint letter. The letter was given to parliamentary Public Accounts Committee chairman, Selibe Mochoboroane. Meanwhile from the letter, the two companies allege that Chinese companies…

SECURITY TIGHT LAB IN GABON FACILITATED FOR EBOLA STUDIES.

Posted on 19 June 201822 June 2018 by Gambeta News

The well secured lab in Gabon will study Ebola and other dangerous viruses. The lab is in Gabon, one isolated building behind an electrified fence, under round-the-clock security video cameras. The locked-down P4 lab will handle the world’s most dangerous viruses, including Ebola. Only four people, three researchers and a technician, have access to go inside the P4. The lab is one of the only two in all of Africa that can handle deadly Ebola,…

YAHOO MESSENGER IS SET TO SHUT DOWN THIS JULY

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

After 20 years of operations Yahoo Messenger would be shutting down. Come July 17, Yahoo Messenger as the instant messaging app would be is shutting down after 20 years of operation. The company announced that the messenger will go offline without any reason for the shutdown. With the huge popularity of the likes of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram this news comes as no surprise. It is speculated that the competition between these popular applications…

CONSTRUCTION OF 1,727 HOUSING UNITS IN EDO STATE NIGERIA KICKS OFF.

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo kicks off the housing project in Edo State. The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo kicked off the construction of 1,727 houses in Edo State. The estate which is named “Emotan Garden Estate” is in line with the purpose of reviving Edo State economy. The estate is located in Egba, Ikopba Okha Local Government Area. The Edo Development and Property Agency, EDPA and MIXTA Africa are working together…

MICROSOFT PARTNERS WITH TECHNO BRAIN TO IMPROVE FARMERS YIELDS

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Microsoft and Techno Brain partners to use technology to improve agriculture in Africa. Microsoft Corporation is partnering with Techno Brain to launch a digital Agriculture platform in Africa. The aim of the platform is to enhance farmers crop yields and then increase their income. The plan is to first test the platform in Malawi and Tanzania. With a later expansion to other parts of the continent, like in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. Farmers in the Sub-Saharan region…

SOMALIA AND ETHIOPIA IN A MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP TO BETTER THEIR ECONOMY

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Somalia President and Ethiopia Prime Minister signs agreement to benefit both countries and strengthen each other. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi agreed to a mutual relationship between both countries. They also agreed to contribute to A.U.’s plan of seeking better solutions to the continent. The meeting held at Somalia’s capital Mogadishu and henceforth, both countries will enhance diplomatic and trade activities as well as removing all trade and economic barriers….

CONSTRUCTION OF Sh63BILLION DAM KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on 19 June 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans are underway for the construction of two Dam in Kenya. The Construction of Elgeyo-Marakwet dam is set to kick-off in kenya. The project which is worth Sh63 billion will also help create more development in nation. Meanwhile for the past two weeks, seventeen engineers from europe has been camping for the project. The camping which is at Kimwarer and Arror is laying ground for the construction of different project in the nation. Furthermore, the project…

LIBERIA PRESIDENT END ROAD PROJECT INSPECTION TOUR.

Posted on 14 June 2018 by Gambeta News

President George Weah visit ongoing road projects in Bong and Nimba Counties. President George weah has finalise his three day inspection of road projects in the nation. During the tour, the president first stop took him Bong County and climaxed in Ganta, Nimba County. The first project he inspect was the Gbarnga-Voinjama-Foya which is finance by the USAID. He also dedicate the 1.9km chip seal pavement works in Ganta. President Weah said “When the road is built, we all can connect….

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