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EQUATORIAL GUINEA MAKES PLANS FOR GAS MEGA-HUB

Posted on 15 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Equatorial Guinea to construct a gas mega-hub. Equatorial Guinea is planning to construct a natural gas mega-hub. The hub will consist of an offshore and onshore aggregation and processing facilities. It will also have an interlinked production with London government. The first phase of the project involves implementing a new gas supply agreement signed between the MMH and Noble Energy. This agreement will replace some of the gas production lost since the Alba field declines. Noble…

ZANZIBAR’S PEMBA AIRPORT TO UNDERGO MAJOR FACE-LIFT

Posted on 14 May 201814 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Zanzibar government to upgrade Pemba Airport. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through it’s Vice President Seif Ali Iddi, said the Pemba Airport will undergo a major upgrade to be able to accommodate bigger planes and handle international flights. There is no information for the cost of the upgrade yet. But experts from Egypt are currently undertaking various measurements on how to upgrade the airport. So the project is currently undergoing feasibility study. The African Development Bank (AfDB) will…

THE RISKS IN NIGERIA-CHINA US$2.5bn CURRENCY SWAP DEAL

Posted on 14 May 201814 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria needs to increase exports to fully benefit from the US$2.5bn bilateral currency swap deal with China. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), recently signed a bilateral currency swap deal with the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) worth about US$2.5 billion. In local currencies, the swap is worth about 15 billion Renminbi (RMB) or N720 billion. The deal’s aim is to reduce the demand for U.S. Dollar by Nigerians importing from China, and consequently strengthen…

GHANA GOVERNMENT PLANS TO CONSTRUCT US$60M COCOA PROCESSING PLANT

Posted on 14 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Chinese Government set to assist Ghana in constructing a cocoa processing plant in the country. Ghana government has agree a deal with china to construct a cocoa plant. The plant which will cost US$60m will have the capacity to process over 45000 tonnes of cocoa. This process will help boost Ghana’s cocoa sector, improve value addition and cocoa consumption locally. It will be build in the Sefwi Wiawso of the nation. Chief Executive of COCOBOD Mr. Joseph Boahen…

ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

Posted on 14 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Zambia soon to begin a US$152,381 road rehabilitation. Zambia is planning to embark on a US$152,381 peri-urban road rehabilitation project. This is coming just after the conclusion of a road survey by the Luanshya Municipal Council (LMC) engineering department. The aim of the rehabilitation is to open up new areas for agriculture activities using locally generated resources. According to Luanshya Mayor, Nathan Chanda, the project for grading and graveling feeder roads are important not only to farmers but also in…

AZ GROUP BUILDS TWO HOTEL INFRASTRUCTURE IN ALGERIA

Posted on 14 May 2018 by Gambeta News

AZ Group builds a hotel and leisure building in Mostaganem, Algeria. AZ group has build two new infrastructure in Mostaganem, Algeria. The hotel and leisure building dubbed ”AZ Zephir” will have no less than 315 rooms (from the standard room to the presidential suite). It will also have a multipurpose rooms, many swimming pools, a gym and even a Spa. Furthermore it will have the first of its kind Presidential suite. The second building AZ Montana will have fifteen swimming…

THE REHABILITATION OF THE LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY IS ALMOST COMPLETED

Posted on 14 May 2018 by Gambeta News

The two construction companies working on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria announces the near completion of the project. The rehabilitation of the 132km road project cost the Nigerian government N230 billion. The work is in sections with each construction firm working on each section. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) is in charge Section 2 from Sagamu to Ibadan. While Julius Berger handles Section 1 from Sagamu to Lagos. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, The Minister of Information toured the…

ZIMBABWE PARLIAMENT GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR AIRPORT PROJECT

Posted on 14 May 201814 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe parliament signal approval of the airport construction which will see more passengers and tourist in the nation. Zimbabwe Parliament has approve the deal for the construction of an airport. It will be worth US$153 million and will also be use to expand Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. The deal was agree between the government and the chinese firm. Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa said “We should expect increase passenger and aircraft processing areas through…

ALGERIA TO BUILD 1450 MW COMBINED CYCLE PLANT

Posted on 11 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Algeria set to build 1450 MW cycle plant that will help improve the nation energy sector. The construction of a cycle plant which will produce 1450 MW is going on in Algeria. The project which will also help strengthen the power output in the country as well as help diversify energy. According to report, the project was given to keller Group which will carry out ground work on the project. Keller Group will meanwhile be…

AFRICA’S LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE TO OPEN IN JUNE

Posted on 11 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique to commission Africa’s Longest Suspension Bridge in June 2018. The commissioning of Africa’s longest suspension bridge will be on the 25th of June this year. The bridge is currently under construction in Mozambique. It’s commissioning date is also the same date as Mozambique independence in 1975. The Maputo-Catembe Bridge costs a whooping US$700m. It is part of a larger project that includes a set of access roads on both banks and other roads, including one leading to…

TANZANIA SEEKS AID FROM AfDB FOR MEGA PROJECTS

Posted on 11 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzania turn to AfDB for Power and Airport projects funding Tanzania President Magufuli said that the country is in talks with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance two mega projects. These projects are Stiegler’s Gorge hydroelectric plant project and the modernization of Dodoma Airport. According to the president, the expectation is that construction of these projects will begin July. AfDB President, Mr Adesina Akinwumi said despite the country’s focus on the two projects, the bank is also…

REFLECTION ON THE 25th ANNUAL FIDIC-GAMA 2018 CONFERENCE

Posted on 11 May 201818 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Highlights of the 25th Annual FIDIC-GAMA 2018 conference. The FIDIC – GAMA Annual Conference is one of the biggest networking events for Consulting Engineers and their clients. Their clients include the private and public sector in the African diaspora. Attending the conference which holds annually were delegates from more than 15 countries across Africa. It serves as an excellent platform for like minded people to join in the pursuit of African partnerships for mutual benefit…

GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSION NEWLY CONSTRUCTED POLICE BUILDING

Posted on 10 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana’s President commission new police building in Accra. President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commission the Tesano Divisional Police headquarter building in Accra. The building is one of two that the Despite Group of Companies will be build in the country. The building will also have special rooms for senior officers as well as a ten seater conference room, a kitchen, adjoining room. It will also have a total of 5 washrooms an executive lobby, a…

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW KAVANGO FISHERIES OFFICE KICK-OFF IN NAMIBIA

Posted on 10 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia government set to construct a new kavango fishery office that will help increase production and promote agriculture. The new kavango fishery project is set to kick-off after construction was put on halt in 2012. According to report, the project will receive fund from the government. It also be complete within six or seven months. Africa Civil Engineering is in charge of constructing the project. Meanwhile the firm will try to cover a lot of ground…

ETHIOPIA INVITE BIDDERS FOR DIDESA POWER PROJECT

Posted on 10 May 201810 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) invites bidders for 550MW Didesa hydroelectric power project. Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP) Corp is inviting private project developers for the financing and construction of the 550MW Didesa hydroelectric power project. Selection of the project company will be based on the least bid price and tariff charges in USD/MWh. Successful bidders will enter into a long term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EEP for the projects. The Agreement is for the capacity and electrical output of…

CONSTRUCTION OF 20,000 SEATER STADIUM KICK-OFF IN IVORY COAST

Posted on 10 May 20186 May 2021 by Gambeta News

Construction of 20000 seater stadium kick-off as part of venue to host the 2021 Africa Nations Cup. The construction of a stadium has kick-off in ivory coast. The stadium is one of six stadiums that will be use to host matches at the 2021 Africa Nations Cup. It will cost approximately US $60m and will be dub “Stade de Yamoussoukro”. The project is been design by SCAU which will have several different features. Its feature will include having a single ring-shape…

GHANA AND BURKINA FASO SEEK JOINT REQUEST FOR RAILWAY PROJECT

Posted on 9 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana and Burkina Faso plans to construct a railways that will link both nations and help boost relationship between them. Ghana and Burkina Faso has issue a joint Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI). The request is for a cross-border railway public-private partnership (PPP) project. According to report, the both nations are seeking for technical and financial partners for the construction and operation of a railway line. The fund for the project is through a public-private partnership (PPP)…

LAGOS 3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE TO UNDERGO REHABILITATION

Posted on 9 May 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria to rehabilitate Lagos 3rd Mainland bridge. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria have given approval for the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The repair works on the bridge is worth about US$52.6m. The council gave the approval at an FEC meeting presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Italian construction firm, Borini Prono will be responsible for the repair works. Borini Porno is also responsible for constructing the bridge. According to the Minister of…

TRAVEL TIPS

Posted on 8 May 2018 by Gambeta News

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BELONGINGS SAFE WHEN FLYING. None of us wants to think the worst when on board. During flights its inevitable that you will be separated from your belongings. this is part and parcel of the process. When you plan to travel on holiday, keeping your money and valuables safe. It is pretty essential if you want to have a good time. But with crooks and crims looking to make off with your stuff, you’re going…

ZIMBABWE SET TO CONSTRUCT MODERN GREEN BUILDING

Posted on 8 May 2018 by Gambeta News

NOIC set to fund the construction of a modern green building that will help cut the demand for grid electricity in Zimbabwe. The construction of the green building will be at he Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds. It will be power by a solar plant and will help feed energy to the nation grid. The initiative will also help cut the demand for grid electricity in the country. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary, Mr Partson Mbiriri said “The intention…

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