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OVER 50 BUILT HOUSES HANDED OVER TO VICTIM AFFECTED BY MOZAMBIQUE DUMP COLLAPSED INCIDENT

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OVER 50 BUILT HOUSES HANDED OVER TO VICTIM AFFECTED BY MOZAMBIQUE DUMP COLLAPSED INCIDENT

Mayor of Maputo Rasaque Manhique has handed over 50 houses to families that were affected during the collapse of the rubbish dump at Hulene on the outskirts of Maputo city. The incident which occured on the 19 february 2018 resulted in the death of 17 people which made headline news. According to reports, the dump was allowed to grow into a monster which towered over the houses built in its shadows. Meanwhile,  Torrential rains in…

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GHANA ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES: WHY GRIDCo REDUCED ECG POWER SUPPLY

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GHANA ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES: WHY GRIDCo REDUCED ECG POWER SUPPLY

Ghana Grid company (GRIDCo) has reduced its power supply to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) which has impacted the electricity supply to consumers in parts of Tema, Kpone, Kpong and some areas in the Eastern Region. Recently, in the past months, there has been erratic power supply across the country. This has resulted with many Ghanaians demanding that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Energy Ministry release a load-shedding timetable so they…

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TOGO PRESIDENT INAUGURATE POULTRY FARM PROJECT

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TOGO PRESIDENT INAUGURATE POULTRY FARM PROJECT

Togo President, Faure Gnassingbé, inaugurated an integrated poultry farming at Avétonou (Agou prefecture), about 100 km from Lomé. The facility spans 660 hectares. The project is led by Porteo-Graine, a subsidiary of the Porteo Group. The facility will include a poultry area covering 162 ha. The remaining space will accommodate the Agricultural Research Technical Institute (ITRA), the Institute of Alternative Training and Development (IFAD-Avetonou), and the Eco-Village. The core of the poultry project revolves around…

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HOW ZIMBABWE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CITY IS TAKING SHAPE

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HOW ZIMBABWE NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CITY IS TAKING SHAPE

The building and upgrading of infrastructure around Mount Hampden, the site of a new city to the north west of Harare, is not only in preparation for Zimbabwe’s hosting of the SADC Summit in August, but is a carefully planned long-term project to create an ultra-modern capital, Cabinet has said. Major roads linking Harare to Mt Hampden, which is already home to the new multi-million dollar Parliament Building, are being expanded at a rapid pace…

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NAPSA SIGNED US$650M DEAL WITH MOIC TO TRANSFORM ZAMBIA’s LUSAKA-NDOLA DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

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NAPSA SIGNED US$650M DEAL WITH MOIC TO TRANSFORM ZAMBIA’s LUSAKA-NDOLA DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has inked a momentous deal worth $650 million with Macro Oceans Investment Consortium (MOIC) to kickstart the transformation of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway. In a ceremony marking the signing of the agreement, NAPSA Director General, Muyangwa Muyangwa, disclosed that the ambitious project encompasses the upgrading of the 327-kilometer road, along with the rehabilitation of the 45-kilometer Luanshya-Fisenge-Masangano route. Muyangwa elaborated that under this agreement, Macro Oceans Investment Consortium will…

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SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT: WHY GHANA GOVT. NEEDS TO SECURE PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE PROJECT

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SAGLEMI HOUSING PROJECT: WHY GHANA GOVT. NEEDS TO SECURE PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE PROJECT

The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the processes to engage a private partner to complete the project. Addressing the media yesterday during a tour of the facility,…

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HOW ETHIOPIA CITIZENS RAISED 19BILLION BIRR IN 13YEARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ABAY DAM

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HOW ETHIOPIA CITIZENS RAISED 19BILLION BIRR IN 13YEARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ABAY DAM

Ethiopia Public raised over 19 billion Birr for the construction of Abay dam over the past 13 years, according to Coordination Office. The Office of National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the Construction of the Abay Dam launched Bond Week yesterday to augment contribution to the construction of the dam via bond sales, 8100 SMS, donation and others schemes. Yesterday, the Office, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Ethiopian Development Bank (DBE)…

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EGYPT SECURE DEAL TO SETUP SILO FACTORY

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EGYPT SECURE DEAL TO SETUP SILO FACTORY

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli witnessed on yesterday the inking of a contract for allocating a plot of land for establishing a factory for designing, manufacturing, and setting up silos in the East Port Said zone. The contract was inked between East Port Said Development company and Feerum Egypt company. The Premier noted that the contract falls within the framework of a comprehensive plan forged under directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to expand localizing…

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GHANA GOVT. REITERATE COMMITMENT TO COMPLETE ALL COASTAL PROJECT ACROSS THE NATION

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GHANA GOVT. REITERATE COMMITMENT TO COMPLETE ALL COASTAL PROJECT ACROSS THE NATION

The Minister-designate for Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nrumah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful completion of all coastal protection projects along the country’s coast. Despite the concerning trend of rising sea tides affecting the development of coastal communities, Mr Nkrumah assured that the government remained dedicated to addressing the issue. During his visit to Lower Axim, Mr Nkrumah paid a courtesy call on the Omanhene of Lower Axim, Awulae Attibrukusu…

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LIBERIA GOVT. SECURED US$300M FROM WORLD BANK FOR DAM CONSTRUCTION

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LIBERIA GOVT. SECURED US$300M FROM WORLD BANK FOR DAM CONSTRUCTION

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) says the Government of Liberia has acquired a commitment of US$300m from the World Bank to construct a dam in Bong County. During a recent high-power delegation’s visit to Bong County, LEC Corporate Communication Manager Mr. Philip Farley said that the people are excited and have welcomed the dam construction in their area. Mr. Farley described the acquisition of the World Bank commitment as a great step in achieving the…

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BOTSWANA LEATHER PARK: WHY THE CONSTANT DELAY IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT

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BOTSWANA LEATHER PARK: WHY THE CONSTANT DELAY IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT

The Leather Park has been in the pipeline since 2014 with little progress, a fact that has frustrated authorities and residents in the border town. The implementation of the Leather Park was said to be delayed by the need for project reconfiguration to address emerging risks from a change in the project scope and location. The declining national herd warranted a review of the project’s business case to determine the minimal amount of raw material…

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WHY NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW

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WHY NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW

Electricity Subsidy in Nigeria grew by 22.16 per cent from N528 billion in 2019 to N645 billion in 2023, latest figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has shown With the Commission projecting N1.6 trillion as electricity subsidy for 2024, total subsidy in the past 10 years is expected to hit N4.993 trillion by the end of the year. A breakdown of the total amount showed that the Federal Government was expected to have remitted…

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HOW EGYPT TANZA PROJECT WILL BECOME A PREMIUM DESTINATION AFTER COMPLETION

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HOW EGYPT TANZA PROJECT WILL BECOME A PREMIUM DESTINATION AFTER COMPLETION

Mahmoud Gaber, CEO of Magic Land Al-Hokair, announced that the Tanza project is poised to become the premier tourism entertainment venture in the Middle East, propelled by a robust expansion strategy in the Egyptian market. The project, which covers an area of 250,000 sqm, is the first and largest integrated entertainment destination in Egypt, with investments worth EGP 1.1bn. Tanza aims to reshape and redefine the entertainment concept in Egypt through its unique business model…

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HOW TOGO GOVT. REHABILITATED 2200KM RURAL ROADS BETWEEN 2021 & 2023

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HOW TOGO GOVT. REHABILITATED 2200KM RURAL ROADS BETWEEN 2021 & 2023

Between 2021 and 2023, 2,200 kilometers of rural roads have been rehabilitated in Togo, according to official sources cited by local media According to the same sources, an additional 2,552 kilometers are currently under construction as part of the national rural connectivity program. Moreover, 1,720 kilometers of rural roads underwent routine mechanized maintenance during the three years reviewed. This is out of 2,478 kilometers targeted in this area. This year, the government plans to invest…

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OVER 60 BOREOLES HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO MASVINGO CENTRAL IN ZIMBABWE

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OVER 60 BOREOLES HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO MASVINGO CENTRAL IN ZIMBABWE

More than 60 boreholes have been rehabilitated in Masvingo Central constituency with several schools and homes connected to electricity as the Second Republic walks the talk in driving sustainable development in all parts of the country. The borehole rehabilitation has enhanced access to clean water in wards 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, and 34 while the electrification programme has become a game-changer as it positively impacts education, businesses, and economic development…

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HOW TWO WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACED SHUTDOWN IN GHANA

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HOW TWO WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACED SHUTDOWN IN GHANA

A shutdown is imminent for two water treatment plants that depend on River Pra in the Western and Central regions. Experts and technicians, as well as academicians at a workshop on water bodies restoration held last Wednesday, gave that indication when they painted grim pictures of water bodies in the country. Stakeholders in the workshop at the University of Cape Coast deliberated for hours on how to restore the country’s dying and polluted water bodies….

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ADB TO REINFORCED INFRASTRUCTURAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MOZAMBIQUE

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ADB TO REINFORCED INFRASTRUCTURAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MOZAMBIQUE

The African Development Bank and Mozambique reinforced their partnership during a visit by Mr. Solomon Quaynor, the Bank’s Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization. This visit, held from March 12th to 15th, 2024, underscores the Bank’s commitment to supporting Mozambique’s economic growth trajectory, particularly following the third review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility with the International Monetary Fund and the Bank’s recent Economic Acceleration Package and Budget Support Mission. Accompanied by the Bank’s…

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HOW SENEGAL DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT IS HELPING IMPROVING WATER SUPPLY

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HOW SENEGAL DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT IS HELPING IMPROVING WATER SUPPLY

The Project relating to the construction of a third drinking water treatment plant in Keur Momar Sarr (KMS3), launched in 2017 in the Louga department, is a major drinking water facility supplied by Senegal’s Lac de Guiers.  The plant produces an additional 200,000 m3 of drinking water per day.  Water is distributed it over the newly-built 920 kilometre-long network and through a 216-km-long pipeline to 85 household connections. The plant, which was opened in 2021 by Senegalese President Macky…

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RIVERS GOVERNOR INSPECT PORT-HARCOURT DUAL CARRIAGE RING ROAD IN NIGERIA

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RIVERS GOVERNOR INSPECT PORT-HARCOURT DUAL CARRIAGE RING ROAD IN NIGERIA

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has expressed satisfaction with work on the Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Ring Road and assures of delivering the project within the scheduled 36 months. Governor Fubara on Wednesday embarked on an inspection tour of some sections of the 50.15 kilometers road taking through Elikpokpodu to Rukpokwu before moving to the Rumuosi section and ending at the UTC junction section of the road. Speaking to the press after the inspection…

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ETHIOPIA MINISTRY SET TO CONSIDER PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLUEMENT ON RAILWAYS TRANSPORT

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ETHIOPIA MINISTRY SET TO CONSIDER PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLUEMENT ON RAILWAYS TRANSPORT

Officials at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics are considering permitting private sector participation in railway freight transport as a means to cut market commodity prices. The Ministry has been conducting feasibility studies to explore the possibility of private sector involvement in rail transportation, including the option of leasing out additional train cars on existing railways. Dhenge Boru, a state minister for Transport, told The Reporter there has been interest from private firms, who are conducting their…

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