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WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA NUCLEAR POWER STATION PROJECT RUNNING LATE

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Gambeta News

What is describe as South Africa’s most complex project ever is running a bit late as oppose to the original plans. Well, the nation knows that the nuclear facility which was commissioned some 36years agos in 1985 will surely pose some challenges. Plans were made in 2022 and early 2023 as the nuclear power plant was schedule for a number of upgrade to extend its operational life for a further 20 years. Such plans include,…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO BLACK LIST SOME CONTRACTORS

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Gambeta News

Plans are in motion to blacklist some contracted companies performing substandard work under the ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP)Phase 2. This is due to the poor state of some recently completed road in the cities. The ERRP phase 2 is to catch up on years of poor maintenance and in some case rebuild roads that were not built properly in the first phase. It is also aimed at harnessing the potential of the transport…

Disruptive Technologies of The Future: Artificial Intelligence vs Engineering Intellect

Posted on 11 January 2022 by Gambeta News

The evolution of Technology has always been disruptive. As new devices are developed or invented, the older ones become obsolete. Some advanced engineers will remember something called a Slide rule – particularly the Aristo 868 – small enough to fit into the breast pocket yet big enough to be seen by envious non Engineering Students. We all had one, This one had 3 log-log Scales, although I don’t know anyone who could actually use the…

NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION NIGTHMARE: WHY THE MASSIVE DECLINE?

Posted on 10 January 2022 by Gambeta News

For the past three years, Namibia construction sector has witness a rapid decline in the sector. This is as a result of project not completed on time and the banks having difficulty to extend credit which has seriously affected the sector. The construction sector has been a major driver of growth in the country but due to its slow pace, it has seriously affected the country GDP. A research in 2017, reported that 231 building…

EGYPT’s NEW CAPITAL ROAD: WHY PRESIDENT SISI INSISITS ON HIGH CLASS ENGINEERING DESIGN

Posted on 10 January 2022 by Gambeta News

The New Administrative Capital design in Egypt is a project that has been under construction since 2015. It is aimed at ensuring that the Nation moved into a technology era which focus on a SMART CITY as well as reflecting the religion’s true principles. So with the construction of the new capital in progress, President Sisi has insist that the construction of the new capital road has a high class engineering design. He made the…

Engineering Skills Development:- Imperative to Africa’s Sustainable Future

Posted on 7 January 20227 January 2022 by Gambeta News

Definition of Engineering Skills The knowledge and talents required to enable an engineer or technologist to discharge his/her duties successfully, effectively and efficiently the taking of initiative and responsibility of the individual for business situations that he confronts. Participation to solving problems in group It includes Hard and soft Skills Dynamics of the engineering profession Due to advancing technologies in ICT, robotics, big data, Artificial Intelligence and the advent of quantum computing, the amount…

REGENERATING HISTORIC CARIO TO ITS GRANDEUR

Posted on 20 December 202120 December 2021 by Gambeta News

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi went on a tour of inspection of a number of road, axis and overpass development projects in Greater Cairo. The President also inspected Historic Cairo development project and followed up the implementation of the plan to restore it to its grandeur for the ancient historical heritage it enjoys, thus regenerating Historic Cairo as a sophisticated tourist destination of a civilized, modern architectural character and with integrated services. The Spokesman for the…

The more Africa innovates, the closer the world gets to net zero

Posted on 13 December 2021 by Gambeta News

By: John Lewis, Managing Director, Aggreko Africa The climate crisis is an unavoidable reality. For every company, individual and government, changing the shape of this crisis has become, or should become a priority. It needs to be central to every conversation, expansion plan, and strategy because remaining aligned with the status quo is not an option. Simply looking at the problems is not either. The only option is to look at solutions, at how the…

THE RETURN OF THE GARDEN CITY

Posted on 23 November 2021 by Gambeta News

BY: NKPATA IBINABO For over three decades, the once renouned Garden City of Port Harcourt has lost its aura, but as the saying goes, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. This light which can be viewed in the present era as a rapid infrastructural development across the city is gradually bring back that Garden city feel to residents and indigenes of the state. The contribution of infrastructure to an economy cannot…

THE YOUNG ENGINEERS VIEW: WHERE DO YOU STAND?

Posted on 23 November 202123 November 2021 by Gambeta News

BY NKPATA IBINABO As a young engineer myself, the deviation in the sector is becoming alarming especially as different young engineers has different ideology of what is currently facing the industry at the moment. I could remember vividly back then in school we were made to understand that Engineering is critical to Nigeria as it is a major driver of growth and an essential solution in addressing the country’s infrastructural deficiencies. However the constant challenge…

Protecting lives and livelihoods: CESA unpacks skills development and sustainability in the construction industry

Posted on 20 November 2021 by Gambeta News

Press Release 18 November 2021. Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) hosted the fourth instalment of its ‘Protecting Lives and Livelihoods’ webinar yesterday, which aims to bring the consulting engineering profession together regularly, to discuss trends and challenges in the industry. By encouraging knowledge sharing and networking, CESA is fostering a more sustainable and professional construction industry. Building a sustainable industry was the topic of yesterday’s event – with discussions focussing on skills development, business operations,…

Building Long Term Power Partnerships

Posted on 20 November 2021 by Gambeta News

By: Sibongile Thobakgale, Area Sales Manager for South Africa at Aggreko Consistent and reliable power is the cornerstone of any economy. Yet, according to the African Development Bank Group, more than 30 African countries are currently experiencing power shortages and regular interruptions due to a variety of reasons, including natural causes, such as droughts, oil price shocks, system disruptions caused by conflict and high growth with low investment or structural issues. These interruptions are costly and…

Electric mining vehicles and fast battery chargers are set to offer safer and more sustainable mining in Africa

Posted on 9 November 2021 by Gambeta News

Becker Mining South Africa has been appointed distributors in Southern and Central Africa by Miller Technology, a leading mobile mining equipment supplier. Becker Mining SA now supplies and supports Miller’s new range of Relay electric mining vehicles, which has been developed especially for the underground mining environment. The Relay electric mining vehicle has been custom designed with an advanced battery management system that makes this one of the most environmentally safe and efficient light duty…

FIBERTEX SOLUTIONS FOR CONCRETE SURFACE ENHANCEMENT

Posted on 9 November 20219 November 2021 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geosynthetics solutions encompass Controlled Permeability Formwork (CPF) liners, designed for concrete surface enhancement in diverse applications, including highly aggressive environments. Typical applications of Fibertex Formtex® CPF liners are in potable water tanks, wastewater treatment plants, settlement tanks, container terminals, bridges and tunnels, marine structures, as well as dams and sluices. “The main functions of Formtex® CPF liners are to improve the durability of a concrete structure, to extend its service life and reduce maintenance…

ACEN Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Posted on 9 November 20219 November 2021 by Gambeta News

The Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria-ACEN in a Press Conference today 8th November 2021 at the main hall of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Liaison office, Engineering Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated her 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary. The Press Conference was graced by three past Presidents of the association: Engr. Dr. Joseph Ibikunle Folayan, FNSE, FAEng, Engr. Mrs. Mayen Adetiba, FNSE, FAEng, Engr. Bayo K. Adeola, FNSE, FAEng, and the Immediate Past President of…

CESA INFRASTRUCTURE INDABA 2021: ENCOURAGING THE TOUGH DISCUSSIONS NEEDED TO DRIVE SA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Posted on 4 October 2021 by Gambeta News

28 September 2021. Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) proudly kicked off its annual Infrastructure Indaba today, under the theme “Engineering the future now”. Held for the first time as a virtual event, the online platform boasted networking opportunities and discussions which were highly engaging in the midst of South Africa’s turbulent construction landscape. CESA President, Sugen Pillay, opened the event by discussing South Africa’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan. “This plan has created some…

CESA INFRASTRUCTURE INDABA 2021 DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS COMPLEX REALITIES OF PROFESSIONALISING THE PUBLIC SERVICE: GROUP EFFORT ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT A FAILED STATE

Posted on 4 October 2021 by Gambeta News

29 September 2021. Day 2 of the Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Annual Infrastructure Indaba kicked off this morning with discussions centring largely on transformation and development. Refilwe Lesufi, Prana Consulting Director & CESA Board Member opened the discussion with a focus on the progress of transformation in the public and private sectors. She congratulated government on making headway in representing diversity in their ranks. “However, the private sector is not following suit. Top management…

IS AFRICA’S ENERGY SECTOR READY FOR MORE DATA CENTRES?

Posted on 27 September 2021 by Gambeta News

Being able to connect to the internet means opening up all the benefits and possibilities of developed countries to the people of Africa, including essentials like mobile banking, chat and video, and access to e-health and e-education – as a starting point. It means that producers have more access to wider markets to sell their goods, that entrepreneurs have more access to financial services, and that governments can engage with and serve their citizens more…

USD 13.9MILLION ELECTRICITY PROJECT INAUGURATED TO SUPPLY MORE THAN 12,000 HOMES IN COMOROS

Posted on 25 August 2021 by Gambeta News

Major electricity projects valued at AED51 million (US$13.9 million) have been inaugurated by the government of the Comoros. Financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the UAE’s leading development financing institution driving sustainable development at home and abroad, these projects will supply electricity to more than 12,000 homes and are expected to stimulate the economy of the island nation. His Excellency Azali Assoumani, President of the Comoros, attended the inauguration of the strategic projects with…

FIRST HOSPITAL SPECIALISED IN MATERNITY AND CHILDREN IN THE HORN OF AFRICA, DJIBOUTI

Posted on 25 August 2021 by Gambeta News

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed received, on Sunday, her Djiboutian counterpart Ahmed Abdullah, to discuss the executive steps for establishing an Egyptian hospital in Djibouti, the first hospital specialised in maternity and children in the Horn of Africa country. During the meeting, Zayed reviewed the proposed operation programme for the hospital. To be built on an area of more than 8,000 cubic metres, the hospital will include departments of; obstetrics and gynecology,…

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