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A RAY OF SUNSHINE AS LIBYA IS SET TO IMPROVE RELATIONS WITH EGYPT

Posted on 15 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh said Sunday he is optimistic about his country’s future relations with neighboring Egypt. On Saturday, Dbeibeh received a phone call from Egyptian President Adel-Fattah al-Sisi during which he signaled Egypt’s full support to the new Libyan government, according to the Egyptian Presidency. “I received a phone call from the Egyptian president during which he offered his congratulations for obtaining the parliament’s confidence,” Dbeibeh wrote on Twitter. “We are optimistic…

WORLD’S TOP PRODUCER OF STAINLESS STEEL TO START CONSTRUCTION OF A PLANT IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 11 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Tsingshan Holdings Group Co., the world’s top producer of nickel and stainless steel, will start construction on an iron ore mine and a carbon steel plant in Zimbabwe in May, according to a senior government official. A fluorite and limestone production plant will also soon be set up, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said in an emailed statement following a cabinet meeting. Afrochine, the local unit of Tsingshan, initially signed a $1 billion agreement in June…

TOGOLESE PRIME MINISTER, VICTOIRE DOGBE GETS VACCINATED

Posted on 11 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Victoire Dogbe, Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Togolese Republic receives first dose of Astra Zeneca vaccine against Covid-19. She set the tone for the vaccination campaign, and will be followed by members of the Togolese Government. The Togolese Government received the AstraZeneca as part of theCovax initiative.

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE EASTERN NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY PROJECT, BONNY DEEP SEA PORT, AND A RAILWAY INDUSTRIAL PARK IN NIGERIA

Posted on 11 March 202111 March 2021 by Gambeta News

President Muhammadu Buhari flags off the commencement of the implementation of another important national infrastructure consisting of three projects: Port Harcourt—Maiduguri narrow gauge railway reconstruction project with new branch lines, Bonny Deep Sea Port, and a Railway Industrial Park. These project will resuscitate the once vibrant railway transportation in the Eastern railway corridor of the country, Port Harcourt—Maiduguri, and serve as a transportation and supply chain network for domestic needs and export, as well as…

IVORIAN PRIME MINISTER, HAMED BAKAYOKO LOSES HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER

Posted on 11 March 202111 March 2021 by Gambeta News

It is with immense sorrow that we learned today of the death of the Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, Mr Hamed Bakayoko. The Ivorian Prime Minister, Hamed Bakayoko, had been staying since Thursday, February 18 in Paris (France) for health reasons. The Head of Government was carrying out series of medical analyzes there. He was transferred in serious condition to an establishment in Freiburg, Germany, on the morning of March 6, to undergo an experimental…

FACTS: AKANYARU MULTIPURPOSE DAM PROJECT IN RWANDA/ BURUNDI

Posted on 10 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Rwanda and Burundi have already started mobilising funds for the Akanyaru Multipurpose Dam. The construction of all the facilities related to this project will require an investment of $190 million. The project to build the Akanyaru Multipurpose Dam will require an investment of US$190 million. This was announced by the Burundian and Rwandan authorities on the occasion of the celebration of the 18th Day of the Nile on 22 February 2021. The Akanyaru River on which…

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE ‘WORLD BANK YOUTH SUMMIT COMPETITION’

Posted on 10 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Applications to the Pitch Competition now open! Deadline for submission: March 31, 2021 (11:59 pm EST) Submit your proposal here. The global nature of the COVID-19 pandemic calls for a coordinated effort toward recovery. The pandemic has resulted in the creation of not only a health crisis but also an economic one of a scale unprecedented in the recent years. How can we unleash the unique opportunities we have today to not only boost a sustainable economic recovery but also, ensure that…

BMG IMPROVES SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE IN ZAMBIA THROUGH THE SUPPLY OF PPE AND WELDING SOLUTIONS

Posted on 10 March 202110 March 2021 by Gambeta News

BMG has extended its integrated engineering solutions services in Zambia to include the supply and support of a comprehensive range of personal protection equipment (PPE) and advanced welding systems, designed to create a healthy, clean and safe environment. “BMG is committed to assisting businesses in Zambia improve safety in the workplace by ensuring easy access to a broad range of quality branded PPE, which is suitable for use in many sectors, including mining, agriculture,…

CHANGING THE SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGE

Posted on 10 March 2021 by Gambeta News

John Lewis, Managing Director, Aggreko Africa A report by the Institute for Supply Management found that nearly 75% of companies surveyed had reported supply chain disruption during the pandemic. While data centre supply chains have not been as seriously impacted as many other sectors, there remains a need for companies to shore up the proverbial defences as they approach 2021, and find new ways of securing their supply chains as the pandemic rages on. Lead…

AMAZI WATER PROJECT WILL FACILITATE ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER FOR BURUNDIANS

Posted on 9 March 2021 by Gambeta News

The Government of Burundi is determined to concretely improve the living conditions of Burundians. Through the Amazi Water project, we aim to facilitate access to drinking water for the entire population, in all municipalities, by 2025. Amazi Water is an NGO based in Bujumbura, Burundi. We partner with other Burundi based NGOs and faith based organizations in order to provide long term clean water solutions to all of Burundi by 2028. Amazi Water’s founders and…

BOTSWANA AND MALAWI REVIVE BILATERAL RELATIONS TO EXPLORE NEW AREAS OF COOPERATION, MINING

Posted on 9 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi President of the Republic of Botswana gives a statement on his return from a 1 day working visit to Malawi “A very good evening to you all. We are safely back from the Republic of Malawi. I had a good engagement with my brother, His Excellency President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera We have committed to revive and deepen our bilateral relations through the resuscitation of our Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation(JPCC) which…

LINKING BURUNDI AND TANZANIA WITH A USD1.9 BILLION RAILWAY PROJECT WILL BOOST MINING ACTIVITIES

Posted on 9 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Burundi and Tanzania are seeking to raise $1.9 billion for a railway linking the two East African nations that could help landlocked Burundi boost its mineral exports, an official said. “Now is the time to start fund-raising” for the 190-kilometer (118 mile) line from Musongati in Burundi to Tanzania’s Isaka, said Dieudonné Dukundane, executive secretary of Central Corridor, a government-backed agency that promotes regional transport development. The railway will be part of a broader project…

TUNISIA’S STATE OWNED MINING COMPANY ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE AS POLITICAL INSTABILITY INTENSIFIES

Posted on 8 March 20218 March 2021 by Gambeta News

TUNIS – Tunisia’s state-owned phosphates producer Compagnie des Phosphates de Gafsa, which had been providing Tunisia with 10% of its total exports, is careening towards bankruptcy unless the government steps in to its rescue, a leader of the country’s main trade union said. “The government must come to the rescue of the Compagnie des Phosphates de Gafsa (CPG). The company’s downward crisis is spiralling,” said Mohamed Sghaier Miraoui, secretary-general of the Gafsa branch of the…

EGYPT’S PRESIDENT VISITS SUDAN TO DISCUSS GERD DAM DISPUTE

Posted on 8 March 2021 by Gambeta News

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s president visited Sudan on Saturday, his first visit to the country since a popular uprising led to the military’s overthrow of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in 2019. President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with with Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, head of the ruling Sovereign Council, at Khartoum’s presidential palace. There, they inspected a military guard of honor. El-Sissi also met with Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagal, deputy head…

ABRASIVE FLOW SOLUTIONS (AFS) IS LAUNCHED

Posted on 5 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) part of Invicta Holding Limited, has established a new company – Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) – that specialises in the design and manufacture of slurry related valves. “ESG’s strategy to further expand its fluid technology services, through the launch of an in-house manufacturing facility, strengthens the Group’s position in the valves sector on the African continent. The establishment of AFS also expands specialist valves services to a broader customer base and…

PRESIDENT ALASSANE OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE IS IN FRANCE TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL COOPERATION

Posted on 4 March 2021 by Gambeta News

President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire holds meeting with Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs as discussions focused on bilateral cooperation between Côte d’Ivoire and France as well as regional and international issues. AGENDA OF THE HEAD OF STATE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 IN FRANCE: 6.30 p.m. (5.30 p.m. GMT): Interview with the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves LE DRIAN 8 p.m. (7 p.m. GMT): Interview with the…

BLT WORLD’S NEW MOBICON CONTAINER HANDLER IMPROVES EFFICIENCY, LOWERS COSTS AND ENSURES GREATER SAFETY IN MANY INDUSTRIES

Posted on 3 March 20213 March 2021 by Gambeta News

BLT WORLD’s new Mobicon 2HL series mini straddle carriers – which stack containers two high – are designed for lifting containers securely onto and off trucks and for moving loads around sites, to significantly reduce onsite congestion, making the yard a safer workplace. Material handling specialists, BLT WORLD, has launched the new Mobicon 2HL series mini straddle carriers in Africa. Mobicon container handlers – key machines in BLT WORLD’s range of container handling equipment…

RUSUMO HYDROPOWER PLANT TO GENERATE 80MW SHARED BETWEEN RWANDA, TANZANIA AND BURUNDI

Posted on 3 March 2021 by Gambeta News

The CEO of Rwanda Energy Group Limited visited different energy development projects in Kirehe District including Rusumo Hydropower plant being constructed on River Akagera. Once complete, this power plant will generate 80MW to be shared between Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. The Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Project (RRFP) is a hydropower project under joint development by the Governments of Republic of Burundi, Republic of Rwanda and United Republic of Tanzania through a commonly owned Rusumo Power…

[WATCH] KENYANS SCRUTINISE THE CONTROVERSIAL NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY PROJECT

Posted on 3 March 20213 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Kenyans will begin paying to beat traffic in Nairobi when the 27km toll road is completed by the a Chinese contractor. Hence, NTV Kenya held a live discourse on the engineering behind the Nairobi Expressway as well as the concerns bordering on the affordable, environmental impact and universal access.

GHANA’S FIRST FEMALE ENGINEER TALKS CAREER, LIFE AND ENGINEERING

Posted on 3 March 20213 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Ing. (Mrs) Carlien Bou-Chedid president of the Federation Of African Engineering Organisations interviews with Charles Ayitey of Business Live on JoyNews Ing. (Mrs) Carlien Bou-Chedid is an Independent Consulting Structural/ Earthquake Engineer. Her career has spanned more than 35years covering engineering design and supervision, project management, corporate governance and the professional education of engineers. She holds a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering from the University of Surrey (1983), UK and a DIC and MSc (Earthquake Engineering…

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