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SOUTH AFRICA’S CYRIL RAMAPHOSA HANDSOVER AFRICAN UNION CHAIRPERSON TO PRESIDENT OF DR CONGO

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SOUTH AFRICA’S CYRIL RAMAPHOSA HANDSOVER AFRICAN UNION CHAIRPERSON TO PRESIDENT OF DR CONGO

Outgoing Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa conducts a symbolic handover of the African Union Flag and gavel to His Excellency President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Incoming Chairperson of the African Union during the 34th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly.  

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NAMIBIA AND BOTSWANA SIGN PARTNERSHIP FOR MUTUAL COOPERATION

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NAMIBIA AND BOTSWANA SIGN PARTNERSHIP FOR MUTUAL COOPERATION

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi working visit to Namibia strengthens partnership between both nations. This demonstrates the importance of dialogue and mutual cooperation. Both nations have elevated their partnership to reinforce political cooperation, economic development and sharing of experiences in areas of mutual concern.  

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PRESS RELEASE : CESA PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND DEBATE, 3 FEBRUARY 2021

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PRESS RELEASE : CESA PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND DEBATE, 3 FEBRUARY 2021

Press Release “Rebuilding with Purpose”: CESA 2021 theme highlights importance of quality, integrity and accountability in South Africa’s road to recovery 3 February 2021. Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) President, Sugen Pillay, presented his presidential message and theme for the year at a virtual event this morning attended by media, CESA members, and infrastructure stakeholders from around South Africa. Pillay revealed his 2021 theme as ‘Rebuilding with Purpose’. “When I delivered my presidential address this…

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AGGREKO SETS INDUSTRY-LEADING NET ZERO TARGETS TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS THROUGH THE ENERGY TRANSITION

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AGGREKO SETS INDUSTRY-LEADING NET ZERO TARGETS TO SUPPORT CUSTOMERS THROUGH THE ENERGY TRANSITION

 By 2030, achieve a 50% reduction in fossil diesel used and a 50% reduction in air quality emissions from solutions provided to our customers By 2030, become net zero in our own operations and by 2050 or sooner, become a net zero business for all scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions Provide innovative technologies and solutions to help our customers accomplish their transition to cleaner energy 26 January 2021 – Aggreko, the world leader in…

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51 AFRICAN LEADERS’ VOTE IN FAVOR OF MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT FOR A 2ND TERM AS AFRICAN UNION CHAIRMAN

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51 AFRICAN LEADERS’ VOTE IN FAVOR OF MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT FOR A 2ND TERM AS AFRICAN UNION CHAIRMAN

A seasoned Chadian diplomat, Moussa Faki Mahamat received a sweeping vote of confidence among African leaders Saturday to serve as chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC) for another four-year term. Moussa Faki received 51 of 54 African leaders’ votes in favor of serving a second term in a virtual vote held amid the 34th biannual assembly of the pan-African body. The leaders are also set to elect commissioners of the AUC during their two-day…

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THE POOR ARE GETTING POORER IN THIS COVID ERA AS CHAD STRUGGLES WITH DEBTS

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THE POOR ARE GETTING POORER IN THIS COVID ERA AS CHAD STRUGGLES WITH DEBTS

Chad has requested that a “common framework” be set up between the Paris Club and the G20 for the treatment of debt. These donors will probably extend the moratorium enjoyed by some fifty countries, mostly African, until the end of 2021. This is the first initiative of its kind under the “common framework” set up in 2020 between the G20 – under Saudi chairmanship – and the Paris Club to address the insolvency risks of the…

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SOLVING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES IN DR CONGO

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SOLVING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL MINING ACTIVITIES IN DR CONGO

Diversified miner Glencore is playing a significant supporting role in the Fair Cobalt Alliance (FCA), a multi-stakeholder initiative to support the production of fair cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), says Glencore lead cobalt trader David Brocas. “We operate industrial mines in the DRC, and we are the largest industrial producer of cobalt in the world, with almost 30% of the world’s overall production. Cobalt at Glencore is primarily produced in the DRC….

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CALL FOR THE WFEO GREE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AWARD

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CALL FOR THE WFEO GREE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AWARD

As the peak international body for engineers, the World Federation of Engineering Organizations is proud to promote diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in engineering. During its 50th Anniversary celebration at UNESCO headquarters in Paris in March 2018, WFEO was proud to announce, with its sponsor GREE Electric Appliances, a new Award to acknowledge and give visibility to outstanding women engineers. The Award recognises women engineers who have shown professional excellence and impact in their work,…

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FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT TO LEAD THE FEDERATION OF AFRICAN ENGINEERING ORGANISATIONS (FAEO)

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FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT TO LEAD THE FEDERATION OF AFRICAN ENGINEERING ORGANISATIONS (FAEO)

Ing. Mrs. Carlien Bou-Chedid, a female Ghanaian Engineer was last week Friday sworn-in as the President of the Federation of African Engineering Organization (FAEO). The impressive FAEO 5th Presidential Investiture ceremony was hosted by the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), whose Immediate Past President, Ing. Mrs. Carlien Bou-Chedid, was elected as the President for the organization. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the investiture was done via zoom meeting platform, where sizeable number of Engineers around the continent,…

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OIL ROADS WILL SUPPORT OIL PRODUCTION AND BOOST UGANDA’S ECONOMY

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OIL ROADS WILL SUPPORT OIL PRODUCTION AND BOOST UGANDA’S ECONOMY

Uganda National Road Authority gives progress update on the road construction in the country. So far, over 700 kms of Oil roads are under construction to support Oil Production & improve connectivity in this area gifted w/ various flora & fauna. The recently completed section along Masindi [Kisanja] Park Junction, Tangi Junctn & Paraa—Buliisa roads project [159km] is testament to the broad vision of President Yoweri Museveni.   

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DUVAL GROUP VISIT RWANDA TO DISCUSS ONGOING INVESTMENT PROJECTS

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DUVAL GROUP VISIT RWANDA TO DISCUSS ONGOING INVESTMENT PROJECTS

President Kagame today received Eric Duval, CEO of Duval Group, and his team who are in Rwanda to discuss ongoing investment projects.  Groupe Duval is a player in the real estate market thanks to wide-ranging expertise and numerous successful projects. They invest in regional projects, while building a sustainable society. Groupe Duval developed the high-rise office building in Abidjan. The company also supports innovative businesses, in particular start-ups – Africa Global Recycling (AGR), created in…

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CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL POLICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COMMENCES IN KENYA

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CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL POLICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COMMENCES IN KENYA

President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Embulbul in Ngong, Kajiado County to preside over the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the National Police Leadership Academy. The Academy, whose construction is supported by the Central Bank of Kenya, will provide training and capacity building for senior officers of the National Police Service.  

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ANGOLA’S PORT OF LUANDA WILL RECEIVE USD 190 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM UAE

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ANGOLA’S PORT OF LUANDA WILL RECEIVE USD 190 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM UAE

The Angolan government and Dubai Ports (DP) World, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, signed on Monday a contract of 190 million U.S. dollars to modernize the multipurpose terminal of the Port of Luanda. DP World will invest overall 190 million dollars during the next 20 years, the company’s chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said at the end of an audience with Angolan President Joao Lourenco. The UAE’s global port operator intends…

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BOTSWANA IS SEEKING INVESTORS FOR PPP PROJECTS

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BOTSWANA IS SEEKING INVESTORS FOR PPP PROJECTS

While the government has had a PPP policy and framework in place since June 2009, few significant projects have taken place in the intervening years, meaning the dominant funding for major public works has remained the government balance sheet.   The Finance and Economic Development ministry last week published a list of 16 PPP projects it said it would focus on, noting that some were at the procurement of consultant stage while two were set…

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TROPICAL STORM DESTROYS BUILDINGS IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

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TROPICAL STORM DESTROYS BUILDINGS IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

The death toll from storm Eloise rose to at least 13 on Monday after heavy winds, rain and flooding destroyed buildings, drowned crops and displaced thousands in parts of southern Africa. Eloise weakened from a cyclone to a tropical storm after making landfall in central Mozambique on Saturday, but continued to dump rain on Zimbabwe, eSwatini – formerly known as Swaziland – South Africa and Botswana. Six people were killed in Mozambique, the country’s National…

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MOROCCO AND DR CONGO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION IN ELECTRICITY REGULATION

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MOROCCO AND DR CONGO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION IN ELECTRICITY REGULATION

The National Electricity Regulatory Authority of Morocco (ANRE) and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ARE) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed Friday in Rabat a cooperation agreement to promote the exchange and transfer of experience in electricity regulation. Initialed by AER president, Abdellatif Bardach, and his DRC counterpart, Louis Kahindo Boya-Bozene, the agreement focuses mainly on establishing the basis for cooperation between the two parties in the framework of their missions of regulation of…

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EGYPT SIGNS PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD DESALINATION DEVICES FACTORY

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EGYPT SIGNS PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD DESALINATION DEVICES FACTORY

CAIRO: Egypt is looking to Russian expertise to help improve the quality of locally produced seawater desalination devices and technologies, with the hope of setting up a specialized factory as part of the partnership between the two countries. The decision was announced following talks between the Russian Rusnano organization, the Arab Organization for Industrialization, the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and Alexandria University. “With this cooperation, we aim to increase the manufacturing of seawater desalination plants…

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LARGEST LUXURY HOUSING ESTATE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA DEVELOPED BY A GAMBIAN

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LARGEST LUXURY HOUSING ESTATE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA DEVELOPED BY A GAMBIAN

The RIVTAF Golf Estate is the largest luxury housing estate in the South-South region of Nigeria built on about 40 hectares of land. It is a luxury estate with excellent landscaping, water reticulation, sewage and electricity systems. TAF Nigeria Homes Limited in partnership with the Government of Rivers State, through a special purpose vehicle incorporated as RIVTAF Nigeria Limited, developed a middle to a high-income housing estate in Port Harcourt known as RIVTAF Golf Estate….

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JESHIKA RAMCHUND SPEAKS ON THE NEED TO MAKE STEM AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP A FIRST CHOICE

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JESHIKA RAMCHUND SPEAKS ON THE NEED TO MAKE STEM AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP A FIRST CHOICE

Jeshika Ramchund is a lead engineer in the developments division of Bosch Projects in Durban. The 35-year-old has over a decade of experience in water management, wastewater and integrated development projects. Her accomplishments include serving as the chairperson of Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) gender diversity forum and as a member of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers Africa’s (FIDIC) diversity and inclusivity committee. With just a few months to go before the 2019-2021 cohort of…

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