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REPAIR WORKS ONGOING AT TERMINAL 3 OF GHANA’s KIA AIRPORT

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REPAIR WORKS ONGOING AT TERMINAL 3 OF GHANA’s KIA AIRPORT

Repair works are ongoing at the Terminal 3 of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The works are being undertaken on some portions of the ceiling of the terminal for international traffic, which has developed some defects. A statement issued in Accra by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) said management had identified the areas of Terminal 3 that had leakage marks on the ceilings and were working to resolve the issue. It said the challenge…

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BOSTWANA & ZAMBIA GOVT IN A POWER STRUGGLE OVER KAZUNGULA BRIDGE AUTHORITY

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BOSTWANA & ZAMBIA GOVT IN A POWER STRUGGLE OVER KAZUNGULA BRIDGE AUTHORITY

Almost three years after the completion of the Kazungula Bridge, the governments of Botswana and Zambia are reportedly entangled in a silent power struggle over the establishment of the Kazungula Bridge Authority. The project, designed to connect the SADC region from Durban to Kinshasa, has hit a roadblock, leading to potential collapse due to differences between the two countries. Investigations by The Voice reveal that the joint project has strained relations between Botswana and Zambia,…

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REMA SET TO EXPAND NYANDUNGU ECO-TOURISM PARK IN RWANDA

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REMA SET TO EXPAND NYANDUNGU ECO-TOURISM PARK IN RWANDA

Nyandungu Eco-tourism Park (NEP), a recreational space and wildlife habitat in the City of Kigali, is poised for a significant expansion, according to the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA). Currently spanning 121 hectares, encompassing 70 hectares of wetland and 50 hectares of forest with more than 62 indigenous plant species, the park is slated to get an additional 43 hectares. Nearly 200 bird species that had migrated due to wetland degradation returned to the park…

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HUGE BOOST AS TOGO MINISTRY OF ENERGY GETS MASSIVE DEVELOPMENY FUNDS

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HUGE BOOST AS TOGO MINISTRY OF ENERGY GETS MASSIVE DEVELOPMENY FUNDS

The Ministry of Energy of Togo has been allocated a provisional budget of CFA57 billion under the 2024 finance bill.  With the funds, the Ministry will accelerate existing projects aimed at achieving universal access to power in Togo. In detail, the money will finance the CIZO off-grid project, the PRAVOST (which is the social component of the CIZO), the Tinga project, and various mini-grid projects in rural areas. The financing should also help further expand…

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BULAWAYO-NKAYI ROAD OPENS TO THE PUBLIC IN ZIMBABWE

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BULAWAYO-NKAYI ROAD OPENS TO THE PUBLIC IN ZIMBABWE

The Government has opened to the motoring public a completed section of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road near Turk Mine in Bubi District with the Government committing to avail more funds to complete the targeted portions of the road project. While the road section had been closed for more than two years with motorists using a detour, the Government recently partially opened the road from just close to Mbembesi, covering about 2km. The contractor has been given…

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NIGER AND MALI GOVT. INVITE BIDDERS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS

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NIGER AND MALI GOVT. INVITE BIDDERS FOR ENERGY PROJECTS

The governments of Mali and Niger are inviting bids without prequalification for the design, supply, assembly, operation, and maintenance of battery energy storage systems in their states. The project is divided into two lots as follows: Lot 1: Design, supply, installation, operation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems in Mali. The installation site will be the Sirakoro source station in Bamako and the capacity of the planned batteries is 80 MWh. The execution time for the…

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CESA’S NEW PRESIDENT DAVID LEUKES CALLS FOR TRANSLATING POLICY INTO ACTION AHEAD OF SONA

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CESA’S NEW PRESIDENT DAVID LEUKES CALLS FOR TRANSLATING POLICY INTO ACTION AHEAD OF SONA

1 February 2024: In a media address held in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) newly appointed President, David Leukes, emphasised the importance of translating policy into action ahead of the South Africa’s State of the Nation Address.   “In anticipation of the proclamations that will be made by our country’s President in the upcoming State of the Nation address, we cannot afford to, for example, have a new Public Procurement Bill…

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SPEAKER LINE-UP UNVEILED FOR THE AFRICA VALUATION CONFERENCE 2024

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SPEAKER LINE-UP UNVEILED FOR THE AFRICA VALUATION CONFERENCE 2024

5 February 2024, Johannesburg. Preparations are well underway for the Africa Valuation Conference 2024, with industry experts lined-up for the most comprehensive mega-gathering of valuation professionals on the African continent. Taking place from 16th to 18th April at the Sandton Convention Centre, the international event aims to elevate the valuation profession to experience a bold new future, with attendees expected to interact with presentations on property valuation practices and standards from experts and leading speakers…

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TECHNIAL ISSUES DISTRUPT POWER OUTAGE AT ROBERT INTERNATIOAL AIRPORT, LIBERIA

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TECHNIAL ISSUES DISTRUPT POWER OUTAGE AT ROBERT INTERNATIOAL AIRPORT, LIBERIA

The management of the Roberts International Airport has issued an apology for the disruption in the supply of electricity at the airport. In a statement, the airport’s authority said this is due to technical glitches being experienced by its primary and secondary power sources. The statement signed by Mr. Jero Mends-Cole, Port Manager Officer-in-Charge states: “The Management of the Liberia Airport Authority-Roberts International Airport informs the public, airlines and port users of technical glitches being…

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HOW MOROCCO WATER SCARITY DROP TO 23% AMID DAM DROUGHT

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HOW MOROCCO WATER SCARITY DROP TO 23% AMID DAM DROUGHT

Several national dams are experiencing severe water stress, edging perilously close to an imminent drought. Amidst the ongoing water crisis plaguing the country, Moroccan dams are grappling with a continuous decline in water levels, recording a mere 23% filling rate at the end of the week across all national dams.  The low rate marks a drop from the 31% record a year earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water reported by…

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HOW CLEAN WATER IS CRITICAL FOR RWANDA PEOPLE

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HOW CLEAN WATER IS CRITICAL FOR RWANDA PEOPLE

Access to sustainable clean water service is critical for human survival and Water For People, has, since 2008, been striving to bring clean water to Rwandans in different parts of the country. Water For People has been working in Rwanda; partnering with the Government of Rwanda, districts communities, businesses, and other stakeholders to provide sustainable access to safe water, and sanitation facilities and hygiene education to communities and public institutions in Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi…

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TOGO GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO SPEND CFA84BILLION ON ROAD DEVELOPMENT

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TOGO GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO SPEND CFA84BILLION ON ROAD DEVELOPMENT

Togo plans to spend CFA84 billion on road development projects this year. This is 98% of the forecast budget of the Ministry of Public Works (MTP), i.e. 85 billion FCFA, under the 2024 finance bill. The country will use part of the money to asphalt 180 km of roads, according to the Ministry of Public Works. Another part will serve to develop and asphalt around 206 km of roads. According to the Ministry, “the projects could…

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LIBERIA NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED ROAD EXPANSION AS TOP PRIORITY

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LIBERIA NEW PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED ROAD EXPANSION AS TOP PRIORITY

Liberia’s new President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has vowed road expansions and improvements as a top priority for his Administration. This commitment was contained in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Boakai campaigned on road development as a top priority in seeking to relieve the country of years of economic stagnation and ensure better transportation access across the oldest African Republic. In his address on Monday, he said there has been some progress in…

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KILLARNEY GARDEN HOUSING PROJECT ON HOLD ON SOUTH AFRICA

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KILLARNEY GARDEN HOUSING PROJECT ON HOLD ON SOUTH AFRICA

The Killarney Gardens housing project, intended to alleviate overcrowding in Dunoon’s informal settlemen has ground to a halt. Announced by former Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu in April 2020 at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was initially going to provide accommodation for 1,500 families. After lengthy delays and legal wrangling over town planning objections and appeals, site works eventually got under way by July 2022, raising the hopes of housing beneficiaries. But the…

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CONSTRUCTION OF MNANGAGWA HIGH SCHOOL BEGINS IN ZIMBABWE

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CONSTRUCTION OF MNANGAGWA HIGH SCHOOL BEGINS IN ZIMBABWE

The construction of the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa High School in Mutoko has commenced, with the material required now at the site. Construction of this High School, which is being built in Ward 13 came after former Zanu PF Member of Parliament for Mutoko South constituency, Cde Hebert Shumbamhini, appealed to the President for a boarding school in his constituency and President Mnangagwa promised the Mutoko people that the school be built. Yesterday, Mashonaland East Secretary…

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ONEE SIGNED DEAL WITH MOROCCO ENERGY COMPANY TO DECARBONIZE FUEL POWER PLANT

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ONEE SIGNED DEAL WITH MOROCCO ENERGY COMPANY TO DECARBONIZE FUEL POWER PLANT

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has announced signing a deal with Moroccan energy company Nareva, and GE Vernova’s Gas Power branch aiming to decarbonize the Laayoune fuel power plant.  According to a statement released on Tuesday, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involves converting the power plant to run on green hydrogen, making it the first of its kind in Africa. The collaboration puts Morocco one step ahead in its broader strategy…

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ADB SIGN €100MILLION DEAL TO HELP AFRICAN ECONOMIES

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ADB SIGN €100MILLION DEAL TO HELP AFRICAN ECONOMIES

The African Development Bank (ADB) and the European subsidiary of Attijariwafa – Attijariwafa Bank Europe – signed a €100 million risk-sharing agreement on Thursday, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of African economies. Risk-sharing agreements will incentivize the Attijariwafa Bank Group to issue more loans for clients that are usually considered subprime, as the ADB has agreed to step in to mitigate the financial loss caused by these customers defaulting on loan payments. The signing ceremony…

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TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO ENERGY RESILIENCE

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TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO ENERGY RESILIENCE

By: Luca Ceschinelli, Project Development Manager at Aggreko Africa, Middle East, and Asia The mining industry has historically relied on two primary energy sources to power operations – onsite diesel generators and grid electricity. While these traditional approaches provide a baseline of energy, they come with drawbacks with proven limits in resilience and environmental sustainability. Onsite Diesel Generators Diesel generators have been a staple of mining operations for decades. They offer the benefit of being…

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CALLS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT INTENSIFY IN LIBERIA

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CALLS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT INTENSIFY IN LIBERIA

China Union continues to remain irritable with living up to its social contract stipulated in its 25 years Mineral Development Agreement, as citizens of Fuamah District in Bong County, are now considering staging a protest action at the Chinese Embassy, to draw the Chinese government’s attention to the bridge in social contracts by one of their companies operating in Liberia. China’s union is said to be not moved by the several calls over the years…

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MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

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MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

The long-awaited Mbamba Bay Port construction and development project on Lake Nyasa in Ruvuma Region has kicked off. An official event for the handing over of the project took place on Sunday between the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and a consultant, Anova Consulting Company Ltd, at the construction site, and was witnessed by various leaders and stakeholders of the transport sector. Speaking on behalf of the TPA Director General, Manager of Lake Nyasa Ports, Mr…

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