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CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ARE RUNNING OUT OF CASH

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

The effects of COVID-19 in the Construction Industry is becoming more evident, as companies start to run out of cash. This comes after Arabtec, the construction giant that was involved in the construction of the Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world during its topping out ceremony in 2009) has announced their decision to dissolve the company. According to the company’s chairman, Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, “In recent years,” he said, “limited liquidity in the…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. CONSIDERING HOUSING SCHEME FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to help the housing industry in the nation, Zimbabwe government is looking at the possibility of having a housing program for self-employed individuals. The program will see those individuals that can repay those loans be part of the scheme. Speaking during a legislative meeting at the nation’s National Assembly, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said they are making plans for a traditional mortgage financing that is tailor-made for those in…

ZCRB THREATENED TO REMOVE DORMANT CONTRACTORS IN TANZANIA

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

ZANZIBAR Contractors Registration Board (ZCRB) is looking at the possibility of removing dormant contractors over failure to adhere to industry regulations, including payment of annual fees. The body which regulates contractors in Tanzania said they plan to remove major contractors that has refuse to paid their subscription fees for years. Speaking to the media, ZCRB Assistant Registrar Engineer, Omar Fakih said ZCRB registry has over 280 contractors, with 230 and 50, both local and foreign, respectively….

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR A 66KM ATIAK – LAROPI ROAD, UGANDA

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Yoweri K Museveni will officiate at the Ground Breaking ceremony for the construction of Atiak – Laropi road. The project will receive funding from the EU and Govt of Uganda to enable Strabag Int. handle construction of the 66km paved road. According to Strabag Int., site mobilisation is currently underway On 1st of June 2020 the works for the upgrading of the Atiak-Laropi-Road to Paved Standard started. The 66 km road starts in Atiak…

MOZAMBIQUE GAS INDUSTRY GETS SUPPORT FROM SA GOVT.

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa government is making plans to help Mozambique gas industry as one of the means to bolster bilateral relations between the two countries for the betterment and prosperous Africa. Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina made the statement during a virtual trade and investment seminar under the ‘Developing Afrocentric Solutions and Forging Partnership in Response to COVID-19’ theme. Quoting Gina, “South Africa is one of Mozambique’s great and major trading partner and…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR 88KM HAKALANG ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Barrow has laid the foundation for the construction of hakalang road in Lower Niumi, North Bank Region. The project is part of the President promise during his recent presidential tour with the people, as CSC Group is in charge of delivering the project. During the ceremony, President Barrow said the lack of good and adequate infrastructure in the rural area has contributed to the great disparity between the rural and urban settlements. He noted…

KPC ABANDONED PLANS TO REPLACE OLD PIPELINE IN KENYA

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has abandoned it’s plans to replace part of its old Mombasa-Nairobi line which has been leaking recently. According to KPC Managing Director Macharia Irungu, the plan was halted after the company realised that it could still be served by the Sh48 billion new line launched in 2018. Quoting Irungu, “We realised it would be a waste of funds when we can still operate the new line to cover for what we…

SOUTH AFRICA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO PROCURE ANOTHER POWER GENERATION

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa government is looking at the possibility of adding another power generating source to assist Eskom with the supply of electricity in the nation. According to President Cyril Ramaphosa monday daily newsletter says government has gazetted ministerial determinations that will enable the development of more than 11.800 megawatts (MW) of additional power generation. Quoting the statement, “This new energy will be procured from diverse sources, including solar, wind, gas, coal and storage. While meeting…

CONSTRUCTION OF OKAVANGO RIVER BRIDGE SET FOR COMPLETION AFTER TWO YEARS DELAY IN BOTSWANA

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Okavango river bridge construction which kick-off in November 8, 2016 with an original completion date of July 7 last year now has a completion date in May 2021. The project which is worth US$93m will enable the road network to be linked to the bridge. Speaking during a site tour by the nation Vice President Slumber Tsogwane, senior resident engineer, Veeranagowda Patel said the project was currently 79% complete. According to Patel, the project…

ETHIOPIA HAS NO PLANS TO HARM SUDAN AND EGYPT IN NILE DAM

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia Prime Minister has announced that his nation has no plans to use its massive hydroelectric power project to harm Sudan and Egypt dispite contributing 85% to the water resources to the Nile River. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the statement in his virtual address to the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly taking place in New York. Quoting Ahmed, “I want to make it abundantly clear that we have no intention to…

NIGERIA TUC UNHAPPY WITH RAILWAY LINE CONSTRUCTION TO NIGER REPUBLIC

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a US$1.96billion railway line to Niger Republic has been rejected by the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). TUC said the project is an insult to Nigerians and a waste of the country’s scarce resources after the federal government approved fund for the project. In a statement jointly signed by TUC president and Secretary-General, Musa-Lawal Ozigi, reads “The Congress is not averse to development; constructing rail lines to Kano, Katsina and Dutse…

KWESIMINTSIM STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN GHANA

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of Kwesimintsim storm drain has kicked off in Ghana. The project which is worth GH¢3.2 million will be able to control the drains at Effia-Kwesimitsim municipality in the Western Region of the nation. The initiative is part of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme funded with an Urban Development Grant from the World Bank that is under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD). According to Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Effia-Kwesimintsim…

ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD 20 BRIDGES

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Plans to construct 20 bridges in the municipality of Alto-Zambeze, eastern Moxico province has been announced by Angola Government. The project is part of plans to allow the circulation of people and goods in the region, in the scope of the Integrated Programme of Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM). Speaking to the media, Deputy Governor for Technical Services and Infrastructure, Wilson Augusto said the projects will cover the municipalities of Bundas, Luacano and Lutchazes, as well…

UGANDA GOVT. GIVE CONTRACTOR DEADLINE TO COMPLETE MASAKA MARKET PROJECT

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda government has given contractor handling the construction of Masaka Central Market up to November 30 to complete the work and handover the project or risk a penalty. During an inspection by Local Government minister Raphael Magyezi on the project, he noted the project is behind schedule compared to other markets across the country that started around the same time. Quoting Magyezi, ”After November 30, government will have no option but to cut the contractor’s payments…

OGUN STATE EC APPROVED THREE KEY ROAD PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Executive Council in ogun state, western region of Nigeria has approved the construction of three key road projects. During a virtual meeting, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructures, Ade Akinsanya said the road infrastructure is a catalyst for socio-economic development in the state. The Three road which are; (1) abandoned 4.65 kilometre Denro- Isashi- Akute, (2) 2.3 kilometre Olusegun Osoba-Toyin road in the Agbado area, both in Ifo local government, as well as…

THE GAMBIA IGP INAUGURATE TWO NEW POLICE FACILITIES

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Inspector General of Police in The Gambia has inaugurate two new facility for the police department. The both facilities located in Madina Serign Mass and Kuntair Village, all in the North Bank Region are community driven projects. According to an online press release which reads, “In a similar engagement, the IGP laid the foundation stone for a new Police Station at the provincial town of Jarra Soma in Lower River Region of The Gambia.”…

SEKGOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REFURBISHED TO 24-HOURS CLINIC SERVICE IN BOTSWANA

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

Botswana Government has announced the refurbishment of Sekgoma Memorial hospital into a 24-hours clinic service. The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Mmusi Kgafela during the announcement noted that the facility will now enable the people of Serowe and surrounding areas to get more health services within their vicinity. Meanwhile, the facility now consist of an administration, an outpatient department with dispensary services, services amongst others; sexual & reproductive health services, chronic disease Centre, youth…

GHANA UPSA 10-STOREY BUILDING MOVING ON A STEADY PACE

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a 10-storey building (hostel) at Ghana’s University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is making progress. As it is part of a special initiative to reduce deficit of infrastructure on campus. FT Global Investment Limited is undertaking the project that is expected to have a total of 416-bedrooms as well as be able to accommodate about 1,600 students. It is also expected that the facility will form part of measures to deal with…

TWO TOWNS GETTING NEW FACELIFT DUE TO ROAD PROJECTS IN KENYA

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of roads project in two towns in Kenya is gradually giving the area a new facelift. Both Kajiado and Ngong municipalities which were formed last year through an executive order by Governor Joseph ole Lenku have seen several infrastructures development so far. The infrastructure development in the area has seen both towns now having paved roads connecting densely populated estates that host key businesses. Such business had suffered due to muddy streets that had kept…

CALLS FOR ILLEGAL BRICK MAKERS TO BE EMBRACE INTENSIFIED IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Residents of Hwange community in Zimbabwe has urge Hwange Local Board (HLB) to embrace the illegal brick makers in the community. For over a decade, the illegal brick makers had been disturbing HLB, but in the past few months it has escalated because of economic hardship and the loss of jobs caused by Covid-19. This disturbance has seen HLB security involved in running battles with hordes of brick moulders in Empumalanga, Don Bosco and Truck…

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