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ESKOM STILL CONTINUING LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

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ESKOM STILL CONTINUING LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

Due to the generation unit decrease in South Africa, Eskom is still using load shedding for its distribution as they continue to battles with power supply constraints. In a press release by the utility company, Eskom said Stage 1 load shedding got underway at 8am on Monday and will continue until 4pm. Thereafter, load shedding will be escalated to Stage 2 until 10pm. Eskom further noted that it would continue to communicate timeously should there…

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LIBERIA GOVT. PARTNER WITH GVL TO EXECUTE ROAD REHABILITATION

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LIBERIA GOVT. PARTNER WITH GVL TO EXECUTE ROAD REHABILITATION

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works have signed a partnership with Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (GVL) to carry out road rehabilitation in Sinoe County. The project was agreed in decemeber 2019, however after the long delay, three road contractors has been appointed. It is expected that the contractors will carry out the works for rehabilitating about 272 kilometers of primary laterite roads. With the roads expected to connect Pleebo in Maryland…

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CHINESE FIRM HOLD OPEN DAY EVENT FOR CBD PROJECT IN EGYPT

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CHINESE FIRM HOLD OPEN DAY EVENT FOR CBD PROJECT IN EGYPT

Chinese firm China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has held an online open day event on the Central Business District (CBD) project in the new administrative capital city in Egypt. The event is aimed at showcasing different construction progress of the project to visitors. The company during the event also highly valued local engineering talent cultivation as well as promoting development of the building industry in the country. Meanwhile, the 385.8-meter iconic tower in the project…

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CONSTRUCTION MAFIA: HOW INDIVIDUALS ARE PUSHING FOR TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN SA

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CONSTRUCTION MAFIA: HOW INDIVIDUALS ARE PUSHING FOR TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN SA

Individuals has began to protest over the ‘construction mafia’ been faced in local communities by pushing for a transformation agenda in South Africa. Their motives is to be part of a supply chain from which they have traditionally been excluded. Such individuals want not only employment, but also to do business with those that own the industrial plants, construction projects and shopping malls in their community. Local Communities need to be engaged as partners as…

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KAA APPOINT CONTRACTOR TO BUILD NAKURU AIRPORT

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KAA APPOINT CONTRACTOR TO BUILD NAKURU AIRPORT

After almost two decades of planning to build Nakuru Airport, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has finally appointed a contractor to build it. The construction which is worth US$27.6m (Sh3 billion) will be located at the 81Tanks Battalion barracks which will see the Lanet Airstrip elevated into a modern airport. Before now, the airstrip has been serving the military but will now be expanded to become an international public utility airport to be used by civilian…

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UGANDA’s KITALA-GERENGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 60% COMPLETE

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UGANDA’s KITALA-GERENGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 60% COMPLETE

Construction of Kitala-Gerenge road is at 60% complete according to Uganda National Road Agency (UNRA). The agency announced via its social media handle as the road will links Gerenge fishing site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city. 📸Kitala—Gerenge road:Progress:6️⃣0️⃣%.The project links Gerenge fishing🎣 site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city🌇. Held another community engagement today working w/ our project focal person @NadaAndersen to resolve bottlenecks on site.#UNRAworks…

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GHANA PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR FIVE DISTRICTS WATER SCHEMES

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GHANA PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR FIVE DISTRICTS WATER SCHEMES

The construction of a water scheme in five districts has undergo a groundbreaking ceremony by Ghana President Akufo-Addo. The project which is worth €16.87 million project will serve 89,107 people in 183 communities in five districts with potable water through 90 standpipes and several private and institutional connections when completed in 2years time. Speaking during the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo said water was so basic to life and for that matter the government was committed to expanding…

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CONSTRUCTION OF WANG’URU STADIUM BEGINS IN KENYA

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CONSTRUCTION OF WANG’URU STADIUM BEGINS IN KENYA

The construction of Kenya US$2.76m (Sh300 million) Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County has kick-off following a presidential directive. The stadium construction will have a standard pitch, race track, terraces, recreation facilities, perimeter wall, changing rooms and ablution blocks, among other facilities. The directive comes after President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed concern over the poor state of the facility when he toured the region and held a meeting inside the stadium earlier this year. Meanwhile, State Department…

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FIRST WOMEN TO WIN THE AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION

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FIRST WOMEN TO WIN THE AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION

A 26-year-old technology entrepreneur Charlette N’Guessan is the first ever woman to win the Africa Prize, and the first winner from Ghana. Charlette and her team developed a software that uses facial recognition and artificial intelligence to verify identities remotely. The software can be integrated into existing apps and systems and is aimed at financial institutions and other industries that rely on identity verification when providing service. The BACE API software uses a phone or…

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GHANA AND NIGERIA IN TALKS TO ENHANCE RELATIONS

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GHANA AND NIGERIA IN TALKS TO ENHANCE RELATIONS

The Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabialamila arrives in Ghana and has been in talks with  Speaker of Parliament in Ghana, Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye. Ghana and Nigeria are strengthening relations following recent exchanges on treatment of citizens by either country. The legislative diplomacy leg of resolving the Ghana/Nigeria recent challenges is going well, so far. Soon the executive leg will also kick off.    SOURCE: graphic.com.gh   Last Night, Speaker of…

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COMMODITY PRICES ARE RISING IN NIGERIA

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COMMODITY PRICES ARE RISING IN NIGERIA

The price of commodities are rising across Nigeria. In less than 24 hours of Nigeria’s government announcing the increase in ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), some filling stations are selling the product at between N150 and N162 per litre (from N 138.62 per litre to N 147.67).  Also the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is hiking the price of electricity for customers starting this September 1, 2020. SOURCE: PUNCH 

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COURT ORDERS ESKOM TO RESTORE ELECTRICITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

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COURT ORDERS ESKOM TO RESTORE ELECTRICITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

The North Gauteng High Court Acting Judge Anthony has ordered Eskom, south Africa power distributor to restore full maximum electricity supply to several areas in the Free State and Mpumalanga provinces immediately. Eskom was taking to court by the Applicants, the Vaal River Development Association, which represented communities in Parys and Vredefort in the Ngwathe municipality, and Lekwa Ratepayers’ Association NPC, which represented residents of Standerton, Sakhile, Meyerville and surrounds in the Lekwa Municipality. According…

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RIVER CESS TO GET FIRST CONCRETE PAVEMENT ROAD IN LIBERIA

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RIVER CESS TO GET FIRST CONCRETE PAVEMENT ROAD IN LIBERIA

The construction of a concrete pavement road, the first of it kind is bring joy to residence in River Cess. The county popularly known as the city of natural beauty, was a scene of huge jubilation when a groundbreaking ceremony. These is the fact that the county has not experienced asphalt or concrete pavement since its establishment in 1984. Construction of the 3 kilometers concrete road will runs from the airfield to the former UNMIL…

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PRIME CEMENT TO BRIDGE RWANDA CEMENT SUPPLY DEFICIT

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PRIME CEMENT TO BRIDGE RWANDA CEMENT SUPPLY DEFICIT

Prime Cement, a new player in the industry is aiming to help solve Rwanda’s Cement challenges after officially announcing the start of commercial production of cement on September 1 2020. The company with its new US$40-million factory located in Musanze District in the Northern Province plans to bridge the cement supply gap in Rwanda. Speaking during the launch, Prime Cement’s General Manager, Rolf Anttila said “This is the perfect time to go to market as…

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GHANA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR FOUNDRY/MACHINE CENTRE CONSTRUCTION

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GHANA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR FOUNDRY/MACHINE CENTRE CONSTRUCTION

President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lay the foundation for some infrastructural projects that will help the state capital Accra. The ceremony was the laying of foundation stone for the construction of a foundry and machine tooling centre in Accra which will help in manufacturing a broad range of machine tools and parts for industries. Speaking during the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo said the foundry and machine tooling centre will provide agro-processing machines and…

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DUTCH COMPANY TO SUPERVISE PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

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DUTCH COMPANY TO SUPERVISE PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

Gambia Government has announced the recruitment of Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) as the consultant for the Design and Supervision of the construction of an ultra-modern Presidential VVIP Lounge at the Banjul International Airport. The project is one venue that is been considered to host the forthcoming OIC Heads of State and Government Summit in 2022. According to the report, the agreement state that NACO and its Gamban partner, Cityscape of The Gambia, will provide integrated…

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CONTRACTOR CUTS CONSTRUCTION COST OF LILONGWE-SALIMA WATER PROJECT IN MALAWI

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CONTRACTOR CUTS CONSTRUCTION COST OF LILONGWE-SALIMA WATER PROJECT IN MALAWI

The contractor handling the construction of Lilongwe-Salima water project, Khato Civil has reduced the cost from US$400 million dollars to US$315 million. According to Khato Civils chairperson Simbi Phiri, his company has brought new equipment that can do the job swiftly. Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources, Welani Chilenga, told the local media after the meeting that Khato Civils has cut the cost of the project from US$400 million dollars to US$315 million….

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320KM ROAD REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN ANGOLA

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320KM ROAD REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN ANGOLA

The road rehabilitation award ceremony which was chaired by the minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning, Manuel Tavares de Almeida will connect the provinces of the northern Malanje to eastern Lunda Su. According to a press note, the signing of the contracts enables 10 plots in the Malange/ Saurimo section, covering approximately 630 km, with the first 300 kilometers awarded last Monday (August 24). The rehabilitation and expansion covers plot 06 Muamussanda /Sapimbe, (54,…

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BULAWAYO COUNCIL CUT WATER SUPPLY FOR SUBURBS IN ZIMBABWE

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BULAWAYO COUNCIL CUT WATER SUPPLY FOR SUBURBS IN ZIMBABWE

Bulawayo City Council has decided to cut water supply to all residential suburbs according to Town Clerk Christopher Dube The unprecedented move will likely poised a serious health challenge caught most residents by surprise. Speaking to the media, Dube said the local authority had been forced to cut supplies for the whole city save for the central business district (CBD), industries and mines due to raw water pumping challenges. Quoting Dube, “The City of Bulawayo…

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SEYCHELLES TO GET FLOATING SOLAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

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SEYCHELLES TO GET FLOATING SOLAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Seychelles Providence Industrial Estate is expected to have a floating solar demonstration project installed in its coastal area. The project, a first of its kind in the nation will exhibit the technical concept and show benefits of offshore solar photovoltaic compared to fossil fuel power. It will be implemented by Swimsol in partnership with Energy Solutions Seychelles. Acccording to a press statement by Swimsol, it reads “To harness the full potential of solar energy in…

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