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PEMBI BRIDGE COMMISSIONING TO BOOST ROAD TRANSPORT IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The commissioning of Pembi bridge is set to boost the road transport system in Zimbabwe. The US$1.8 million Pembi Bridge will replace the old low lying single-carriage bridge constructed around 1974 that was making road transport very difficult and effectively unfriendly to investment. Speaking during the commissioning, Vice President Kembo Mohadi, said completion of this bridge is a notable impact on the accessibility of this area and enhance the safety of road users. According to…

RELIABLE, SUSTAINABLE POWER AT A LOWER COST

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Is Africa ready to embrace the opportunity around gas? The African continent holds a significant portion of the world’s gas reserves. Although relatively difficult to exploit, the availability of gas presents an opportunity for governments across the continent to diversify the fuels they use to generate power, improving the sustainability and reliability of their power sources. According to Allan Fairbairn, Area General Manager for Western and Central Africa at Aggreko, while the opportunity is clear,…

SOUTH AFRICA’S ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES REVEAL WEAK GOVT’ POLICIES

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

For a leading African nation that is meant to be a shining example to other African nations, it feels so sad that they are struggling to meet the electricity demand of citizens. Over the last 13 years, various administrations in South Africa have promised to solve the electricity challenges plaguing the country. But, the situation keeps getting worse even to the point of load shedding. According to Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, Load shedding,…

TRAIN SERVICE STILL SUSPENDED IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has revealed that the national train service is still suspended because there are concerns that passengers will not obey all protocols that are being developed. Speaking to the media, NRC Managing Director, Mr. Fidet Okhiria said it is easy to comply with the protocols in air travel and road transport systems, however, it may not be so easy with the railways. That is why we really have to be careful before…

KHARAFI NATIONAL COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 500kV SUBSTATION IN EGYPT

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

A 500kV substation has just been completed by Kharafi National, a leading infrastructure project developer in Egypt. The project is considered the largest constructed plant in East Suhag, a region in Upper Egypt. The construction of the substation is part of government plans to reducing the interruptions in power that Upper Egypt had been experiencing for a number of years. Built on 27 acres of land, the substation will cater for more than six million…

GHANA’S YEAR OF ROADS: WILL THIS BE ANOTHER FAILED PROMISE?

Posted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Gambeta News

The constant failed promises by African leaders is gradually becoming alarming. As African, we have witness so many promise made by leaders but still end up with nothing to put on display as achievement recorded. This can be witness in Ghana as President Akufo-Addo announced his intention to embark on a massive road construction project in 2020 dubbed “The Year of Roads.” Fast forward months later and the nation is still having various road network…

POWER CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The public sector in Africa holds its vulnerable citizenry in the palm of a hand that is struggling to manage the rigours of legacy infrastructure and the complexities of technology and growing business demand. Governments on the continent are responsible for essential services such as education, healthcare, and sanitation, and all these require reliable power to ensure that they run smoothly. The problem is that often when it comes to power, things do not always…

INAUGURAL BIG 5 DIGITAL FESTIVAL AFRICA EXTENDS DATES IN RESPONSE TO OVERWHELMING PARTICIPATION

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The online gathering for the African infrastructure and construction community powered by The Big 5 will run from 21 to 23 July offering intelligent B2B matching, 20+ hours of interactive networking, and inspiring speakers from around the globe. The recently announced Big 5 Digital Festival Africa is extending its dates, and will now take place from the 21st through to the 23rd of July. The additional third day comes in response to overwhelmingly positive feedback from construction…

THWAKE MULTIPURPOSE WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, KENYA

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a Thwake Multipurpose water development is taking shape after Senior Govt. officials were deployed by President Kenyatta to assess the project progress. According to report, from Kenya Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), the first phase of the project is currently on course. It involves construction of an 80.5m high dam with 688 million cubic meter storage capacity and associated preliminary works. Meanwhile, the Phase Two will involve construction of hydropower and substation expected…

MOGADISHU STADIUM RETURNS BACK TO GLORY

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Mogadishu Stadium, the biggest Sporting facility in Somalia. The stadium was initially constructed in 1977 during the President Siad Barre administration to host various sporting activities, presidential addresses and other national events. However, the civil unrest in the 80’s and 90’s resulted in Mogadishu Stadium being used as a military base by various armed factions. The Al-Shabaab insurgents laid siege on much of Mogadishu, and were notorious for also prohibiting sporting activities. Many attempts to…

AFRICA’S RACE FOR TOP POSITION AT WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya are in the race for the top position at the World Trade Organization (WTO). They join candidates from U.K, Mexico, Moldova, and South Korea. The successful candidate will replace outgoing director-general Roberto Azevedo, a brazilian career diplomat who is stepping down by end of August. Meet the candidates going for the top job; …

KENYA AND US LAUNCH A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya and the United States are launching a bilateral trade agreement negotiations. President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the virtual launch from the State House in Nairobi. Kenya was represented at the launch by Trade CS Betty Maina, Interior CS Dr Fred Matiang’i and State House Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy Ms Ruth Kagia while the US delegation was led by the country’s Trade Representative Amb. Robert Lighthizer. Source: Star.ko.ke | Reuters.com

WOTE STADIUM CONSTRUCTION RESUMES IN KENYA

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction work has resumed at KSh. 350 million Wote Stadium in Makueni county, Kenya. The contractor building the 20,000-people capacity stadium has resumed site activities following the nationwide ease of lockdown due to corona virus. During a recent site inspection by Senior National Government officials, they urged the contractor to expedite work at the stadium to have it ready by December 2020. Key works include design & construction of football pitch, public terraces, VIP…

THE NIGERIAN BUILT INDUSTRY IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

Gambeta News Digital Dialogue A series of online discussion with themes that are centred around inspiring the development of Africa’s Infrastructure. THEME: Post-COVID 19 Survival Strategies An online discussion aimed at fostering the exchange of ideas as we emerge from this pandemic. Sir. Winston Churchill says, ‘don’t waste a crisis’. Hence, Africa should cease this novel opportunity to build a better and more sustainable future. TOPIC: The Nigerian Built Industry in the post COVID-19 Era…

CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERAL SEYNI KOUNTCHE BRIDGE – NAIMEY, NIGER

Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

The General Seyni Kountché Bridge over the Niger River in Niamey – Niger is progressing well. While visiting the construction site, Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou commends the level of progress so far and the quality of work being executed by the Chinese Contractor. The Chinese-funded project will be the 3rd bridge over the Niger River in the country. China is funding this project with USD 78 million, and plans to deliver in 2020. This project…

EARLY SIGNS OF STABILITY IN GUINEA-BISSAU GIVES HOPE FOR DEVELOPMENT

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

President-elect Umaro Sissoco Embaló gains parliamentary majority, which further strengthens his presidency. Parliamentarians gathered at “Palácio Colinas de Boé” which houses the National People’s Assembly to debate which political alliances have the right to govern the country. The debates lasted a little over six hours, thereafter, parliamentarians of Guinea-Bissau offered an almost final victory to the camp of the new president Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Preceeding this meeting, the president sacked 5 ministers including the minister…

MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES TO KICKOFF IN THE GAMBIA AHEAD OF OIC SUMMIT IN 2022

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

As part of its efforts to prepare for the OIC Heads of State Summit in 2022, The Gambia will construct 20 new urban roads and expand the Bertil Harding Highway into a dual-carriage road of 2 lanes on each side, alongside a pedestrian walkway. Hence, members of the Road Reserve Committee set up by the government went on an inspection tour to areas that will be affected by the road construction. The CEO of the…

THE NEW KIPEVU OIL AND GAS TERMINAL IN KENYA

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

The New Kipevu Oil and Gas Terminal will increase the capacity of handling imported oil and gas at Mombasa ports. The facility will have a capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes and handle over 4 vessels at a time. More so, the New Kipevu Oil and Gas Terminal will have a Liquid Petroleum Gas line. Thereby, increasing the supply of Liquid Petroleum Gas in Kenya. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) estimates that the new facility will…

US $2.8 BILLION GAS PIPELINE PROJECT FLAGGED OFF IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Muhammadu Buhari flag off the construction of a US $2.8 billion gas pipeline project. The Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project will be 614km-long stretching across the northern part of Nigeria. The US $2.8 billion gas pipeline project is currently being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The natural gas pipeline is intended to boost Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity, as well as strengthen the industrial sector within the country’s eastern and northern regions….

NECKARTAL DAM IS RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT INFLOWS IN NAMIBIA

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

The newly built Neckartal Dam near Keetmanshoop is receiving significant inflows following an increase in rainfall activity in its catchment area. Neckartal Dam is currently the largest dam in Namibia and the eight largest dam by storage volume in the Southern African region. Neckartal Dam is a curved gravity dam on the Fish River, a tributary of the Orange River. Project Client: Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry Contractor: Salini Impregilo S.p.A Consultant: Knight Piesold…

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