GAMBIA GOVT. CHECK PROGRESS ON INDEPENDENCE STADIUM RENOVATION

Posted on June 14, 2023June 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Sports, led by Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie, last Friday visited the Independence Stadium to assess the ongoing renovations and remodeling work of the site. According to the Minister Badjie, the objective of the visit was to evaluate the efforts being made to upgrade the facilities to meet the standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). During last weekend’s visit, the committee members said contractors made significant progress…

NAMIBIA’s INDEPENDENCE STADIUM FACELIFT SET FOR AUGUST

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Gambeta News

The refurbishment of the Independence Stadium in Windhoek is expected to start in August and will cost just over N$83 million, the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service. That figure could rise to N$125 million if the City of Windhoek sells the open area on the southern part of the stadium to the sports ministry, executive director Audrin Mathe said. The City of Windhoek wants N$25 million for the area earmarked for parking and…

BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 53 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Posted on October 2, 2019May 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

Botswana celebrates its 53 years of independence from Britain. The Republic of Botswana, a land-locked country in the southern part of Africa bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia; celebrated its 53 years of Independence on the 3oth of September 2019. Formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland; the country gained its independence from Britain on 30th September, 1966 and then adopted the new name Botswana. Botswana’s Independence which is commonly called Boipuso,…

CELEBRATING NIGERIA’S INDEPENDENCE

Posted on October 1, 2018October 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria celebrates 58 years of Independence. Today is Nigeria independence day, here is a brief history of the country. Nigeria is a country in West Africa with 36 states with over 450 ethnic groups with Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba being the major tribes. Nigeria independence was gotten on October 1st, 1960. Flora Louise Shaw a British journalist and writer who later became the wife of lord Lugard came up with the name Nigeria in the…

Independence Day in Mozambique

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

TODAY is Independence Day in Mozambique, celebrating its independence from Portugal on June 25, 1975. After over four centuries of Portuguese rule, they gained independence in 1975, becoming the People’s Republic of Mozambique shortly thereafter. Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa. The official name of the country is the Republic of Mozambique. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the…

Independence Day: Mauritania

Posted on December 12, 2017November 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

On the 28th Day of November in 1960. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania gained its independence from France. It is a Northwestern Country with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, and Sahara Desert – more than 80 percent of the land mass is desert. Thereby, forcing majority of the human population to reside in the cooler southern part of the nation. The weather can be very hot, although night time temperatures can dip below 7…

Equitorial Guinea, 49yrs after Independence

Posted on October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 by Gambeta News

Africa’s top investment destination, celebrates its independence, amidst economic and corruption challenges. A small country in Western Africa, with a population of approximately 779,000 people. Equitorial Guinea gained independence from Spain on October 12, 1968. Like most African countries, the nation experienced political challenges resulting in a third of the population fleeing the region. However, in 1979, a military coup brought relative calm with Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema becoming president. Since assuming office, Mr Obiang…

WHY MOROCCO WANT TO CUT ENERGY DEPENDENCE FROM SPAIN

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Gambeta News

Morocco government is making plans to cut ties with Spain over its energy dependence. This move has seen the nation unveil ambitious plans regasification plants and pipelines. According to reports, the decision was made after Algeria close the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline in October 2021, these has made Morocco to act swiftly aimed energy shortage in the near future. Morocco initially relied on Spain’s assistance way back in 2022 to help mitigate the crisis as the…

The Promise of Renewables

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Gambeta News

By: Aggreko, Africa, Middle East and Asia The dramatic declines in costs for renewable energy sources like solar and wind over the past decade have made them competitive alternatives for mining operations seeking to lower energy costs and increase sustainability. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the global weighted average levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for solar PV declined by 85% between 2010 and 2019. Onshore and offshore wind have seen LCOE…

BOTSWANA GOVT. APPROVED P13BILLIION FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Development Manager (DM) model will be used for the efficient and effective implementation of 143 projects with a budget allocation of over P13 billion, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has said. The DM model, he said during the State-of-the-Nation Address in Gaborone yesterday, was one of the significant reforms ushered in during the Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP). Among the roads to be constructed through the DMmodel are Modipane-Mabalane (24km), Molepolole Bypass (28km), Tloaneng-Mankgodi (12km),…

KENYA GOVT. APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL DAM AND WATER PROJECT

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Cabinet has approved the construction of multiple dams and the reinstatement of over 4,000 water pans. The ambitious plan, which is part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, is set to cost approximately Ksh 83 billion. The proposal includes the creation of 25 medium-sized dams primarily aimed at benefiting arid regions. The water pans and dams are expected to secure a cumulative water supply of 353 million litres, ultimately serving more than 600,000…

ALGERIA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEAWATER PLANT

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune laid the foundation stone for the Cap Djinet seawater desalination plant in Boumerdes, as part of his working and inspection visit to the provinces of Algiers, Boumerdes and Tipaza, to mark the 61st anniversary of Independence Day and Youth Day. Stretching over 16 hectares, the plant will help to improve the drinking water supply capacity of the inhabitants of the provinces of Boumerdes and Algiers. The project is…

GHANAIAN CEO SET TO CONSTRUCT FERTILIZER PLANT IN NAMIBIA

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Gambeta News

Thomas Abanga, the founder and chief executive officer of Abanga Farms & Food Systems, shared during the recent Omaheke Employment-Creation Conference that his company is in the final stages of setting up a fertiliser factory in the country. Without disclosing where or in which town the factory will be established, Abanga confirmed that the fertiliser plant will open its doors to local and international consumers this year. It will employ more than 400 Namibians. Last…

HOW LACK OF DATA AND TRANSPARENT SYSTEM IS AFFECTING AFRICA FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION PARTICIPATION

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Gambeta News

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said one of the setups African countries face in their attempt to transform their economies is the lack of data and transparent systems. According to him, most countries in the African continent take decisions in the governance and management of their economies without any proper and consolidated data. This he noted has resulted in economic policies and decisions not realising the expected outcomes. Dr Bawumia in an address at…

LAMU COUNTY TO CONSTRUCT 3000 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT IN KENYA

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Government has embarked on an ambitious effort to resolve the perennial land problems and also construct 3000 affordable housing units in Lamu to pave the way for the growth of the County. Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary, Zachariah Njeru, said the Government has made it a priority to find quick and amicable solutions to land management issues emanating from land grabbing, landlessness and squatters. The CS spoke today in Mokowe,…

SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR ENERGY CRISIS COLLABORATION

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Gambeta News

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use, as the country works towards overcoming the energy crisis. “As we work together to overcome the energy crisis, I call on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use. We can only improve and expand the provision of electricity and other basic services if government and municipalities in particular have the means to do so. “Non-payment and…

HOW SOMALILAND OIL FINDING COULD RESET REGIONAL BALANCE

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Gambeta News

The presence of oil in Somaliland has been confirmed by a recent exploration. The discovery has raised the stakes in Somaliland’s claim for independence from Somalia as it holds the potential for a new stream of revenue for the semi-autonomous state. But the oil exploration is deepening the rift with Somalia, which claims sovereignty over the region. Michael Walls answers five key questions. What is Somaliland’s hydrocarbon potential? In 2020, Norwegian seismic survey company, TGS, estimated that the…

SOMALIA REJECT OIL PERMISSION CLAIM FROM SOMALILAND

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Gambeta News

Somalia rejected on Wednesday what it called an “illegal claim” by Genel Energy (GENL.L) to oil exploration and exploitation rights in the country’s northern breakaway region of Somaliland, the country’s oil ministry said. Somaliland claimed independence from Somalia in 1991 and has been largely peaceful while the rest of the country has grappled with three decades of civil war, but its leadership has failed to gain widespread international recognition. In a statement, Somalia’s oil ministry said it…

CHINESE SET TO CONSTRUCT NEW CARGO RAILWAY LINE IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Gambeta News

TSINGSHAN Holdings, which has already poured US$2 billion in investments locally and is currently building the US$1 billion steel plant at Manhidze, near Chivhu, is set to construct a new cargo railway system. The new line, which is meant to ferry products between Tsingshan’s three subsidiaries in Hwange, Chegutu, and Chivhu, and the port of Beira, will be constructed alongside the rehabilitation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe’s (NRZ) old line. The Chinese-owned firm, with…

GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED AFIENYA ROAD OVER BRIDGE PROJECT

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Gambeta News

President Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Afienya Road Over Bridge, a key component of the new 97.7-kilometer standard gauge railway line from Tema to Mpakadan. Describing the project as “a brainchild of the first NPP Government of 2001 – 2009, when the highly respected Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi was Minister for Harbours and Railways”, President Akufo-Addo explained that it was conceived to create a multimodal transportation network, involving road, rail, and lake transportation, which will facilitate the…

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