Project Structural Engineer at FBW Group

Posted on 9 October 2020 by Gambeta News

Job Title: Project Structural Engineer Country: Rwanda Reports to: Country Director; Director of Engineering; senior engineer Competency level: Registered Overview / job purpose: Primary Duties: Carry out desk top study with a view of developing site investigation scope/specifications and reviewing results of site investigation report Idealization of the structure into load bearing frames and elements for analysis and design. Estimation of loads as per the relevant codes of practice Analysis to determine the maximum…

CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

Posted on 16 September 2020 by Gambeta News

As the world continues to develop it’s infrastructures via different means, The city of Kigali in Rwanda is calling on real estate developer to invest in green building in the city. According to city officials, there is need for structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient from design, construction, maintenance and renovation. The city currently have ‘Nyarutarama Plaza’ which is the first certified green commercial Building. However, officials keep wondering what would it take to…

ANGOLA’S RICHEST WOMAN DEFENDS HER ENERGY COMPANY, EFACEC

Posted on 23 June 2020 by Gambeta News

EFACEC Power Solutions (EFACEC) is the largest Portuguese Corporation in the field of energy, engineering and mobility, with many subsidiaries of strong presence in different international markets including Africa. Using Winterfell Industries – an offshore company, Ms. Isabel Dos Santos acquired a stake in EFACEC. According to Ms. Isabel Dos Santos, ‘EFACEC is a success story! When I bought it, EFACEC was practically bankrupt and in recent years thanks to hard work we got the…

THE EXTRAORDINARY CHINA-AFRICA SUMMIT ON SOLIDARITY AGAINST COVID-19

Posted on 18 June 2020 by Gambeta News

President Xi Jinping, of the People’s Republic of China and Chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Chair of the African Union (AU) and President Macky Sall of Senegal and the co-Chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) host African leaders to an extraordinary China-Africa Summit. The Summit is aimed at exploring opportunities for African States to leverage multilateral cooperation, through the FOCAC mechanism, so…

EXPANSION OF KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNDERWAY

Posted on 25 May 202025 May 2020 by Gambeta News

As the coronavirus keeps on spreading, Rwanda Government has began plans to upgrade the airport. The new upgrade will see the airport increase its aircraft parking capacity, arrival terminal and the runway strip. Managing Director of Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), Firmin Karambizi said “We are expanding the aircraft parking capacity and runway strip to increase the safety in case of unintentional excursion from the runway surface. We are also extending the arrival terminal.” The arrival terminal…

RECURRING FLOODING SET TO END AFTER CONTRACTOR APPOINTMENT

Posted on 11 February 2020 by Gambeta News

Rwanda’s Nyabugogo area set for major revamp after appointment of contractor. Flood prone Nyabugogo area is set for a major revamp after the hiring of a contractor. The recent downpour in Nyabugogo area has killed people and also paralysed business which resulted in the project. According to report, the implementation of US$2.6m (Rwf2.5 billion) will help contain the flood as work will kick-off next week. It will also improve the resilience of the Nyabugogo area…

TANZANIA: RUSUMO HYDRO POWER PLANT ALMOST COMPLETE

Posted on 14 January 202014 January 2020 by Gambeta News

Rusumo 80MW hydroelectric power station is 59% complete. The construction of Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station to generate 80MW has now reached 59% compared to 32% in June last year. The revelations were made by the outgoing chairman of Energy Ministers from Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, Tanzanian Minister for Energy, Dr Medard Kalemani. “After inspection, my fellow energy ministers and I were satisfied with the construction progress,” said the minister. Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station involves the…

“GARDEN CITY” OR “GARBAGE CITY”, THE CHOICE IS YOURS?

Posted on 23 December 201923 December 2019 by Gambeta News

Christmas is here again! Party after Party, with so much to eat and drink. As you make plans to enjoy the festivities, it is important that you think about the environmental effect of some actions. In this season, there is usually an exponential growth in the amount of Plastics and aluminums (inorganic waste) found in our waste streams. The handling and disposal of these inorganic waste is a major challenge for government. Mostly, due to…

AFRICA’S FIRST SILICON VALLEY

Posted on 19 November 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda will host Africa’s first Silicon Valley. Kigali the capital of Rwanda is becoming one of Africa’s fastest developing cities with groundbreaking infrastructural facilities boosting the country’s economy. The Eastern African country as of late propelled Africa’s first electronic cross fringe exchange stage in collaboration with Alibaba Group’s Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) to connect private ventures over the mainland. Another masterpiece is the Kigali Innovation City that has been a Pan Africa Human and…

KENYA MOVES TO ATTRACT OIL IMPORTERS

Posted on 5 November 20195 November 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government slash oil pipeline tariff price for oil importers by 50 percent. Kenya is trying to regain the regional fuel transport market after loosing it to Tanzania’s port Dar es Salaam. As a result of this loss, Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has slashed the oil pipeline tariff; from the usual US$60 to US$30.89 per 1,000 litres as a way of attracting oil importers. Tanzania is charging US$80 per 1,000 litres and…

AfDB LOANS USD 455 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TANZANIA’S NEW AIRPORT

Posted on 1 November 20191 November 2019 by Gambeta News

African Development Bank (AfDB) approves USD 455 million for the construction of a ring road and Tanzania’s new airport in the new capital Dodoma. The President of AfDB Akinwumi Adesina approved the loan at the bank’s headquarter in Abidjan in a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Palamagamba Kabudi. According the Adesina the loan was approved a means of supporting the economical improvement noticed with President John Magufuli. Also he…

KENYA BEGINS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RAILWAY PROJECT

Posted on 17 October 201918 October 2019 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta paves the way for the second phase of the railway project. The railway second phase will cost US $ 1.5 billion and will extend from Nairobi to Rift Valley town of Naivasha. The project so far has been funded and built by a Chinese company and has consumed US $3.2 billion already from Mombasa to Nairobi. President Kenyatta joined the first ride and had the first hand experience of the train, after…

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Posted on 7 August 201911 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network. In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; that will connect Mombasa (Kenya) – Kampala (Uganda) – Kigali (Rwanda). In May 2014, the Republic of South Sudan also joined this agreement; in other…

KENYA PARLIAMENT APPROVED NATIONALIZATION OF KENYA AIRWAYS

Posted on 23 July 201923 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Nationalisation of Kenya airways accepted

Kenya Parliament approved proposal for nationalisation of Kenya Airways but can they meet up with other Eastern Airline? Lawmakers in Kenya has finally accepted the proposal for the nationalisation of Kenya Airways. Kenya Airways which has for a long time been in the airline business was before the flag carrier airline of Kenya. However, the approval which has taken so long has finally been accepted by lawmakers. The proposal was submitted by Kenya parliamentary transport…

TANZANIA: CONSTRUCTION OF THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER

Posted on 15 July 201916 July 2019 by Gambeta News

The first phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Dar se salaam and Morogoro (the business capital) to the East will begin in December. Tanzania’s Minister for works, transportation and communication, Isack Kemwelwe confirmed that procurement of the necessary equipment for the project have been concluded. “We have already set some funds to purchase the engines and also begun procurement of 1,430 cargo wagons, 20 locomotives, 60 passenger carriages and five sets of multiple…

MADAGASCAR CELEBRATES 59TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted on 26 June 201927 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Colourful celebrations as Madagascar celebrates its 59th Independence Day Anniversary President Paul Kagame of Rwanda also joined President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar in celebrating the 59th Independence Day Anniversary. Since gaining independence from France on June 26th, 1960, Madagascar continues to flourish. Interestingly, Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and is home to some rare creatures. More so, the beautiful French speaking island is approximately 400 km off the coast of East Africa. Today’s…

GHANA RECENTLY LAUNCHED ZIPLINE MEDICAL DRONE DELIVERY NETWORK

Posted on 26 April 201926 April 2019 by Gambeta News

GHANA RECENTLY LAUNCHED ZIPLINE DRONE DELIVERY NETWORK

Vice President of Ghana Launches the country’s first medical drone service Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia recently launched the Zipline medical drone delivery network in Ghana. Zipline is an American health-tech drone delivery service company. The Medical drone service was first launched in Rwanda three year ago. This profound new service is a collaboration between Ghana’s ministry of health and Zipline technologies. It also aims at improving improve healthcare delivery in the country. This morning,…

EMIR OF QATAR’S STATE VISIT SEEKS NEW AFRICAN ALLIES

Posted on 24 April 201924 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Highlights of the Emir of Qatar’s state visit to Rwanda and his arrival in Nigeria. His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, spent the last few days visiting Rwanda before jetting off to Nigeria. In Rwanda, President Kagame hosted the Emir for Tête-à-Tête. Both Leaders had fruitful conversations on ways to strengthen their cooperation. More so, they spoke on regional and international issues hindering peaceful development and economic collaboration. Moving on,…

AFRICAN LEADERS AT THE INVESTITURE FOR SENEGALESE PRESIDENT

Posted on 2 April 2019 by Gambeta News

African leaders join President Macky Sall of Senegal as He takes his oat for a second term in Dakar. Following a successful re-election in March, President Macky has spared no expense in inviting African leaders to witness His investiture. See pictures of African leaders at the investiture in Senegal. Here is a link to the live video on Facebook . 1.) President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso 2.) President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar 3.) President Muhammadu…

CONSTRUCTION OF DAR-MORO SGR IN TANZANIA REACHES 42%

Posted on 12 February 201912 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Dar-Moro standard gauge railway construction reaches 42% completion. The Construction of Tanzania’s biggest standard gauge railway (SGR) is 42% complete according to the government. The Dar-Moro SGR will help connect its main port of Dar es Salaam to its land-locked neighbours. These neighbours include, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Tanzania Railways Corporation’s (TRC) Executive Director, Masanja Kadogosa said ”So far the construction progress is on the right track. He also said we…

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