RWANDA GETS US $60M FOR WATER PROJECT FROM EAIF

Rwanda government secure funds for the construction of a water treatment plant in the state capital. The construction of  the water treatment plant in Rwanda is been financed by The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) and it is expected to be the first Bulk Surface Water Supply in sub-Saharan Africa using a public/private partnership (PPP) model. The project is inline with Rwanda aim to see 100% of its 12.4m people having reliable access to clean…

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IFC ANNOUNCED PLANS FOR US$653M SOLAR PROJECT IN EGYPT

International Finance Corporation partners with nine international banks to build Benban solar park which will be the largest solar park in the world. International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is a member of the World bank has announced plans to construct 13 solar power plant in Aswan, Egypt. The project which is expected to have 13 solar plant will be the largest solar park in the world after its completion. The fund was raised by IFC in collaboration…

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UGANDA OPEN FIRST SOLAR PLANT TO INCREASE ELECTRICITY

Uganda open first solar plant to help increase electricity as well as job opportunities for resident of that communities. The level of solar energy utilisation in Uganda is still very low which made the country to improve by installing its first solar pv in the early 1980 but it was mainly driven by donor-funded programmes for lighting and vaccine refrigeration in health centers. Due to poor electricity supply, the country has open a solar plant…

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ZAMBIA ON A PROGRESS LANE WITH NUCLEAR SCIENCE

African countries have made significant steps in nuclear science development under the guidance of the United Nation’s International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) and its key member states. IAEA organizes a rolling program of training and courses for African professionals from across the continent to gain knowledge and skills in the nuclear field. The results from East African countries are already substantial. With the help of international training and assistance Tanzanian doctors are now able to deliver…

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CHINA TO FUND US$1.2bn ZAMBIAN HIGHWAY

Zambia has launched construction of the 321-kilometer Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway that connects the southern and central parts of the country to the mining towns in the Copperbelt province. The mega-road project which will be constructed by China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Cooperation (CJIC) at a cost of  US$1.2bn, is funded by a loan from China’s Exim Bank. The new road when completed will improve the flow of traffic and drastically reduce accidents on…

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GambetaNews.com monitors updates on all infrastructure investments and construction activities happening across the 54 countries in Africa. We report first-hand information from political, business and institutional leaders. We have a digital issue, “Afristructure Magazine” which showcases case studies from across the continent. There, we explore the strategies implemented by countries in attracting funding, building capacity, combating corruption and other institutional challenges. These efforts are aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving the infrastructural deficit. Africa…

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