HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIDIC-GAMA 2019 CONFERENCE

Posted on 24 May 201924 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Highlights of interesting activities at the Fidic-Gama 2019 conference in Kampala Uganda. The 26th FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference in Kampala Uganda was littered with lots of interesting activities. The 3 days (12th – 14th May 2019) International conference organized by the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) and sponsored by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was held at the Kampala Serena hotel. The event had amazing speakers who presented papers centred around the programme’s theme:…

ZIMBABWE TRADE TO INCREASE WITH BITC INVESTMENT

Posted on 30 April 20191 May 2019 by Gambeta News

Botswana Investment and Trade centre to increase trade with Zimbabwe from US$30 million to US$105 million. Trade is an important commodity when it comes to Economic growth. This is why the Botswana Investment and Trade centre (BITC) is targeting opportunities in Zimbabwe. BITC plans to increase trade with Zimbabwe from US$30 million to US$105 million by exporting lots of goods between both nations ( Botswana and Zimbabwe). This announcement by BITC chief operations officer came…

AFRICA UNION SAYS HIGH-SPEED RAIL NETWORK ON TRACK

Posted on 12 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Africa Union making plans for High-speed rail Network which will connect all Africa countries. Africa Union (AU) has announce that the planned high-speed rail network is on track. The rail which will be use to connect Africa continent borders by 2063, will help ease movement goods and people across Africa. According to AU, the only problem facing the project will be corruption as it will derail the goal of the project. The aim is to improve the…

IFA SECURE FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

Posted on 5 March 20195 March 2019 by Gambeta News

IFA gets fund for infrastructure development in six African nations Investment fund Africa IFA has secure US$6 billion for infrastructure development in Africa. This IFA fund is the first phase of its drive towards infrastructure development in Africa. The deal was announced during an interview with investment fund’s chairperson and chief executive Neil de Beer. According to Neil, the lack of modernization, infrastructure and the backlog in Africa inspired the project-focused business. He also said that the…

32ND AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT KICKS OFF IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on 11 February 201911 February 2019 by Gambeta News

The 32ND African Union Summit for Heads of State and Government of all the 55 African countries is currently on-going in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The theme for the 32nd African Union summit is; “The Year of Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons: Towards Durable Solutions to Forced displacement in Africa”. During the opening ceremony, chairperson of the African Union Commission Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomed the assembly of leaders, specially welcoming the new leaders of…

WHAT INVESTORS SHOULD KNOW AS SOME OF AFRICA’S BIGGEST ECONOMIES HEAD TO POLLS

Posted on 1 February 20191 February 2019 by Gambeta News

What investors need to know as African countries head to polls

Before the elections commence in Africa, what do investors need to know? Political instability which is an investors nightmare, is also one element hindering infrastructural development in Africa. Most times, especially in Africa, political unrest usually arises during election period – change in government. Some African countries this year 2019 will soon be voting to select new leadership for their countries. Some of these counties and their election dates include: Nigeria: 16th February, Senegal: 24th…

RESIDENTS PROTEST AGAINST LACK OF WATER IN KALKFONTEIN

Posted on 8 October 201810 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Kalkfontein Residents protests over lack of water in the area. Residents of Kalkfontein in Botswana are unhappy with lack of water supply in the area. This has lead to them taking flyer into the street to protest about the water crisis in the area. The area has been without water for some time now which made the protest. Meanwhile according to reports, Vandalism is allege to have been the cause of water cuts in Kalkfontein. Mayoral Committee…

SOUTH AFRICA : PPC CEMENT LUNCHES NEW ‘SURE’ PRODUCTS.

Posted on 30 July 2018 by Gambeta News

The new cement lunched by PPC cement South Africa is in line with their branding and refocusing in over 100 years. The Sure range indicates a greater customer focus as well as a vote of confidence in the country and its growth potential. The new product will fill in the market demand for a range of products designed for specific applications. The products include Surewall, Surecem, Sureroad, Surebuild, Surecast and Suretech. Surewall and Surecast, are…

TOP TEN RICHEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA

Posted on 4 July 2018 by Gambeta News

TOP TEN RICHEST COUNTRIES IN AFRICA Africa is the second largest continent in the world, and is the host continent to some pretty rich countries. Today, we’ll take a quick glance at the top 10 richest countries in Africa. The following list looks at countries with the highest GDP per capita rates on the continent. A clear-cut distinction has to be made between real GDP and GDP per capita because the former looks at economic growth while…

THE SINGLE AFRICAN AIR TRANSPORT MARKET SET TO GO.

Posted on 28 May 201828 May 2018 by Gambeta News

The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) concept will unite African aviation sector and foster economic growth. The concept of SAATM is on the track, as 26 African Countries have agreed to the idea. Plans to internationalize SAATM are on track, hence a meeting set to take place at Togolese capital, Lome. Countries to have signed the commitment include: Benin, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon and Ghana. Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique,…

MOROCCO: 2017 TOP INVESTMENT DESTINATION IN AFRICA

Posted on 9 April 20189 April 2018 by Gambeta News

Morocco ranks number one in 2017 top investment destination in Africa According to Quantum Global Research Lab’s latest Africa Investment Index 2018 (AII), Morocco is the most attractive economy for investments in Africa. Morocco ranks first based on its increasing economic growth, strategic geographic positioning, increased foreign direct investment, external debt levels, social capital factors and overall favourable business environment. Morocco has consistently attract inward flow of foreign capital, specifically in banking, tourism and energy sectors and also…

CITATION OF CHIEF (ARC) OLUFEMI MAJEKODUNMI

Posted on 26 February 20186 March 2018 by Gambeta News

Chief (ARC) Olufemi Majekodunmi Arc. Olufemi was born in 1942 and attended St. Gregory’s College, Lagos and Kingston College of Arts, Surrey, UK. He established the firm of Femi Majekodunmi Associates in 1973 and is currnetly the Executive Chairman. He worked on various major projects from conceptual design through construction drawings and contract administration. Arc Femi majekodunmi has worked in various parts of the world and has considerable working experience. Qualifications Arc. Majekodunmi holds a…

MALL FOR AFRICA SPREADS TO MORE PARTS OF AFRICA.

Posted on 2 February 2018 by Gambeta News

Mall for Africa expands to 11 new countries in Africa. Worldwide e-commerce and m-commerce colossus, Mall for Africa will expand into 11 new countries in Africa. In acknowledgement to the growing demand for its patented platform, the app will now be available in African countries like Angola, Chad, Guinea, Botswana, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Egypt, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The app offers items from 250 US and UK retailers to stores that are…

AVANI PROPERTIES TO BUILD TWO RESORTS IN TUNISIA

Posted on 12 October 2017 by Gambeta News

Tunisia to have avani hotel and resorts in tunis. The resorts which are Avani Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites and Avani Gammarth Tunis Resort & Spa is expected to be located in a commercial, residential and diplomatic area in Tunis the country capital. The Resort is expected to have 41 key properties that will have serviced apartment accommodation options ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments and lofts that will help meet the corporate and extended-stay demand. The second…

MTN Ghana CEO appointed as Regional Vice President

Posted on 9 October 2017 by Gambeta News

MTN Ghana CEO have been appointed as the new regional Vice president of the Southern and East Africa and Ghana (SEAGHA) Region. Mr Ebenezer Asante, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, on October 1, 2017 was appointed as the new Vice President (VP) of MTN Group’s altered Southern and East Africa and Ghana (SEAGHA) Region. The new SEAGHA Region includes the telecommunications operations in Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, South Sudan, Botswana and Swaziland, along with Internet Service Providers (ISPs)…

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