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ZIMBABAWE’s HARARE-BINDURA HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SOON

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The Harare-Bindura highway is set for reconstruction beginning Wednesday under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2, contractor Bitumen World has said. According to the contractor, they are expected to take six months to bring the road up to the required standard. This is because of the dislocation of traffic, while the reconstruction is in progress, the company has asked that drivers on this road should reduce speed when approaching construction zones and comply with…

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HOW UNSAFE ROADS ARE DRIVING ZIMBABWE ECONOMY AROUND

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Zimbabwe’s roads are not famous for their aesthetics, nor quality and least of all, their safety. Last year more than 2000 people died on the country’s roads, and scores of others were injured. About five people on average die every day in road crashes in Zimbabwe, according to a review report on the country’s road safety launched in January 2022. However, the World Health Organisation reckons the realistic figure is three times more. The discrepancy…

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SA PRESIDENT ANNOUNCE MULTI-BILLION PIPELINED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced pipelined projects that will cut across several sectors like energy and social services worth over R100 billion.  He made the announcement while delivering the State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall as he noted that the construction for some of the projects will resume this year. Speaking during the ceremony, President Ramaphosa said “The infrastructure fund is at the centre of this effort with…

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THE RETURN OF THE GARDEN CITY

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ANALYSING THE ₦530 BILLION BUDGET OF REASSURANCE - RIVERS STATE BUDGET

BY: NKPATA IBINABO For over three decades, the once renouned Garden City of Port Harcourt has lost its aura, but as the saying goes, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. This light which can be viewed in the present era as a rapid infrastructural development across the city is gradually bring back that Garden city feel to residents and indigenes of the state. The contribution of infrastructure to an economy cannot…

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NAMIBIA’S CAPITAL BATTLES WITH FLOODING AS HEAVY RAIN PERSISTS

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WINDHOEK residents have been warned of possible flooding as heavy rain persists in the capital.The City of Windhoek issued the warning as the city continues to experience heavy rain, flash flooding and overflowing rivers. “While we are thankful for the abundant rain, there is a concern that flash floods may cause damage to private and public property, for example electricity poles and roads, which could present further risks of power outages and unsafe roads and…

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SOUTH-EAST COMMUNITY COMPLAINED ABOUT BAD ROAD IN LIBERIA

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Community members in the south-east of Liberia are complaining about the bad road network that connects between Gio Town in Grand Bassa County and ITI community in Rivercess County. It is reported that atleast 20 vehicles get stuck in the mud for several days every week. These vehicles will then be removed by some youth who help get those vehicles through the mud whereby preventing further gridlock on the already bad road. However, the bigger picture…

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AFRICA’S LARGEST SUGAR REFINERY OPENS IN PORT HARCOURT

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AFRICA’S LARGEST SUGAR REFINERY

They say you can’t build viable, large non-oil and gas businesses in Port Harcourt. They also say, companies are not willing to invest in Nigeria’s slowly recovering economy. Don’t let anyone tell you what is possible and what is not, the world today is full of endless possibilities. Today, Port Harcourt is proud to be the host city for BUA’s USD 400 million Food Industrial Complex consisting of the following audacious achievements; – The largest…

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COMPLETION OF THE DREDGING WORKS AT ESCRAVOS AND WARRI RIVER.

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President Muhammadu Buhari plans to complete more ongoing projects to impact positively on the lives of the people. The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja thanked President Muhammadu Buhari; for the completion of the dredging works at Escravos and Warri Rivers. While thanking Mr President; he also pleaded for his involvement in the ongoing ecological crisis as well as the issues with the Ogidigben Gas Revolution…

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PRESIDENT BUHARI TO NAME NEW CABINET THIS MONTH (JULY)

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PRESIDENT BUHARI TO NAME NEW CABINET THIS MONTH (JULY)

President Buhari’s new cabinet and the looming National Assembly strike Welcome to July, which begins the second half of 2019. The seventh month of the year, which is considered by many as the month of perfection; will indeed bring good tidings for Nigerians. Unlike in 2015 where the Buhari led government took almost six (6) months after inauguration to name its cabinet ministers; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha recently…

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NIGERIA’S ENGINEERING SOCIETY IN DISARRAY

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'S ENGINEERING SOCIETY IN DISARRAY

Engineers in Nigeria have resolved to unseat their President The Extra Ordinary General Meeting held 27th June 2019 for the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) ended in Chaos. As, engineers across the south east and south south resolved to disassociate themselves from the activities of the national society.  HOW DID WE GET HERE? The Nigerian Society of Engineers is the umbrella organisation for the Engineering Profession in Nigeria. This society aims at enhancing high professional…

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SOUTH AFRICA MINISTER CALLS FOR MAINTENANCE OF WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

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Lindiwe Sisulu calls to priorities water

Minister calls for prioritization of water and sanitation maintenance among municipalities. Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu has calls to priorities the maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. The minister who made the remark during a briefing by water and sanitation department acting director general Squire Mahlangu. The briefing was inline with the water shortage on Mahikeng in the North West of South Africa. According to Sisulu, she has directed Mahlangu to…

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PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE TO HELP WITH APAPA TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK IN NIGERIA

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Presidential committee to help in Apapa traffic gridlock

Presidential committee to assist Ministry of Works in solving the Apapa traffic gridlock. In an effort to solve the Apapa traffic gridlock, Nigeria’s Presidential committee will assist the Ministry of works. The Apapa traffic gridlock has so far brought serious road traffic in the area. The Presidential committee will partner with the Ministry to commence the rehabilitation work on the inbound lane. This lane will be on both Tin-can and Apapa-oshodi express road this week….

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CHINA ASSURES SUPPORT FOR KENYA’s TERRORISM FIGHT

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China assures Kenya support to fight terrorism Wang, Beijing’s top diplomat and also a member of the 19th Communist Party of China (CPC) central committee, said “China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and will continue to offer unwavering support to Kenya’s efforts to fight against terrorism and maintain national security”. After the attack that occurred on 15th January, 2019 the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi; issued a statement addressed to Foreign Affairs cabinet Secretary Monica Juma condemning…

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Brand Manager Nigeria Brands At Coca Cola

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The Coca-Cola Company is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. Position Overview: The Franchise Brand Manager is responsible for leading the execution of key marketing projects affecting the market(s) or set of brands within Nigeria; ultimately delivering positive volume & brand love growth, and to manage marketing and finance projects. The 3 key expectations from a BM are as follows: 1. Lead Monthly…

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2018 GTBank Plc Graduate Internship Programme

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Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, is a foremost Nigerian financial institution with vast business outlays spanning Anglophone West Africa and the United Kingdom. GTBank has a corporate banking bias and strong service culture that have enabled it record consistent growth in clientele and key financial indices since its inception in 1990. Internship Programme Internship Position At Guaranty Trust Bank, emphasis is placed on growing talents. We offer internship opportunities for students and graduates to learn from…

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US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF DIGITAL ECONOMY IN AFRICA.

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 US Chamber Commerce, Strathmore and Mircosoft supports the Digital Drivers program to be held in Kenya. The United States Chamber of Commerce in association with Microsoft and Strathmore are set to host the Digital Drivers program. Therefore, this program will help grow Africa’s Digital Economy and will begin on the 27th of February 2018. The program aims to provide a business friendly and innovative environment for Africa. Also, it will be attended by government officials, industry…

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AVIC INTERNATIONAL SET TO CONSTRUCT US$ 97M COMPLEX IN KENYA

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Avic international to construct a complex that will have the largest commercial consumer of electricity in Kenya. Chinese State-owned manufacturing and real estate firm AVIC International is set to construct a complex worth US$ 97m in Kenya that will be the nation largest commercial consumer of electricity. The 43-storey complex in Nairobi’s Westlands area is expected to use more power than the combined demand for Two Rivers and Garden City malls in Nairobi when completed. According to an official…

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US$300M LARGEST TANK FARM TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN NIGERIA

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Wema bank partner Petrolex for the development of the largest tank farm in sub-sahara africa. The tank farm which is located in Ibefun, Ogun State will comprises of a residential estate for staff, an army barracks, 30 loading gantries for product disbursement, and a 4,000 truck capacity trailer park with accommodation for drivers. The Tank is expected to hold 300 million litres storage capacity and can turnover 600 million litres of petroleum products in one…

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STERLING BANK RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

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Sterling Bank have been recognized for its participation in advocating for a clean and sustainable environment. Nigeria’s pioneer waste recycling firm, Wecyclers Nigeria Limited have given recognition to Sterling Bank Plc for its commitment to the sustainable implementation of the Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles (NSBPs), which was achieved through its Sterling Environmental Makeover (STEM) programme and recycling of waste materials at Sterling Bank’s head office in Lagos. This recognition was awarded to Sterling Bank at a ceremony…

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