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RWANDA PRESIDENT LAY FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF KIGALI FINANCIAL SQUARE TOWERS

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President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, June 21 inaugurated the construction of the proposed Kigali Financial Square, a business complex set to serve as a regional hub for financial services.  Located in the Commercial Business District, the proposed US$100-million twin towers, owned by Equity Holding Group Plc, are set to be completed in two years.  The construction project was approved by the cabinet in November 2020. The property will be developed by Equity Holding (EH) Venture…

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JUMBO STEEL MILL TO INVEST SH2BILLON FOR KISUMU NEW PLANT FACTOR

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A Local steel producer, Jumbo Steel Mill, has put Sh2 billion in another bedding and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water tank manufacturing plant in Kisumu. The plant which sits on 27 sections of land has been introduced with cutting-edge hardware running on 100% 700kw sun-based power. The speculation focuses to make more than 600 positions for local people. Large Steel Mills Managing Director (MD) Harsh Patel said the office situated at Korowe along the Kisumu-Kericho street…

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PUTTING THE RIGHT COGS IN PLACE FOR NET-ZERO IN MINING

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By: David Gardner, Head of Mining – Aggreko Africa Mining Indaba 2022 is a landmark event that challenges the mining community, global leaders, and industry heavyweights to tackle the problems that impact African mining and to find innovative solutions to drive its evolution on the local and global stage. In 2022, the event hosts three heads of state alongside the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has set its focus on topics…

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RWANDA, DRC & BURUNDI US$25M INITIATIVE CLIMATE CRISIS

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Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Burundi are set to benefit from a regional initiative dubbed “Transforming Agri-Food Systems in West and Central Africa (TAFS-WCA)” which is aimed to increase food security and combating the climate crisis. The US$25 million initiative has been launched by CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and fighting climate change. The initiative aims to improve nutrition…

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RWANDA’s U.S.$255Million VOLCANOES’s PARK EXPANSION PROJECT

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Rwanda has embarked on a project to expand the Volcanoes National Park which is expected to cost US$255 million (approx. 260bn), with a goal to ensure a better habitat for the majestic mountain gorillas, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Once implemented, the project will see the park expanded by 25%. The agency says this conservation venture will not only benefit the iconic species but also improve the lives of the communities living around…

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CONSTRUCTION OF 125KM KASINDI-BENI-BUTEMBO ROAD PROJECT BEGINS

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The two commanding officers for operation shujaa from the Ugandan army and its counterpart from DRC Congo have broken ground for the construction of the 125km Kasindi-Beni-Butembo road. The ceremony which took place at the Mpondwe-Lubiriha border post drew a mammoth crowd from the two sister countries. Speaking during the function, the UPDF commander for Operation Shuja, Maj Gen Kayanja Muhanga remarked that the road project is important for it is regarded as a security…

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RRB MEMBERS UNHAPPY WITH DELAY IN TANZANIA SUMBAWANGA AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION

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Members of the Regional Road Board (RRB) in Tanzania has been upset with the delay for the construction of Sumbawanga Airport in Rukwa Region. The project which is now in its tenth year has been on halt after Tanzania Airport Authority (TAA) allocated 20m/- for evaluation of 187 hectors of land for the construction of a new terminal at Kisumba village in Sumbawanga municipality. During a meeting, the members of the 44 RRB expressed dissatisfaction…

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CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GISENYI HOSPITAL TO COST €32M IN RWANDA

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The planned construction of a new Gisenyi hospital in Rwanda is set to cost Rwf38 Billion. The project became necessary following the eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in May last year in Rubavu District. Officials from Rubavu District are seriously considering moving the hospital to a new location just to avoid any future challenges as the hospital is vital for the district. Currently, the hopsital has the capacity of hosting not more than 300 people. This…

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BUILDEXPO AFRICA – LARGEST BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION EXHIBITION RETURNS TO EAST AFRICA

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Buildmart covers East Africa’s longest running and largest exhibition this year. Buildexpo Africa is the only show with the widest range of the latest technology in building material, mining machines, construction machinery and heavy equipment. The latest edition of Buildexpo, East Africa’s largest building and construction fair, brings you exhibitors from over 40 countries who are the finest in infrastructure development. The event takes place in East Africa’s most promising countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda…

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LAKE TANGANYIKA – THE WORLD’S SECOND-DEEPEST LAKE TRIGGERS ENGINEERING CHALLENGE IN BURUNDI

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‘What are we going to do if the water does not stop rising?’ That question has been on everyone’s mind: Homeowners, building contractors and construction workers, farmers, market vendors, schoolchildren, commuters, and of course, development and humanitarian workers. During the past two years persistent heavy rain, followed by floods, landslides, and strong winds, has raised Lake Tanganyika to dangerous levels, engulfing entire roads, markets, school playgrounds and churches. Welcome at first, the downpours soon began…

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AUSTRALIA’S RICHEST MAN PLANS TO BUILD THE LARGEST HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN AFRICA

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Australian mining giant Fortescue confirmed Tuesday that it was in negotiations to develop what would be the world’s largest hydroelectric project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The business giant Andrew Forrest’s group said it was in the running to build the Grand Inga hydroelectric mega-dam on the Congo River. Under current arrangements, Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has been granted exclusive rights to develop the massive development of the $ 80 billion Grand Inga US dollar…

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51 AFRICAN LEADERS’ VOTE IN FAVOR OF MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT FOR A 2ND TERM AS AFRICAN UNION CHAIRMAN

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A seasoned Chadian diplomat, Moussa Faki Mahamat received a sweeping vote of confidence among African leaders Saturday to serve as chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC) for another four-year term. Moussa Faki received 51 of 54 African leaders’ votes in favor of serving a second term in a virtual vote held amid the 34th biannual assembly of the pan-African body. The leaders are also set to elect commissioners of the AUC during their two-day…

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CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

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Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi has reaffirmed that the friendship between China and Africa remains rock-solid and stable no matter what the international situation they faced. Mr. Yi, who is also Foreign Minister said the difficulties, obstacles, or disruptions encountered cannot change the relationship that exist between the pair. He stressed that the two sides enjoy profound traditional friendship noting that China is the largest developing country, while Africa is the continent where developing countries…

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HOW AFRICAN COUNTRIES ARE LACKING FUND TO PROVIDE GREEN ENERGY

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It quite sad that the African continent with it huge population is still finding it hard to provide Green Energy despite all the wealth of talent the continent have at its disposal. With less than a decade to meet global energy goals, sub-Saharan Africa is finding it difficult to provide affordable, reliable, modern energy due to lack of financing, according to the latest UN report. The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) report released shows that…

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TRINITY ENERGY TO BUILD US$500M REGIONAL REFINERY IN SOUTH SUDAN

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Trinity Energy which is South Sudan biggest oil marketing giant is making plans to build a refinery that will refine petroleum products. The project will see an increase in the nation barrels per day (bpd) to 40,000 at Paloch in the oil-rich Upper Nile State. It will also increase the potential of expanding capacity to 200,000bpd, as well as petroleum storage facilities at Nesitu, in the south of the country. American firm Chemex will build…

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE GENERAL SEYNI KOUNTCHE BRIDGE – NAIMEY, NIGER

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The General Seyni Kountché Bridge over the Niger River in Niamey – Niger is progressing well. While visiting the construction site, Niger’s President Issoufou Mahamadou commends the level of progress so far and the quality of work being executed by the Chinese Contractor. The Chinese-funded project will be the 3rd bridge over the Niger River in the country. China is funding this project with USD 78 million, and plans to deliver in 2020. This project…

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AFRICAN UNION TO FACILITATE THE RESOLUTION OF GERD PROJECT

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President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) convened a video-teleconference Meeting of the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, on 26 June 2020, to discuss developments pertaining to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). In attendance: His Excellency, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah al Sisi of the Arab…

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

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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…

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RWANDA INTRODUCE HAND-WASHING AT VARIOUS CENTRES

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Hand-washing at various centers introduced in Rwanda to tackle coronavirus. The nation fight against coronavirus is growing even as it has not recorded any cases of the virus so far. But fear from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo has put them on alert mode. The plan is to have portable sinks for hand-washing at bus stops, restaurants, banks and shops across the capital Kigali. While at the country’s biggest car park in Kigali, passengers…

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IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AFRICA

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Kieran Whyte discusses the impact of COVID-19 in Africa. He is a Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Practice, at Baker McKenzie Johannesburg The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in mass production shutdowns and supply chain disruptions due to port closures in China, causing global ripple effects across all economic sectors in a rare “twin supply-demand shock”. With South Africa having just reported its first cases of COVID-19, Africa is beginning to feel…

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