AFRICA’S LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE TO OPEN IN JUNE

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique to commission Africa’s Longest Suspension Bridge in June 2018. The commissioning of Africa’s longest suspension bridge will be on the 25th of June this year. The bridge is currently under construction in Mozambique. It’s commissioning date is also the same date as Mozambique independence in 1975. The Maputo-Catembe Bridge costs a whooping US$700m. It is part of a larger project that includes a set of access roads on both banks and other roads, including one leading to…

ANGOLA AND NAMIBIA PLAN TO CONSTRUCT CASSINGA MONUMENTS

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans agreed for construction of cassinga monuments by both African nations. The both nations has agreed plans to construct a cassinga monuments in two different localities. Meanwhile, the monuments will be located in Huíla Province and Chetequera in Cunene Province. It will also aim to honour the victims of the Cassinga massacre which occur on May 4, 1978. The project is aim to boost the relation between the both nation as well as promote a good culture…

THE REBULIC OF SIERRA LEONE

Posted on April 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

One of the Youngest democracies in the world celebrates its independence today 27th April, 2018. The name Sierra Leone came about when a Portuguese explorer sailed down the coast of West Africa. There is a confusion of what influenced Pedro da Cintra to come up with “Sierra Lyoa” meaning Lion Mountains. Some say the coastal regions looked like “lion’s teeth”. Others suggest he thought the thunderstorms over the mountainous peninsula sounded like the roar of a lion. Sixteenth…

TOGOLESE REPUBLIC

Posted on April 27, 2018May 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Info on the Togolese Republic as its marks its 58th Independence Anniversary today (27th April, 2018). Togo officially known as Togolese Republic is one of the smallest countries in Africa with an estimated population of 7.6 million. From the 11th -16th century marked the migration of various tribes into the region. Togo and its surrounding region earned the name “The Slave Coast” because from the 16th -18th century the coastal region was a major trading…

REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL

Posted on April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Republic of Senegal is a country on Africa’s west coast. Senegal is a country known for its French colonial heritage and natural attractions. A popular theory of how Senegal got its name is that it stems from a miscommunication between the Wolof fishermen and 15th century Portuguese sailors. The Wolof phrase sunu gaal means “our canoe.” It is said that when the Wolof people saw the Portuguese ships, they were saying the phrase “sunu gaal” in reference to the ships,…

Shs28.4bn CONSTRUCTION OF INSURANCE TOWER KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Insurance Tower construction which will contain a tower office and commercial block kick-off in kampala. The construction of the tower office and commercial block in Kampala, uganda has kick-off. The project which is aim to have a tower that will comply with the International Supervisors standards. The tower will also enable the authority conduct effective supervision. Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA-U) meanwhile are in charge of conducting the supervision. CEO at IRA-U, Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega said “We believe that…

NAMIBIA

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia, the “Germ of Africa,” a unique and popular place to be Namibia is a country in southwest Africa. This country is a home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah. The official language is English. In terms of land area, it is the 34th largest country in the world with 825,615 square kilometers. Namibia is one of the least crowded destinations on the planet. Its name was gotten from the Namib Desert- one of the…

TUNISIA

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tunisia: A beautiful and culturally-rich country Tunisia is a North African country bordering the Mediterranean Sea and the Sahara Desert. Though it’s relatively small in size, it has great environmental diversity due to its north-south extent. The beauty of Tunisia lies in its variety. From camel rides in the Sahara Desert, soaking your feet in the Mediterranean Sea, visiting film sites where Star Wars took place, to visiting local houses that belong to native. it’s a land with a…

ERITREA EXTENDS NATIONAL SERVICE AS A DEFENSE STRATEGY.

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Eritrea increases time for national services as a defense strategy against Ethiopia. Eritrea national service extended due to illegal habitation by it neighboring Ethiopia. Ethiopia ignores international laws and question Eritrea’s defense structure. The minister also replied to recent reports about how primarily Eritrean and Sudanese were being threatened with jail and deportation by the Israeli government’s to stop illegal migrants. The forced national service coupled with a struggling economy is the reason for most youth leaving…

E.U. POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO CAMEROON CRISIS

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

E.U. worries over Cameroon crisis The European Union (E.U.) has concerned themselves with the ongoing crisis in Cameroon. E.U asked the government to stop the lose of lives in area both civilians and security personnel alike. E.U. suggested that Cameroon government should begin sincere and positive discussion as a means of finding a solution to the crisis. They pleaded with all sides to stop all acts that will raise tension and lead to violence between…

TANZANIA CHIEF JUSTICE WARNS POLITICIANS NOT TO MINGLE WITH JUDICIARY MATTERS.

Posted on January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Chief Justice Ibrahim hamais Juma warns the government against meddling with the judiciary. Head of Tanzania’s judiciary, Chief Justice Ibrahim Hamis Juma, has warned politicians to stop mingling with matters concerning the judiciary. He was speaking at a press briefing in connection with the country’s Law Week celebrations which marks the beginning of the court calendar that “Anybody who does so will be dealt with accordingly, this is the message I want to send. We are…

ADFD APPROVES FUNDS FOR SOLAR PVC PROJECTS IN RWANDA AND MAURITIUS

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

ADFD approve US $25m to both Africa nations for solar pvc project that will improve their energy system. Abu Dhabi fund for development (ADFD) has approve loans of US $10m to Mauritius and US $15m to Rwanda for the construction of a solar project in both nation. The both project is expected to improve the nations energy system. The project in Mauritius will help the Central Electricity Board install solar PV systems on rooftops of 10,000 households which is part of the government’s…

$318M LOAN FOR NEW UGANDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BY UK

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Gambeta News

UK Export Finance (UKEF) give out biggest loan for the construction of a new airport in uganda. The loan is the biggest that has ever been given out by the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and it is for Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe which will be located in the Kabaale region. The project is UKEF’s first major project in Uganda and the contract was handed to Sussex-headquartered Colas UK to build the runway, taxiway,…

Medical Representative At Novartis Nigeria

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Gambeta News

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines We are recruiting to fill the positions below: Job Title: Medical Representative Job ID:…

Angola – Africa’s Oil Giant

Posted on November 13, 2017March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

As Angola celebrated it’s 42nd Independence on August 11th, we took a look at the Portuguese speaking nation. Located in the Southern part of Africa on the Atlantic coast, Angola is Africa’s Largest Oil Producer. Endowed with large oil reserve, the country has showed an impressive economic growth rate with a GDP per capita at $3,486 (Opec). Angola holds a population of 27.5 million people in a land mass almost equal to twice the size…

South Sudan accuse Sudan for its civil unrest

Posted on November 7, 2017March 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sudan responsible for South Sudan’s civil wars. South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on thursday accused Sudan of being a “source of weapons” fuelling the brutal civil war in his country. Tens of thousands of people have been killed in South Sudan’s civil war that erupted in December 2013, less than three years after it gained independence from the north. Since then ties between Khartoum and Juba have remained tense amid border disputes and mutual allegations…

ZAMBIA – A STABLE ECONOMY WITH AN UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 by Gambeta News

October 24, 1964 Zambia gained independence from Britain. Fifty-Three (53) years later, we took a look into this peaceful African country. Zambia recently celebrated it’s 53rd Independence Anniversary from Great Britain on October 24th. The event highlighted Zambia’s qualities, as being peaceful while promoting unity in the Southern African Development Community. These qualities makes the economy investment attractive for it’s thriving mining industry. During the event, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu awarded and honoured ten Zambians…

President Preaches Patriotism Amid Anglophone Crisis In Cameroon

Posted on October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 by Gambeta News

Amid Anglophone Crisis In Cameroon, president still encourages patriotism The Cameroonian president Paul Biya is urging citizens to remain patriotic irrespective of what people may think about it. A terse statement on his official social media the 18 October 2017 on Wednesday, “Patriotism is a virtue that some people might wrongly consider outdated. Even today, it remains a mark of responsible and nobly asserted citizenship for the nation.” Patriotism is a virtue that some people might wrongly consider…

ZIMBABWE KARIBA SOUTH PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED IN 2018

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe power demand to increase from 1500MW to 2200MW after the Kariba south project is completed in 2018 The project which was initiated by the Zimbabwe power company (ZPC) will improve the country power shortage. The project which is expected to inject two 150 MW units at Kariba South Power Station and two 300 MW units at Hwange Power Station which will atleast meet the country peak power demand of 2200 MW that presently stand at 1 500…

UGANDA AT 55, WHERE ARE WE?

Posted on October 9, 2017November 16, 2017 by Gambeta News

As Uganda celebrates its Independence today (09-10-1962), we decided to take an in-depth look at the country with an influence in the Eastern African block. We cannot look at Uganda without acknowledging China’s impressive presence in the region, accounting for numerous infrastructural projects and economic activities. China has been showing a strong willingness to take more ambitious risks associated with the countries resources. Showing strong commitment through signed deals to develop Uganda’s oil, minerals, and…

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