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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA CUT SOD FOR LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT (LHWP)

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho and South Africa. The President was speaking at the launch of Phase 2 of the LHWP at Polihali Dam in the mountain kingdom. “I would like to emphasize that the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is more than just a water project. “It is a beacon…

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NUJOMA FOUNDATION US$45M FIRST PHASE BUILDING PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED THIS YEAR

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The Sam Nujoma Foundation said the first phase of construction of its new Windhoek office building will be completed this year, and the project would cost over N$45 million. The land situated in Windhoek North is located close to the new home affairs offices. The project is co-funded by the N$13 million the foundation made from the sale of a portion of the land donated to it by the Windhoek municipality in 2006. In the…

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ZAMBIA GOVT. LAUNCH KAZUNGULA WATER PROJECT

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The Government of the Republic of Zambia, in partnership with the Southern African Development Community Fund for Water Infrastructure and Basic Sanitation (SADC Water Fund), launched the Kazungula Water and Basic Sanitation Project construction. The 9.8 million Euro Project is funded by the SADC Water Fund which is hosted and managed by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on behalf of SADC, with the support of the German Government through the Federal Ministry for…

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DISCO STEEL PLANT PROJECT NOW 80% COMPLETE IN ZIMBABWE

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The designing of power lines and electrical substations for the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) steel plant is now 80 percent complete, an official has said. Disco, which is building a US$1,5 billion integrated steel plant in Manhize near Mvuma is a subsidiary of China’s largest stainless producer, Tsingshan Holdings Group Limited. The plant is expected to be commissioned in August, according to official timelines. The project is now 50 percent complete. Last year,…

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RWANDA AVIATION: HOW MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SHAPED THE INDUSTRY

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From the Covid-19 pandemic to the recovery strategies, it has been another bumpy year for the global aviation industry. For many countries, Rwanda inclusive, the busy holiday season was beset by flight delays and cancellations, largely attributed to the resurrecting-air traffic. Still, as the country ushers in a new year, there was cause for celebration in the local aviation industry for the past year which could be capitalized on to return to profitability in 2023….

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EUROPEAN UNION TO SIGN MoU WITH MOROCCO TO ACCELERATE ENERGY TRANSITION

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The European Union has reported plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Morocco on the supply of critical raw materials to accelerate the energy transition.  A recent report on the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative that is part of the Global Gateway Investment Package noted that the union has signed an MoU on critical raw materials with Namibia on the sidelines of COP 27 in Egypt. Other signings with Morocco, Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Zambia,…

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UPGRADE OF TSUMEB RAILWAY CONTINUE IN NAMBIA

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Minister of works and transport John Mutorwa over the weekend inspected the upgraded railway between Kranzberg and Tsumeb at Omaruru. The railway line forms part of the main rail corridor between Walvis Bay and northern Namibia and links Namibia to Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. Mutorwa during the site visit said railway infrastructure is and will remain important in the future. “The government has taken up to upgrade the existing railway…

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AFRICA: ENERGY TRANSITION POLICIES AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS LIGHT UP ACROSS THE CONTINENT

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Across the continent, countries in Africa are gearing up for the energy transition by implementing policy and legislative frameworks that take into account the energy crisis and the need for a renewable, decarbonized, decentralized energy supply that addresses climate change and the commitments made under the Paris Agreement. Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 27, in Egypt in November this year, lawyers in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania…

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IS AFRICA’s RAILWAY PROJECT RUNNING LATE?

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The African Union plans to build a huge, modern rail network to connect capitals across the continent by 2033. But the ambitious project needs financing, a lot of work, and much political goodwill. The “Al Boraq,” Africa’s first express train, whizzes through Morocco’s coastal landscape at the lightning speed of 320 kilometers (199 miles) per hour. Named after the magical steed on which the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ridden from Mecca to Jerusalem,…

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GHANA CRICKET SET TO GET WORLD CLASS STADIUM TO BOOST SPORTS

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A world-class cricket field will soon be constructed in Accra to aid the promotion of cricket in Ghana, the Ga Mantse, King Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has said. According to the Chief, the land would be made available to support the Ghana Cricket Association (GCA) to put up the edifice expected to go a long way to make the country a force to reckon with as far as cricket was concerned. His remarks followed…

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CESA AON ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS – FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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7 September 2022 Consulting Engineers South Africa have announced the finalists for their 2022 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards taking place later this month at a gala banquet being held in Johannesburg, supported by Aon South Africa who have been their strategic partner for many years. 2022 not only marks 70 years of CESA’s existence but the 50th anniversary of the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. These awards recognise the excellence in engineering of CESA…

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Lessons learned from advising on the world’s largest industrial green hydrogen facility

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Global law firm Baker McKenzie recently advised Advanced Clean Energy Storage I, LLC, along with Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. and Magnum Development, LLC, in the United States (US) Department of Energy’s (DOE) USD 504.4 million loan guaranty to develop the world’s largest industrial green hydrogen facility in central Utah in the United States. Closed on June 3, 2022, the loan highlights the Biden Administration and the DOE’s commitment toward supporting the clean hydrogen sector. It…

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NAMPOWER RENEGOTIATE 100MW ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FROM ESKOM

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NamPower managing director Simeon Haulofu confirmed that the power utility has renegotiated and extended its electricity supply agreement with Eskom for another three years. ESKOM, which is currently faced with frequent power cuts, will continue to supply Namibia with 100MW electricity. This follows NamPower’s five-year agreement with Eskom for the supply of 200MW and additional non-firm supply dependent on transmission capacity. Haulofu said the agreement can be extended based on future requirements. “Namibia has been…

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KHAN SOLAR PROJECT WORTH N$300M LAUNCHED IN NAIMIBIA

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Namibia’s energy sector is making significant advancements in implementing renewable energy solutions, as another N$300 million plant was launched this week. The Khan Solar project was launched by Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited (ANIREP), about 45 kilometers outside Usakos in the Erongo region. The 20 Megawatt (MW) solar plant, once completed, is expected to feed into the national grid with electricity that can power at least 18 500 homes or three small towns. The…

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ZAMBEZI COMMUNITY SCHOOL GETS NEW HOSTELS

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The accommodation challenges facing the Zambezi region in Namibia are set to become a thing of the past after the complete construction of community hostels. The community hostels were built at Lusese, Ibbu, Sachona, and Shesheke for N$1.3 million each. During the official handover of the hostels, Deputy minister of education, arts, and culture, Faustina Caley, said as much as the government has had success with regards to equal access to education for all Namibian children,…

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WHY ALL PARTIES ARE TO BE BLAMED FOR N$5.5M RUNDU TOWN POOR ROAD NETWORK

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NAMIBIA RFA CEO COMPLAINED OF POOR ROAD AFTER FUNDS WERE RELEASED Namibia Road Fund Administration (RFA) CEO Ali Ipinge has express his displeasure of the nature of roads in Rundu Town Council during a site visit. The CEO is left dissappointed after witnessing the set of bad road network in the area after N$5.5 million was allocated to them to improve the town’s decaying roads. According to Ipinge, ”We are now having exactly two-and-a-half months…

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The more Africa innovates, the closer the world gets to net zero

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By: John Lewis, Managing Director, Aggreko Africa The climate crisis is an unavoidable reality. For every company, individual and government, changing the shape of this crisis has become, or should become a priority. It needs to be central to every conversation, expansion plan, and strategy because remaining aligned with the status quo is not an option. Simply looking at the problems is not either. The only option is to look at solutions, at how the…

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POWER WEEK AFRICA 2021: An Interactive Virtual Summit for Power & Energy Professionals

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (20 – 23 April 2021) is the 3rd annual international virtual conference delivering a unique experience for each day of the event. We will be broadcasting live interactive presentations, in-depth panel discussions, and networking sessions from leading experts across the world. Join in from wherever you are online either live or watch the sessions on-demand.   You are…

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HOW TO COUNTER COVID-19’s IMPACT IN AFRICA

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NAIROBI, Kenya—Mo Ibrahim has long been a man on a mission. Several missions, in fact. The Sudanese-born telecoms tycoon, who trained as an electrical engineer, founded Celtel International in 1998, building it into one of Africa’s leading mobile telephone companies. In 2006, a year after he sold Celtel and guided by a belief that governance is the basis for growth and prosperity, he established the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to promote African leadership and good governance…

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CONSTRUCTION OF BAYNES POWER PLANT SLATED FOR 2023

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Baynes power plant

The project has been slated for construction in 2023 after both nations involves in the project agreed on it. Baynes power plant will be expected to generate 600 MW of power, which would be sold to Namibia and Angola in equal allocations of 300 MW each, while regional off-take is being considered. According to the energy ministries of both governments through the Permanent Joint Technical Commission on the Cunene River Basin (PJTC) said the commissioning…

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