ZIMBABWE’S REDCLIFF TOWN TO CONSTRUCT WATER TREATMENT PLANT

Posted on 10 January 2018 by Gambeta News

Redcliff Mayor submit a proposal to the Minister of State for Midlands Affairs for a proposed water treatment plant construction. The project which will help solve the perennial water woes in the community and it will also help Redcliff resort to rationing water and restricting residents to only two days of running water per week due to the satellite town owing in excess of $14 million in unpaid water bills. Redcliff Mayor, Fred Kapuya; “The project is now…

CHIREDZI RAILWAY LINE COMMISSIONED IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 15 December 2017 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitated Railway commissioned in Zimbabwe that will help individuals with low income transport their bulk goods around the country. The railway line which is a joint venture partnership between the government of Zimbabwe and the European Union is worth US $10m and is 35km-long. The rehabilitated Nandi-Mkwasine railway line in Chiredzi is expected to reduce bulk transport costs, improve efficiency in cargo movement and prevent the damage on national roads. Minister of Transport and Infrastructural…

SHOPPING MALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 16 November 201716 November 2017 by Gambeta News

US $10m shopping mall to be constructed in Zimbabwe A US $10m shopping mall will be constructed in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe before the end of this year. This is according to Zimre Property Investment (ZPI) chief executive officer Mr. Edson Muvingi; the company selected to develop the mega project. He further pointed out that the approval processes are at an advanced stage including the Environmental Impact The development dubbed Sawanga shopping mall will constitute of…

ZIMBABWE: HARARE CITY COUNCIL GETS US$ 26M FOR ROAD REHABILITATION

Posted on 3 November 2017 by Gambeta News

Funds released to Harare city council for road rehabilitation after President Mugabe declared a state of disaster on Harare’s roads and road infrastructure. Zimbabwe’s Government Emergency Rehabilitation Fund has approved US$26m to Harare city council to ensure that roads are repaired before the onset of the rainy season. The city council has also identify major arterial roads, which are widespread within the wards. The roads identified that require urgent attention, include Granville Cemetery Road, Kuwadzana Extension (when turning into…

ZIMBABWE – LACK OF FUNDING STALLS POWER GENERATION PROJECTS

Posted on 23 October 2017 by Gambeta News

Over 30 Power generation projects stalled for the past 10 years because of lack of funding. Power shortages in Zimbabwe had led the Government to open the power sector to private investors so as to complement the country’s integrated power generation and distribution company, ZESA holdings. Over 30 Independent Power Producers (IPPS) were given power generation licenses with a combined capacity to generate 5039 MW. According to Gloria Magombo, Zimbabwe’s Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Chief Executive Officer,…

AFRICAN TRADE CENTRE TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 20 October 2017 by Gambeta News

Africa trade centre facility to be constructed in Zimbabwe to promote Afreximbank. The trade centre is to be constructed in Zimbabwe by the Africa Export-Import bank (Afreximbank) which will enable the centre to be transformed into an iconic business complexes with integrated one-stop trade services shop that will help in the creation of mini business parks for African trade. President of Africa Export-Import bank, Dr. Benedict Oramah; ”I am happy to note that Zimbabwe will be the first…

ZIMBABWE KARIBA SOUTH PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED IN 2018

Posted on 18 October 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…

ZIMBABWE TO COMPLETE DAM AFTER 105 YEARS WAIT

Posted on 11 October 2017 by Gambeta News

The Gwayi-Shangani dam to be completed in two years, that will bring about socio-economic transformation after 105 years wait. The Gwayi-Shangani Dam which is one of the national projects being undertaken under Zim-Asset is on the confluence of Gwayi and Shangani rivers, has been put on hold for so long due to financial challenges whereby making the development of the Matabeleland region to be very slow. The Vice President of the country, Phelekezela Mphoko has been promised by the managing director of…

ZIMBABWE GETS US$7m AGRICULTURAL BOOST

Posted on 4 October 20174 October 2017 by Gambeta News

European Union (EU) to help revitalize dwindling Zimbabwean agricultural sector with US$ 7 million. Zimbabwe have been experiencing a consist shrink in its agricultural industry since it’s President, Robert Mugabe, handed over white farmers seized land to former liberation war fighters. Agriculture, been one of the major key players in most African economies, the European Union (EU) has agreed to provide a financial boost to the Zimbabwean Agricultural sector. This boost which is valued at US$7m…

ZIMBABWE’S BIGGEST AIRPORT TO BE RENAMED AFTER PRESIDENT MUGABE

Posted on 20 September 20176 March 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe’s Harare International Airport is set to be renamed after the southern African country’s long-time president Robert Mugabe, a report say. Harare International Airport is located 15 kilometres south of Zimbabwe’s capital. It has Africa’s longest runway at 4 725 metres. A memo issued in early September by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe read: “Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC): With effect from 9 November 2017 Harare International Airport will be renamed R. G….

CONSTRUCTION OF ZIM CYBER CITY BEGINS

Posted on 28 February 2024 by Gambeta News

Construction works at the state-of-the-art Zimbabwe Cyber City in Mount Hampden, just outside Harare, have started in earnest as the country braces for an unprecedented real estate development boom. The Zim Cyber City is being developed by Mulk International owned by Dubai-based billionaire, Mr Shaji Ul Mulk. The huge project was proposed to President Mnangagwa by Mr Mulk during the President’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. President Mnangagwa then invited Mr Mulk to develop…

HARARE-CHIRUNDU HIGHWAY UPGRADE PROJECT TO CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ZAIMBABWE

Posted on 19 February 2024 by Gambeta News

Hundreds of youths are daily flocking to the Department of Labour offices in Chinhoyi where they are registering their names for possible employment at the recently unveiled Harare-Chirundu highway project. The offices, situated at what is popularly known as the Old Chinese Complex adjacent to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, have lately been a hive of activity with young people queueing to submit their curriculum vitae (CVs). It’s expected that scores of unskilled and semi-skilled workmen will…

SPEAKER LINE-UP UNVEILED FOR THE AFRICA VALUATION CONFERENCE 2024

Posted on 5 February 2024 by Gambeta News

5 February 2024, Johannesburg. Preparations are well underway for the Africa Valuation Conference 2024, with industry experts lined-up for the most comprehensive mega-gathering of valuation professionals on the African continent. Taking place from 16th to 18th April at the Sandton Convention Centre, the international event aims to elevate the valuation profession to experience a bold new future, with attendees expected to interact with presentations on property valuation practices and standards from experts and leading speakers…

ANE BANNED VEHICLES FROM ACCESSING SAMORAL MICHEAL BRIDGE IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on 8 January 2024 by Gambeta News

Mozambique’s National Roads Administration (ANE) has forbidden all vehicles from using the Samora Machel Bridge over the Zambezi river, in the central city of Tete. A statement from the ANE said the ban is intended to make possible urgent repairs to the bridge cables. The damage was caused by overloaded trucks. The latest incident with an overloaded truck occurred on Thursday night, said the ANE. “Overloading has caused early deterioration of structural elements of roads…

UNESCO 9TH AFRICA ENGINEERING WEEK: AS LONG AS WE (AFRICA) ARE DISJOINTED, WE ARE GOING TO BE SUPER-EXPLOITED…WE MUST DEFINE OUR OWN STANDARDS

Posted on 29 September 202329 September 2023 by Gambeta News

27 September 2023: Celebrating and growing engineering excellence continued to be the theme of discussions and insights at the third day of the 9th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week (AEW) and the 7th Africa Engineering Conference, taking place at the CSIR International Convention Centre, in Pretoria, South Africa. Delegates including Ministers, government officials, academia and the private sector, from across the African continent attending the conference, agreed that engineers need to be at the policy-making table…

IMF WARNED NEGATIVE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO AFFECT MALAWI GDP

Posted on 7 September 2023 by Gambeta News

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the negative impact of climate change could affect Malawi’s growth prospects, and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita and worsen the country’s development challenges. In a paper published on the IMF website www.imf.org titled ‘Climate challenges in fragile and conflict-affected areas, the global lender says that persistent changes in climate change have long-term negative effects on the country’s economic growth, as such, there is a need for authorities to…

NAMIBIA GOVERNOR CALLS FOR KATIMA MULILO BORDER PROJECT TO BE FAST-TRACKED

Posted on 9 August 2023 by Gambeta News

Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called for the fast-tracking of plans to turn the Katima Mulilo border post into a one-stop border post (OSBP), as well as for it to start operating on a 24-hour basis. He made this call during his State of the Region address at Katima Mulilo on Thursday. Sampofu said the slow progress on the extension of operational hours and the establishment of an OSBP as a trade facilitation measure…

WHY AFRICA MUST JOIN RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES VALUE CHAIN

Posted on 23 March 2023 by Gambeta News

Energy ministry secretary Gloria Magombo said that African nations, including Zimbabwe, should participate in the value chain for renewable energy technology to support the expansion of their economies. Renewable energy technologies include biofuels, solar, wind, and hydro. Currently, African nations are the end customers of renewable energy technology products, even though practically all of the minerals utilized in the creation of these sustainable technologies are found in Africa. Lithium and other rare earth elements are…

ZAMBIA GOVT. LAUNCH KAZUNGULA WATER PROJECT

Posted on 13 February 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

HOW ENERGY TRANSITION WOULD IMPOVERISH NAMIBIA

Posted on 9 January 2023 by Gambeta News

Namibia’s planned energy transition would impoverish the country while contributing virtually nothing to global emission reduction, says American science policy analyst Perry Green. Green says Namibia’s renewable energy ambitions would have no real impact on global carbon emissions. The government has committed to a 90% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2027, and to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Namibia is a signatory to both the Kyoto Accord and the Paris Agreement, which oblige participants…

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