ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. As a Service Sales Manager you will be a part of the Power Grids division and business unit of Grid Automation in Hydra; Algeria. PGGA is responsible for selling products, systems and services for Substation Automation Systems, Utility Communications. The focus is to increase…
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AFDB approves loan for Kampala-Jinja Expressway project in Uganda. Uganda has receive a loan worth US$229.5 million from the African Development Bank. This loan is to help finance phase one of the Kampala-Jinja Expressway project. Meanwhile, the aim is to help Uganda reinforce its position as a regional transit hub. It will also help support its ambition to propel its economy into middle-income status by 2020. The Expressway will form part of the northern trade corridor from Mombasa in Kenya…
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Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth. Through their unparalleled talent and dedication, we have expanded our global footprint and earned the distinction of becoming a fast growing and…
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Mali’s 90MW power plant to go online by next week Mali’s first independent power project, a 90MW power plant will become active by next week. The 90MW plant costs about US$139.06-million (€122-million), and will also help drive foreign investment in the West African country. It’s location is in the gold-rich southwest region of the country. Precisely near the town of Kayes, not far from the border with Senegal. Mali have about 350MW of installed power…
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WELCOME TO GAMBETA NEWS PUBLICATIONS Afristructure Magazine is a bi-annual publication that aggregates viewpoints on strategies implemented by African countries in attracting funding, building capacity, combating corruption and other institutional challenges affecting infrastructure development on the continent. The magazine provides a holistic approach to solving the infrastructural deficit. Africa is unique, and solving her challenges requires taking a broad view, but most especially, looking inwardly to proffer solutions. The name Afristructure is an infusion…
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SDA set to build community centre as they church value education and the growth of individuals in the area. The constant need for development is vital for any developing country. This is why SDA is constructing a US$4m community centre in Zimbabwe which will help the area. The centre will also have an incubation hub for community impact projects. The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is funding the project. Meanwhile, the centre will entail activities like the training…
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Tanzania agree deal to drive the industrialization sector in the nation. Tanzania is set to have a new industrialization drive after FDI agree an investment deal. Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is from the European nation of Italy. This drive is also part of Tanzania President efforts to shift the country’s economy and make it more competitive. Meanwhile, the deal will also help market tanzania products in Italy. Italian Ambassador to Tanzania Roberto Mengoni said ” The embassy would continue…
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A brief summary of the upcoming digital publication by Gambeta News – AfriStructure The name AfriStructure comes from the combination of Africa and Infrastructure. Like it’s name, the magazine will certainly focus on solving Africa’s Infrastructural problems by releasing quarterly issues that highlight successes recorded across the 54 African countries. Our community of African enthusiast have also shown remarkable interest in a case study approach to addressing the infrastructural deficit. Africa also needs to spend…
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South Korea has vowed to support Kenya’s affordable housing agenda. Other initiatives which include energy, agriculture and healthcare; this is after the Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon visited the country and expressed interest. Affordable housing is among the four development pillars that President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Big Four initiative will see 500,000 homes developed in the next five years. Recently, 300 acres of land were set aside by Tatu City for the construction of 10,000 affordable…
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Mauritius to construct and equip first teaching hospital – Flacq Teaching Hospital. The republic of Mauritius have entered a loan agreement with Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. The agreement is for the financing of the construction and equipping of the first phase of Flacq Teaching Hospital project. The project is to support the health sector development and to meet the demand for modern medical services. It is also for improvement of the quality of hospital and…
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Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Every day, approximately 263,900 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to a single vision: to be the Standard of Excellence, while working towards one purpose – To make an impact that matters. Deloitte West Africa is a cluster of Deloitte offices that joined together to provide seamless cross-border services to our clients in the region and to pass on the…
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Nigeria explore opportunities to strengthen economic ties with Germany The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (DGIC) in Nigeria is collaborating with Nigeria-German Business Association (NGBA) and also the German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein der Deutschen Wirtschaft) to explore new investment opportunities that will help strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and Germany. This was however the idea behind the recently concluded 7th German-Nigeria business forum in Lagos. The theme of the forum is: Leveraging partnership for economic growth. Also at…
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Kenya preparing to reduce the after effects of drought and floods Kenya budgets US$50m for next financial year, starting July, to counter the effects of drought and floods. The effects of drought and floods on the countries economy and the livelihood of the citizens are much. While speaking at conference on building resilience to mitigate the impact of drought and floods organised by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) on Tuesday,…
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Equatorial Guinea to construct a gas mega-hub. Equatorial Guinea is planning to construct a natural gas mega-hub. The hub will consist of an offshore and onshore aggregation and processing facilities. It will also have an interlinked production with London government. The first phase of the project involves implementing a new gas supply agreement signed between the MMH and Noble Energy. This agreement will replace some of the gas production lost since the Alba field declines. Noble…
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Part of the Trans-Saharan Highway in Algeria is now complete. The construction of the 1,600km Trans-Saharan Highway project in Algeria is now complete. Work is also in progress on another 200km road in south-Algeria and it will soon be complete. Algeria, said the completed infrastructure is a fundamental factor for economic activity, growth, trade and investment. The highway project is vital in the interconnection and integration of Africa. It is also plays an important role in improving living conditions for people….
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FIDIC – GAMA: THE BIGGEST NETWORKING EVENT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN AFRICA Details for the FIDIC – GAMA 2018 conference is as follows; Venue: Laico L’amitie Hotel, Bamako, Mali Date: 6th – 9th May, 2018. The 2018 central theme is: “Aligning the Consulting Engineer’s Role to the Vision of Africa’s Infrastructure Development”. FIDIC- GAMA Annual Conference is one of the biggest networking events for Consulting Engineers and also for their clients. Their clients are the private…
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Uganda Government signs US$4 Billion Oil Refinery Agreement Irene Muloni, Uganda Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, have signed a contract with the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium. The event which was presided over by President Museveni saw the end of the Ugandan government’s five year struggle to get a company to invest in a refinery. Construction of the refinery will be under a public-private partnership. Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium will own 60% shares while the Ugandan government will…
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Liberia President to market his country to foreign investors. Liberia president, George Weah will market his country to international investors at the the Africa CEO Forum. The Forum is an annual networking event that brings together 1,200 business leaders from Africa and across the globe. Weah’s administration’s foreign policy, centers on international investment. His strategy focuses on improving the business climate, upgrading basic infrastructure. Also important is restructuring of health and education systems, and flagship measures for young…
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FITC Nigeria was established in 1981 as a non profit organization limited by guarantee, based on the Company’s Act of 1968, in response to the recommendations of the Pius Okigbo Committee set-up by the Federal Government of Nigeria to review the Nigerian financial system. It is owned by the Banker’s Committee, which comprises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, all licensed banks and discount houses in Nigeria. Summary Our Client…
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Ghana receives €175 million grant. Ghana and the European Union (EU) has come to a conclusion as regards to the agreement to support Ghana’s plan of developing the country in 7 years time with a total of €175 million. The agreement signed by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on behalf of the West African country and the EU Ambassador to Ghana, William Hanna. €102 million from the grant will be for Ghana’s Productive Investment in Infrastructure for Agriculture…
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