UPGRADE OF TSUMEB RAILWAY CONTINUE IN NAMBIA

Posted on 15 November 2022 by Gambeta News

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…

IS AFRICA’s RAILWAY PROJECT RUNNING LATE?

Posted on 3 October 2022 by Gambeta News

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,…

AZOP TO BUILD PIPELINE FOR OIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on 8 July 2022 by Gambeta News

The project to build a pipeline to transport oil derivatives from the Lobito refinery (Angola) to the Zambian capital, Lusaka, is still in the feasibility study phase, to approve this oil infrastructure. The project known as the Angola/Zambia Oil Pipeline (AZOP) is also in a period of assessment of economic, technical, and environmental aspects, to make a final decision and define the investment to be applied, according to the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and…

CDEDI SUPPORT PRESIDENT’s POLICY CALLS TO PROTECT LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

Posted on 1 July 2022 by Gambeta News

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has echoed President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s call for the development of deliberate policies to protect the local players in the construction industry, observing that the local players are at the mercy of foreign firms. Recently, President Chakwera ordered that foreign companies awarded construction contracts in Malawi should award 30 percent of the projects to the local contractors. He also ordered that all international bidders should…

ZIMBABWE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Posted on 17 May 2022 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe’s road reconstruction and maintenance programs and other efforts by the Government to sort out transport infrastructure are attracting attention with a 10-member delegation from Zambia’s Parliament arriving yesterday for a five-day visit to see how this was done and done with internal funds. The Zambian delegation is made up of that country’s Parliamentary Committee on Transport, Works, and Supply. During a courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda. The Head…

RRB MEMBERS UNHAPPY WITH DELAY IN TANZANIA SUMBAWANGA AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 1 March 2022 by Gambeta News

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…

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

Posted on 13 July 2021 by Gambeta News

‘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…

THE NEW KAZUNGULA BRIDGE WILL BOOST REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Posted on 25 May 2021 by Gambeta News

On Monday, 10 May 2021, the Kazungula Bridge Project was officially commissioned by the Presidents of Botswana and Zambia, who applauded the African Development Bank for its work on this transformative project. The 923-meter bridge with two border facilities on either side, is not only a win for Botswana and Zambia, it also contributes to integration in the southern Africa region, and illustrates development cooperation. The bridge and One-Stop Border Posts will support trade…

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

Posted on 19 February 202120 February 2021 by Gambeta News

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…

THE POOR ARE GETTING POORER IN THIS COVID ERA AS CHAD STRUGGLES WITH DEBTS

Posted on 8 February 20218 February 2021 by Gambeta News

Chad has requested that a “common framework” be set up between the Paris Club and the G20 for the treatment of debt. These donors will probably extend the moratorium enjoyed by some fifty countries, mostly African, until the end of 2021. This is the first initiative of its kind under the “common framework” set up in 2020 between the G20 – under Saudi chairmanship – and the Paris Club to address the insolvency risks of the…

CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

Posted on 19 January 2021 by Gambeta News

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…

IFC SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – JOHANNESBURG

Posted on 13 January 202113 January 2021 by Gambeta News

Description IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For…

BATOKA GORGE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

Posted on 5 January 20215 January 2021 by Gambeta News

THE Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power (BGHES) whose construction is set to begin in 2022 will be a flagship project in southern Africa in terms of international best standards, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said. Zimbabwe and Zambia are working towards constructing two power stations on either side of the Zambezi River at Batoka Gorge, which are expected to generate a combined 2 400MW at a cost of about US$5 billion but the project has…

BUILDING ROADS FOR PEOPLE, NOT FOR CARS

Posted on 1 July 2020 by Gambeta News

As in many other developing countries, Tanzania’s rural residents depend heavily on low-volume roads to reach jobs, services, markets, and go about their daily lives. The transport network was conceived primarily to accommodate cars and truck when, ironically, most road users in these areas do not own a vehicle. As a result, the design of rural roads often neglects important day-to-day users, such as girls and boys walking to school, patients trying to get to…

TAZAMA SEEK FUND FOR PIPELINE UPGRADE

Posted on 25 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Zambia Mafuta (Tazama) is seeking for funds to upgrade its pipeline diameter to 12 inches. The fund in question for the upgrade is proposed to be US$400million. Speaking to media, Tazama’s Tanzania Regional Manager, Abraham Saunyama said “What we want is to make the whole pipeline from Dar to Ndola a 12-inch to increase the performance of the pipeline,” He further said having different size diameters along the pipeline hinders the pumping capacity. That…

JOIN THE 3RD ANNUAL POWER WEEK AFRICA IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on 6 May 20206 May 2020 by Gambeta News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Johannesburg – Are you ready for the new challenges & opportunities as power markets around the world evolve? Specially designed for the African electric power & energy industry, POWER WEEK AFRICA (14 – 18 September 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is the 3rd annual international conference & summit delivering a unique experience for each day of the event. You are guaranteed 5 days of premium networking opportunities that is inclusive of a…

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AFRICA

Posted on 11 March 202011 March 2020 by Gambeta News

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…

FIBERTEX DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN A LUSAKA SPORTS FACILITY

Posted on 9 October 20199 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Yunipat Distributors Zambia and Van Dyck Carpets Easi-Grass artificial grass appointed as project managers for sports facilities upgrade in Lusaka. Yunipat Distributors Zambia – distributors for Fibertex geotextiles and Van Dyck Carpet’s Easi-Grass artificial grass – was appointed as project managers for this contract. Scope of operations involved the preparation of ground works, construction of the concrete footing and installation of a drainage system and artificial turf. “These new sports grounds enable children to be…

BOTSWANA CELEBRATES 53 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Posted on 2 October 201922 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Botswana celebrates its 53 years of independence from Britain. The Republic of Botswana, a land-locked country in the southern part of Africa bordered by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia; celebrated its 53 years of Independence on the 3oth of September 2019. Formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland; the country gained its independence from Britain on 30th September, 1966 and then adopted the new name Botswana. Botswana’s Independence which is commonly called Boipuso,…

SA TO REBUILD RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER AFRICAN COUNTRIES BEFORE THE AFRICA OIL AND POWER CONFERENCE

Posted on 25 September 201925 September 2019 by Gambeta News

SA Minister of Energy pleads with other African countries ahead of the African Oil and Power conference. South African’s Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe has visited the Presidents of Nigeria, Tanzania, Niger, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo to discuss the way forward after the xenophobic attacks on their citizens. The visit was to assure these African countries that the South African government is doing everything possible to stop these attacks in…

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