AFRICA CONSTRUCTION NEWS Archives

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LUANDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AT 90%

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

The President of the Republic, João Lourenço on saturday checked the level of execution of the construction work of the new Luanda International Airport (NAIL), located in the commune of Bom Jesus, in the municipality of Icolo e Bengo, Luanda province. President Joao Lourenço also visited the Airport Security area, the Fire Station, the hotels area and the meteorological radar. At the end of the visit, the Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, confirmed to…

KENYA PRESIDENT OPENS ULTRA-MODERN JUMHARI SPORT GROUND

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta has opened Phase One of the ultra-modern Jamhuri Sports Ground in Woodley, Nairobi. The ultra-modern Jamhuri Sports Ground is being developed by the national government through the Ministry of Sports. The sports complex, whose construction started in August 2020, will comprise of three football grounds, a rugby pitch, and two running tracks among other sporting facilities when complete. The new Jamhuri Sports Ground will have 3 food courts, a children’s playing area,…

KeNHA ANNOUNCED NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC YET

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Tuesday said the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to the public. This was after reports emerged on social media that the highly anticipated road had been temporarily opened for use, free of charge, until March 31. “Contrary to speculative information circulating in some social media platforms, this is to notify the public that the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to traffic”. KeNHA stated.” The authority also…

ULTRA-MODERN ELUID KIPCHOGE SPORT COMPLEX AT 95% COMPLETION IN KENYA

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Gambeta News

The construction of a multi-million Eliud Kipchoge Training facility in Kapsabet town, Kenya is almost complete. The project began after Kipchoge broke the world marathon record in Berlin 2018, clocking 2 Hours, 01 Minute and 39 Seconds is expected to improve and train future star in the athletic industry. Meanwhile, the project which is 95% completed will comprise of training track, athletes’ lounge, conference hall, modern gym, clinic, swimming pool, an art studio, physiotherapy rooms…

EGYPT HOPING TO REACH GERD DAM AGREEMENT

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project is still having issues with all three parties involved (Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia) still yet to come to a conclusion on way to settle their dilemma. However, in a interview with the BBC, Egypt Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli has reaffirmed that Cairo is keen to reach a legally binding agreement on the filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). He noted that the three countries…

RWANDA CEMENT MARKET GETS NEW PLAYER FROM KENYA FIRM

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

A Kenya cement firm National Cement Company under the brand name Simba has debuted into the Rwanda cement market as one of the new cement players. The firm said their entry into the local market is partially due to the pace of development and infrastructure establishment in the country, which will create an opportunity for supply. Chairman and Chief Executive of the company, Dr. Narendra Raval said “The Rwandan market is one of the fastest growing economies…

COMMUNITY SAYS FIRESTONE ALLEGEDLY PREVENT ONGOING BRIDGE PROJECT IN LIBERIA

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Community Affaire of Firestone Liberia has been alleged to have stop the ongoing construction of a bridge project in Margibi County, Liberia. Currently the bridge is made of woods which is a serious threat to their kids as they ply that route to school on a daily basis. So it is very strange and quite sad that Firestone reportedly ask the project to be put on halt atleast till on Tuesday nextweek. Speaking during an…

NIGERIA GOVT. SECURE US$6BN FUND FOR POWER SECTOR

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Government has announced its has secure fund for the nation power sector. The fund which is worth US$6 billion was made known by Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman. According to Mamman, the sector has been experiencing teething challenges, but added that under him, the national grid experienced a peak of 5, 420.30MW, the highest ever. Quoting Mamman, “Infrastructure development is critical for the development of the power sector. The sector needs a reliable…

CONCERNS OVER THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE CLOSURE IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State has announced that resident in Lagos are getting concerned about the proposed closure of the third mainland bridge in the city. It was announced earlier this month that the bridge will be close for repairs from July 24, 2020 to January 24, 2021 as the government is left with no option than to close the bridge. Speaking to the media, The controller, Engineer Olukayode Popoola said the…

THWAKE MULTIPURPOSE WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, KENYA

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a Thwake Multipurpose water development is taking shape after Senior Govt. officials were deployed by President Kenyatta to assess the project progress. According to report, from Kenya Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), the first phase of the project is currently on course. It involves construction of an 80.5m high dam with 688 million cubic meter storage capacity and associated preliminary works. Meanwhile, the Phase Two will involve construction of hydropower and substation expected…

UPDATE ON ALGERIA’S US$13BILLION 1216KM EAST-WEST HIGHWAY

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

Algeria East – West Highway construction has resumed after the COVID-19 lockdown. The six lane highway project is regarded as the biggest public works projects now in the world. Upon completion, the project is projected to cost US $13 billion and will be 1216km long spanning from the border at Tunisia (East) to Morocco (West). The Algeria East-West Highway is also referred to as the A1 Highway, and has been under construction since 2007. Algeria…

KENYA MANGA STADIUM INCURRING CONSTRUCTION COST WITH NO STRUCTURE

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Manga stadium in Kenya is still underdeveloped after incurring so many cost. So far the project which kick-off in 2014 has seen no decent progress with some Sh109 million been pumped into the stadium construction. Six years later, only a fence and a foundation stone for the construction of the main pavilion is all that stands on the parcel of land measuring roughly eight hectares where the stadium ought to have been….

DRIVE THROUGH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SOON IN GHANA

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a drive-through over Chemu lagoon is set to kick-off. This was announced by Metropolitan Chief Executive of Accra Metro, Mohammed Adjei Sowah. According to the major, the government plans to construct a permanent concrete bridge over the Chemu Lagoon to connect Ablekuma West and Ablekuma South constituencies in Accra. These is after the only bridge on the lagoon was swept away. He said the the contractor has already cordoned off the area…

ESSAU DISTRICT HOSPITAL RENOVATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN GAMBIA

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Essau district Hospital for the past couple of years has been seriously in a poor state. It has struggling to refer patients to Banjul coupled with the ferry crossing problems. With that view in mind, the Minister of Health Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh announced in February 2020 that the hospital will the renovated. According to him, the ministry is working with United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) to make Essau District Hospital fully operational….

2.5 MEGAWATT SOLAR FARM FOR UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

Bui Dam Authority has finalized agreement for the construction of 2.5 Megawatt solar farm. The long discussion for the construction of the 2.5 megawatt solar farm for the University of Ghana has finally been concluded. Feasibility studies for the farm will soon start as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed. “We find it necessary to sign the MOU because we are now about to conduct the various studies needed to be done, before…

KUJE ROAD CONTRACT TO BE RE-AWARDED BY ABUJA’S FCT ADMINISTRATION

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kuje road contract re-awarded due to abandonment by previous contractor. FCT Administration has revealed that the 14 kilometer Kuje road will be re-awarded to another contractor. The information was made known to the public by the Director of the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD) of the FCT Administration Eng. Felix Nwanko. The Kuje to Pegi community was awarded in 2014 to a local contractor M/S Varellen for construction to asphalt. Hence, the withdrawal of the…

KIENI CONSTITUENCY SECURE FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kieni constituency to build level four hospital after securing funds from Ministry of health in Kenya. Kenya’s Kieni constituency has secure fund for the construction of a level four hospital. The fund which is worth US$541k (Sh30 million) will help them have another existing level four hospital in the constituency. Kieni MP Kanini Kega made the announcement after telling residents that the ministry of health has allocated the fund. He said that the hospital building…

CHINESE COMPANY TO RECONSTRUCT OSISIOMA – OWERRINTA ROAD.

Posted on July 17, 2019July 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

US $11 m for reconstruction Osisioma road awarded to CGGC, are there no good local contractors? Despite the pouring rain yesterday, Governor Ikpeazu flagged off the reconstruction of the Osisioma – Owerrinta federal road. This action is a prove to his statement during the occasion that the road is very dear to him as well as being of great importance to the state’s economy. He pleaded with his people to brace the efforts of the…

TANZANIA: CONSTRUCTION OF THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER

Posted on July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

The first phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Dar se salaam and Morogoro (the business capital) to the East will begin in December. Tanzania’s Minister for works, transportation and communication, Isack Kemwelwe confirmed that procurement of the necessary equipment for the project have been concluded. “We have already set some funds to purchase the engines and also begun procurement of 1,430 cargo wagons, 20 locomotives, 60 passenger carriages and five sets of multiple…

NIGERIA: CONSTRUCTION OF THE 25KM AYINGBA ROAD COMMENCES.

Posted on July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kogi State Governor begins the construction of the 25 kilometer Dekina – Ayingba road after 58 years. The administration of Governor Yahaya Bello commissioned the ayingba road to enhance the living standard of the people and made promise of more development to come. The road which was first constructed in 1961 is awarded to TEC Engineering Construction Company to be completed in 9 months. This project will put an end to the long suffering of…

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