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THREE BUILDING STRUCTURE DEMOLISHED DUE TO LAND DISPUTE IN KENYA

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 by Gambeta News

Land disputes leads to three structures demolish which is affecting residents in Kilifi, Kenya Over the weekend, a mosque was demolished by the Kenyan Police over a dispute between two families. This dispute has so far made both parties to now have problem with the law over the property. During the weekend, Police officers had to demolish the structure as it was bringing unrest in the area. The officers brought excavator to the site and…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH LOAN CONDITION FROM FINANCING AGENCIES

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli unhappy with loans condition but assures that they can repay the money. President John Magufuli is unhappy with the loan condition set by some multilateral financing agencies. According to him Tanzania has the resource to pay, but that the loan is getting to much. The President made the statement during the launching of a major water project and sanitation projects in Arumeru district. The project was the laying down of a foundation…

PLANS UNDERWAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUS TERMINAL IN MALAWI

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of State of the Art International Bus Terminal set to kick-off in Malawi. Malawi’s capital is set to have a new state of the Art international bus terminal. This bus terminal will help reduce traffic congestion as well as make movement into the city very easy. The project will also help make the city to compete with other African city as it will be its first International bus terminal. The plan was disclose by…

CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE CHINA-AIDED COMMUNITY COLLEGES LAUNCHED IN MALAWI

Posted on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Malawi Govt launches construction of five China-Aided community technical colleges. Developing a community is one of the key ways of having good infrastructure in any nation. This is why Malawi and China has launched a China-Aided Community project in Malawi which will help improve lives. Under the China-Aided Community Project, the construction of technical colleges in five communities has just been launched. The colleges will be located at Zomba, Mzimba, Ntcheu, Mulanje and Nsanje district…

GHANA PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO INSPECTS OIL MILL FACTORY AND OTHER PROJECTS

Posted on November 26, 2018November 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo inspect and commission different projects in the state capital. During the inspection of the Birim Oil Mill in Kade, President Akufo-Addo said; the project will enable small scale farmers to increase their cultivation of Oil palm. Meanwhile, Oil palm will serve as input for products like laundry soaps, personal wash detergents, refined cooking oil and edible palm oil. This factory will also employ over 300 skilled and unskilled individuals. Furthermore, some 10,000 workers…

KENYA THWAKE DAM GETS US$235M LOAN FROM AFDB

Posted on November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Africa development bank (AFDB) approve two loans for the completion of Thwake dam in Kenya. Africa development bank (AFDB) is making wave this period with its latest offer to Kenya. After releasing its AIIF3 just a couple of days ago, the firm has also approve two loans to Kenya. This loan which is worth US$235m is for the completion of the Thwake dam on Thwake River in Kenya. The completion of the Dam is important because…

EAGLE HILL LAUNCH US$2 BILLION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Eagle Hill reveal masterplan for US$2 billion community development project in Ethiopia UAE leading firm, Eagle Hills is set to launch a community development project in Ethiopia. This project will help create more opportunities for residents in the community. Meanwhile, Ethiopia government will receive 27% share from the project. The project will include malls, an apartment house of up to 4,000, three star hotel and creation centre. Meanwhile, before the development will take place, over…

CONSTRUCTION OF MAJIGA-ZAMBIA TARMAC ROAD KICK-OFF IN MALAWI

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Majiga-Zambia tarmac road construction set to kick-off in December which will help ease movement of people and goods. Resident of Ndirande township in Blantyre, Malawi are happy about the propose construction of the road. They are glad with the project as it will help them ease movement of good, people around the area. Meanwhile, the news was announce by the local government Chairman while inspecting the road. The construction of the road will begin in…

SASOL GET APPROVAL FOR GAS EXPLORATION IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sasol company receive two license to explore gas in mozambique which will help expand its brand. Gas exploration in Africa is key towards having a good infrastructure development. This is why Africa nations mostly East Africa is striving to use this medium to help develop the nation. Mozambique has approve two licence to Sasol which will enable them explore gas to the country. Meanwhile, the licence will help to explore on an area of close…

BUCHANAN FAIRGROUND ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF IN LIBERIA

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Fairground road construction set to kick-off after ground-breaking ceremony in Liberia The construction of Buchanan Fairground Road is set to kick-off after ground-breaking ceremony. Meanwhile, the road construction worth US$1.2 million will target the Fairground route in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The road construction will help pave other roads in Grand Bassa County to provide easy access for the movement of people in the county. This is vital because, it will help ease the road traffic and improve the…

RECONSTRUCTION OF BOLGATANGA MOBILE PARK KICK-OFF IN GHANA

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Bolgatanga mobile park reconstruction kick-off in Ghana as plans are in place for other areas. The reconstruction of the Bolgatanga mobile park has kick-off in Ghana. The park which is an exciting place to visit as it is located in the northern part of Ghana. It has has a lot of craft work but has been in a bad condition for some time now. The reconstruction will focus on areas like re-vegetation, reserve player seats, goal…

CITY OF CAPE TOWN SET TO HARNESS STORMWATER FOR WATER GENERATION

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

City of cape town plans to use stormwater to boost water resource in the area The city of cape town is set to harness stormwater which will help boost water resource in the area. This stormwater is view as the way forward for new water resource generation. Meanwhile, the aim is to keep the stormwater instead of allowing it to rush down the gutters. It will also help to retain 20% of winter rainfall through stormwater capture…

GENERAL ELECTRIC SIGN POWER GENERATION DEAL IN NIGERIA

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Gambeta News

General Electric sign deal to provide power generation at Port Harcourt Refining in Nigeria. Multinational conglomerate company General Electric has sign a power generation deal that will help power generation in Nigeria. This deal will help support the power generation requirements of the Port-Harcourt Refining Company in Nigeria. The 12-years deal will include the provision of parts, spares and repairs. It will also include services for over two major inspection cycles for three units of GE’s TM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines earlier…

AFDB APPROVE LOAN FOR KAMPALA-JINJA EXPRESSWAY PROJECT IN UGANDA

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

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…

CONTRACTORS STOP WORK OVER LACK OF MATERIALS IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Contractors stop road maintenance work in Harare city citing unavailability of bitumen and high price of stone. Construction work at Harare City has stop due to lack of materials. The contractors has written to the Harare City council citing the unavailability of bitumen and high price of stone. The project was issue to Bitumen World and Tencraft under the the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP). Meanwhile, under the contract, the company will carry out maintenance on the road. Bitumen World…

NTHC TO BUILD 100,000 HOUSES IN GHANA OVER A FIVE YEARS PERIOD

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

NTHC announce plans to build 100,000 houses to solve 17.5% VAT removal in Ghana’s affordable housing. Ghana’s National Trust holding company (NTHC) is making plans to build 100,000 houses over a five years period. This houses will help solve Ghana affordable home problem. This problem is due to the removal of the 17.5 per cent VAT on house sales and tax waivers on building materials. NTHC Managing Director, Eva Andoh-Opoku made the statement while donating educational…

TANA RIVER COUNTY TO BUILD NEW Sh800 Million HEADQUARTER IN GHANA

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans are underway for the construction of a new Headquarter in Tana River county, Ghana Tana river county is making plans to build a new headquarter in Ghana. This project which is worth Sh800 Million will help ease congestion as the current space cannot be expanded. The new Headquarter will be in Dayate as there is no space to develop infrastructure in Hola. Meanwhile, the project will help the county move toward becoming a dependable economic hub…

TAIN DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNVEIL BUILDING PROJECT IN GHANA

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tain District looking for more support to develop the district after completion of classroom blocks in Ghana Tain district chief has unveil two six-unit classroom blocks in Ghana. This classroom is for Soronoase/Kwaedenden and Nkrankrom communities in the District. Meanwhile, the two six-unit classrooms have a library, stores, office, solar lighting system, and borehole. It also have a 10-seater micro flush toilet facility. The project was from the Rotary Club International funding. Other bodies such as…

LOCAL FIRMS SNUBBED AS LEBANESE FIRMS WIN BIG CONTRACT IN LIBERIA

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Local contractor firms ignored as Lebanese firm win big contract in Liberia Liberian firms are unhappy that local contractor are not consider during contract bidding. This is after they lost to a lebanese firm during a tender process for a big contract in the nation. During President George Weah inaugural address in January 2018, he said that under his watch Liberians will not become a spectators to the economy. Fast forward months later, it is the other…

ISAKA-KIGALI RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF IN DECEMBER

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Isaka-Kigali railway to begin in December after both Tanzania and Rwanda agree deal. The proposed construction of Isaka-Kigali railway will kick-off in december 2018. This was announce after both Tanzania and Rwanda conclude plans on the railway construction. Meanwhile, the only item remaining is the appointment of a contractor. The project was made public through a joint statement by the Tanzania Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Isaack Kamwelwe, and his Rwandan counterpart Claver Getete. Meanwhile,…

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