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TRADE MINISTER ASSURES COMPETITORS OVER SGR OPERATION IN TANZANIA

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Trade Minister address competitor’s fear over SGR immediate operation in Tanzania With the immediate complete of the Standard Gauge Railway, Competitors are afraid that their own business will be on hold. This was address during a Transporters Association of Tanzania annual general meeting as competitors became worried. In an effort to stop the fear, the minister said that the SGR will not limit work. This is due to fears of possible collapse of road freight when the…

CONSTRUCTION MINISTER EVALUATE HIGHWAY REHABILITATION IN ANGOLA

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation works of the National Road Number 120 in progress after Evaluation by Minister The rehabilitation works of National Road Number 120 got an evaluation from the Minister of construction. The Minister during a tour, evaluate the Highway which will connect Alto Dondo (Cuanza Norte) / Uaco Cungo (Cuanza Sul). Cabinet Minister Manuel Tavares de Almeida said “The section of the EN 120 is well ahead in development. He also said that the quality of work will be…

ONE OF AFRICA’S WORST AIRPORT GETS FACELIFT

Posted on 25 October 201825 October 2018 by Gambeta News

President of Nigeria to commission new Port Harcourt International Airport In 2015, A travel website ranked Nigeria’s Port Harcourt International Airport as the world’s worst airport. The travel website is famous for conducting surveys of airports across the world while asking travelers to rate their experience based on the services and facilities available within the airport. Apparently, the Port Harcourt International Airport lacks basic amenities like air-conditioning or seats and the environment is not conducive….

MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY RESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH UNFINISHED HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on 25 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Resident of Msunduzi Municipality unhappy with housing project construction in South Africa The Msunduzi municipality residents are unhappy with the unfinished housing project in South Africa. Resident has been living in the house for more than eight years as the project was incomplete. The project was part of the Wirewall Rectification Programme for Beneficiaries of Msunduzi municipality. The project was on hold due to poor performance by the contractor but until now it is still not finish….

ABCECG SET PLANS TO GROW GHANA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on 25 October 2018 by Gambeta News

ABCECG making plans to grow Ghana construction industry by reducing time of contract payment. The Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) is set to grow the construction industry in the nation. The Agency is planning to transform the sector by reducing the amount of time for any payment. President of ABCECG, Prosper Yao Ledi said “The authority which would regulate and ensure the proper transformation of the sector. He also said it…

MALAWI GOVT STOP MAHATMA GHANDI STATUE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 24 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mahatma Ghandi Status construction put to halt by government in Malawi. Malawi government has order the immediate stop to the construction of mahatma ghandi statue. This is due to increase pressure from malawians that it hold not significant meaning. According to report, resident feel it is irrelevant to celebrate an indian man in Malawi. They felt that there are many Malawian heroes who deserve such an honour. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Rejoice Chaponda Shumba…

CONTRACTOR PULLS OUT OF MBERENGWA-MNENE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 22 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mberengwa-mnene road construction on hold after contractors pull out due to cash flow challenges. Mberengwa-mnene road project is on hold after contractors decide to pull out. The contractors are unhappy with the way the project is been handle and has so far remove all their equipments on site. The contractor allege that this is due to cash flow challenges. Meanwhile, the Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Engineer Joel Biggie Matiza said they are looking for another contractor….

FEMALE CONTRACTORS ASKING TO BE PRIORITIZE IN LIBERIA

Posted on 18 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Female contractors in Liberia asking to be prioritize especially during contract bidding. Female contractors in Liberia are seeking for more space in the construction industry. They are calling for major stakeholders in the nation to prioritize them because they feel left behind. The women under the banner, Female Contractors of Liberia (FCL), said they are behind the scene. Meanwhile their male counterparts dominate the construction sector for a very long time. The FCL body is under…

NAMIBIA MINISTER FOR FINANCE ASK AFDB TO STOP PROJECT TENDER

Posted on 18 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia Minister ask AFDB to hold tender process for major projects in the nation. Minister for Finance, Calle Schlettwein has ask African Development Bank to stop the tender process for the rail and road project. This is as a result of dispute that the project will only favour foreign firm. The minister has request for the process to be on hold as it will not favour local contractors. He also stress that the bank has procurement regulations, but…

ANGOLA GOVERNMENT SET TO RECONSTRUCT NATIONAL ROADS

Posted on 17 October 2018 by Gambeta News

President João Lourenço announce plans to reconstruct national highways in Angola. Angola government has declare plans to reconstruct all national road in the country. This road project will help in recovering the national road network, especially on national highways. The statement was declare during the opening of the new Parliamentary Year by President João Lourenço. Meanwhile during his statement, he said that the government is making it a top priority for all the reconstruction of the national highways….

ZIBAGWE DISTRICT SET TO CONSTRUCT MORE CLINIC IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 15 October 201815 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Zibagwe RDC to build more clinic with will reduce the shortage of health facilities in the area. Zibagwe Rural District Council (RDC) is making plans to construct more clinic in the area. This clinics will help solve the growing problem facing the district. Currently, the district has only 17 clinics that serve 33 wards. This is why the council see it as an important part of developing the area. The plan is to have each district…

MALAWI MINISTER HAPPY WITH MCHINJI TTC CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 10 October 201810 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Progress of construction of Teachers’ Training College (TTC) please Malawi Minister. During a site tour of the area, the Minister of Education in malawi was impress with the level of work. The minister during his tour said there is need to increase teachers training and improving teacher’s welfare. Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka said “We cannot talk about quality of education without talking about the teacher. He also said We are going to ensure that this…

ROMAN COBBLESTONE TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED ON KENYA ROADS

Posted on 10 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Meru county set to use Roman cobblestone in paving 10 kilometres of road. Kenya’s Meru county is set to use Roman cobblestone for its road construction. The county will spend Sh200 million in paving 10 kilometres of road with the technology in the 2019/2020 financial year. Meanwhile, the county needs more than Sh10 billion to implement programmes. This program is under the Annual Development Plan (ADP). The county will also partner with Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and…

RESIDENTS PROTEST AGAINST LACK OF WATER IN KALKFONTEIN

Posted on 8 October 201810 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Kalkfontein Residents protests over lack of water in the area. Residents of Kalkfontein in Botswana are unhappy with lack of water supply in the area. This has lead to them taking flyer into the street to protest about the water crisis in the area. The area has been without water for some time now which made the protest. Meanwhile according to reports, Vandalism is allege to have been the cause of water cuts in Kalkfontein. Mayoral Committee…

LAND ACQUISITION PROCESS KICK-OFF BY LLA IN LIBERIA

Posted on 28 September 20182 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Affordable housing unit project on track as LLA kick-off process for securing lands in Liberia Liberia Land Authority (LLA) is set to acquire about three-hundred acres of land in Liberia. This process is in fulfillment of the Government Of Liberia project. Meanwhile, the project is to build low cost affordable housing units for Liberian. The aim of getting the land is part of a Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) government Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development. Meanwhile…

RAISING COST OF BUILDING ROADS HIT KENYA

Posted on 28 September 20182 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Government unhappy with contractor’s as they are ignoring the State’s annuity programme for road construction. Resident and contractor are enquiring over the high rate of building roads. This is as a result of the breach in the road limit which was set up by the government. This news will definitely affect the contractor as they are in charge of constructing road projects. Infrastructure and Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia had warn in 2016 that Building firm…

DANGOTE LAUNCHES BLOCMASTER CEMENT IN NIGERIA

Posted on 28 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Dangote group launch blocmaster cement which will help reduce building collapse in Nigeria. Nigeria is set to have a new way of checking how building collapse after Dangote launch its blocmaster cement. This innovative product which is extra strong will also help increase the strength and rapid setting time. It will also have top quality. Secretary to the State Government Usman Alhaji has ask Nigerians to patronise the new cement to minimise the menace of building…

DEVELOPER WARN INDIVIDUALS ABOUT US$18.5 BILLION ABUJA CENTENARY CITY

Posted on 26 September 201827 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Treasury looters warn about investing on the US$18.5 billion Abuja centenary city by developers. Abuja centenary city developer warns looters of government money to stay clear of the Smart city. Alhaji Alhassan Baba Dantata issues this warning when talking to the press on the progress of the project. According to the developer, only legitimate source of income and access to mortgage facilities can invest in the project. The developer also said that a section has been…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT SET TO INAUGURATE TAZARA FLYOVER

Posted on 26 September 2018 by Gambeta News

President Magufuli set to commission the Tazara Flyover which has reduce traffic congestion in the city. Tanzania President John Magufuli is set to inaugurate the Tazara flyover. This project has been of immense importance to the people as it has reduce the traffic congestion on the road. The President will commission the project after 12 days of the overpass has been in operation. Meanwhile, the US$45 million (about Sh100 billion) facility will be launch tomorrow….

SDA SET TO BUILD US$4M COMMUNITY CENTRE IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 25 September 2018 by Gambeta News

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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