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CHINESE CONTRACTOR AWARDED US$398 million PROJECT IN KENYA

Posted on 21 September 201821 September 2018 by Gambeta News

China’s CCCC to construct a US$398 million oil port in Mombasa, Kenya The Kenyan Ports Authority has confirmed the award of a US$398million oil facility in Mombasa. The contract award recipient is China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). This US$398 million oil port facility will certainly boost the nation’s oil handling capacity by 500%. According to Mr. Daniel Manduku (Acting Head of Kenya Ports Authority), the construction of the facility will be within 18 months. This project…

MOMBASA GOVERNOR ADVICE UHURU KENYATTA ON SGR PROJECT

Posted on 21 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Mombasa governor advice President Kenyatta on the SGR second phase construction. Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has advice President Kenyatta to stop the SGR second phase construction. According to the governor, the country is already in huge financial debt. Meanwhile the project will cost the nation more than Sh800 billion. The propose second phase of the SGR will aim to extend the railway line from the capital Nairobi to Kisumu. SGR project so far has also seen Mombasa-Nairobi phase cost Sh…

FDI SET TO BOOST TANZANIA INDUSTRIALIZATION DRIVE

Posted on 19 September 201822 September 2018 by Gambeta News

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…

CONTRACTORS ABANDON 800 STATE PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on 18 September 201822 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique’s Minister of State issue warning to Public Managers over project abandon by contractors. Contractors on state project is refusing to complete it in Mozambique. This comment was air by the Minister of State Administration, Carmelita Namashalua. Meanwhile, According to the minister, the contractor has receive 100% of the money in the contract. According to the Minister, some of the contractors did not finish the project while some did half before leaving it. She also said that…

CHIRUMHANZU DISTRICT GETS US$500K FOR ROAD REHAB IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 17 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Road Rehabilitation set to kick-off after funds was issue to the district in Zimbabwe. Chirumhanzu Rural District Council is set to kick-off its road rehabilitation. The road has been a major problem for resident in the district. The rehabilitation will also help the area in terms of having a good road. Meanwhile the project will cover Mvuma urban roads and some parts of the business centre. According to reports, the project has kick-off with Evergreen Construction handling it….

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT SET TO KICK-OFF IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on 14 September 201814 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia set to kick-off road infrastructure which will ease movement of goods and commodity. Ethiopia is set to kick-off on its US$43m infrastructure projects. This project will help to improve the transport and network connection to boost trade. It will also help grow the nation economic. The project will also help to lure investors and in the process create opportunity for the nation. Meanwhile, Addis Ababa City Roads Authority is on the verge of completing the signing of…

MBALE COUNCIL RECEIVES Shs10 BILLIONS FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD

Posted on 12 September 201813 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation of road set to kick-off after fund was release to the Council under USMID. Mbale Municipal Council in Uganda has receive the sum of Shs10 billion for the rehabilitation of roads. The fund is under Uganda Support to Municipality Infrastructure Development (USMID) from the World Bank. The fund will help repair the road which has been a major problem for residents. Meanwhile the roads up for rehabilitation are; Naboa and Cathedral Avenue following the completion of…

CONSORTIUM TO SPEND US$200M ON HOUSING UNIT IN RWANDA

Posted on 12 September 201813 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Consortium set to spend US$200m on 10,000 affordable housing units in Rwanda. A consortium group is set to spend up to US$200m on housing project in Rwanda. The housing project will have over 10,000 affordable housing units. It will also contribute to the shortage of homes in Kigali. The consortium is form from local and international players in the housing sector. Meanwhile, the project will benefit nearly 50,000 people in terms of employment and business opportunities. Bo…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH SINGIDA PROJECT DELAY

Posted on 12 September 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli fumes over delay of Singida project. Tanzania President John Magufuli is unhappy with the delay of the Singida project. The project which will help generate over 100 MW has been on delay due to expert recommendation. The President has said that he does not want the project to be on hold anymore. He also said that he doesn’t agree with reasons for the delay of the project by the contractors. The comment was made during the laying…

CEMENT SHORTAGE HIT ZIMBABWE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on 4 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe hit by cement shortage which has result to resident looking for black market. Zimbabwe is facing a major challenge with cement production with resident now resorting to buy the black market products. Meanwhile, a survey show that PPC and Lafarge were out of stock. It also shows that in most retail outlets and building material warehouses that cement are not available. PPC and Lafarge are the most producer of cement in Zimbabwe. The two companies control more…

DEMOLITION OF TAJ MALL SET TO KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on 3 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Demolition of Taj Mall set to kick-off this week after notice was issued by committee. Nairobi Regeneration committee has approve the demolition of Taj Mall. The approval comes after a 14-day notice given to the development management. The notice is to demolish the building by a multi-sectoral committee on unsafe buildings. Meanwhile the management of the property did not want to move. Head of operations Julius Wanjau said “We are still doing South End Mall and we are hopeful…

DAR ES SALAAM RESIDENT RAISE FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF DEMO TOILET

Posted on 3 September 2018 by Gambeta News

A total of Sh800 million was raise for the construction of Demo toilets for children in Tanzania. During an event by the Union of Women MPs, a total fund of Sh800 million was raise. The fund will be use for the construction of demonstration toilets for children. The event which took place in Mlimani City grounds had people from different sectors in the country. Chairperson of the preparatory committee of the fund-raising drive, Prof Anna Tibaijuka thank Dar es…

CONSTRUCTION OF TAZARA FLYOVER 98% COMPLETED IN TANZANIA

Posted on 30 August 201831 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Tazara Flyover construction now 98% complete which will help ease traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam. Tazara flyover construction is 98% complete according to the Prime Minister. The flyover will help to easing of traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam. It will also help become a long-lasting symbol in opening a new era of Tanzania – Japan partnership and friendship. The project will also contribute to better life of the citizens of Dar es Salaam, and for the economic…

FMBN AND LABOUR UNION AGREE HOUSING SCHEME

Posted on 30 August 2018 by Gambeta News

FMBN and Different labour union agree housing scheme which will help provide shelter for their workers. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and labour union has agree a housing scheme for their workers. The scheme which will help workers in the both parastatal. It will also provide safe, decent, quality and affordable housing to registered members. The project will start next month with the launch of the 100-unit housing estate for Voice of Nigeria (VoN) in Abuja….

RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK UNVEIL NEW HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on 29 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

BRD unveil plans for the new housing project in kigali. Rwanda development bank (BRD) has unveil a new housing project as part of its plans to help the nation. It will also help solve the shortage of affordable housing in the country. The project is part of a 2016 partnership agreement between the lender and a Moroccan real estate developer. The project promise to develop 1,750 housing units in the first phase. It will also a shift from…

SHURUGWI ROAD REHABILITATION RESUME IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 28 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation of road set to resume in Shurugwi town which will help improve the road in the area. Shurugwi Town Council has kick-off the road rehabilitation which will help fix over a kilometre of its road network. It will also help the town in terms of providing the resident with a good road. Zimbabwe National Road Administration is funding the project which is worth $145 000. Meanwhile, the project is in a bidding process with a contractor…

NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO BOOST TRADE IN RWANDA

Posted on 28 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of new road set to boost economy trade in Rwanda The construction of the new Road is an exciting news to residents. It will also be the first tarmac road which will begin before the end of the year according to the Head of State. Minister for Infrastructure, Claver Gatete said “We have reserved funds for it even if we will know the exact cost of the project at its completion. He also said we have enough funds…

RESIDENTS ANGRY DUE TO DELAY IN CEMENT FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Residents of West Pokot County are unhappy with development on the construction of a cement factory in Kenya. The construction of a cement factory is experiencing delay due to the failure to complete the project. The delay has lead to residents in the area publicly denouncing the project. Residents of West Pokot County now wants the investors to speed up the construction of the plant. Meanwhile, they feel that the current investors should give room to another willing investor…

TPDC AND DANGOTE SIGN DEAL FOR NATURAL GAS SUPPLY

Posted on 23 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Hope for cement price reduction arises after government agree deal with Dangote. Tanzania government is making plans to lower cement price the country. The government has seal a 20-year deal for supply of cost effective natural gas. Meanwhile, this gas will help generate electricity at Dangote’s cement plant in Mtwara. The deals has raise hope as it will increase production and eventually reduce price for cement in the domestic markets. The deal also comes in the…

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS TO BECOME AUTONOMOUS IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans in motion for the Ministry to be an Autonomous entity in Botswana. Plans are underway for the Ministry of Transport and communication to be an autonomous entity in Botswana. The Department will have the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. It will also enable them generate its own income in the process. Minister Kitso Mokaila said “If the department could generate income, government would fast-track construction of tarred roads in volumes across the…

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