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HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS VITAL FOR MALAWI INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Gambeta News

Access to clean water is one of the basic human needs. This is why there are concerted efforts by both State and non-State actors to ensure that everyone has access to safe water supply. Such initiatives are also being implemented in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number six, which calls for ensuring universal access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. Apart from access to a clean water supply, the SDG goal also…

CHINESE CONTRACTOR AWARDED US$398 million PROJECT IN KENYA

Posted on September 21, 2018September 21, 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…

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT SET TO KICK-OFF IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on September 14, 2018September 14, 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…

HFHI AND NHA SET TO DEVELOP HOUSING SECTOR POLICY IN LIBERIA

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

NHA and HFHI making plans to develop a housing sector policy which will increase access to affordable housing. National Housing Authority (NHA) is set to partner with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) to develop a housing sector policy. This policy will also help improve the housing sector after an MoU was agree. The deal will also increase access to affordable housing for low income households through an inclusive market approach. The Mou will also will ensure the development of policy…

ERITREA AND RUSSIA SET TO INCREASE IT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LOGISTIC CENTRE

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Eritrea set to agree deal with Russia for building a logistic centre port. Eritrea is making plans with Russia to build a logistic centre. The plans is part of Russia way of entering the Africa Market. It will also make the relationship of the both nation to be strong. Meanwhile the diplomatic development is an important milestone for both countries, each of whom has sought to expand its bilateral ties. Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disclose…

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

Posted on September 3, 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…

RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK UNVEIL NEW HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 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…

SOUTH AFRICA GOVERNMENT PUNTS RENEWABLE ENERGY

Posted on August 28, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

South Africa government is set to put plan of renewable energy to use South Africa government has launch its weight behind renewable energy in the new integrated resources plan (IRP). Meanwhile, the plan will see no increase in use of nuclear energy up until the year 2030. Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe said ”There will be detailed technical analysis to see how much may be needed post 2030- up until 2050. He also said the actual total electricity consume is…

SHURUGWI ROAD REHABILITATION RESUME IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on August 28, 2018August 29, 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…

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT IN DENIAL OVER UNSTABLE INFRASTRUCTURAL POLICIES

Posted on August 27, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Commuters are questioning government’s policy on the state’s infrastructural development. Negative reaction has been occuring with the latest closure and re-opening of the popular Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The reaction has got residents asking if the government is sure about what they are doing. Some has also describe the Federal Government’s investigative maintenance test as a denial of reality. The recent collapse of Italy’s Genoa Bridge and the attendant loss of over 40 lives has made the…

ALGERIA AND CHINA TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR NEW SILK ROAD

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

China set to sign and agreement with Algeria for the new silk road. Algeria and China are set to sign an agreement as part of the new silk road. The agreement will be sign in Beijing according to Chinese Ambassador to Algiers. It will also help to explore new ways for both nations to grow their economy. The new strategy, can also provide Algeria with many favorable and advantageous conditions. Meanwhile, the aim is to explore new opportunities for…

NIGERIA ENGINEERS REDUCING DUE TO ABSENCE OF ENGINEERING TRAINING

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria President say Engineers in the country cannot compete globally due to poor engineering training infrastructure in institutions. Nigeria engineers has reduce drastically due to poor engineering training infrastructure in institutions. It has also witness the absence of an updated engineering curriculum as well as critical training. The statement was made by the Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu which was representing President Buhari during the 27th Engineering Assembly of COREN. According to the minister, Nigeria was in…

AFRICA50 MOBILISE FUND FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL GAP

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Africa50 on course to mobilise fund worth US $108 billion to bridge the infrastructural gap in Africa. Africa50 is preparing to raise fund to bridge the gap in the sector. The firm is emerging as a key player in driving infrastructure investments of the nation. They are planning to raise an estimate of US $108 billion, after two years operations. Chief Executive Officer of Africa50, Alain Ebobissé said “I believe that a game changer to speed up project implementation. He also…

KENYA PORT AUTHORITY EMBARK ON PORT IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

KPA set to initiate four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers that will help Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. Kenya port Authority (KPA) has embark on a project that will see four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers been use on the port. This equipment will help in the discharge of dry bulk materials at Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. The aim is to improve port facilities as well as minimising environmental impact of bulking handling operation. It will also help transform the Port of…

TANZANIA GOVERNMENT SET TO USE NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR ROAD PROJECTS

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

New technology to help the road sector after first trial was successful in Tanzania. Tanzania government is set to have a new way of construction different road projects. The new pilot technology uses soil stabilization which is also cost-effective and help improve infrastructure. The technology has already witness a breakthrough after a road linking Rukaragata to Biharamulo town was construct. It was worth a total of Sh39 million which enable individuals to enter Biharamulo District. Deputy Minister of State…

ZINARA TO RELOCATE DEMA TOLLGATE DUE TO PRESSURE IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zinara set to relocate tollgate after residents submit a request for it to be move to new area. Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (zinara) has bow to pressure to remove the tollgate. The parastatal obey the wishes from Dema residents as they are unhappy with it in their area. Zinara is also looking for a new location to install the tollgate after the relocation process kick-off. Zinara spokesperson Augustine Moyo said “zinara advise the residents of Dema and surrounding…

EGYPT AND RUSSIA TO SIGN DEAL FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONE OPERATION

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Egypt and Russia sign agreement for industrial zone operation. Egypt has sign an agreement with Russia for the development and operation of an industrial zone. The Agreement is been sign by both countries Minister for trade and industry. The Industrial zone will be in East Port Said which is not far from the capital. It will also be build on a 5.25 million square-meter plot of land over three phases. The industrial zone will also serve as an international…

GHANA AND BURKINA FASO SEEK JOINT REQUEST FOR RAILWAY PROJECT

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana and Burkina Faso plans to construct a railways that will link both nations and help boost relationship between them. Ghana and Burkina Faso has issue a joint Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI). The request is for a cross-border railway public-private partnership (PPP) project. According to report, the both nations are seeking for technical and financial partners for the construction and operation of a railway line. The fund for the project is through a public-private partnership (PPP)…