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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…

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…

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…

U.S. GOVT DONATES FUND TO COMMUNITY PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

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

U.S. Govt donates US$370,900 for community development projects in Zimbabwe. In a bid to help develop more community and change lives, the US government has donated US$370,900 to Zimbabwe. This fund is from the small grant program which will be use in 17 communities from nine province. The grant will target and assist small-scale,short term community project that will bring tangible and immediate improvements in the people lives. Meanwhile, it will also help advance projects and…

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…

AFRICAN NATIONS TO GET US$40M FROM AFDB FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

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

AFDB plans to release US$40m under the Africa Infrastructure Investment Fund (AIIF) to its Regional offices in Africa. Developing Africa infrastructure is vital if the continent wants to reach the peak of its development. This is why Africa Development Bank (AFDB) is spurring sustainable development and social progress in the continent. In a bid to achieving their set mission, the Bank has set a new lifeline for infrastructure funding in the continent. Meanwhile, this new lifeline…

TANZANIA MPs LIST CHALLENGES AFFECTING INDUSTRIALISATION DRIVE

Posted on November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Members of Parliaments (MPs) list out challenges affecting industrialisation drive in Tanzania. Tanzania is a nation with great potential but lack of industrialisation is affecting it. The members of parliaments during it session said its is due to unfriendly business environment. According to the MPs, this is hindering and also threatening industrialisation drive. The MPs cited tax burden and kidnaping incidents as some of the challenges that were impeding the industrialisation drive. Arusha Urban legislator (Chadema), Godbless Lema said “If…

UNIVERSAL LEARN DIRECT ACADEMY TO EMPOWER NIGERIAN YOUTH

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

ULDA organise a seminar on self-employment skills in the building and construction industry in Nigeria We know that Infrastructure is key for any development, but it is important that the youth are in the forefront. This is why the Universal Learn Direct Academy (ULDA) is looking for ways to empower the youth in Nigeria. The limited liability company is looking to empower youth towards solving the endemic housing and infrastructural problems in Nigeria. Meanwhile, youth development and…

NIGERIA ADOPTS NEW STRATEGY TO INCREASE EXPORT

Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria plans to increase export through Air cargo transportation: Airfreight Stakeholders Forum Nigeria is a nation having Oil as its main revenue generation sector but recently, the nation is looking forward to moving away from oil dependency. This has led to the establishment of new sectors to help diversify the nation’s economy. One of these sectors is the Air Freight sector. The Air cargo transportation is one area, the nation is trying to invest in….

NIGERIA RECEIVES €31m FROM GERMANY’S KfW DEVELOPMENT BANK

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

KfW development Bank supports Nigeria’s Infrastructure development with €31 million investment. To help boost infrastructure development in Nigeria; the largest investment bank in Europe, KfW Development Bank have invested €31 million. Receiving the €31 million investment is Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Ltd (InfraCredit). InfraCredit is a specialised infrastructure credit enhancement facility by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). NSIA purpose for establishing InfraCredit is to in fact effectively help enhance infrastructure investments in Nigeria. The 10-year…

ONE OF AFRICA’S WORST AIRPORT GETS FACELIFT

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 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….

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO SIGN INGA III DAM PROJECT DEAL

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

DRC has sign a US$14 billion dam project that will help increase the nation electricity generation from the current 10%. Democratic Republic of Congo has sign an 11,000-megawatt Inga III Hydro-electric Dam. This Dam will help boost the energy output in the nation and also provide better generation of electricity. It is a welcome development as only 10% of DRC’s population has access to electricity. The contract was sign between the government of congo and a consortiums…

ANGOLA GOVERNMENT SET TO RECONSTRUCT NATIONAL ROADS

Posted on October 17, 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….

GOOGLE TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KENYA WITH DIGITAL SKILLS

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Google set to partner with Kenya to help smallholder farmers to digitalizes their products. Google is making plans to contribute to Kenya’s social and economic growth. Meanwhile, it announce the partnership with One Acre Fund, a nonprofit organization. This deal will help supply smallholders farmers with asset-based financing. Google Kenya Country Manager Charles Murito said ”We want to see the power of technology elevate small-scale farming. He also said we hope that through this initiative, we…

ZIBAGWE DISTRICT SET TO CONSTRUCT MORE CLINIC IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on October 15, 2018October 15, 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…

GHANA GET US$1.5M FROM AFDB FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

AFDB give Ghana US$1.5m as part of its plans to develop Africa’s energy deficits. Ghanaian government has receive the sum of US$1.5m for its energy sector. This funds is from the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) with will help support the nation for energy generation. It will also help Ghana in terms of removing barriers to investment in renewable energy efficiency. Meanwhile, AFDB feels that Ghana has the right tools in place to achieve universal access…

SPHINX AIRPORT INAUGURATION ENTERS FINAL PHASE IN EGYPT

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sphinx Airport on course to ease the pressure on Cairo International airport as inauguration looms. Egypt’s Ministry of Aviation has begun the final phase of the sphinx airport in the country. The airport which will be the 333rd Egyptian airport an kick-off construction in 2016. It has also been register and calibrated by the ICAO. The airport is at the Cairo-Alexandria desert road which is close to the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum. Meanwhile, the…

LAND ACQUISITION PROCESS KICK-OFF BY LLA IN LIBERIA

Posted on September 28, 2018October 2, 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…

NAMWATER STAFF THREATENS STRIKE ACTION OVER DELAYED NEGOTIATION

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

NamWater staff is planning to close off taps countrywide if their demand are not met. The lack of quality water in the country is a major problem. This has made workers of Namibia Water Corporation (Namwater) making demand to go on strike if it is not fix. The worker are also unhappy with how the negotiation of their delayed salaries and lack of human resources policies. Meanwhile, the employees on 31 August of this year held a peaceful demonstration…

DEVELOPER WARN INDIVIDUALS ABOUT US$18.5 BILLION ABUJA CENTENARY CITY

Posted on September 26, 2018September 27, 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…

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