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LOW COST HOUSING PROJECT ON COURSE IN SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

Eighty beneficiaries of the Build Together Programme at Swakopmund have elected to shoulder the responsibility of constructing their own houses. This is after the beneficiaries requested that their loans be paid directly to them to enable them to hire their contractors. This is a deviation from the norm of the project’s implementation, which is traditionally managed by the local council. This action is a solution to the array of challenges reportedly plaguing the Swakopmund Municipality,…

DUTCH PRIME MINISTER SET TO PARTNER WITH MOROCCO FOR GREEN HYDROGEN PROJECT

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to visit Morocco on June 21 to explore avenues of cooperation on green hydrogen and reinforce economic cooperation between the two countries. The Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch will receive Rutte in Rabat upon his arrival, indicated the Dutch government in a statement. The pair will discuss various topics, including migration, regional security, and multilateral cooperation. The Dutch PM will then participate in a prominent gathering…

INFRASTRUCTURAL DAMAGE AFFECTING RESIDENTS OF CITRUSDAL IN SA

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Gambeta News

In recent days, the Western Cape experienced severe and stormy weather conditions. This led to the damage of infrastructure and the closure of access roads. Citrusdal and Ceres were amongst some of the areas worst affected by this. Teams from the Western Cape Government including the Department of Infrastructure have been hard at work around the clock to restore and re-open the roads, while ensuring that they are safe for public usage. The main road…

KENYA SGR SAGA: COURT DELIVERS VERDICT BETWEEN GOVT. & CHINESE FIRM

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Supreme Court has delivered a verdict affirming the legality and transparency of the Sh500 billion contract between Kenya and China for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railways (SGR). The five apex court judges, in a unanimous decision, declared that the execution of the multi-billion project did not violate any procurement laws. As a result, the Court set aside a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal, which had deemed the procurement process flawed….

UGANDA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO KICK-START CONSTRUCTION OF SGR

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi has said the government is ready to hit the ground running with the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway. “We are beginning the construction of the Standard Gauge Railwa(SGR).The talk( about SGR) has been on for a long time. We have studied and over studied and now we want to hit the ground running in the next financial year,” Ggoobi said. The Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary…

AFRICA TALLEST TOWER PROJECT WINS BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD AT 15TH ANNUAL CAMINOS MADRID

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Gambeta News

Morocco’s Mohammed VI Tower, Africa’s tallest tower currently in construction, has been awarded the prestigious “Best Performance in Terms of Engineering Projects or Work Developed by an SME” award at the 15th Annual Caminos Madrid Awards 2022. At a recently held ceremony at the Matadero in Madrid, the award was presented to O Tower, a subsidiary of O Capital Group, chaired by CEO of BMCE Bank of Africa Othman Benjelloun, and to Bernabeu Ingenieros, the engineering consultancy…

EGYPT SET TO BECOME FIRST SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PRODUCER

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Gambeta News

If Egypt becomes a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer, it can tap into a hungry and eager market, potentially becoming an export earner, Minister Counsellor of Commercial Affairs Keith Kirkham highlighted the attractiveness of being a first mover in a market where demand exceeds supply. “Those who are first movers… will find themselves facing a very willing market, a very exciting market,” Kirkham stated. Moreover, SAF production in Egypt will contribute to environmental benefits such…

KANO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ONE DEAD AND THREE INJURIED IN NIGERIA

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Gambeta News

The authorities of the Kano State Fire Service have confirmed one dead following the collapse of the demolished Daula hotel in the state. The spokesperson of the service, Saminu Yusif, said the victim yet to be identified was rescued dead after he was trapped under the debris of the demolished building. Yusif said three others were rescued alive. “So far, we rescued four victims. Three were rescued alive while the other one was found dead….

HOW UGANDA SMART CITIES PROJECT WILL HELP EMBRACE WOMEN STREET VENDORS

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), a member of the Africa Smart Towns Network (ASToN), hurriedly implemented the concept of smart cities, contrary to the core smart city value of inclusiveness. With the assistance of the Uganda Police Force and military, KCCA pushed street vendors, who are predominantly women, off the streets to pave the way for a smart city; ergo, street vendors were arrested, detained, tortured, and lost access to public space for…

R83 MILLON AND THREE AND THE HALF YEARS LATER ONLY ONE RDP HOUSE CONSTRUCTED

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Namibia Stop 8 Housing Project in Inanda, eThekwini, started in 2019, but to date, only one RDP house has been completed. Residents say the construction company was on site from 2019 to 2020, but stopped because of the Covid pandemic. According to eThekwini Municipality spokesperson Lindiwe Khuzwayo, the development – located about 30km from Durban center – comprises 500 serviced sites and 343 new housing units. She said R83-million had been spent so far….

TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF NIGERIA RESTORE POWER AFTER FIRE INCIDENT AT NATION CAPITAL

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Transmission Company of Nigeria(TCN) says it has restored power supply to its Alagbon Transmission Substation after a fire incident. The incident happened at about 4.32 pm on Wednesday and affected one of its 60 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) power transformers in the substation. Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, General Manager of Public Affairs of TCN, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. According to her, the operator on duty heard a heavy bang…

GAMBIA GOVT. CHECK PROGRESS ON INDEPENDENCE STADIUM RENOVATION

Posted on June 14, 2023June 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Sports, led by Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie, last Friday visited the Independence Stadium to assess the ongoing renovations and remodeling work of the site. According to the Minister Badjie, the objective of the visit was to evaluate the efforts being made to upgrade the facilities to meet the standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). During last weekend’s visit, the committee members said contractors made significant progress…

CONSTRUCTION OF NHIA OFFICE BEGINS IN GHANA

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Construction of ultra -modern office complex for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office in Savelugu Municipality of the Northern Region has begun. It is expected to be completed within 18 months to strengthen healthcare delivery in the district. It forms part of the 15 district offices to be constructed across the country in the year, the Manager in charge of Procurement and Projects, Mr. Frank Yeboah said last Monday at the sod-cutting ceremony…

TANZANIA SGR PROJECT MAKING GOOD PROGRESS

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

Recently media reports indicated that the Ugandan SGR project officers who visited their counterparts in Tanzania in April 20023 were stunned by the rapid progress that the Tanzania SGR had achieved. It was reported that 98.8% of the works on the initial phase of the Tanzania SGR project from Dar-er Salaam to Morogoro of 300km had been completed. It was also reported that the works on the second, third, and fourth phases of the project…

ST JOHN RIVER BRIDGE CLOSED FOR REPAIRS IN LIBERIA

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with Grand Bassa Authorities, has issued a temporary closure order for the St. John River Bridge, which connects Hatford and Buchanan City. The bridge serves as a vital link between Montserrado, Buchanan, Rivercess, and Sinoe Counties in Liberia. The decision to close the bridge was announced on Saturday, June 10, 2023, during an emergency visit to the site by Grand Bassa Superintendent Janjay Baikpeh, accompanied by representatives from the…

110KM NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTED AT RECORD SPEED IN GHANA

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

Genser Energy, an energy company in Ghana, has constructed 110km of natural gas pipeline at record speed. Despite prevailing challenges, such as global supply chain disruptions caused by the aftermath of COVID-19 and the Ukraine/ Russia conflict, as well as national economic hurdles and inflationary pressures, the company demonstrated its unwavering commitment to progress by completing the project within five months. The commissioning of this expansive pipeline network carries immense socio-economic implications on a national…

NAIROBI GOVERNOR PROMISED TO REBUILD MARKET FOR TRADERS IN KENYA

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Gambeta News

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has pledged to help traders in Toi market rebuild their businesses following the inferno that razed structures. Taking to his Twitter account, Sakaja observed that the traders had lost so much and the Nairobi County Government has “organized food and material support.” He further indicated that focus will be on access roads into the market to “help emergency vehicles move easier when needed.” “Glad that we have also agreed on creating…

SA INFRASTRUCTURE MINISTER WARNS CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES OVER SHODDED WORKMANSHIP

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Gambeta News

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has warned construction companies and developers , who abandon construction sites after doing shoddy workmanship in public infrastructure projects, saying they face blacklisting and being barred from doing business with government. Zikalala issued the warning during his tour of Public Works projects located in the Free State province. The oversight visit was on the unfinished R232 million Correctional Service Centre in Parys as well as the Park Road…

TANZANIA GOVT. SIGN DEAL FOR ESIA PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

Tanzania government has signed a contract worth 349m/- for implementation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) project to purchase and construct fishing vessels so as to develop fishing in the deep sea. Speaking in Dodoma during a signing of the contract between the government and the TANSHEQ Company, the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament and Coordination), Dr Jim Yonazi said the project is expected to be completed in 75…

KENYA GOVT. BREAKS GROUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MENENGAI THERMAL POWER PLANT

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

The government broke ground on the construction of a 35-megawatt (MW) Menengai Geothermal Power Plant in Nakuru County as it seeks to grow clean energy sources. The project was officially opened by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua today. President William Ruto’s administration is betting on geothermal power sources to transition the country to a 100 percent transition to green energy amid climate change. “This will contribute to lowering the cost of energy and accelerate Manufacturing, Digital…

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