Africa

AfDB OPENS NEW ULTRAMODERN BUILDING IN CAMEROON

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AfDB OPENS NEW ULTRAMODERN BUILDING IN CAMEROON

AfDB has officially unveils its plans with the opening of an ultra modern regional office building in Yaounde, Cameroon that reaffirms its commitment to Central Africa’s development course. The building which is situated in the Golf district, will have six-storey regional office building that is equipped with 130 workstations, several meeting rooms, and a clinic. Also the Central Africa regional office is expected to operate as one of six Bank globally, including one in Asia….

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HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT CONNECTING MOROCCO AND SPAIN SET TO KICK-OFF

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HIGH-SPEED RAIL PROJECT CONNECTING MOROCCO AND SPAIN SET TO KICK-OFF

Morocco to Spain high-speed rail plans through the the Strait of Gibraltar has taken significant strive as the new proposed plan is expected to connect Spain’s capital straight to Casablanca, Morocco’s financial capital. According to Spanish media, instead of linking traditional hubs, the revised plans will aim to connect the Spanish capital directly to Morocco’s economic powerhouse in Casablanca with the proposed travel time for this project set at approximately five and a half hours. …

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TOGO GOVT. SEEK CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR STEEL-CONCRETE BRIDGE PROJECT

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TOGO GOVT. SEEK CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR STEEL-CONCRETE BRIDGE PROJECT

The Togolese Ministry of Rural Access and Rural Roads seeks civil engineering engineers and technicians to work on a project to build 21 modular mixed steel-concrete bridges of the Unibridge type. The Ministry launched a call for applications to select 25 agents. At the end of the process, the ministry plans to recruit 3 QHSE engineers (Quality of Work Execution – Health – Safety – Environment), two surveyor/topographer technicians, 7 works managers, 7 assistant works…

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GHANA MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF GARID PROJECT AIMED RAINY SEASON

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GHANA MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF GARID PROJECT AIMED RAINY SEASON

The rainy season is becoming a worry for the nation ministry of work department as project expected to be completed during this period made be hinder. The recent events has made the Minister of Works and Hous­ing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to tasked contractors working on the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GAR­ID) project to increase their speed. The directive was given during a meeting with project coordinators and contractors in Accra on Friday to…

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MPILO HOSPITAL IN NEEDS OF MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL CHANGE IN ZIMBABWE

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MPILO HOSPITAL IN NEEDS OF MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL CHANGE IN ZIMBABWE

In the last couple of months, concerns has been issued of the deteriorating state of Mpilo Hospital which is seriously in need of redevelopment. The Mpilo Hospital is one of Zimbabwe most visited hospital so the need to revamp is of critical importance, so why would such a place have only one malfunctioning radiotherapy machine and no accommodation for patients awaiting treatment. Speaking to the public while raising the concern, Bulawayo senator, Linda Sibanda said…

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HOW MDCB BAIL OUT BOSTWANA MINERGY OVER LOST OF COAL PRODUCTION

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HOW MDCB BAIL OUT BOSTWANA MINERGY OVER LOST OF COAL PRODUCTION

Minergy owners of Masama Coal Mine in Medie has struggled in the past to meet up its cash flow which has seen Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) step in to bail them out. The company has been struggling due to the reduction in international coal prices which has added to their challenges at the moment. MDCB rolled-out it’s plans with a P389 million as a turnaround strategy to take Minergy to profitability and sustainability. Minergy…

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WHY ACCESS TO WATER IS STILL A MAJOR ISSUE IN AFRICA

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WHY ACCESS TO WATER IS STILL A MAJOR ISSUE IN AFRICA

African are still having access to safe drinkable water as well as improved sanitation despite so many efforts. This constant trends is gradually becoming alarming as undermine the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 to ensure access to safe drinkable water and sanitation for all by 2030. The need for improved access to safe drinkable  water and adequate sanitation helps provide direct health gains as well as other economic and social benefits  According…

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PRE DEVELOPMENT SET TO UNHELD PROMISE OF HADABA PROJECT DESPITE SEVERAL SETBACK IN EGYPT

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PRE DEVELOPMENT SET TO UNHELD PROMISE OF HADABA PROJECT DESPITE SEVERAL SETBACK IN EGYPT

PRE Development has began its initial stage to deliver the phase one of the HADABA project which is expected to be situated in 6th of October City, Invest-Gate according to reports. However, despite constant economic pressure, the company has reaffirm its commitment to customer satisfaction and quality execution even with the limited project timelines. Speaking during a briefing, Chairman of PRE Developments Hossam Zaki noted that the company is dedication to excellence in project execution….

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MSIMBAZI RIVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON COURSE AS HOUSE DEMOLITION SET TO KICK-OFF

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MSIMBAZI RIVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON COURSE AS HOUSE DEMOLITION SET TO KICK-OFF

Plans are underway towards for the implementation of Msimbazi River Development Project as demolition of houses exercise is scheduled to begin at Msimbazi Valley in Dar es Salaam later this week. The proposed project worth US$260 million will involves re-contouring the river and floodplain to improve the flow capacity and allow for floodwater retention. Meanwhile, it also entails construction of an elevated bridge, demolition of the existing bus rapid transit (BRT) depot and construction of a…

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NIGERIA ELECTRICITY TARIFF PLANS: WHY THE IMMEDIATE INCREASE

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NIGERIA ELECTRICITY TARIFF PLANS: WHY THE IMMEDIATE INCREASE

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on April 3, 2024 raised electricity tariff for customers enjoying 20 hours power supply daily. This has raised a serious concern across the nation as the new cost will see customers start paying N225 kilowatt per hour from the current N66. Nigerian has criticized the decision of the tariff hike which took immediate effect to add to the current hardship been faced in the land at the moment. Affected…

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NAIROBI COMMUTER RAILWAY: KENYA AND FRANCE AGREED FUNDING DEAL

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NAIROBI COMMUTER RAILWAY: KENYA AND FRANCE AGREED FUNDING DEAL

Over the weekend, Kenya and France signed an agreement to facilitate the funding for the upgrading of Nairobi Commuter Railway. The Railway is expected to serve as a rail network between Nairobi and its suburbs according to official reports. Speaking to journalist, Musalia Mudavadi, prime cabinet secretary who is also the cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs said that the east African nation will receive a 138.7-million-U.S. dollar loan to modernize its metropolitan railway…

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ZIMBABWE’s MT HAMPDEN INFRASTRUCTURE MAKING PROGRESS AHEAD OF SADC SUMMIT

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ZIMBABWE’s MT HAMPDEN INFRASTRUCTURE MAKING PROGRESS AHEAD OF SADC SUMMIT

Zimbabwe hosting the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government in August has seen so many major infrastructural development in the city with the aim set to accelerate development is a very great to see. This recent development has seen Mt. Hampden get a huge area facelift due to the construction of a new Parliament building as well as the road at Nemakonde Way that will connect the highway to central Harare. According to…

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OVER 50 BUILT HOUSES HANDED OVER TO VICTIM AFFECTED BY MOZAMBIQUE DUMP COLLAPSED INCIDENT

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OVER 50 BUILT HOUSES HANDED OVER TO VICTIM AFFECTED BY MOZAMBIQUE DUMP COLLAPSED INCIDENT

Mayor of Maputo Rasaque Manhique has handed over 50 houses to families that were affected during the collapse of the rubbish dump at Hulene on the outskirts of Maputo city. The incident which occured on the 19 february 2018 resulted in the death of 17 people which made headline news. According to reports, the dump was allowed to grow into a monster which towered over the houses built in its shadows. Meanwhile,  Torrential rains in…

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GHANA ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES: WHY GRIDCo REDUCED ECG POWER SUPPLY

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GHANA ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES: WHY GRIDCo REDUCED ECG POWER SUPPLY

Ghana Grid company (GRIDCo) has reduced its power supply to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) which has impacted the electricity supply to consumers in parts of Tema, Kpone, Kpong and some areas in the Eastern Region. Recently, in the past months, there has been erratic power supply across the country. This has resulted with many Ghanaians demanding that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Energy Ministry release a load-shedding timetable so they…

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TOGO PRESIDENT INAUGURATE POULTRY FARM PROJECT

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TOGO PRESIDENT INAUGURATE POULTRY FARM PROJECT

Togo President, Faure Gnassingbé, inaugurated an integrated poultry farming at Avétonou (Agou prefecture), about 100 km from Lomé. The facility spans 660 hectares. The project is led by Porteo-Graine, a subsidiary of the Porteo Group. The facility will include a poultry area covering 162 ha. The remaining space will accommodate the Agricultural Research Technical Institute (ITRA), the Institute of Alternative Training and Development (IFAD-Avetonou), and the Eco-Village. The core of the poultry project revolves around…

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NAPSA SIGNED US$650M DEAL WITH MOIC TO TRANSFORM ZAMBIA’s LUSAKA-NDOLA DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

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NAPSA SIGNED US$650M DEAL WITH MOIC TO TRANSFORM ZAMBIA’s LUSAKA-NDOLA DUAL CARRIAGEWAY

The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has inked a momentous deal worth $650 million with Macro Oceans Investment Consortium (MOIC) to kickstart the transformation of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway. In a ceremony marking the signing of the agreement, NAPSA Director General, Muyangwa Muyangwa, disclosed that the ambitious project encompasses the upgrading of the 327-kilometer road, along with the rehabilitation of the 45-kilometer Luanshya-Fisenge-Masangano route. Muyangwa elaborated that under this agreement, Macro Oceans Investment Consortium will…

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EGYPT SECURE DEAL TO SETUP SILO FACTORY

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EGYPT SECURE DEAL TO SETUP SILO FACTORY

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli witnessed on yesterday the inking of a contract for allocating a plot of land for establishing a factory for designing, manufacturing, and setting up silos in the East Port Said zone. The contract was inked between East Port Said Development company and Feerum Egypt company. The Premier noted that the contract falls within the framework of a comprehensive plan forged under directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to expand localizing…

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BOTSWANA LEATHER PARK: WHY THE CONSTANT DELAY IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT

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BOTSWANA LEATHER PARK: WHY THE CONSTANT DELAY IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT

The Leather Park has been in the pipeline since 2014 with little progress, a fact that has frustrated authorities and residents in the border town. The implementation of the Leather Park was said to be delayed by the need for project reconfiguration to address emerging risks from a change in the project scope and location. The declining national herd warranted a review of the project’s business case to determine the minimal amount of raw material…

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WHY NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW

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WHY NIGERIAN ELECTRICITY SUBSIDY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW

Electricity Subsidy in Nigeria grew by 22.16 per cent from N528 billion in 2019 to N645 billion in 2023, latest figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has shown With the Commission projecting N1.6 trillion as electricity subsidy for 2024, total subsidy in the past 10 years is expected to hit N4.993 trillion by the end of the year. A breakdown of the total amount showed that the Federal Government was expected to have remitted…

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HOW EGYPT TANZA PROJECT WILL BECOME A PREMIUM DESTINATION AFTER COMPLETION

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HOW EGYPT TANZA PROJECT WILL BECOME A PREMIUM DESTINATION AFTER COMPLETION

Mahmoud Gaber, CEO of Magic Land Al-Hokair, announced that the Tanza project is poised to become the premier tourism entertainment venture in the Middle East, propelled by a robust expansion strategy in the Egyptian market. The project, which covers an area of 250,000 sqm, is the first and largest integrated entertainment destination in Egypt, with investments worth EGP 1.1bn. Tanza aims to reshape and redefine the entertainment concept in Egypt through its unique business model…

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