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NIGERIA GOVT. COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION OF VACCINE HUB

Posted on 22 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The minister said each of the hubs was centralized to serve two geopolitical locations. The Nigerian government has commenced the construction of standard vaccine hub projects in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano states. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, while speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony in Abuja on Thursday said the construction of the hub is part of efforts to massively expand vaccine storage capacity at the national level. Mr. Ehanire said each of the hubs…

KENYA GOVT. PLANNING TO BUILD 33 DAMS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES

Posted on 20 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation is planning to build 33 dams in various counties to alleviate the perennial water scarcity that affects millions of people. In a tender advertisement seen by Capital Business, the Ministry invited prospective bidders for the design, operation, and maintenance of the facilities. It says that the projects will be implemented under the public-private partnership (PPP) framework in line with the Kenya PPP Act 2021 and other applicable laws…

NIGERIA GOVT. ORDER CLOSURE OF IJORA-OLOPA BRIDGE AFTER MISCREANTS VANDALIZED ROAD

Posted on 18 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ijora-Olopa Bridge on the back of the discovery that some miscreants have tampered with the major reinforcement elements of the deck from underneath, the government said in a press release. The FG made this known on its official Twitter handle, saying that the discovery has led to the failure of a section of the Bridge along Ijora Olopa Road, beside Water Corporation, Ijora. The failed…

CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

Posted on 18 May 2023 by Gambeta News

Construction works on East Africa’s ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between Uganda and Turkish firm, Yapi Merkezi. Yapi Merkezi is the same company contracted for the Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway. The planned 1,500 km-long railway from Mombasa to Kigali had fallen behind schedule, with only Kenya having completed the initial phase of the project from Mombasa to Nairobi….

TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

Posted on 18 May 2023 by Gambeta News

Tanzania is set to make history with the government eyeing to ink a deal next month for the construction project of 2000 kilometer roads this year. Making the revelation at Itigi during the signing ceremony on Sunday, the Minister for Works and Transport Prof Makame Mbarawa, said the project would involve the 24.83 km part covering Sibiti Bridge, Makongolosi-Ruangwa-Itigi-Mkiwa 6km long and Noranga to Doroto section as well as Itigi-Mkiwa 25.569 km at tarmac level….

FIRST MOROCCO CAR BRAND UNVILED TO KING MOHAMMED VI

Posted on 18 May 2023 by Gambeta News

Neo Motors CEO Nassim Belkhayat and NamX President Faouzi Annajah presented a model of the first Moroccan car brand and a hydrogen-powered vehicle prototype to King Mohammed VI during a ceremony on Monday at the Royal Palace in Rabat. The projects, developed by Moroccan entrepreneurs, are a significant milestone for the country and will strengthen the “Made In Morocco” label and establish the country as a competitive hub for automotive production. During the presentation, the…

HOW ENHANCING SOLAR ENERGY IN MALAWI NEEDS TO BE UTILIZIED

Posted on 17 May 2023 by Gambeta News

It has become a common practice for Malawians to own a solar power system for household, institutional, and commercial use. However, the utilization of solar energy has come with numerous problems, including the low quality of systems consumers use. Substandard systems come in two ways: low-quality system components and poor design of the system installation, including installation procedure. Many users are complaining about the underperformance of the systems because they are not aware of the…

PIAC WORRY ABOUT POOR QUALITY OF PROJECT IN GHANA

Posted on 17 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed worry about the quality of work done on some Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABRA) funded projects in some tertiary institutions across the country. According to the chairman of the committee, Professor Kwame Adom Frimpong, the amount of money expended on those projects did not reflect what was actually on the ground. He said for instance projects such as classroom blocks and lecture halls, among others constructed…

ECA CHEIF SAYS BRIDGING INFRASTRUCTURAL GAP WILL BENEFIT AfCFTA

Posted on 16 May 2023 by Gambeta News

Africa has to bridge the infrastructure gap to reap the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This is according to the Acting Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa Antonio Pedro. “To reap the AfCFTA opportunities we must address Africa’s infrastructure gap,” Pedro told participants at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting late last week. “To attract sustainable cross-border investments to Africa, hard and soft infrastructure must be addressed.” Africa’s infrastructure…

MACATE DISTRICT GOVT. TO REBUILD 300 HOUSES AFTER CYCLONE FREDDY IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on 16 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The government of Macate district, in the central Mozambican province of Manica, is mobilizing resources to rebuild about 300 houses for the victims of cyclone Freddy, which hit central Mozambique in March. Most districts in Manica were severely affected by the cyclone, which destroyed the homes of hundreds of families. The Macate district authorities want to rehouse about 300 of these families in “resilient houses’. Contacted by AIM, the district permanent secretary, Rosario Saene said…

HOW UGANDA MODEL HOME WILL REVOLUTIONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Posted on 16 May 2023 by Gambeta News

For decades, Ugandans have struggled with inadequate housing. However, this shortage may soon be a thing of the past with UgaVilla entering the real estate sector. Spearheading this movement is UgaVilla, a visionary company dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for the people of Uganda. At the heart of their strategy lies the concept of model homes, which are redefining the way Ugandans envision their dream homes In a recent discussion on NBS Area Code,…

RIVERS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED TWIN STRUCTURES OWNED BY BAYELSA STATE GOVT. IN NIGERIA

Posted on 15 May 2023 by Gambeta News

Rivers State Government has commenced demolition of property owned by the Bayelsa State Government in the Old GRA, Port Harcourt with the demolition squad barring journalists from taking pictures and coming near the scene. The twin structures of 12 flats occupying Plots 34 & 35 (No 5 Akassa Street) and Plot 37 (No 9 Akassa Street ) in the Golf Course Extension Layout, Port Harcourt, serve as the official residence for workers of the Bayelsa…

HOW REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CAN HELP RWANDA

Posted on 15 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The rehabilitation and development of new infrastructures in Rwanda provide an opportunity for the development, training, and employment of youths. It is a fact that economic growth and development cannot be achieved without the availability of appropriate economic and social infrastructures and the need to improve the quality of infrastructure services is therefore the cornerstone for future growth and the achievement of Vision 2050. In general, infrastructure is defined as electricity, gas, telecoms, transport and…

GAMBIA PRESIDENT TO LAUNCH DIFFERENT INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS OVER THESE WEEKEND

Posted on 12 May 202312 May 2023 by Gambeta News

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, in continuance of his laudable development agenda, will embark on a series of activities over the weekend running into the mid-next week. Specifically, on Saturday 13th May, 2023, President Barrow will lay the foundation stone of 102 kilometres Kabada Roads Project at Madina Angele with a night stop in Mansakonko, Lower River Region. On Sunday 14th May, 2023, President Barrow will inspect the Kiang West Roads Project before proceeding to…

SHALOM MINING APPLIED TO EXPLORE OIL AT ZIMBABWE WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Posted on 11 May 2023 by Gambeta News

One of Africa’s premier wildlife areas has been targeted for oil exploration. Shalom Mining has applied to explore oil and gas in Mana Pools, which has been designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, according to a notice in the Zimbabwean Government Gazette. Mana Pools lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River that serves as the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The river braids across…

BUILDING OF CONCRETE BARRIERS SEPERATING MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES

Posted on 11 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The Prime Minister of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged the Department of Transport to move swiftly to resume the construction of a concrete barrier to bolster the government’s efforts to curb cross-border crime, especially vehicle theft, between South Africa and Mozambique. The concrete wall also referred to as New Jersey Barriers, will run for a stretch of eight kilometers, starting from the boundary of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and moving…

SEYCHELLES PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL PROJECTS

Posted on 11 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, will lead a high-level delegation to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the development of two major national projects, namely the Port Victoria and Seychelles International Airport developments, according to a press statement from State House on Tuesday night. He will be accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, the Minister for Transport, Antony Derjacques, the Secretary of State for Finance, The President of Seychelles, Wavel…

FRANCE AND ETHIOPIA SIGN DEAL TO REHABILITATE AND RE-EQUIPED ABALA HOSPITAL

Posted on 10 May 202310 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The Ministry of Health in Ethiopia and France signed an agreement to expand their collaboration in rehabilitating and re-equipping a hospital in the Afar region of Abala town. The French embassy in Addis Ababa also announced an additional commitment to support the rehabilitation of Adwa Hospital in Tigray. The MoU was signed by Health Minister Dr. Lia Tadesse and France’s ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union, Rémi Marechaux on Monday. The Ambassador has also…

HOW RWANDA HOUSING AUTHORITY NEEDS Rwf30BILLION TO CONSTRUCT HOUSES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTER

Posted on 9 May 2023 by Gambeta News

There is a need for an estimated Rwf30 billion to construct 3,006 houses for residents who were affected by floods and landslides which occurred on May 2 and 3, in different parts of the country. The appeal was made on Monday by Noel Nsanzineza, the Acting Director General of Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) during a budget hearing in which the Ministry of Infrastructure and affiliated agencies presented their proposed financial plan for the fiscal year…

KENYA GOVT. TO FAST-TRACK CONSTRUCTION OF KORU-SOIN MULTI-PURPOSE DAM

Posted on 9 May 2023 by Gambeta News

The government is set to fast-track the construction of the Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam in Kisumu County to curb flooding in Nyando. ICT and The Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo said the project which has been in the pipeline for years was top on the agenda of the Kenya Kwanza administration adding that funds will be allocated in the budget to fast-track the project. The government, he said, was concerned about the plight of…

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