Africa

CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

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CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi has reaffirmed that the friendship between China and Africa remains rock-solid and stable no matter what the international situation they faced. Mr. Yi, who is also Foreign Minister said the difficulties, obstacles, or disruptions encountered cannot change the relationship that exist between the pair. He stressed that the two sides enjoy profound traditional friendship noting that China is the largest developing country, while Africa is the continent where developing countries…

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ETHIOPIA AND KENYA REAFFIRM IT’S PLANS FOR CROSS-BORDER PROJECTS

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ETHIOPIA AND KENYA REAFFIRM IT’S PLANS FOR CROSS-BORDER PROJECTS

Ethiopia and Kenya has reaffirm it’s commitment towards the infrastructural projects at the cross-border linking both nations. Both nations in a joint statement made the announcement shortly after inspecting the ongoing construction of the new 32-berth Lamu Port, when President Kenyatta visited Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed. According to Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed who said  Kenya and Ethiopia are fast tracking the development of the Mombasa-Nairobi-Addis Ababa Road Corridor Project. He noted…

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LAMATA COMPLETE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR RAIL MASS TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION IN NIGERIA

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LAMATA COMPLETE IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR RAIL MASS TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION IN NIGERIA

The Lagos State Government, through, the State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA has announced it has completed the impact assessment and studies on the proposed construction of a rail mass transit in the state. The rail project is aimed at moving more than 750,000 passengers daily as it will be position at strategic location. Meanwhile stations in Oyingbo, Ebute Metta Junction, Yaba, Mushin, Oshodi, Ikeja, Agege, Iju, and Agbado and three pedestrian bridges at Oyingbo,…

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GLOBAL ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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GLOBAL ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DITC) and the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) in South Africa. The programme was launched during a virtual ceremony which was officially opened by DTIC Deputy Director-General Sipho Zikode and Ambassador of Switzerland to South Africa, Dr Nicolas Brühl. The GEIPP will aims at demonstrating the viability and…

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UPGRADING WORK ON RWANDA CRICKET FACILITY TO COST Rwf100MILLION

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UPGRADING WORK ON RWANDA CRICKET FACILITY TO COST Rwf100MILLION

Rwanda cricket association has announced plan on an oval of it facility at a construction cost worth Rwf100million to meet international standards. The 140 square-meter facility Upgrade fund is expected to come from the Cricket Association’s development budget, but negotiations with sponsors to support the project are underway. The first phase of the upgrade works, which include construction of three turf pitches, three practice nets and an after-turf started last week and is expected to…

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UGANDA NEMA APPROVE ESIA FOR EACOP PROJECT IN TANZANIA

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UGANDA NEMA APPROVE ESIA FOR EACOP PROJECT IN TANZANIA

Uganda’s state-run National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has approved the Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The US$3.5 billion pipeline is expected to export crude oil from western fields to the Indian Ocean coast in Tanzania. The EACOP which will be a 1,443 kilometre crude oil export pipeline system will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabale – Hoima in Uganda to a maritime…

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OIC GAMBIA READY TO START CONSTRUCTION ON 20 NEW URBAN ROADS

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OIC GAMBIA READY TO START CONSTRUCTION ON 20 NEW URBAN ROADS

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Gambia has announced it’s plans for the construction of 50KM of 20 new urban roads in the country. The project which is funded from a loan of 50 million dollar from the Saudi Fund for Development is expected to kick-off in the first quarter of 2021. The announcement was disclosed to the public after the Local Organising Committee of OIC Gambia Secretariat did a tour around the proposed site with…

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO INVEST US$140 BILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT NEXT YEAR

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO INVEST US$140 BILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT NEXT YEAR

Zimbabwe government has announced it’s plans to invest fund into its public infrastructure next year. This plan will ensure it’s citizens can participate in Zimbabwe’s social and economic development with investment in energy, transport, water, health, housing, education, ICT and irrigation leading the pack. The investment plan is under the National Development Strategy 1, which makes the Government takes the lead in providing the infrastructure and services required by the private sector. The strategy main…

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CEMENT FACTORY FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER BEEN COMMISIONED 10YEARS AGO IN KENYA

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CEMENT FACTORY FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER BEEN COMMISIONED 10YEARS AGO IN KENYA

The lack of proper management facing African countries is quite alarming especially when it has to do with the infrastructure industry. For 10years now, a multi-million-shilling cement factory in Sebit, West Pokot County, has not kicked off after it was commissioned by then Prime Minister Raila Odinga in July 2010. The project which promised to lift hopes among residence has been dashed as it was expected to benefit economically and socially from job opportunities. Residences…

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HOW AFRICAN COUNTRIES ARE LACKING FUND TO PROVIDE GREEN ENERGY

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HOW AFRICAN COUNTRIES ARE LACKING FUND TO PROVIDE GREEN ENERGY

It quite sad that the African continent with it huge population is still finding it hard to provide Green Energy despite all the wealth of talent the continent have at its disposal. With less than a decade to meet global energy goals, sub-Saharan Africa is finding it difficult to provide affordable, reliable, modern energy due to lack of financing, according to the latest UN report. The Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) report released shows that…

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AFRICA: CAN THE CONTINENT THIRD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DECADE DELIVER?

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AFRICA: CAN THE CONTINENT THIRD INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DECADE DELIVER?

The African continent is one of the most talked about on the planet at the moment. As it is blessed with so many talents that is putting the continent on a global map, but with poor Industrialization and infrastructural development, it is still very far from reaching it peak as well as realising it full potential. Like we all know, Industrialization and development go hand in hand. If you observe carefully, there is hardly a…

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MOZAMBIQUE GOVT. TO BUILD 49 HOSPITALS TO HELP THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

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MOZAMBIQUE GOVT. TO BUILD 49 HOSPITALS TO HELP THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Government of Mozambique is looking at the possibility of expanding the health network throughout the country, through investing in building new district hospitals. The aim is to bring better care to the most vulnerable population groups in the country. Speaking at the opening in Maputo of a meeting of his Ministry’s Coordinating Council, Health Minister Armindo Tiago said that during the current government’s term of office (2020 to 2024), the number of district hospitals will…

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LIBERIA GOVT. TO ERECT MODERN STEEL MARKET FOR IT’S RESIDENCE

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LIBERIA GOVT. TO ERECT MODERN STEEL MARKET FOR IT’S RESIDENCE

Liberia government through the Monrovia City Council has begun erection of modern market tables. This project will be a steel market table one, which is first of its kind in Liberia. It will have the capacity to host over 2,000 marketers thereby, creating a safe, clean and healthy environment for marketers to sell their commodities. According to Monrovia City Council (MCC), the project is a commitment by President George M. Weah after forceful demolition of…

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ZIMBABWE NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ON HOLD AS ENGINEERS ARE STUCK IN CHINA

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ZIMBABWE NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ON HOLD AS ENGINEERS ARE STUCK IN CHINA

The pandemic has really affected the global and Zimbabwe new parliament building construction is also suffering due to it. Currently, the project is on halt as Engineers handling the project are stuck in China due to the pandemic. President Mnangagwa while speaking to journalists said the Chinese experts working on the site were still stuck in China but they have now been cleared to return to Zimbabwe. Quoting President Mnangagwa, “I am sure that we would…

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FAAN INSPECT NEW TERMINAL AT KANO AIRPORT IN NIGERIA

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FAAN INSPECT NEW TERMINAL AT KANO AIRPORT IN NIGERIA

The Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) has inspected the new terminal ahead of the commissioning of the newly completed, international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Nigeria. FAAN plans to commenced a 10 day facility tour of the nation’s 23 airports to assess the infrastructural needs of the airports, while evaluating their preparations for the annual surge in passenger traffic during the yuletide season. They will also find out the level of compliance with…

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DOUALA COUNCIL TO REALISE ITS PROJECT AMBITION IN 2021

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DOUALA COUNCIL TO REALISE ITS PROJECT AMBITION IN 2021

Councillors of the Douala II council in Cameroon is making plans to realise its project goals that was disrupted by the Covid19 pandemic outbreak. During a midterm evaluation and budgetary council session that took place in the council, councillors regretted that the council was unable to realize most of its project as a result of the Covid19. Mayor of the Douala II council Denise Fampou while Presenting a balance sheet of activities for the given…

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GHANA PRESIDENT INAUGURATE DVLA COMPLEX

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GHANA PRESIDENT INAUGURATE DVLA COMPLEX

Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has inaugurated an ultra-modern Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) complex at Akomadan, in the Offinso North of Ashanti. The DVLA facility is expected to ease pressure on the Kumasi office of DVLA as it would serve people in the Offinso North, Offinso South and other parts of the Ashanti Region. Speaking during the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo said his government was committed to promoting development in the area, the…

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PUBLIC UNHAPPY AS LAWMAKERS APPROVE HOUSING LOAN FUND IN GAMBIA

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PUBLIC UNHAPPY AS LAWMAKERS APPROVE HOUSING LOAN FUND IN GAMBIA

The public are unhappy with lawmakers for approving a D54milliin housing loan fund when their tenure is almost over. The loans scheme is designed to help them build their houses that were given to them by the government. But the latest news has not be received by the public as many Gambians described the incident as “self-interest.” Lawmakers made the decision after 16 National Assembly Members (NAMs) voted against a loan scheme which was moved…

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EGYPT PRESIDENT VISIT ROAD PROJECTS IN CAIRO

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EGYPT PRESIDENT VISIT ROAD PROJECTS IN CAIRO

President Sisi has inspected the workflow and the completion rates in some of the sites of the road and utility network development projects in Cairo. The presidential spokesman Bassam Rady who made the statement said the President toured the main axes in eastern Cairo, including the Salah Salem axis, Cairo Airport zone, Gesr Al Suez, and New Cairo city. Rady noted that the President was briefed on the details of the executive steps taken at these…

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KENHA SAY FLOATING BRIDGE WILL BE READY BY DECEMBER

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KENHA SAY FLOATING BRIDGE WILL BE READY BY DECEMBER

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that the floating bridge which is under construction will be completed in December this year. According to one of their Engineers Eric Wambua, the project is 80% complete and should be ready by December 15. Quoting Wambua, “We have finished the foundation and are now working on the structure above water.” Meanwhile during an inspection tour, Coast regional commissioner John Elungata said we should be able to see…

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