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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LOCAL FIRM SAVE NATION BILLIONS

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ZIMBABWE PRESIDENT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LOCAL FIRM SAVE NATION BILLIONS

President Mnangangwa has acknowledge that hiring local construction firm has save the nation billions. He made the statement while commissioning the Marovanyati Dam. According to him, US$1.3 billion on the ongoing construction of the Harare-Beitbridge Road has been saved due to local construction firm undertaking the project. Quoting President Mnangangwa, “We are constructing roads, in the past we used to think that we couldn’t do it on our own. We used to seek foreigners, but…

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UK GOVT. OFFERS TO BUILD LINK ROAD IN SOMALIA

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UK GOVT. OFFERS TO BUILD LINK ROAD IN SOMALIA

UK government has promised to support the construction of a link road that will connect Baidoa to Mogadishu. The meeting for the project had officials from the 60th Division of the Somali National Army, Southwest state officials, members of the British embassy which is aimed at reopening isolated areas and roads cut by al-Shabaab fighters. During the meet, Southwest Interior Minister Mohamed Abukar Abdi said they aims to weed out Alsahabab operatives isolated areas. Quoting…

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DANGOTE CEMENT IN TANZANIA APOLOGIZE TO GOVT. AFTER HIKE IN CEMENT PRICES

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DANGOTE CEMENT IN TANZANIA APOLOGIZE TO GOVT. AFTER HIKE IN CEMENT PRICES

Dangote Cement company in Tanzania has apologized to the government after customers complain of a hike in price. According to the company, the price increase was due to the maintenance process in their plant which causes the countrywide price hikes. However, Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Gelesius Byakanwa has ordered the management of the plant to immediately publish the actual prices of the cement to their customers to stop further inflation after paying them a visit at…

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SA GAUTENG GOVT. SPEED UP INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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SA GAUTENG GOVT. SPEED UP INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Gauteng government in South Africa has speed up the infrastructural development according to Gauteng MEC of Infrastructure Development and Property Management, Tasneem Motara. The Gauteng MEC made the remark after visiting Mogobeng Primary School in Katlehong, Impumelelo Library and Devon Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre. Quoting Motara, “For me to be satisfied, I come to sites physically with the internal department team as well as the contractors to see first-hand what is happening on the…

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THE GARDEN CITY OF NIGERIA GET NEW FLYOVER BRIDGE

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THE GARDEN CITY OF NIGERIA GET NEW FLYOVER BRIDGE

Rivers State which is located in the southern part of Nigeria is having a serious infrastructure changes. The state popular referred to as “The Garden City” is on track to have more than two flyovers in the space of a couple of months times. The latest beauty is the already commissioned Rebisi flyover which is part of three flyover currently undergoing by the state Government with Julius Berger task with the responsibility of delivery such…

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GABORONE OFFICIALS APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF TWO PRIMARY SCHOOL IN BOTSWANA

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GABORONE OFFICIALS APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF TWO PRIMARY SCHOOL IN BOTSWANA

State officials in Gaborone, Bostwana has approved the construction of two primary school. The aim of the project is to addressing issues of over enrolment in the capital city. While speaking to the media, Gaborone mayor, Mr Father Maphongo said the council had registered 28 cases of homeless persons and had been provided with shelter due the corona virus pandemic. The Mayor further expressed his gratitude to the business community and agricultural sector for assisting…

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GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED ULTRA MODERN BEKWAI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

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GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED ULTRA MODERN BEKWAI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

President Nana Addo Daankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the 120-bed ultramodern Bekwai Municipal Hospital. The President says he is commitment to continue with and complete successfully major infrastructure projects that were inherited from previous governments, so that expected socio-economic benefits can be enjoyed by all. Quoting the President, “I want to reinforce the call to the administrators to embrace and strengthen the culture of maintenance. This edifice has been put at great cost to our nation,…

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THREE DAMS HAS BEEN IRRIGATED IN RWANDA WORTH US$20M

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THREE DAMS HAS BEEN IRRIGATED IN RWANDA WORTH US$20M

Three dams in Rwamagana District in Rwanda has been irrigated, following the rehabilitation that took over one year. The dam irrigation which is worth around US$20 million was funded by the Japanese Government. It is expected to have a rehabilitation of two storage dams of Cyimpima and Gashara, and construction of a new storage dam called Bugugu which is 23.7km long. The project which is set to benefit 1,174 farmers is located in three sectors…

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EGYPT GOVT. SAYS PLAN RAILWAY TO REACH LIBYA AND SUDAN

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EGYPT GOVT. SAYS PLAN RAILWAY TO REACH LIBYA AND SUDAN

Egypt government has announced that the railway construction lines will be extended to reach the Sudanese city of Wadi Halfa, and to extend a line in the north to Libya’s Benghazi. Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir said the government has decided on “a number rail transport projects that could be carried out in cooperation with investors. He also noted that the announcement came as part of Egyptian government efforts to overhaul the country’s transport system, including…

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GORONGOSA NATIONAL PARK PLEAD FUND TO BUILD SCHOOL IN MOZAMBIQUE

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GORONGOSA NATIONAL PARK PLEAD FUND TO BUILD SCHOOL IN MOZAMBIQUE

Gorongosa National Park (PNG) has plead the sum of US$15million for the construction and furnishing of 40 new primary schools. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Education and the PNG for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which the PNG will support the Ministry through ensuring access to education by the six communities in the park’s buffer zone. Speaking during the ceremony, Education Minister Carmelita Namashulua said the main objective of the MoU…

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVE ROAD PROJECT WORTH N30.69BILLION

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NIGERIA FEC APPROVE ROAD PROJECT WORTH N30.69BILLION

Nigeria Federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N30.69billion for a road project in the federal capital territory (FCT). The contract awarded to Gilmor Engineering Nig. Ltd is for the full scope development of arterial road from Northern Parkway, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Way to the Northern Express Way (ONEX)/Muritala Mohammed Way-North within the Federal Capital City, Abuja. Speaking with State House correspondents, Minister of FCT, Mohammed Bello, said the project area is within Phase…

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HOW MULTIPLE PROJECTS WILL BENEFITS FROM TANZANIA SGR

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HOW MULTIPLE PROJECTS WILL BENEFITS FROM TANZANIA SGR

Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway which is under construction is set to benefit so many project when construction is completed. So far, the project has created a lot of opportunities which range from employment, increasing the market for locally made construction materials and several other services offered by local companies. According to Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC), a total of amount of US$ 307 million has been poured  into Tanzania’s economy through local subcontractors, suppliers as well…

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U.S$18m RAW WATER PIPELINE COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

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U.S$18m RAW WATER PIPELINE COMPLETED IN LIBERIA

The construction of Liberia U.S$18 Million Raw Water pipeline has been completed according to a video posted on Millennium Challenge Account-Liberia (MCA-L) facebook page with the agency implementing the project. The completion now meant that the Raw water project will now be able to boost quality water supply to about 1M people in Monrovia, as well as helping to address Liberia’s post-war perennial limited access to safe drinking water by close to 90% of the country’s…

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RWANDA CEMENT MARKET GETS NEW PLAYER FROM KENYA FIRM

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RWANDA CEMENT MARKET GETS NEW PLAYER FROM KENYA FIRM

A Kenya cement firm National Cement Company under the brand name Simba has debuted into the Rwanda cement market as one of the new cement players. The firm said their entry into the local market is partially due to the pace of development and infrastructure establishment in the country, which will create an opportunity for supply. Chairman and Chief Executive of the company, Dr. Narendra Raval said “The Rwandan market is one of the fastest growing economies…

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WHY NATURE NEEDS TO GIVE WAY FOR Shs59M NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY

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WHY NATURE NEEDS TO GIVE WAY FOR Shs59M NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY

It quite sad when nature is been affected when it comes to infrastructural development because the impact will surely be felt in the future. However, the present situation should never be ignored, that is why the tree are been cut down to pave way for the concrete road. The decision to continue with the project has received protests by Kenyans on social media and other platforms expressing their disappointment over the manner of the felling…

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BOTSWANA MOHEMBO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SET FOR COMPLETION IN MAY 2021

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BOTSWANA MOHEMBO BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SET FOR COMPLETION IN MAY 2021

The Mohembo bridge construction is peaking up pace according to the Minister of Transport and Communications, Mr Thulagano Segokgo. Speaking during a site tour, Segokgo commend the contractor for the project as 80% is completed despite experiencing delays and challenges in sourcing materials. Quoting Segokgo, “We can see now that he is working towards the end of the project as the bridge decks and suspension stay cables have been installed. Only minor works such as the construction…

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR FLAG-OFF RECONSTRUCTION OF ETI OSA-LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY AFTER 40YEARS WAIT

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR FLAG-OFF RECONSTRUCTION OF ETI OSA-LEKKI-EPE EXPRESSWAY AFTER 40YEARS WAIT

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in Nigeria has flag-off the first phase of the road project at a ceremony held at the Pan African University in Eleko, Ibeju Lekki area. Despite the State facing the ongoing #ENDSARS protest which has dominated headline all throughout the state. The governor still had time to flag-off the reconstruction project. The road was constructed in 1981 as a single carriageway, but underwent an upgrade to a two-lane carriageway…

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OIC GAMBIA VOWS TO COMMENCE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

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OIC GAMBIA VOWS TO COMMENCE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN GAMBIA

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Secretariat of The Gambia (OIC) has announced it’s plans to continue with the road projects that will serve as effort to host the 2022 Islamic Summit in the country. Speaking to the media, while touring the various site chief executive officer (CEO) of the secretariat, Yankuba Dibba was briefing the National Assembly Select Committee members on the proposed projects. Dibba confirmed that the availability of funds intended to finance the…

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UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED 104KM MUSITA-MAJANJI ROAD

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UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED 104KM MUSITA-MAJANJI ROAD

President Yoweri Museveni over the weekend has commissioned the 104-km Musita-Lumino-Busia-Majanji road linking the eastern part of the country to the border district of Busia in Kenya. The road was upgraded from gravel to paved bituminous standard and is expected to have a design speed of about 90 km per hour. Commissioned the Musita- Majanji road, & later performed groundbreaking ceremonies for; Saaza road, Iganga—Kiyunga—Bulopa—Kamuli/Buwenge roads. I again warn locals to avoid gathering without the…

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NILE MEGA DAM TALK RESTART BETWEEN SUDAN, EGYPT AND ETHIOPIA

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NILE MEGA DAM TALK RESTART BETWEEN SUDAN, EGYPT AND ETHIOPIA

Over the weekend, all three countries resume talk on the nile mega dam negotiation. So far, all three countries are yet to agree a deal but it is believed that the team, will put “a frame of reference” on the role of experts to facilitate the talks, and will submit their report to the water ministers from the three countries by Wednesday. The week-long negotiations, held via videoconference, include water ministers from the three countries,…

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