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REP. MEMBER SAYS EXECUTIVE MANSION A MILKING COW FOR LEADERS IN LIBERIA

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REP. MEMBER SAYS EXECUTIVE MANSION A MILKING COW FOR LEADERS IN LIBERIA

Liberia Executive Mansion which is home to politicians holding office in the nation has been a “Milking Cow” according to the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Good Governance and Government Reform, Larry P. Younquoi. The Mansion built from 1961 to 1964, during the administration of ex-Liberian President William V. S. Tubman was funded by Israeli government. However on July 26, 2006, the Executive Mansion, gutted fire during Liberia’s Independence Day Celebration, destroying the…

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CONSTRUCTION OF UHURU CHAMWINO HOSPITAL NOW 87% COMPLETE IN TANZANIA

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CONSTRUCTION OF UHURU CHAMWINO HOSPITAL NOW 87% COMPLETE IN TANZANIA

Construction of the Uhuru Chamwino hospital has been welcome as a huge boost after the government fulfilled its commitment of directing Sh2.3 billion towards the construction of the health facility. The project is viewed as a game changer for Chamwino District as they currently have no reliable health facility with residents relying on Dodoma Hospital. The fund for the project was gotten from Bharti Airtel chairman who saw the need to develop Tanzania infrastructures with…

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

The construction of Kenya Joho’s Sh6 billion affordable housing project has been rejected by Mombasa politicians and tenants of Butxton estate. The project which is powered by Governor Hassan was asked to be suspended until it is evaluated. The group led by Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, former senator Hassan Omar, ward representatives Charles Kitula (Freretown) and Faith Mwende (Port Reitz) had threatened to go to court to halt its implementation of the project. Mr Omar was particularly…

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EGYPT GOVT. TO INVEST IN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT

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EGYPT GOVT. TO INVEST IN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT

Egypt Government plans to invest in bedioun community development after securing funds from both Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) as part of the Sinai Peninsula Development Program. Announcing to the media, Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Masha said the projects have been implemented to ensure that these communities are the main actors in achieving broader and more robust growth. Meanwhile, the development programme also adopts…

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MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Finance Minister of Malawi, Felix Mlusu had unveiled the Tonse Alliance government’s maiden budget for two infrastructural projects in Lilongwe. According to Mlusu, the two projects will be the construction of an indoor netball court project as well as the construction of Mzuzu Youth Centre with both projects expected to commence during the 2020/21 financial year. Quoting Mlusu, “Government will commence the construction of indoor netball court and the Mzuzu Youth Centre,” Mlusu further disclosed…

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KANO STATE GOVT. INJECT FUND INTO DRY PORT PROJECT

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KANO STATE GOVT. INJECT FUND INTO DRY PORT PROJECT

Government of Kano state in Nigeria has injected the sum of 2nillion naira for the infrastructural project. Speaking during the announcement, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello said the state government has already awarded contracts for the infrastructure development. Bello also noted that with this development, Kano dry port project is now on the front banner. Meanwhile, Bella also expressed his displeasure with the pace of work at the Isiala Ngwa, Abia…

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

The city of Kigali is in the process of establishing a fecal sludge treatment plant in Masaka sector of Kicukiro District after signing a partnership with Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC). The new treatment plant will be expected to receive the 200 cubic metres of fecal matter per day. Currently, the waste is being taken to Nduba landfill where it is received and deposit in stabilizing pods but not treatment done apart from natural treatment….

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

Uganda Government has secure a fund worth US$136milion(Shs500billion) for the construction of three road projects in the country. The project is fully funded by the government of Uganda under the National Road Development and Maintenance Programme (NRDMP) Budget. The three roads are: (1) Upgrading of Kira-Matugga road and improvement of five road junctions which was handed over to Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) will cost over Shs200 billion and expected to be finished within 36…

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KENYA SECURE US$746.8MILLION FOR ISIOLO-MANDERA ROAD UPGRADE

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KENYA SECURE US$746.8MILLION FOR ISIOLO-MANDERA ROAD UPGRADE

Kenya Government has secure a loan worth US$746.8m(Sh81billion) from the World Bank for the upgrading of Isiolo-Mandera road. The 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera road is aimed at improving the movement of people and goods, digital connectivity and access to social services for over 3.2 million people living in the North-Eastern region where the Isiolo-Mandera Regional Road Corridor traverses. Speaking to the media, Kenya’s World Bank Country Director Keith Hansen said “The World Bank will finance the upgrading…

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. TO IMPORT 320MILLION QUINTALS CEMENT TO SOLVE SHORTAGE IN THE INDUSTRY

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ETHIOPIA GOVT. TO IMPORT 320MILLION QUINTALS CEMENT TO SOLVE SHORTAGE IN THE INDUSTRY

Currently, Ethiopia is facing cement shortage which is affecting the construction industry as price of cement has skyrocketed in the nation. Last week, The Government invited the private sector to address cement shortage as the Ministry Trade and Industry prepared a new guideline to introduce the private sector to the supply chain. Now, the Ministry has announced that 320 million quintals of cement will be imported in the 2013 Ethiopian fiscal year in addition to…

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GHANA GOVT. PLANS TO SOLVE BAGRE DAM SPILLAGE

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GHANA GOVT. PLANS TO SOLVE BAGRE DAM SPILLAGE

Ghana Government has announced it’s long term plans to stop the spillage of Bagre Dam. The plans which was announced by the Water Resources Commission is estimated to cost US$5.1m (GH¢29.6 million). In a statement released by the commission Executive Secretary, Ben Ampomah, the exercise will include the dredging of the White Volta in the upstream areas of Yarugu (Bawku), Pwalugu, and the confluence of the Sissili and Kulpawn tributaries, which would cover an expected area of…

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TANZANIA MINISTER DIRECT CONTRACTORS TO FINISH HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TIME

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TANZANIA MINISTER DIRECT CONTRACTORS TO FINISH HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TIME

Contractor handling the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has been ordered by the nation’s Minister for energy to finish the project on time. Dr Medard Kalemani issued the warning after he toured the facility as he was unimpressed with the level of work been carried-out on the project. The contractors, JV Arab Contractors Company and Elsewedy Electric handling the 2,115MW-power project has been ordered to hire more professional workers to speed up the work and…

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ESKOM STILL CONTINUING LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

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ESKOM STILL CONTINUING LOAD SHEDDING IN SA

Due to the generation unit decrease in South Africa, Eskom is still using load shedding for its distribution as they continue to battles with power supply constraints. In a press release by the utility company, Eskom said Stage 1 load shedding got underway at 8am on Monday and will continue until 4pm. Thereafter, load shedding will be escalated to Stage 2 until 10pm. Eskom further noted that it would continue to communicate timeously should there…

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LIBERIA GOVT. PARTNER WITH GVL TO EXECUTE ROAD REHABILITATION

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LIBERIA GOVT. PARTNER WITH GVL TO EXECUTE ROAD REHABILITATION

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works have signed a partnership with Golden Veroleum (Liberia) Inc. (GVL) to carry out road rehabilitation in Sinoe County. The project was agreed in decemeber 2019, however after the long delay, three road contractors has been appointed. It is expected that the contractors will carry out the works for rehabilitating about 272 kilometers of primary laterite roads. With the roads expected to connect Pleebo in Maryland…

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CHINESE FIRM HOLD OPEN DAY EVENT FOR CBD PROJECT IN EGYPT

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CHINESE FIRM HOLD OPEN DAY EVENT FOR CBD PROJECT IN EGYPT

Chinese firm China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) has held an online open day event on the Central Business District (CBD) project in the new administrative capital city in Egypt. The event is aimed at showcasing different construction progress of the project to visitors. The company during the event also highly valued local engineering talent cultivation as well as promoting development of the building industry in the country. Meanwhile, the 385.8-meter iconic tower in the project…

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CONSTRUCTION MAFIA: HOW INDIVIDUALS ARE PUSHING FOR TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN SA

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CONSTRUCTION MAFIA: HOW INDIVIDUALS ARE PUSHING FOR TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN SA

Individuals has began to protest over the ‘construction mafia’ been faced in local communities by pushing for a transformation agenda in South Africa. Their motives is to be part of a supply chain from which they have traditionally been excluded. Such individuals want not only employment, but also to do business with those that own the industrial plants, construction projects and shopping malls in their community. Local Communities need to be engaged as partners as…

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KAA APPOINT CONTRACTOR TO BUILD NAKURU AIRPORT

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KAA APPOINT CONTRACTOR TO BUILD NAKURU AIRPORT

After almost two decades of planning to build Nakuru Airport, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has finally appointed a contractor to build it. The construction which is worth US$27.6m (Sh3 billion) will be located at the 81Tanks Battalion barracks which will see the Lanet Airstrip elevated into a modern airport. Before now, the airstrip has been serving the military but will now be expanded to become an international public utility airport to be used by civilian…

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SENIOR ENGINEER, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT DELL, EGYPT

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SENIOR ENGINEER, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT DELL, EGYPT

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps organizations and individuals build their digital future. Dell is looking for Senior Technical Support Engineer to join their Egypt team. Responsibilities Apply advanced level technical support expertise to resolve highly complex Converged Infrastructure (CI) customer issues. Customer requests may be received by Support through automated dial-homes, voice initiated technical calls from Customers, Partners, CI PS teams and Web Support Calls. Accept escalated requests from other…

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UGANDA’s KITALA-GERENGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 60% COMPLETE

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UGANDA’s KITALA-GERENGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 60% COMPLETE

Construction of Kitala-Gerenge road is at 60% complete according to Uganda National Road Agency (UNRA). The agency announced via its social media handle as the road will links Gerenge fishing site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city. 📸Kitala—Gerenge road:Progress:6️⃣0️⃣%.The project links Gerenge fishing🎣 site to Entebbe mainland & Pearl Marina, a futuristic lakeside city🌇. Held another community engagement today working w/ our project focal person @NadaAndersen to resolve bottlenecks on site.#UNRAworks…

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GHANA PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR FIVE DISTRICTS WATER SCHEMES

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GHANA PRESIDENT CUT SOD FOR FIVE DISTRICTS WATER SCHEMES

The construction of a water scheme in five districts has undergo a groundbreaking ceremony by Ghana President Akufo-Addo. The project which is worth €16.87 million project will serve 89,107 people in 183 communities in five districts with potable water through 90 standpipes and several private and institutional connections when completed in 2years time. Speaking during the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo said water was so basic to life and for that matter the government was committed to expanding…

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