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HOW CHINESE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS SPYING ON AFRICAN LEADERS

Posted on 26 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Over the past decade, Chinese government has invested heavily into the African economy. Construction of several projects across the continent has made China a force to reckon within Africa compare to the US and other G4 nations. Meanwhile, Some experts has calls for the nation to cut its links with the continent due to the corona virus pandemic. But according to the latest report by the Heritage Foundation, a U.S.-based conservative think tank, found that Chinese…

WHY ETHIOPIA-EGYPT GERD DAM WAR IS GOOD

Posted on 26 May 202017 June 2020 by Gambeta News

The continue war over the 145-metre-high, 1.8-kilometre-long Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) between Ethiopia and Egypt is set to continue with both parties still yet to agree on technical term as Sudan is cut in the middle. When completed, the Dam will become the largest hydropower plant in Africa. With that in mind, both Ethiopia and Egypt are in serious power tussle over the project. Just a few weeks ago, Sudan rejected a proposal from…

TAZAMA SEEK FUND FOR PIPELINE UPGRADE

Posted on 25 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Zambia Mafuta (Tazama) is seeking for funds to upgrade its pipeline diameter to 12 inches. The fund in question for the upgrade is proposed to be US$400million. Speaking to media, Tazama’s Tanzania Regional Manager, Abraham Saunyama said “What we want is to make the whole pipeline from Dar to Ndola a 12-inch to increase the performance of the pipeline,” He further said having different size diameters along the pipeline hinders the pumping capacity. That…

EXPANSION OF KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNDERWAY

Posted on 25 May 202025 May 2020 by Gambeta News

As the coronavirus keeps on spreading, Rwanda Government has began plans to upgrade the airport. The new upgrade will see the airport increase its aircraft parking capacity, arrival terminal and the runway strip. Managing Director of Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), Firmin Karambizi said “We are expanding the aircraft parking capacity and runway strip to increase the safety in case of unintentional excursion from the runway surface. We are also extending the arrival terminal.” The arrival terminal…

DANDORA STADIUM CONSTRUCTION ON HOLD DUE TO EACC PROBE IN KENYA

Posted on 25 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Dandora stadium which is nearly completed is now on hold. The project is undergoing Ethics and Anti-Corruption (EACC) probe process after officials allegedly stop the work as they identify sub-standard materials been used in the construction. These halt to construction activities has further delayed the launch date which should have been two years ago. Speaking to the media, Stadium Manager, Godfrey Okoti said “This artificial turf has been exposed to the sun…

142 STORES TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT HO MARKET IN GHANA

Posted on 22 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Plans has been announced by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) to construct a total of 142 stores at Ho market in Ghana. Speaking to the media, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ho, Prosper Pi-Bansa said the construction which will be in two separate project will commence simultaneously in three weeks, under the Ghana Secondary City Support Programme. According to Pi-Bansa, the move was in response to Ho’s status as a rapidly growing municipality, and also…

KIAMBU-RUAKA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on 22 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Kiambu-Ruaka water supply has kick-off in Kenya. The project will benefit over 100,000 residents of Ruaka and Kiambu town with improved supply of clean drinking water and sanitation services. The Africa Development Bank is funding the project which will be under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program. Speaking during the official kick-off Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said “Kenya’s Vision 2030 and its five-year Mid-Term Plan…

TWO NEW SCHOOLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ERITREA

Posted on 21 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of two new primary schools is underway in Ribda and Alet administrative areas, Forto Sawa sub zone. The project is aimed at reinforcing the teaching and learning process in the area according to Abubakar Idris, administrator of the sub zone. These development is a major boost to the area as Forto Sawa sub zone progress of education has been seriously hampered due to remoteness of villages, nomadic lifestyle, and backward traditions among others. Abubakar…

LAWMAKER WANT GOVT. TO HALT DEMOLITION OF RIA HIGHWAY IN LIBERIA

Posted on 21 May 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel virus keeps spreading across the world, lawmaker in Liberia has asked the Government not to demolish the Ria Highway. The lawmaker representing Independent, District #2, Margibi, . Ivar Jones said it would not be timely to demolish homes of people who have been asked to stay home or spent limited hours outdoors. He asked the Ministry of Public Works to relax ongoing demolition of properties along the Highway as the world is…

WATER TANK RUNNING DRY IN MOTHERWELL, SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on 21 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Every Africa nation has its problem when it comes to infrastructure development, with South Africa major problem has to be water supply. In the past couple of months, the nation has witness serious water drought all over the country. Special water tanks had to be supplied to different location to help solve this challenge especially with the corona virus outbreak. Now in Motherwell, residents say the water tank is beginning to run dry and is…

FUTURE TALENT PROGRAM AT TETRA PAK, EGYPT

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Tetra Pak is looking for talented and highly motivated new graduates to join our development programme and become the next generation of engineers and leaders in our industry. Together with our customers we make food safe and available, everywhere. Tetra Pak is one of three companies in the Tetra Laval Group – a private group that started in Sweden and have grown…

KIPCHOGE KEINO STADIUM AN EYESORE AFTER RENOVATION STALLED IN KENYA

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Gambeta News

It always sad when a structure is build but have no proper maintenance plans. This can be witness with the Kipchoge Keino Stadium that has gone from one of Kenya pride and joy to an eyesore. The stadium which began renovation in 2017 was put to halt with no proper explanation as to why. The grass is overgrown in the stadium and it’s overrun by weeds. The toilets are in pathetic condition and so is…

CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FACILITIES TO KICK-OFF SOON IN MARGIBI COUNTY, LIBERIA

Posted on 20 May 202020 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a Town hall and primary school has kick-off in Margibi county district in Liberia. The construction cost is worth US$105,000 with the two primary school having US$80,000 while the remaining US$25,000 will be for the town hall. Speaking during the ceremony, Margibi County District# 5 Representative Clarence G. Gahr said “Since my ascendency, the people of Kollie-Dede Town have always reminded me that in order for our…

NIOB CALLS FOR COLLAPSE BUILDING TO BE INVESTIGATED

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The building collapsed in Imo state just few weeks ago has put the engineering society in Nigeria on the radar again. According to National President of Nigeria Institute of Building (NIOB), Builder Kunle Awobodu, an investigation needs to be carried-out while prosecuting those responsible for the disaster. He said “On the latest collapsed building in Owerri, those who caused the wanton destruction of property and loss of lives should be prosecuted in order to deter…

SOROTI HOSPITAL RENOVATION ON HOLD IN UGANDA

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The renovation of Soroti hospital is now on hold after engineers condemned the structure, saying it is old and dilapidated, and that the wall was too weak. According to Principal hospital administrator, Simon Kisabagirye “the medical ward was infested by termites and we thought it was necessary to renovate it but when our contractor started the work, we were stopped by the municipality engineers”. Kisabagirye also said they have stop the work pending consultations from…

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA UNDER SIEGE

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa construction industry was on hold for five weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic. These has made the construction industry to suffer with contractor been affected the most. Even before the temporary closure of activities in the sector, it was already having a steep decline as only few company has the cash reserves to remain sustainable in the current environment. These was made know by construction and technology law specialist MDA Attorneys. According to…

LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION DELAYED EXPLAINED BY NIGERIA GOVT.

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The lock down of Abuja and Lagos via the presidential order has affected the construction industry in the nation. But with the lock down partial reduced, Construction activities is once again set to kick-off. Director, Federal Highways, South West, Mr. Adedamola Kuti said Julius Berger would have resumed works on the expressway, but delayed due to some procedures. He explained that there will be serious works on site this week. According to Kuti, “We are…

UNRA UGANDA RE-OPENS NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Ntungamo—Kabale highway has been opened to the public after it was closed on may 4 2020. Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) block the highway as emergency repair kicking off the next day. The highway was reported earlier in our previous post of a mudslide that block the highway due to heavy rainfall. #UPDATE: Ntungamo—Kabale highway OPENED to traffic. Ongoing emergency works at Kaharo, 18kms to Kabale town now final stages. The road is open to normal…

BOSTWANA NWDC SAY MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL TO BE COMPLETED SOON

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Gambeta News

North West District Council (NWDC) in Botswana hopes to complete maintenance of 79 primary school soon. The announced was made by Deputy council chairperson, Mr Lekonne Masoko. According to Masoko, “The project entails construction of new ablution facilities, maintenance of toilets, procurement of 10 000 litre water tanks and stands.” Masoko said US$1.8m (P22m) had been disbursed to the district and that each sub district was awarded US$410k (P5m) to commence with the project. He…

TANZANIA GOVT. ALLOCATE FUND TO CONSTRUCT VIP ROUTE ON MT. KILIMANJARO

Posted on 18 May 2020 by Gambeta News

As part of plans to increase the tourism sector of the nation, Tanzania Government has allocated fund for the construction the the VIP route. The construction of a 25-kilometre route for Very Important Persons (VIP), will be used by tourist while climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro. In a press statement by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism reads “The launching of the new route will help in hiking government revenue through local and international tourism, and…

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