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HOW CHINA EXPENSIVE BET ON AFRICA HAS FAILED

Posted on 2 May 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel pandemic keeps spreading, China’s commercial activities in Africa has seriously been affected. The prospects for China-funded projects look bleak as the prices of oil, copper and minerals found in Africa have plunged in the global economic meltdown. China is now facing growing pressure to forgive the tens of billions of dollars of loans it has made to African countries since the early 2000s. The plan to lure African nation into a so-called…

GHANA’s BONGO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AWARD CONTRACT ON FIVE PROJECTS

Posted on 2 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Bongo District Assembly, located in the eastern region of Ghana has awarded contract for five projects. The projects which is worth US$334k (GH¢1,943,000) will be used for the provision of mechanised boreholes, renovation of teachers quarters, construction of nurses’ quarters and a Community-based Health Planning Services [CHPS] compound. The project is under the government’s 1-million US Dollar per Constituency initiative. These initiative is to cater for the basic needs of the poor like toilets, drainages,…

DODOMA ARENA CONSTRUCTION PLANS SET FOR KICK-OFF- TANZANIA MINISTER

Posted on 1 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction plans for Dodoma arena is set to kick-off according to Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports Harrison Mwakyembe. The ultra-modern sport complex is schedule to take up construction activities for 30months. These is after a series of seismic, topographical and feasibility studies has been carried-out to ensure maximum safety of the structure and the spectators. Speaking to the media, Mwakyembe said the new arena will cost between US$80million and US$100million that will accommodate…

DEMARCATION WORK ON KAMPALA FLYOVER KICKOFF

Posted on 1 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Demarcation work has kick-off in Kampala, Uganda. This was announced via UNRA Uganda official social media handle. According to UNRA Uganda, the work will enable traffic to be accommodated as major construction activities is undergoing on the flyover. 📸ONGOING: Demarcation works to accommodate traffic during major construction works on #KampalaFlyover. Excavation work for the Underpass construction is also ongoing. Please stay home as we work to ensure mov't of our essential workers in the fight…

CESA UNEMPLOYED ENGINEERING PRACTITIONERS DATABASE REGISTRATION

Posted on 29 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) is a voluntary association of Consulting Engineering firms with a member base across the country totalling in excess of 560 companies. CESA is the custodian of the well-being of the industry supported by member firms who employ approximately 21 000 people. CESA members are compelled to subscribe to upholding the integrity of the industry by adhering to a professional code of ethics providing quality and cost effective professional consulting engineering…

AFDB SIGN LOAN DEAL WITH SOUTH AFRICA TO BOOST TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Posted on 29 April 202029 April 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to help develop the nation’s transport system, The African Development Bank (AFDB) and SA Taxi Development Finance Proprietary Limited has signed a loan agreement. The deals which is worth US$100 million will help support the firm growing strategy to empower taxi operators with limited access to finance from traditional financiers. African Development Bank boosts South Africa’s transport sector through a $100 million loan agreement to SA Taxi. The funds will be used…

BIG5 CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE INDEX SURVEY

Posted on 29 April 2020 by Gambeta News

The novel virus has put a halt to so many activities round the world. This has resulted to reduce workforce as well as a serious deep in the economic. The Big5 construction performance index survey is benchmarking and predicting industry trends on a monthly basis as over hundreds of industry professional has completed the survey. According to the feedback collected so far, 48% of respondent implemented smart working for the first time, and 54% claim…

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGE IN UGANDA PLEASED RESIDENCE

Posted on 29 April 202029 April 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of two bridges that will link Tororo municipality in Uganda has been completed. The two bridges which were constructed at Chamunula-Rubongi and Juba-Maguria area has been well received by resident of Tororo district. According to MP of the area, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, “It is no longer business as usual due to the outbreak of Covid-19 but the construction of the two bridges is a big breakthrough for us as a municipality.” He also…

GHANA GOVT. DEBUNKED CLAIMS OF ABANDON HOSPITAL PROJECTS

Posted on 28 April 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel virus continue to spread, most resident of Ghana claimed the government has abandon hospital projects which will have help during this period. However, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has debunked that statement. In a press release, Nkrumah said most of the projects are still work in progress and that some are faced with finance modelling difficulties. The claimed were generated after President Nana Akufo-Addo on Sunday, April 26, 2020, during his national…

SOUTH AFRICA GOVT. TO PROVIDE ADDITION WATER TANKS FOR GAUTENG

Posted on 28 April 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa Government has announced plans to release 141 Water Tanks to Slow Tide of COVID-19 in Gauteng. In a press release by the Government, it is aimed at reducing rising tide of the novel coronavirus pandemic which has been affecting the area. According to the statement, so far, 1,926 water tanks have been distributed in the Cities of Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni and the Sedibeng and West Rand District Municipalities. Head of Department of…

CORONAVIRUS: NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS IMMEDIATE START AFTER PANDEMIC

Posted on 23 April 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction industry has been heavy affected due to the corona virus, but things are about to get worst if projects don’t kick-off immediately after the pandemic is over. This can be witnessed in Namibia as the nation’s construction industry has been suffering huge losses already over the last four years. Now with the novel virus on showcase, the industry is set for more problem if construction activities fails to return immediately after the virus…

THIKA SUPERHIGHWAY CLOSURE AFFECTING MOTORIST

Posted on 23 April 202023 April 2020 by Gambeta News

The partial closure of Thika Superhighway is seriously affecting motorists in the country. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) closed the highway so as to pave way for the completion of footbridge at the Survey of Kenya which is still yet to began. According to the authority, the road was to be closed until mid-April but yet nothing has happened. In a bid to help contractors do their work, motorist now use a single inner lane…

KENYA CONSERVATIONIST UNHAPPY WITH KWS HOTEL CONSTRUCTION PLANS

Posted on 22 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) plans to put up new hotel building in the Nairobi National Park has not been accepted by conservationist. This comes after the new 10-year management plan for the Nairobi National Park was announced. According to the plan, KWS will construct an eco-lodge, a high-end restaurant and an amphitheatre which could threaten the park. While, plans to fence the park was cited after numerous cases of human-widelife conflits as well as increasing…

CONSTRUCTION OF BAYNES POWER PLANT SLATED FOR 2023

Posted on 22 April 2020 by Gambeta News

The project has been slated for construction in 2023 after both nations involves in the project agreed on it. Baynes power plant will be expected to generate 600 MW of power, which would be sold to Namibia and Angola in equal allocations of 300 MW each, while regional off-take is being considered. According to the energy ministries of both governments through the Permanent Joint Technical Commission on the Cunene River Basin (PJTC) said the commissioning…

PICTURES: CONSTRUCTION OF KITARA-GERENGE ROAD

Posted on 21 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced progress for the construction of Kitara—Gerenge road project via their social media handle. The 10km road project will connect to Gerenge fishing site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina. 📸Ongoing works: Kitara—Gerenge road project [10Km]. Working towards completion of the project in August 2020. The road connects to Gerenge fishing🎣 site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina, Uganda's futuristic lakeside city🌇.#StaySafeUG pic.twitter.com/d9z6KGgaLR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 21, 2020 Meanwhile the…

SOUTH AFRICA DSW DELIVER WATER TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

Posted on 21 April 2020 by Gambeta News

DSW distribution is a welcome idea but are there structures in place to continue with no foreseeable end to the pandemic? South Africa Department of Water and Sanitation (DSW) has announced its delivery of 500 water tank and 56 water tankers to various municipalities in Mpumalanga. The aim is to ensure the constant supply of water for resident as the pandemic keeps on spreading. This will enable people be able to wash their hands with…

WHAT CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STAND TO LOSE DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS

Posted on 16 April 2020 by Gambeta News

The world is currently on stand still due to the corona virus but what does the construction industry stand to lose due to this pandemic. Infrastructure is vital for every nation and that is why the construction industry is crucial but if items and some very important things are not available, then it becomes impossible for the industry to function. The items are need as without it; the construction industry is heavily been affected. Such…

SASOL PUSHING FOR GENDER TRANSFORMATION IN SA MININIG INDUSTRY

Posted on 16 April 2020 by Gambeta News

General Manager at Sasol’s Bosjesspruit Colliery, Caroline Shirindza who is one of the very few female general managers in South Africa’s mining industry, share her take on the need for gender transformation. Carolina Shirindza explained her journey to the top which has been challenging but can now been seen as a beacon of light for younger generations who choose to follow in her footsteps. She further explained the benefits of the mining industry when it…

HOW YOUNG ENGINEERS CAN BENEFIT FROM THE LOCK-DOWN

Posted on 16 April 2020 by Gambeta News

What young engineers should do during this lock-down period Engineering is one of the most important disciples to a nation. So, the novel virus which has brought a halt to all activities will surly have hinder progress on all engineering work. But what can young engineering do during this lock-down period? Back then in school, engineering was our pride and joy as we breath, eat and even sleep with it on a daily basis. That…

NIGERIA GOVT. TO BUILD MORE COVID-19 CENTRES

Posted on 15 April 2020 by Gambeta News

African countries need to build corona virus treatment centers as the pandemic keeps on increasing As the corona virus keeps spreading across the continent, African countries are looking for funds and means to help carter for its citizen as the pandemic keeps on increasing. Nigeria Government which has so far record over 373 confirmed case with 11 deaths is planning to build treatment centers at the borders according to its Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie…

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