RUSSIA TO DEVELOP A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN RWANDA

RUSSIA TO DEVELOP A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN RWANDA

Russia takes a practical step by building a nuclear power plant for Rwanda.

After the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia and Rwanda finalized on a deal to promote the use of nuclear energy in Rwanda. The deal was first initiated in December 2018, but was concluded after the summit. The …

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

Cameroon signs US $20 million loan form African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of the Cameroon-Nigeria road.

This project is in line with the government’s vision to build a harmonized and efficient road network in the country as well as linking other neighboring countries. This vision is aimed at …

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AFRICA’s LARGEST METRO STATION

AFRICA’s LARGEST METRO STATION

Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) has launched Africa’s largest metro station in Cairo.

The middle East’s largest metro station Heliopolis station was constructed to better facilitate Egypt’s fastest means of transportation. The Egyptian Transportation Minister Kamel al-Wazir  during the launching ceremony said the facility was built on 10,000 square …

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CONSTRUCTION OF ETHIOPIA’S GERD CONTINUES

CONSTRUCTION OF ETHIOPIA’S GERD CONTINUES

Construction of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) will continue because of it’s economical benefits.

The decision was made by the Prime Minister in response to the query from the members of the House of People Representative (HPR).

 “Nobody can stop the completion of the flagship project, Ethiopia will continue

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GHANA KICKS-OFF THE OBETSEBI-LAMPTEY INTERCHANGE PROJECT.

GHANA KICKS-OFF THE OBETSEBI-LAMPTEY INTERCHANGE PROJECT.

President Akufo-Addo commissions the construction of the Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange project Accra.

The Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange project came to be as a result of the usual heavy traffic congestion on the corridor that links Kaneshie, Graphic Road, Nkrumah Circle and Mamprobi at the Obetsebi-Lamptey circle.

The first phase of the project will …

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NIGERIA PLEDGES US $1.61bn FOR 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY.

NIGERIA PLEDGES US $1.61bn FOR 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY.

The Federal Government  in conjunction with some International donors has set aside US$1.6bn to ensure 24 hours power supply in Nigeria.

The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria Alahji Usman Gur; at the Kumbosto Power substation in Kano revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on …

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KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

Kenya is seeking for US $42 million to finance what is to be the world’s most expensive footbridge.

The footbridge will be constructed on Nairobi-Mombasa highway is four times more expensive than the recent one on Thika highway, each steel bridge will cost US $8 million.

The full details for …

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PILE LOAD TESTING ONGOING FOR GARRISON FLYOVER

PILE LOAD TESTING ONGOING FOR GARRISON FLYOVER

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is currently conducting Geotechnical Pile load testing for a Garrison Flyover along the Port Harcourt – Aba Expressway. What does this mean?

For Port Harcourt residents, the rumours of a potential Garrison flyover (or overpass) along the Port Harcourt – Aba expressway, might be gaining momentum. 

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KENYA BEGINS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RAILWAY PROJECT

KENYA BEGINS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RAILWAY PROJECT

President Uhuru Kenyatta paves the way for the second phase of the railway project.

The railway second phase will cost US $ 1.5 billion and will extend from Nairobi to Rift Valley town of Naivasha. The project so far has been funded and built by a Chinese company and has …

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SOUTH AFRICA’s POWER CUT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL ESKOM TACKLES THE CHALLENGES AT HAND

SOUTH AFRICA’s POWER CUT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL ESKOM TACKLES THE CHALLENGES AT HAND

Eskom will cut 2,000 megawatt power from 9 a.m-11 p.m local time across the country.

Eskom instituted load-shedding after losing some of it’s generating station broken down at the same time. South Africa will face future power cuts if these issues are not well handled now.

Eskom generates 90% of …

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US $3.9bn FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABUJA-ITAKPE RAILWAY.

US $3.9bn FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABUJA-ITAKPE RAILWAY.

Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi signs a US $3.9bn deal with China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) for construction of Abuja-Itakpe railway.

The public private partnership will consist of 15% Nigerian equity, 10% CRCC equity and 75% borrowed  SPV from the Chinese Bank.

“The signing ceremony that we had today is

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KENYA’S KNH NEW PRIVATE HOSPITAL WILL CONTENT 300 BEDS

KENYA’S KNH NEW PRIVATE HOSPITAL WILL CONTENT 300 BEDS

Kenyetta National Hospital (KNH) set to hit greater records with the 300 bed hospital after been awarded the largest referral, teaching and research hospital in Kenya.

The 300-bed private hospital will be in Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. This project will be the first public-private partnership in Kenya as …

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ANGRY CYFERSKUIL RESIDENTS STOPS THE NORTH WEST HOUSING PROJECT

ANGRY CYFERSKUIL RESIDENTS STOPS THE NORTH WEST HOUSING PROJECT

The residents of Cyferskuil in the North West of South Africa has interrupted the construction of the 100 homes.

The protest was held because of the way the houses were allocated. The residents stipulated that the buildings were shared excluding the poor in the community.

The residents stopped the construction …

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GHANA PLANS CONSTRUCT NEW AIRPORT IN THE WESTERN REGION.

GHANA PLANS CONSTRUCT NEW AIRPORT IN THE WESTERN REGION.

The new modern airport is to meet the needs of the region and encourage it’s fast going economy.

The Ministry of Aviation is requesting 3,000 acres of land for the construction of the new modern airport. The new airport will receive larger planes and serve the oil and gas community …

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GHANA KICK STARTS CONSTRUCTION OF ANOMABE SEA DEFENSE WALL.

GHANA KICK STARTS CONSTRUCTION OF ANOMABE SEA DEFENSE WALL.

Q3 company limited to construct the Anomabe sea wall defense in four years.

The construction of the 5 kilometer defense wall to prevent the destruction around the coastal areas of Anomabe. The sea has destroyed several houses in Mfantseman district with other countries at risk.

Q3 company limited a Ghanaian …

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LOW-COST HOUSING COOPERATION PROSPECTS FOR TUNISIA AND CAMEROON

LOW-COST HOUSING COOPERATION PROSPECTS FOR TUNISIA AND CAMEROON

Cameroon sets to progress in it’s low-cost housing sector in partnership with Tunisia.

Tunisia’s Minister of Equipment, Housing and Regional Planning Noureddine Selmi is leading a representative officials and investors of public and private sectors that showed conscience in strengthen Cameroon low-cost housing project. After the discussion between Chief Dr …

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RESIDENTS REACTS TO THE SIX YEARS STALL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHUKA-KAARENI ROAD

RESIDENTS REACTS TO THE SIX YEARS STALL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHUKA-KAARENI ROAD

Kenya’s Chuka-Kaareni road has caused lots of accidents and claimed lives of the residents due to it’s bad condition.

Tharaka-Nithi residents have patiently waited for the completion of the six years old 28 kilometer road. For the last six years they have paved only six kilometers of road from Chuka …

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CONSTRUCTION OF PWALUGU MULTIPURPOSE DAM

CONSTRUCTION OF PWALUGU MULTIPURPOSE DAM

Ghana to commence the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam in November.

The meeting between the Vise President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Minister of Finance, Volta River Authority and the Ghana Infrastructural Development Fund is successful as the dam construction will being in November. The multipurpose dam will be at the Eastern region …

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DUALISATION OF THE HARARE-CHIRUNDU HIGHWAY WILL BOAST MASHONALAND WEST.

DUALISATION OF THE HARARE-CHIRUNDU HIGHWAY WILL BOAST MASHONALAND WEST.

Zimbabwe kicks off the first project (Harare-Chirundu highway) to achieve the middle income economy vision.

The first 6.5km of the 21km road from Makuti-Chirundu linking the Zimbabwe to Sadc, Comesa and East African states is presently ongoing. The project commissioned by President Mnangagwa will be financed by the US$21 million …

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AKER ENERGY BAGS U.S $100M FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TANO OIL PROJECT.

AKER ENERGY BAGS U.S $100M FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TANO OIL PROJECT.

Aker Energy to invest in crude oil and natural gas production in Ghana.

Aker Energy) has secure US$100 million to invest in crude oil and natural gas production; from Ghana’s Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWTCTP) block.

African Finance Corporation (AFC) the lender of the US$100m fund has vowed it’s …

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