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ANGOLA’S PORT OF LUANDA WILL RECEIVE USD 190 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM UAE

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Gambeta News

The Angolan government and Dubai Ports (DP) World, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) company, signed on Monday a contract of 190 million U.S. dollars to modernize the multipurpose terminal of the Port of Luanda. DP World will invest overall 190 million dollars during the next 20 years, the company’s chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said at the end of an audience with Angolan President Joao Lourenco. The UAE’s global port operator intends…

ANGOLA FIRST LOCAL AUTHORITY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a local authority building the first of its kind has kick-off in Angola. State Secretary for the Local Authorities, Márcio Daniel made the announcement as the first administrative and municipal infrastructure will be estimated at a construction cost worth US$6.9m (4.5billion kwanzas). It will be under the Integrated Programme for Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM) with Luongo satellite city as it location. The project will be carried out by a consortium of three…

ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD 20 BRIDGES

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Plans to construct 20 bridges in the municipality of Alto-Zambeze, eastern Moxico province has been announced by Angola Government. The project is part of plans to allow the circulation of people and goods in the region, in the scope of the Integrated Programme of Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM). Speaking to the media, Deputy Governor for Technical Services and Infrastructure, Wilson Augusto said the projects will cover the municipalities of Bundas, Luacano and Lutchazes, as well…

ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCE NEW ERA FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Angola Minister for Public Works and Urbanism Manuel Tavares de Almeida has told the public that the nation has new plans for every road construction. According to Almeida, the roads will be of the same standard as the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). He made the statement during the opening ceremony of Cariango/Mussende road. Quoting the official, “This is the strategic action aimed at connecting South-Center with East, with construction of more than 150 kilometer…

320KM ROAD REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARDED IN ANGOLA

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

The road rehabilitation award ceremony which was chaired by the minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning, Manuel Tavares de Almeida will connect the provinces of the northern Malanje to eastern Lunda Su. According to a press note, the signing of the contracts enables 10 plots in the Malange/ Saurimo section, covering approximately 630 km, with the first 300 kilometers awarded last Monday (August 24). The rehabilitation and expansion covers plot 06 Muamussanda /Sapimbe, (54,…

FIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS INCLUDED IN ANGOLA’s KIWABA PLANS

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

In December 2019, about US $100 million was made available by the Sovereign Fund to the Central Bank (BNA) for the implementation of the Integrated Municipal Intervention Plan (PIIM). The PIIM is aimed at developing provinces located across the country with its infrastructure. The Integrated Plan of Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM), in Kiwaba Nzoje has seen five more infrastructure added to the plan. Such includes the construction and equipping of two schools, 12 water systems…

ANGOLA’S RICHEST WOMAN DEFENDS HER ENERGY COMPANY, EFACEC

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

EFACEC Power Solutions (EFACEC) is the largest Portuguese Corporation in the field of energy, engineering and mobility, with many subsidiaries of strong presence in different international markets including Africa. Using Winterfell Industries – an offshore company, Ms. Isabel Dos Santos acquired a stake in EFACEC. According to Ms. Isabel Dos Santos, ‘EFACEC is a success story! When I bought it, EFACEC was practically bankrupt and in recent years thanks to hard work we got the…

CONSTRUCTION OF BAYNES POWER PLANT SLATED FOR 2023

Posted on April 22, 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…

ACCOUNT MANAGER AT WEATHERFORD, ANGOLA

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. Weatherford is looking for Account Manager to maintain safety across all areas of the business in Angola office. JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Safety & Compliance Maintains safety and service quality as a first priorities when working across all areas of the business Upholds exemplary business principles in accordance…

SERVICES COORDINATOR AT GENERAL ELECTRIC, ANGOLA

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Gambeta News

GE drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. GE is looking for Service Coordinator to be responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability in Angola. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for project delivery, profit & loss…

ANGOLA NOW MEMBERS OF GAS EXPORTING COUNTRIES FORUM (GECF)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Angola have joined the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Angola have now become a member of the the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). They are now the sixth African member to join the forum after Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is a transnational organization consisting of the world leaders in natural gas production; Some of which include Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago…

CONSTRUCTION MINISTER EVALUATE HIGHWAY REHABILITATION IN ANGOLA

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation works of the National Road Number 120 in progress after Evaluation by Minister The rehabilitation works of National Road Number 120 got an evaluation from the Minister of construction. The Minister during a tour, evaluate the Highway which will connect Alto Dondo (Cuanza Norte) / Uaco Cungo (Cuanza Sul). Cabinet Minister Manuel Tavares de Almeida said “The section of the EN 120 is well ahead in development. He also said that the quality of work will be…

ANGOLA GOVERNMENT SET TO RECONSTRUCT NATIONAL ROADS

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Gambeta News

President João Lourenço announce plans to reconstruct national highways in Angola. Angola government has declare plans to reconstruct all national road in the country. This road project will help in recovering the national road network, especially on national highways. The statement was declare during the opening of the new Parliamentary Year by President João Lourenço. Meanwhile during his statement, he said that the government is making it a top priority for all the reconstruction of the national highways….

TANZANIA MORE FAVORED WITH THE US$ 175bn GAS ROADMAP PROJECT

Posted on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzania will benefit from US-led initiative to invest in gas plants in Africa. US companies will invest US $175 bn in gas power projects in Tanzania and eight other African countries. Other countries include Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Mozambique and South Africa. The countries were picked for there large populations, high gross domestic product. As well as there local gas resources or are planning liquefied natural gas (LNG) import projects. Hence, the…

Legal Counsel Vacancy At General Electric GE, Angola

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, and according with all…

ANGOLA: 5TH IN AFRICA HYDRO-POWER RANKING

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Angola moves from 11th to 5th in Africa hydropower ranking. Hydro capacity in Angola have grown from 400MW in 2016 to 1,108MW in 2017. This progress have moved the country to become one of five (5) largest hydropower(s) in the continent. The local Laúca and Cambambe dams are also responsible for putting the country on the 2017 list of five nations with most increased hydroelectricity capacity. Also, according to the International Hydroelectric Power Association (IHA) reports, in…

ANGOLA GOVERNMENT SET TO INVEST US$120M FOR PROJECTS

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Angola government to spend US$120 million for projects so as to boost it economy in the region of Africa. Angola Government is making plans to invest fund into three different projects. The projects are the renovation of three turbines, rehabilitation of the Matala Electric Dam substation and electrification. Furthermore, the project will also help the various area that is currently having challenges like the province of Huila. Minister for Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges said ”The rehabilitation of the substation obeys…

NATIONAL HIGHWAY ROAD REPAIR SET TO RESTART IN ANGOLA

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Angola National Highway road repair set to kick-off after plans was complete. The repair work on National Highway Road (EN-180) which will link Lumbala – Nguimbo to the city of Luena has kick-off. It was originally abandon due to challenges encounter during the onset of the project. It took over a year but the project is set to restart. The project will help benefit the people in the area. It will also help transform the transportation sector…

ANGOLA AND NAMIBIA PLAN TO CONSTRUCT CASSINGA MONUMENTS

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans agreed for construction of cassinga monuments by both African nations. The both nations has agreed plans to construct a cassinga monuments in two different localities. Meanwhile, the monuments will be located in Huíla Province and Chetequera in Cunene Province. It will also aim to honour the victims of the Cassinga massacre which occur on May 4, 1978. The project is aim to boost the relation between the both nation as well as promote a good culture…

HUAMBO TO GET FIRST NATIONAL SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM IN ANGOLA

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Angola’s minister for media promise to find a solution for the construction of the national school of journalism after construction work stopped in 2016. The construction of the school was made known by the minister of media João Melo during a tour in huambo. The tour was to check the progress of work done after kicking of operation in 2014. The project which have not be operating since 2016 will be discuss by the ministry for…

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