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IPP TO BUILD 147 MW WIND PROJECT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

IPP set to build a wind project after agreement was signed with Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in South Africa. Independent Power Producer (IPP) has sign an agreement with Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for the wind project. The project which will see IPP build, own and operate a 147 MW wind plant in Roggeveld. It will also see a 4,7 MW mini hydroelectric plant in Free State. The overall investment in the construction of the two plants amounts to…

TWO MULTI-STOREY HOSTELS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN KENYA

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Qwetu hostels set to create an environment for student to feel safe, calm and at home in Kenya. The construction of a premium hostel that will cater for university and college student has kick-off in Kenya. According to the report, The project is a joint partnership between Qwetu and local investors. Meanwhile the partnership has raised over US $8m towards the mega project. The project will comprise of two hostels with the first set to be accommodate up to…

CMA CGM SIGN CONTRACT TO OPERATE CONTAINERS ON LEKKI DEEP SEAPORT

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Lekki deep seaport container terminal operator contract sign with world leaders in maritime transport CMA CGM Group. CMA CGM Group which is a world leader in maritime transport has sign a contract with lekki deep seaport. The contract will see the company be the container terminal operator. Meanwhile its subsidiary CM terminals will be in charge of marketing, operating and maintaining the lekki Deep Sea Port. Chief Executive Officer of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise, Navin Nahata said “We…

HAZINA TOWER CONSTRUCTION COST REDUCE BY Sh2.8 Billion

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Hazina Tower construction cost reduce after department of work performed an audit in Kenya. The cost of constructing the hazina tower is set to reduce following an audit by the department of works. The audit has reduce the fund for the project from Sh6.8 billion to Sh4 billion. National Social Security Fund who is the owner of the project has also told the national assembly after the audit. Meanwhile the agency said they have revised the…

FOUR SOLAR POWER STATION CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF IN BENBAN, EGYPT

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of four solar plant station worth US $180m kick-off in Benban, Egypt which will help achieve the country energy use by 2020. The construction of the plant will form part of the giant Benban Solar Plant with an output of 186MW. The plant will generate up to 2GW of utility-scale solar capacity through a total of 40 projects after its completion. Meanwhile, China’s clean energy company TBEA Sunoasis and Egypt will take charge of the project to completion. TBEA’s vice…

KENYA GOVERNMENT BREAK GROUND ON CONSTRUCTION OF LOW-COST HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of 30,000 low-cost housing project set to kick-off after ground breaking ceremony in nairobi, Kenya. The kenya government has made plans to launch a low-cost housing project that will see over 30,000 houses. The project will help bring more investor and funds for the project. State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said that “We’ve already spoken to setting up of the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company within the next month. He also said that it will define…

CYTONN Ksh20 billion TRIPLE TOWER FACE PROBLEM IN KENYA

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Triple Tower construction by cytonn face problem after residents say it will put their security and privacy in jeopardy. The construction of the triple tower in kenya by cytonn is facing problem. The problem is as a result of Kilimani residents saying that the project will bring risk to the environment. The residents also said the development will put their security and privacy in jeopardy. In response, Cytoon says that there is no cause for alarm that all…

NDULI AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF IN TANZANIA

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Nduli Airport set to kick-off in Tanzania that will boost the economic of the nation The construction of Nduli airport is set to kick-off after completion of feasibility study. Meanwhile the Tanzania government has set aside funds to kick start the construction of the Airport. Deputy Minister of Works, Transport and Communications, Joseph Kwandikwa said “The airport project is yet to kick start. He also said that the reason is because it need a warrant…

MEGA HOUSING CONSTRUCTION LAUNCH IN MALI

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of 50000 housing unit set to kick-off in 10 different cities in mali. Mali is set to undergo a major mega housing construction project in different cities in the country. The plan for the project is to construct 50,000 housing units in major cities in the country. The cities include Kayes, Koulikoro, Bamako, Sikasso, Segou, Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal, Menaka, and also Taoudenn. The construction of the housing plan has received a major boost after Abu Dhabi…

SEYCHELLES TO INSTALL FIRST FLOATING SOLAR PV PLANT IN AFRICA

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tender process in place for the construction of Africa’s first floating solar pv plant in Seychelles. The construction of Africa first floating solar pv plant is set to kick-off after tender plans was launch. The floating solar pv plant will help grow the country economic. It will also be the first salt-water floating solar PV plant in the world. The tender stage was launch on april 26 of this year. Meanwhile qualified bidders will develop, finance, own…

STEEL PRODUCTION PLANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN LIBERIA

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Steel Production Plant construction set to provide job opportunities especially to Montserrado County Electoral District 12 in liberia. The steel production plant currently undergoing in Liberia is set to provide job opportunities for some of the residents. The plant is being construct by Chinese construction company Qinggle. Over 1000 liberians, particularly those residing in Montserrado County Electoral District 12 are to benefit from the project. The mass production of steel rods will eventually reduce price of the commodity on the…

FORENSIC PATHOLOGY FACILITY CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of a forensic pathology facility with a level 4 forensic service kick-off in South Africa. The construction of a forensic facility has kick-off in Western cape town, south Africa. The facility will Meanwhile help substitute for the only Forensic Pathology Services Laboratory, in Salt River. The cost of constructing the project is worth US$ 23m and will be complete in mid-2019. Department of Transport and Public Works is heading the project which will include 26 autopsy tables, four…

OANDO PLC COMMISSION NEW OFFICE BUILDING IN NIGERIA

Posted on April 6, 2018April 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Oando plc commission new two 12-storey towers buiding in nigeria Oando plc which is Africa’s leading indigenous energy company operating in the upstream, midstream and downstream has open a new office. The new two 12-storey towers will contain 27 000 m2 of lettable office space. It will also have a three-level car park, four high-speed 12-person passenger lifts per tower retail space and a waterfront. State and Petroleum Minister, Mr. Ibe Kachickwu said the complex will regulates its…

KENYA GOVERNMENT TO GIVE FUNDS TO COUNTIES FOR DEVELOPMENT

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya government set to release funds for counties to develop their various areas. The Kenya government has given the sum of Sh2 billion to counties in the country. The aim of the fund will be use for building, equipping and renovating polytechnics in the area. It will also support county governments in equipping technical and vocational centres.The support will also capture student fees. According to the Division of Revenue Bill, the additional conditional allocation implemented by the…

HOW TO SET-OUT A BUILDING (SETTING-OUT) PROCEDURE

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

A building is set out in order to clearly define the outline of the excavation and the centre line of the walls, so that construction can be carried out exactly according to the plan. The centre line method of setting out is generally preferred and adopted. Setting out can be a very complex engineering process but with need experience its quite easy. Experienced engineer and surveyors are those involved in setting out of structures, in…

MOZAMBIQUE SET TO CONSTRUCT ANOTHER AIRPORT IN GAZA

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique set to construct another airport that will help increase the charter flight in gaza. The construction of the airport which will be in the southern province of Gaza. According to the President, the technicians have already made the measurements and tested the soil. Tenders for the project has already been launch in china and the company that wins the tender will begin the construction works this year. The Airport will be construct in Chonguene which is a few miles…

FOOTBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ON THIKA SUPERHIGHWAY KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of four footbridge on thika superhighway to enhance safety of individuals in kenya kick-off. The construction of the footbridge on the thika superhighway has kick-off in Kenya. The thika superhighway which already have 18 existing footbridges will have an additional four. The new footbridges will enhance safety of pedestrians when speed bumps are remove. The footbridges are being erected at: Mang’u area, Witeithie, Garden Estate Junction and Survey of Kenya. It will be located just before the junction to…

METAHARA SUGAR FACTORY RENOVATION NEARS COMPLETION IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia sugar factory renovation set to be completed soon after damage to the roof structure. The sugar factory which has been in operation since 1970 is undergoing renovation work after the thunderstorm. The thunderstorm cause a lot of damage which seen hotels and supermarket run out of sugar. The factory roof structure was damage due to the thunderstorm but is now undergoing renovation. Ethiopian Sugar Corporation communication director Gashu Ayichiluhum said “Despite the damages inflicted on the…

UNILEVER TO INSTALL 600KW OF SOLAR POWER PLANT IN KENYA

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya to get 600 kw of solar power plant as a result of agreement between Unilever and Cross Boundary Energy. Unilever company has sign an agreement with cross boundary Energy to install 600 kw solar plant in kenya. The project is to deliver substantial savings on power costs. It will also reduce its carbon emissions by over 10,000 tonnes over the plant’s 30-year lifetime. The solar plant is the first commercial and industrial power purchase agreement for…

Shs28.4bn CONSTRUCTION OF INSURANCE TOWER KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Insurance Tower construction which will contain a tower office and commercial block kick-off in kampala. The construction of the tower office and commercial block in Kampala, uganda has kick-off. The project which is aim to have a tower that will comply with the International Supervisors standards. The tower will also enable the authority conduct effective supervision. Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA-U) meanwhile are in charge of conducting the supervision. CEO at IRA-U, Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega said “We believe that…

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