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AFDB APPROVE LOAN FOR KAMPALA-JINJA EXPRESSWAY PROJECT IN UGANDA

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

AFDB approves loan for Kampala-Jinja Expressway project in Uganda. Uganda has receive a loan worth US$229.5 million from the African Development Bank. This loan is to help finance phase one of the Kampala-Jinja Expressway project. Meanwhile, the aim is to help Uganda reinforce its position as a regional transit hub. It will also help support its ambition to propel its economy into middle-income status by 2020. The Expressway will form part of the northern trade corridor from Mombasa in Kenya…

CONTRACTORS STOP WORK OVER LACK OF MATERIALS IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Contractors stop road maintenance work in Harare city citing unavailability of bitumen and high price of stone. Construction work at Harare City has stop due to lack of materials. The contractors has written to the Harare City council citing the unavailability of bitumen and high price of stone. The project was issue to Bitumen World and Tencraft under the the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP). Meanwhile, under the contract, the company will carry out maintenance on the road. Bitumen World…

TANA RIVER COUNTY TO BUILD NEW Sh800 Million HEADQUARTER IN GHANA

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans are underway for the construction of a new Headquarter in Tana River county, Ghana Tana river county is making plans to build a new headquarter in Ghana. This project which is worth Sh800 Million will help ease congestion as the current space cannot be expanded. The new Headquarter will be in Dayate as there is no space to develop infrastructure in Hola. Meanwhile, the project will help the county move toward becoming a dependable economic hub…

TAIN DISTRICT CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNVEIL BUILDING PROJECT IN GHANA

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tain District looking for more support to develop the district after completion of classroom blocks in Ghana Tain district chief has unveil two six-unit classroom blocks in Ghana. This classroom is for Soronoase/Kwaedenden and Nkrankrom communities in the District. Meanwhile, the two six-unit classrooms have a library, stores, office, solar lighting system, and borehole. It also have a 10-seater micro flush toilet facility. The project was from the Rotary Club International funding. Other bodies such as…

LOCAL FIRMS SNUBBED AS LEBANESE FIRMS WIN BIG CONTRACT IN LIBERIA

Posted on October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

Local contractor firms ignored as Lebanese firm win big contract in Liberia Liberian firms are unhappy that local contractor are not consider during contract bidding. This is after they lost to a lebanese firm during a tender process for a big contract in the nation. During President George Weah inaugural address in January 2018, he said that under his watch Liberians will not become a spectators to the economy. Fast forward months later, it is the other…

ISAKA-KIGALI RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF IN DECEMBER

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Isaka-Kigali railway to begin in December after both Tanzania and Rwanda agree deal. The proposed construction of Isaka-Kigali railway will kick-off in december 2018. This was announce after both Tanzania and Rwanda conclude plans on the railway construction. Meanwhile, the only item remaining is the appointment of a contractor. The project was made public through a joint statement by the Tanzania Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Isaack Kamwelwe, and his Rwandan counterpart Claver Getete. Meanwhile,…

TRADE MINISTER ASSURES COMPETITORS OVER SGR OPERATION IN TANZANIA

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Trade Minister address competitor’s fear over SGR immediate operation in Tanzania With the immediate complete of the Standard Gauge Railway, Competitors are afraid that their own business will be on hold. This was address during a Transporters Association of Tanzania annual general meeting as competitors became worried. In an effort to stop the fear, the minister said that the SGR will not limit work. This is due to fears of possible collapse of road freight when the…

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…

MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY RESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH UNFINISHED HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Resident of Msunduzi Municipality unhappy with housing project construction in South Africa The Msunduzi municipality residents are unhappy with the unfinished housing project in South Africa. Resident has been living in the house for more than eight years as the project was incomplete. The project was part of the Wirewall Rectification Programme for Beneficiaries of Msunduzi municipality. The project was on hold due to poor performance by the contractor but until now it is still not finish….

ABCECG SET PLANS TO GROW GHANA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

ABCECG making plans to grow Ghana construction industry by reducing time of contract payment. The Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors of Ghana (ABCECG) is set to grow the construction industry in the nation. The Agency is planning to transform the sector by reducing the amount of time for any payment. President of ABCECG, Prosper Yao Ledi said “The authority which would regulate and ensure the proper transformation of the sector. He also said it…

MALAWI GOVT STOP MAHATMA GHANDI STATUE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mahatma Ghandi Status construction put to halt by government in Malawi. Malawi government has order the immediate stop to the construction of mahatma ghandi statue. This is due to increase pressure from malawians that it hold not significant meaning. According to report, resident feel it is irrelevant to celebrate an indian man in Malawi. They felt that there are many Malawian heroes who deserve such an honour. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Rejoice Chaponda Shumba…

NAMIBIA MINISTER FOR FINANCE ASK AFDB TO STOP PROJECT TENDER

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia Minister ask AFDB to hold tender process for major projects in the nation. Minister for Finance, Calle Schlettwein has ask African Development Bank to stop the tender process for the rail and road project. This is as a result of dispute that the project will only favour foreign firm. The minister has request for the process to be on hold as it will not favour local contractors. He also stress that the bank has procurement regulations, but…

MALAWI MINISTER HAPPY WITH MCHINJI TTC CONSTRUCTION

Posted on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Progress of construction of Teachers’ Training College (TTC) please Malawi Minister. During a site tour of the area, the Minister of Education in malawi was impress with the level of work. The minister during his tour said there is need to increase teachers training and improving teacher’s welfare. Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka said “We cannot talk about quality of education without talking about the teacher. He also said We are going to ensure that this…

RESIDENTS PROTEST AGAINST LACK OF WATER IN KALKFONTEIN

Posted on October 8, 2018October 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kalkfontein Residents protests over lack of water in the area. Residents of Kalkfontein in Botswana are unhappy with lack of water supply in the area. This has lead to them taking flyer into the street to protest about the water crisis in the area. The area has been without water for some time now which made the protest. Meanwhile according to reports, Vandalism is allege to have been the cause of water cuts in Kalkfontein. Mayoral Committee…

RAISING COST OF BUILDING ROADS HIT KENYA

Posted on September 28, 2018October 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Government unhappy with contractor’s as they are ignoring the State’s annuity programme for road construction. Resident and contractor are enquiring over the high rate of building roads. This is as a result of the breach in the road limit which was set up by the government. This news will definitely affect the contractor as they are in charge of constructing road projects. Infrastructure and Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia had warn in 2016 that Building firm…

DEVELOPER WARN INDIVIDUALS ABOUT US$18.5 BILLION ABUJA CENTENARY CITY

Posted on September 26, 2018September 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Treasury looters warn about investing on the US$18.5 billion Abuja centenary city by developers. Abuja centenary city developer warns looters of government money to stay clear of the Smart city. Alhaji Alhassan Baba Dantata issues this warning when talking to the press on the progress of the project. According to the developer, only legitimate source of income and access to mortgage facilities can invest in the project. The developer also said that a section has been…

MOMBASA GOVERNOR ADVICE UHURU KENYATTA ON SGR PROJECT

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mombasa governor advice President Kenyatta on the SGR second phase construction. Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has advice President Kenyatta to stop the SGR second phase construction. According to the governor, the country is already in huge financial debt. Meanwhile the project will cost the nation more than Sh800 billion. The propose second phase of the SGR will aim to extend the railway line from the capital Nairobi to Kisumu. SGR project so far has also seen Mombasa-Nairobi phase cost Sh…

FDI SET TO BOOST TANZANIA INDUSTRIALIZATION DRIVE

Posted on September 19, 2018September 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzania agree deal to drive the industrialization sector in the nation. Tanzania is set to have a new industrialization drive after FDI agree an investment deal. Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is from the European nation of Italy. This drive is also part of Tanzania President efforts to shift the country’s economy and make it more competitive. Meanwhile, the deal will also help market tanzania products in Italy. Italian Ambassador to Tanzania Roberto Mengoni said ” The embassy would continue…

CONTRACTORS ABANDON 800 STATE PROJECT IN MOZAMBIQUE

Posted on September 18, 2018September 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique’s Minister of State issue warning to Public Managers over project abandon by contractors. Contractors on state project is refusing to complete it in Mozambique. This comment was air by the Minister of State Administration, Carmelita Namashalua. Meanwhile, According to the minister, the contractor has receive 100% of the money in the contract. According to the Minister, some of the contractors did not finish the project while some did half before leaving it. She also said that…

CHIRUMHANZU DISTRICT GETS US$500K FOR ROAD REHAB IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Gambeta News

Road Rehabilitation set to kick-off after funds was issue to the district in Zimbabwe. Chirumhanzu Rural District Council is set to kick-off its road rehabilitation. The road has been a major problem for resident in the district. The rehabilitation will also help the area in terms of having a good road. Meanwhile the project will cover Mvuma urban roads and some parts of the business centre. According to reports, the project has kick-off with Evergreen Construction handling it….

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