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MBALE COUNCIL RECEIVES Shs10 BILLIONS FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD

Posted on 12 September 201813 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Rehabilitation of road set to kick-off after fund was release to the Council under USMID. Mbale Municipal Council in Uganda has receive the sum of Shs10 billion for the rehabilitation of roads. The fund is under Uganda Support to Municipality Infrastructure Development (USMID) from the World Bank. The fund will help repair the road which has been a major problem for residents. Meanwhile the roads up for rehabilitation are; Naboa and Cathedral Avenue following the completion of…

CONSORTIUM TO SPEND US$200M ON HOUSING UNIT IN RWANDA

Posted on 12 September 201813 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Consortium set to spend US$200m on 10,000 affordable housing units in Rwanda. A consortium group is set to spend up to US$200m on housing project in Rwanda. The housing project will have over 10,000 affordable housing units. It will also contribute to the shortage of homes in Kigali. The consortium is form from local and international players in the housing sector. Meanwhile, the project will benefit nearly 50,000 people in terms of employment and business opportunities. Bo…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH SINGIDA PROJECT DELAY

Posted on 12 September 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli fumes over delay of Singida project. Tanzania President John Magufuli is unhappy with the delay of the Singida project. The project which will help generate over 100 MW has been on delay due to expert recommendation. The President has said that he does not want the project to be on hold anymore. He also said that he doesn’t agree with reasons for the delay of the project by the contractors. The comment was made during the laying…

ERITREA AND RUSSIA SET TO INCREASE IT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LOGISTIC CENTRE

Posted on 5 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Eritrea set to agree deal with Russia for building a logistic centre port. Eritrea is making plans with Russia to build a logistic centre. The plans is part of Russia way of entering the Africa Market. It will also make the relationship of the both nation to be strong. Meanwhile the diplomatic development is an important milestone for both countries, each of whom has sought to expand its bilateral ties. Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov disclose…

CEMENT SHORTAGE HIT ZIMBABWE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Posted on 4 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe hit by cement shortage which has result to resident looking for black market. Zimbabwe is facing a major challenge with cement production with resident now resorting to buy the black market products. Meanwhile, a survey show that PPC and Lafarge were out of stock. It also shows that in most retail outlets and building material warehouses that cement are not available. PPC and Lafarge are the most producer of cement in Zimbabwe. The two companies control more…

DEMOLITION OF TAJ MALL SET TO KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on 3 September 2018 by Gambeta News

Demolition of Taj Mall set to kick-off this week after notice was issued by committee. Nairobi Regeneration committee has approve the demolition of Taj Mall. The approval comes after a 14-day notice given to the development management. The notice is to demolish the building by a multi-sectoral committee on unsafe buildings. Meanwhile the management of the property did not want to move. Head of operations Julius Wanjau said “We are still doing South End Mall and we are hopeful…

CONSTRUCTION OF TAZARA FLYOVER 98% COMPLETED IN TANZANIA

Posted on 30 August 201831 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Tazara Flyover construction now 98% complete which will help ease traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam. Tazara flyover construction is 98% complete according to the Prime Minister. The flyover will help to easing of traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam. It will also help become a long-lasting symbol in opening a new era of Tanzania – Japan partnership and friendship. The project will also contribute to better life of the citizens of Dar es Salaam, and for the economic…

FMBN AND LABOUR UNION AGREE HOUSING SCHEME

Posted on 30 August 2018 by Gambeta News

FMBN and Different labour union agree housing scheme which will help provide shelter for their workers. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and labour union has agree a housing scheme for their workers. The scheme which will help workers in the both parastatal. It will also provide safe, decent, quality and affordable housing to registered members. The project will start next month with the launch of the 100-unit housing estate for Voice of Nigeria (VoN) in Abuja….

RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK UNVEIL NEW HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on 29 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

BRD unveil plans for the new housing project in kigali. Rwanda development bank (BRD) has unveil a new housing project as part of its plans to help the nation. It will also help solve the shortage of affordable housing in the country. The project is part of a 2016 partnership agreement between the lender and a Moroccan real estate developer. The project promise to develop 1,750 housing units in the first phase. It will also a shift from…

NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO BOOST TRADE IN RWANDA

Posted on 28 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of new road set to boost economy trade in Rwanda The construction of the new Road is an exciting news to residents. It will also be the first tarmac road which will begin before the end of the year according to the Head of State. Minister for Infrastructure, Claver Gatete said “We have reserved funds for it even if we will know the exact cost of the project at its completion. He also said we have enough funds…

RESIDENTS ANGRY DUE TO DELAY IN CEMENT FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Residents of West Pokot County are unhappy with development on the construction of a cement factory in Kenya. The construction of a cement factory is experiencing delay due to the failure to complete the project. The delay has lead to residents in the area publicly denouncing the project. Residents of West Pokot County now wants the investors to speed up the construction of the plant. Meanwhile, they feel that the current investors should give room to another willing investor…

TPDC AND DANGOTE SIGN DEAL FOR NATURAL GAS SUPPLY

Posted on 23 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Hope for cement price reduction arises after government agree deal with Dangote. Tanzania government is making plans to lower cement price the country. The government has seal a 20-year deal for supply of cost effective natural gas. Meanwhile, this gas will help generate electricity at Dangote’s cement plant in Mtwara. The deals has raise hope as it will increase production and eventually reduce price for cement in the domestic markets. The deal also comes in the…

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS TO BECOME AUTONOMOUS IN BOTSWANA

Posted on 23 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans in motion for the Ministry to be an Autonomous entity in Botswana. Plans are underway for the Ministry of Transport and communication to be an autonomous entity in Botswana. The Department will have the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs. It will also enable them generate its own income in the process. Minister Kitso Mokaila said “If the department could generate income, government would fast-track construction of tarred roads in volumes across the…

DUALIZATION OF ACCRA-KUMASI ROAD SET TO KICK-OFF

Posted on 15 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Accra-Kumasi road dualization set to kick-off at the end of the year. Construction of Accra-Kumasi road is set to kick-off at the end of the year. The project was announce by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a tour. The announcement comes during the 5-day tour of road infrastructure in the country. Meanwhile, the project will also help connect the both cities and reduce travel time for individuals. Other projects include the Tamale interchange, the PTC interchange in…

KeNHA DEMOLISH OVER 50 STRUCTURES IN MOMBASA

Posted on 15 August 201829 August 2018 by Gambeta News

KeNHA demolish over 50 structures after issuing a notice just half-hour to the time of demolition. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has demolish over 50 structures in mombasa. The structures were on road reserve for the Mombasa-Mazeras highway. Meanwhile before the demolition, officials issue a notice to the people half-hour before it kick-off. According to Mr Thomas Karisa, a resident of the area said “This is really inhumane, where are we to get our daily bread. He also said this…

LOCAL CONTRACTORS ASKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 14 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Local contractors are asking the government to reduce the cost of associated with getting contracts in the construction sector. Local contractors is asking the government to involve them in the construction sector. The contractor wants the government to consider reducing the cost of associated with getting contracts in the construction sector. Meanwhile they also want the locals to participate in the economic development. ZANU-PF House of Assembly member-elect for Murehwa North constituency, Daniel Garwe said construction sector is a “low-hanging…

KEETMANS FISH PROJECT STILL INCOMPLETE AFTER FOUR YEARS IN NAMIBIA

Posted on 13 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Contractors set to meet with the ministry to resolve payment issues holding the completion of keetmans fish project after four years. Construction of the N$21 million Fonteintjie community aquaculture fish project facility is still not complete after four years. The project which was originally due to be complete within 14 -16 months four years ago. According to report, the project is experiencing a delay due to an outstanding payment of N$500 000. The payment is for contractors and…

NEW REDEMPTION HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION ENTERS PHASE TWO IN LIBERIA

Posted on 13 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of new redemption hospital awaits notice from the government of Liberia Construction of the new redemption hospital has enter phase two in Liberia. The project which has been ongoing will enter the phase two which will also include the elevation of the structure. The building will provide health care services to almost half a million people in Western Liberia once it is finish. West Construction Liberia, a construction company operating in Liberia won the contract to construct…

FIBERTEX GEOSYNTHETIC SOLUTION SOLVES ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROBLEM IN AFRICA

Posted on 13 August 201820 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Fibertex geosynthetic solutions making waves in the construction sector in Africa. Fibertex geosynthetic solutions for road maintenance is on course to help the construction sector in Africa. The Fibertex AM-2 is specifically developed for African road construction. The product is robust and highly durable for use in road construction and maintenance across Africa. In road maintenance, Fibertex AM-2 can be used to prevent the propagation of reflective cracking from an existing pavement surface into a new…

MARITIME WORKERS URGE GOVERNMENT TO FOCUS ON RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Posted on 9 August 2018 by Gambeta News

MWUN urge Federal government to put plans in place after calling off 21 days ultimatum. MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN has urge the Nigeria government to focus on the Tin-Can/Berger axis of the road. The axis which is on the reconstruction plans for the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway is very important. According to MWUN, the Tin-Can/Berger axis is very important and that users of the road has suffer from untold hardship. They have also lost unquantifiable money and time due to the…

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