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PLANS UNDERWAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOTEL IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 8 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe set to have new hotel in the central business district. Construction of a new hotel is set to kick-off in zimbabwe capital harare. The new hotel which will be build in Harare’s central business district (CBD). Meanwhile the piece of land for the project will be on the corner of Jason Moyo and Third Street. Harare City Council’s Environmental Management Committee held a meeting to discuss the application they got to use the property. The proposal…

SOUTH AFRICA LIMPOPO ROAD PROJECT NEEDS R7 BILLION FUNDS

Posted on 2 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Unfinished Limpopo road needs fund for repair and also construction as resident protest. Limpopo road project needs the sum of R7bn before it can be complete. The project is part of a plans to extend a certain kilometres (12km) of the road. It will also have an assessment to establish how the road will be completed. Spokesperson for the provincial department, Joshua Kwapa said the department currently does not have the budget to complete unfinished roads in the…

NIGERIA; BLOCKAGE AT OGBOMOSHO ROAD DUE TO 18 YEARS OF Non-Completion

Posted on 2 August 2018 by Gambeta News

BLOCKAGE AT OGBOMOSHO ROAD DUE TO 18 YEARS OF Non-Completion The Ogbomosho-Ilorin road serves as a link between the South West and northern parts of the country Nigeria. Hundreds of residents in Ogbomosho area of Oyo State, were out to prevent vehicular movement on the busy Ogbomosho-Oyo-Ilorin road. They came to protest non-completion of the road 18 years after the construction started. The construction of the dual carriage highway which started 18 years ago has left…

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT APPROVED REPAIR FUNDS WORTH N37.9 BILLION

Posted on 1 August 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria senate drop hint on government fund for his senatorial zone. Nigeria government has approve the refunds of N37.95 billion to the Anambra government. The statement comes after the senator representing the Anambra Central, Chief Victor Umeh made comments. Meanwhile the refund is part of a N43 billion which the government is to pay the state. The comment was made during a tour by the senator of the state governor achievement in terms of infrastructure. Meanwhile, the remark has…

NIGERIA ENGINEER MAKE CASE FOR CONCRETE ROADS

Posted on 31 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Engineers looking for new ways to use concrete roads as it last longer than normal asphalt. South-East Nigeria Engineers are currently asking for concrete roads in the area. This development comes after a retired civil engineer gave this remark. The aim is to have a road that will last about 15 to 18 years before developing cracks and potholes. Site Engineer at the HELIU Residences, Engr. Fred Okoli said the it was necessary for southeast governments…

STIEGLER GORGE WATER PROJECTS NEARS COMPLETION IN TANZANIA

Posted on 31 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Stiegler gorge water project nears completion which will add 2,100MW to the Tanzania national grid Tanzania Stiegler gorge water project nears completion. The project which has been under construction for sometime now will supply clean and safe water to the site. It will also have the capacity to produce 209,000 litres of water per day with two main tank. Minister for Water and Irrigation, Professor Makame Mbarawa said the move to water in place was among the prior…

KENYA CITY HALL TO DEMOLISH HOUSES SITTING ON SEWER LINES

Posted on 30 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Demolition of houses set to kick-off to which will help expansion of sewer line. Nairobi’s city hall is set to demolish houses sitting on sewer line. This comes after the Governor Mike Sonko gave the degree with will also help for expansion of the lines. The governor has ask for an audit for all the building but also tell the owner to to voluntarily pull them down before City Hall does. This will help rejuvenate the Kariobangi sewer…

MOZAMBIQUE SECURE LOAN FOR MOATIZE-MACUSE RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 27 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Mozambique secures loan for its moatize-macuse railway project which will also help the nation coal production sector. Mozambique has secure a loan worth US2.7Billion from china for the construction of a 639 km-railway. Meanwhile it will transport coal from the mines of Moatize and Chitima in Tete. It will also transport new floating coal terminal off the coast at Macuse, Zambezia, just north of Quelimane. The project will be launch in 2019 with completion date set for 2022….

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER DAM NEARING COMPLETION IN SIERRA LEONE

Posted on 26 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Water dam construction nearing completion in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone Construction of a water dam is nearing completion in Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone. The dam is part of President Julius Maada Bio’s New Direction. Meanwhile the aim is to provide sustainable pure water facility in the rural communities. Da Yu Mining Company is in charge of funding the project. The company is aiming to provide pure water for more than one thousand inhabitants in Mansumbirie, Kalmaron Kholifa and…

TRANS-GAMBIA BRIDGE SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN JANUARY 2019

Posted on 26 July 201826 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Gambia’s President assured of Trans-Gambia Bridge completion during site tour of the project. Construction of the Trans-Gambia bridge is set to be complete after the contractor inform the President. The 1.8kilometer long bridge is over five storeys high. It is design to accomodate passage of most vessels, while longer-mast boats will also easily fold their masts to pass through the bridge. The project was explain to President Barrow by Lamin Bojang, project supervisor and his team of engineers and consultants….

NIGERIA SIGN PIPELINE & REFINERY MOU DEAL WITH NIGER REPUBLIC

Posted on 25 July 201826 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria and Niger Republic agree MoU for the construction of a pipeline and Refinery in katsina state. Nigeria and Niger Republic has sign an MoU for the construction of a pipeline and refinery. The deal will also help both nation create and share information in the Oil and Gas sector. According to report, the pipeline construction will be from Niger republic to the new refinery in Katsina state. It will also provide petroleum products for Nigeria….

CONSTRUCTION WORKS BEGINS ON NEW DAR ES SALAAM BRIDGE

Posted on 24 July 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon sign MoU for New Dar es salaam bridge construction. Construction is set to kick-off on the new Dar es Salaam bridge. Meanwhile the MoU was sign in the presence of President John Magufuli and South Korea Premier, Mr Lee Nak-yeon. According to the MoU, the bridge will cost $126.26 million (Over Sh284bn) and will be complete in 2021. It will also have a structure that will run…

R25M FUND SET ASIDE FOR REHABILITATION OF SINKHOLES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on 24 July 2018 by Gambeta News

R25m funds has been approve for the rehabilitation of sinkholes in the city of Tshwane. City of Tshwane in south africa has set aside the sum of R25M for the rehabilitation of sinkholes. The sinkholes which has been a major challenge due to it was included in the budget. The city has been looking for ways to develop funds for the project which kick-off in 2017. Meanwhile the fund develop and repair all the sinkholes in…

UGANDA AND JAPAN SET TO KICK-OFF TALKS ABOUT KAMPALA FLYOVER CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 23 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda and Japan set to talk over the long overdue construction of kampala flyover. Uganda and Japan ars set to hold talk over the construction of kampala flyover. The project has been long overdue because of alleviating chronic traffic jams around Kampala Metropolitan. JICA devise the flyover project eight years ago after commissioning studies to explore options. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) country representative, Fukase Yutaka said It all depends on communication on selection of the project consultant….

UNI STUDENTS USE CONCRETE TO PRODUCE WOOD-LIKE FURNITURE IN RWANDA

Posted on 23 July 2018 by Gambeta News

University students make groundbreaking innovation that see concrete been used to produce wood-like furniture. Three university students has use cement to produce wood-like garden tables and chairs. It is aim to help reduce the number of trees that are obtain to make furniture. The students, Aime Jules Simbi, Tharcisse Ndahimana and Eric Nshimiyimana are from Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre (IPRC). The project is aim to also help contribute to Rwanda’s efforts to protect the environment. Meanwhile Rwanda is seeking to…

MBELWA COUNCIL SET TO INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MALAWI

Posted on 19 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Mbelwa council set to invest for fund into the three story building in Mzimba, Malawi. Mbelwa Council is setting the pace for other council in Malawi to follow. The council is planning to constructing a three story building which will help in accommodating about 82 government offices. The aim is to have coordination within heads of departments as existing building are different from each other. It will also make having management meeting very easy as it will be…

TANZANIA TO GET FUND FOR SGR AND POWER PROJECTS

Posted on 19 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzanian receive US$200 million loan from Credit Suisse bank to help meet the nation development goals. Tanzania is to receive the sum of US$200 million (about Sh452 billion) loan from Credit Suisse for its project. The fund will help boost the country power generation and railway projects. The deal was sign during a meeting between Minister for Finance and Planning and a delegation from Credit Suisse. It will also help the the country meet its goals. Minister for Finance and…

ACCRA SPORT STADIUM PITCH RENOVATION WORKS KICK-OFF

Posted on 19 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Re-grassing of Accra sport stadium kick-off which will help the nation host the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations Renovation work has kick-off in Accra sport stadium pitch. The pitch which has been having issues will now get a new grass. It is part of the nation plans to have a good stadium. It will also form one of the stadium to be use in hosting the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations. Green Grass Technology…

KENYA AND JAPAN SET TO FUND RAIL FLYOVER PROJECT

Posted on 19 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Japan and kenya set to construct a rail flyover in Nairobi. Construction of a rail flyover will soon kick-off after an agreement between Kenya and Japan. The project will also be use to reduce traffic congestion within city centre and divert traffic from Mombasa Road. According to report, the project is a build by Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura). Kura is also partner with Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) for the project. Kura acting director general Silas…

RUMPHI-NYIKA-CHTIPA ROAD CONSTRUCTION LAUNCH IN MALAWI

Posted on 13 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Malawi President Launch construction of Rumphi-Nyika-Chtipa Road. Construction of Rumphi-Nyika-Chtipa Road has been launch by President Mutharika. The president launch the project during a rally at the Bolero Rural Growth Centre. The project will ensure that the country develops beyond recognition. It will also facilitate the country’s economic development as well as improving transportation network in the area. President Mutharika said “This road will open Nyika to the outside world through tourism and it will be a token to tourism. He said…

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