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RESIDENCE VOICE CONCERN ABOUT MARKET PROJECT ABANDONED IN LIBERIA

Posted on 22 July 202024 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The Pleebo market project which kick-off over three years ago is still delaying with residents now calling on the speaker of chambers to complete the so called abandoned project. These delay has been felt by residents especially during the raining season as they find it very difficult to go about their normal activities due to the poor nature of the market. Speaking to local media, Ruth Woods, a fish seller said they feel abandoned by…

CONSTRUCTION OF 99 HOUSING UNIT TO BE COMPLETED SOON IN MAURITIUS

Posted on 22 July 2020 by Gambeta News

Government of Mauritius has announced that the construction of 99 row type housing unit will be completed by September this year. The announcement was made after the nation Deputy Prime Minister did a site tour at Chebel to take stock of the progress made so far. He highlighted that the ‘Row Type Housing Units’ is a new concept proposed by the National Housing Development Co Ltd (NHDC), and that the 99 housing units at Chebel,…

CONSTRUCTION OF MALAWI’s ZOMBA STADIUM TAKING TOO LONG

Posted on 21 July 202022 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Zomba stadium which was expected to be completed on October 5 will actually take longer according to Public Relations Officer for Zomba City Council, Mercy Chaluma. The project had first faced financial problems then later it was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. These made the project to stall as the construction site workers was reduced due to the health guildlines. Speaking to a radio station, Chaluma said “The project has been facing…

GOOD IDEA, BAD EXECUTION – AN AFRICAN PLAGUE

Posted on 17 July 202017 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The plans by the ministry of work in Liberia to rehabilitate the road leading to late lawmaker Munah Pelham home road has not gone down well with resident. Lakpazee Community Residents are unhappy that the Government will choose to ignore the main road in favor of late Pelham home road, saying it is insensitive to the plights of the district’s residents. Quoting one resident, Marie Kibbie, “That is a pure wickedness! What are they telling…

CONCERNS OVER THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE CLOSURE IN NIGERIA

Posted on 17 July 202017 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State has announced that resident in Lagos are getting concerned about the proposed closure of the third mainland bridge in the city. It was announced earlier this month that the bridge will be close for repairs from July 24, 2020 to January 24, 2021 as the government is left with no option than to close the bridge. Speaking to the media, The controller, Engineer Olukayode Popoola said the…

PEMBI BRIDGE COMMISSIONING TO BOOST ROAD TRANSPORT IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 17 July 202017 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The commissioning of Pembi bridge is set to boost the road transport system in Zimbabwe. The US$1.8 million Pembi Bridge will replace the old low lying single-carriage bridge constructed around 1974 that was making road transport very difficult and effectively unfriendly to investment. Speaking during the commissioning, Vice President Kembo Mohadi, said completion of this bridge is a notable impact on the accessibility of this area and enhance the safety of road users. According to…

KHARAFI NATIONAL COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 500kV SUBSTATION IN EGYPT

Posted on 16 July 202016 July 2020 by Gambeta News

A 500kV substation has just been completed by Kharafi National, a leading infrastructure project developer in Egypt. The project is considered the largest constructed plant in East Suhag, a region in Upper Egypt. The construction of the substation is part of government plans to reducing the interruptions in power that Upper Egypt had been experiencing for a number of years. Built on 27 acres of land, the substation will cater for more than six million…

GHANA’S YEAR OF ROADS: WILL THIS BE ANOTHER FAILED PROMISE?

Posted on 16 July 202016 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The constant failed promises by African leaders is gradually becoming alarming. As African, we have witness so many promise made by leaders but still end up with nothing to put on display as achievement recorded. This can be witness in Ghana as President Akufo-Addo announced his intention to embark on a massive road construction project in 2020 dubbed “The Year of Roads.” Fast forward months later and the nation is still having various road network…

THWAKE MULTIPURPOSE WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, KENYA

Posted on 15 July 202015 July 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a Thwake Multipurpose water development is taking shape after Senior Govt. officials were deployed by President Kenyatta to assess the project progress. According to report, from Kenya Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), the first phase of the project is currently on course. It involves construction of an 80.5m high dam with 688 million cubic meter storage capacity and associated preliminary works. Meanwhile, the Phase Two will involve construction of hydropower and substation expected…

EGYPT HOPES FOR RUSSIA’S NUCLEAR PLANT CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 18 June 202020 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Last October 2019, during the first Russia-Africa Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed commitment to scale-up cooperation in various economic sectors and particularly expedite work on the special industrial zone and the construction of proposed four nuclear power plants, raising hopes for an increased power supply in Egypt. Seated in a sizeable conference hall on October 23, Putin told the Egyptian delegation: “As for our bilateral relations, we continue…

STADE DE YAMOUSSOUKRO CONSTRUCTION IS PROGRESSING WELL – IVORY COAST

Posted on 16 June 202016 June 2020 by Gambeta News

The Stade de Yamoussoukro project is a stadium construction project in Ivory Coast. So far, the east, south and north grandstands already completed, the first floor of the western grandstand almost entirely laid. Beginning of the installation of the second floor of the west gallery. The work of installing the roof is progressing very well. The seats manufactured by a french company should arrive in early July to be installed during the month of August….

UGANDA BATTLES WITH FLOODING AS LAKE VICTORIA RISES

Posted on 15 June 202015 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Key among Uganda’s Government considerations is undertaking emergency maintenance of roads & bridges following destruction caused by recent flooding across the country. The rising water levels in Lake Victoria is threatening critical infrastructures. For instance, landing facilities were submerged & operations suspended. However, government is responding with restoration works on MV Kiyindi—Buvuma Ferry landing sites. See tweet below Lake Victoria, largest lake in Africa and chief reservoir of the Nile, lying mainly in Tanzania and…

PRELIMINARY WORKS ON NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY UNDERWAY IN KENYA

Posted on 9 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) has announced commencement of Nairobi expressway via their social media handle. The expressway will begins at Mlolongo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), then move to Nairobi’s Central Business District before terminating at Westlands along Waiyaki Way. Preliminary works on Nairobi Expressway have commenced. Main construction activities on the 27.1Km project are scheduled for July 2020 with December 2022 completion date. The Expressway begins at Mlolongo to JKIA, Nairobi’s CBD…

UGANDA’s PALLISA-KAMONKOLI ROAD PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

Posted on 9 June 20209 June 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of 44km Pallisa-Kamonkoli road is currently at 45.3% completed according to the latest update from Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA). UNRA made the statement via their social media handle that the project has been handed over by the contractor. That cummulative progress of works on the whole project is 62.35% & substantial completion is expected with in the set date of June 2021. Project Update: A 19.94km (45.3%) completed section on Pallisa –…

WATER SHORTAGE AFFECT SCHOOL RESUMPTION IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SA

Posted on 9 June 2020 by Gambeta News

As school resume in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal did not open as water shortage is seriously affecting the area. The fight against Covid-19 is vital for resumption of school but with lack of water, the region was unable to follow others. According to province’s Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu, over 6,000 schools were meant to resume but 100 of those did not due to water shortages. Mshengu said “Those learners that are affected are actually being transported…

COMMUTER COMPLAIN OF BAD ROUTE IN VAI TOWN, LIBERIA

Posted on 9 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Residents of Vai town in Liberia has complained about the bad route from downtown Monrovia en route to the Freeport of Monrovia. The bad nature of the route keep increasing as commuter complained regularly. However, in bid to tackle this problem, Public Works Minister Mabutu Nyenpan, Minister of State Nathaniel McGill and Finance and Economic Planning Minister Samuel Tweah toured round the area as construction activities kick-off. According to Nyenpan, ”Some sections of the road…

KARATINA RESIDENT FACE BUILDING DEMOLITION IN KENYA

Posted on 8 June 2020 by Gambeta News

The rehabilitation of the Nairobi-Nanyuki line is causing serious problem for residents in Katarina town. Due to the rehabilitation, several building has been marked for demolition making resident to panic. Over the weekend, Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) pulled down hundreds of other structures which had been erected by traders near the railway line. According to KRC, the resident were issued with a “final” notice last week to vacate, as failure to do so will bring…

NNPC ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD HOSPITAL IN 12 STATES

Posted on 8 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced plans to build hospitals in 12 states across the six geopolitical zone in the country. The project is a joint venture between the NNPC and its partners, with a budgeted construction cost set for US$53.9m (N21 billion). Minister for Health Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, made the statement during a groundbreaking ceremony of the Emergency and Infectious Disease Hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State, at the weekend. According to Mamora, the…

ABDI KARIYE HAIL PORT CONSTRUCTION IN SOMALIA

Posted on 8 June 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of a port in Somalia has been hailed by Galmudug regional state president Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor-Qoor). According to Kariye, the port construction in the city of Habyo will be a game changer for his country economy. Galmudug president said “The people of Galmudug can construct the port without other peoples help”. Kariye further stated that his administration is was well placed to complete the required job and that they would not seek…

NCX COMMISSIONED 12 WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA

Posted on 4 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) has commissioned 12 warehouses as part of plans to support trading activities in the nation. Speaking during the commissioning, Managing Director/CEO of the Exchange, Zaheera Baba-Ari said the warehouses were being established to support trading activities on its trading floor for the benefit of Nigerian commodity traders and consumers, including food processors, exporters, National Food Reserve Agency and World Food Program, among others. According to her, states like Zamfara, Bauchi, Kogi,…

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