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AFRICA UNION SAYS HIGH-SPEED RAIL NETWORK ON TRACK

Posted on 12 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Africa Union making plans for High-speed rail Network which will connect all Africa countries. Africa Union (AU) has announce that the planned high-speed rail network is on track. The rail which will be use to connect Africa continent borders by 2063, will help ease movement goods and people across Africa. According to AU, the only problem facing the project will be corruption as it will derail the goal of the project. The aim is to improve the…

GHANA SIGN CREDIT FACILITY DEAL WITH CZECH REPUBLIC

Posted on 11 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana sign credit facility deal with Czech Republic to provide 50 steel bridges. In a bid to improve steel component for the construction of new bridge, Ghana has sign a deal with Czech Republic. This deal which is a 47 million Euro credit facility will make Czech Republic to provide 50 steel bridges. The steel bridge will be provided for selected communities across the country. It will also satisfying the basic human needs by increasing accessibility to hospitals, schools…

ZIMBABWE’s CHILONGA BRIDGE REPAIR TO COST US$20M

Posted on 11 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Chilonga Bridge repair to cost US$20m after consultant working on the project said insufficient fund is holding it. Plans are underway to repair the Chilonga Bridge which was swept away during the Cyclone-Eline-induced floods in 2000. This is after the consultant working on the project unveil the repair amount to be US$20m. According to the consultant, RTGS$8 million availed by the Government is insufficient to complete the work. Meanwhile, resident has faced serious challenges especially when it comes…

EGYPT HOUSING MINISTRY SET TO ESTABLISH 1.1M RESIDENTIAL UNIT

Posted on 11 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Ministry of Housing considering establishing a 1.1m residential unit by implementing the sustainability concepts in Egypt. Ministry of Housing in Egypt is making plans to build 1.1million residential unit over the next five years. This is after the newly established urban communities became one of the engines of economic growth in Egypt. The Ministry is only waiting for the recommendation form the LafargeHolcim Forum. This forum which is in its 6th year was focus on “Re-materializing construction” in…

UGANDA DOCTORS OPPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF LUBOWA HOSPITAL PROJECT

Posted on 19 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Doctors unhappy with Uganda government over support for the construction of Lubowa hospital. Doctors of Uganda Medical Association has express their dismay over government plans to support the construction of a specialised hospital. The deal was signed with a consortium comprising of Finasi and ROKO Construction Company. The plan is to construct a new specialized hospital in Lubowa. Meanwhile, the deal has not been received well by doctors in the nation. According to them, the government is neglecting local…

TAJ CITY, A LUXURIOUS DEVELOPMENT GETS AMERICAN EXPERTISE

Posted on 9 March 2019 by Gambeta News

American construction consulting firm wins Taj City contract – a luxury development in Egypt Hill International, Inc. will project manage the construction of Taj City in Egypt. In fact, the luxury residential and commercial development will spread over 3.5 million sqm of land. Not only-but also, Taj City will be a self-sufficient community with luxurious residential units, commercial areas, retail stores, medical facilities and international academic offerings. The renowned Belgian architectural firm, DDS & Partners…

RWANDA SIGNS US$400m METHANE GAS PRODUCTION DEAL

Posted on 6 February 20198 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda signs deal to extract methane gas from Lake Kivu The Rwanda government have signed a US$400 million deal with Gasmeth Energy Ltd to extract, process, compress and also bottle methane gas from Lake Kivu. The signing of the seven years deal took place on Friday 1st February 2019 but was announced yesterday (5 February 2019). At the signing ceremony, representing Rwandan government was; the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and the Rwanda Development…

CONSTRUCTION OF CASSAVA PLANT IN TANZANIA REACHES 90 PERCENT COMPLETION

Posted on 6 February 2019 by Gambeta News

The construction of a cassava plant in Tanzania is 90% complete. The construction of Lindi based Cassava Starch of Tanzania Corporation’s (CSTC) cassava plant in Tanzania is almost complete. Reports say the plant is already 90% complete and will soon become fully operational. The Lindi based Cassava Starch of Tanzania Corporation (CSTC) cassava plant will produce 60 tonnes of cassava per day. This will help create more produce as well as increase food security in the nation. Cassava…

CONSTRUCTION OF WESTLANDS MARKET IN KENYA IS 85% COMPLETE

Posted on 5 February 20195 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Westlands Market Construction almost complete in Kenya. Construction of the Westlands market in Kenya is almost complete. The project which is now 85% complete will help generate revenue for the nation as well as create job for residents in the area. The Westlands market construction project which has been facing issues in the past is now close to completion. According to Official twitter handle for the President’s Delivery Unit, the new and modern Westlands market will host hundreds of…

CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA-TANZANIA PIPELINE TO START IN JUNE

Posted on 31 January 2019 by Gambeta News

Plans underway for the construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline. The much anticipated construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline will kick-off in June. The underground pipeline will transport crude oil across both countries as well as create a strong bond between them. The Uganda-Tanzania pipeline which is 1,445-km long will run from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania. It will cost approximately US$3.5 billion. Ministers and delegates from Uganda and Tanzania met last week Friday to finalize discussions that will pave way for…

SIMPLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT QUALITY CONTROL ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

Posted on 8 January 20198 January 2019 by Gambeta News

When you hear the word quality control on construction site, as an engineer your mind will quickly take you to the planning, management, statistic and engineering of the site. But over the years, we have seen that high quality projects are not the primary objective for most clients which are very bad. It is vital that every construction project goes through quality control. This is because a good quality control ensures minimal defects and is…

CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE CHINA-AIDED COMMUNITY COLLEGES LAUNCHED IN MALAWI

Posted on 27 November 201827 November 2018 by Gambeta News

Malawi Govt launches construction of five China-Aided community technical colleges. Developing a community is one of the key ways of having good infrastructure in any nation. This is why Malawi and China has launched a China-Aided Community project in Malawi which will help improve lives. Under the China-Aided Community Project, the construction of technical colleges in five communities has just been launched. The colleges will be located at Zomba, Mzimba, Ntcheu, Mulanje and Nsanje district…

GHANA PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO INSPECTS OIL MILL FACTORY AND OTHER PROJECTS

Posted on 26 November 201827 November 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo inspect and commission different projects in the state capital. During the inspection of the Birim Oil Mill in Kade, President Akufo-Addo said; the project will enable small scale farmers to increase their cultivation of Oil palm. Meanwhile, Oil palm will serve as input for products like laundry soaps, personal wash detergents, refined cooking oil and edible palm oil. This factory will also employ over 300 skilled and unskilled individuals. Furthermore, some 10,000 workers…

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER AT EXXONMOBIL, NIGERIA

Posted on 22 November 2018 by Gambeta News

Exxonmobil is company that encourage the development for young aspiring individuals. They are also help to inspiring and prepare individuals to take up future roles towards helping their nation. At Exxonmobil, they engage in wide range of education program and recruiting activities. This activities will also helps young individual reach their goals and targets. Meanwhile, the company is looking for a Construction Engineer that will join the workforce and help achieve its set goals and…

BUCHANAN FAIRGROUND ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK-OFF IN LIBERIA

Posted on 16 November 201816 November 2018 by Gambeta News

Fairground road construction set to kick-off after ground-breaking ceremony in Liberia The construction of Buchanan Fairground Road is set to kick-off after ground-breaking ceremony. Meanwhile, the road construction worth US$1.2 million will target the Fairground route in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. The road construction will help pave other roads in Grand Bassa County to provide easy access for the movement of people in the county. This is vital because, it will help ease the road traffic and improve the…

CONTRACTOR PULLS OUT OF MBERENGWA-MNENE ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN ZIMBABWE

Posted on 22 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Mberengwa-mnene road construction on hold after contractors pull out due to cash flow challenges. Mberengwa-mnene road project is on hold after contractors decide to pull out. The contractors are unhappy with the way the project is been handle and has so far remove all their equipments on site. The contractor allege that this is due to cash flow challenges. Meanwhile, the Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Engineer Joel Biggie Matiza said they are looking for another contractor….

ROMAN COBBLESTONE TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED ON KENYA ROADS

Posted on 10 October 2018 by Gambeta News

Meru county set to use Roman cobblestone in paving 10 kilometres of road. Kenya’s Meru county is set to use Roman cobblestone for its road construction. The county will spend Sh200 million in paving 10 kilometres of road with the technology in the 2019/2020 financial year. Meanwhile, the county needs more than Sh10 billion to implement programmes. This program is under the Annual Development Plan (ADP). The county will also partner with Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and…

SOUTH AFRICA : PPC CEMENT LUNCHES NEW ‘SURE’ PRODUCTS.

Posted on 30 July 2018 by Gambeta News

The new cement lunched by PPC cement South Africa is in line with their branding and refocusing in over 100 years. The Sure range indicates a greater customer focus as well as a vote of confidence in the country and its growth potential. The new product will fill in the market demand for a range of products designed for specific applications. The products include Surewall, Surecem, Sureroad, Surebuild, Surecast and Suretech. Surewall and Surecast, are…

GHANA : THE US $84M POKUASE INTERCHANGE PROJECT IS ON.

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana kick start the construction of the Pokuase Interchange at the ACP Junction, Accra Region. The US $84 m project is jointly funded by the African Development Bank and the Government of Ghana. The project upon completion in two years, will ease traffic congestion and improve urban mobility along the Nsawam-Accra road. The Pokuase Interchange project consists of the construction of a 5km road from Awoshie to Pokuase. Also, 2km road to link the Accra-Nsawam…

CONSTRUCTION OF NGOMA STADIUM SET TO KICK-OFF IN RWANDA

Posted on 2 July 2018 by Gambeta News

Ngoma stadium construction set to kick-off this week after plans was agreed. Finalization are set to kick-off next week for the construction of Ngoma stadium in Rwanda. The project which comes as a joy to the community will be worth $9 million (around Rwf8 billion). It will also have a capacity to host at least 15,000 people. The stadium construction is a dream come true for youths living in the environment. It will also help them…

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