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EGYPT CABINET ANNOUNCED PLANS TO IMPLEMENT LOAD SHEDDING PROGRAM

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Gambeta News

Egypt’s Cabinet announced the schedule for power cuts in the different governorates as the country has been implementing a load-shedding program since mid-July. In the schedules, the Cabinet has determined the areas that will see power cuts each hour in the different districts across each governorate. This seemingly cancels a previous decision by the Cabinet to implement one-hour power cuts starting during the 10 minutes before and after the top of the hour. The government…

RWANDA GISENYI MARKET CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN SIX MONTH

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko has said that the much-awaited Gisenyi market will finally be completed within the next six months. Habitegeko addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the market, revealing that the construction permit was issued to investors years ago, but various challenges had caused significant delays. “The construction permit for the Gisenyi market was granted to the investors along with all necessary support,” he said. “Now it is up to the engineers…

CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER BRIDGE IN AKURE, NIGERIA BEGINS

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Gambeta News

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has commenced the construction of the Onyearugbulem/Shagari/Irese flyover in furtherance of the infrastructure drive of his administration. The flyover, when completed, will be the first flyover in the state capital since the creation of Ondo State in 1976. It will also be the second flyover constructed by the Akeredolu led-administrations, following the Ore Redemption Bridge in Ore, Odigbo local government area. Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Raimi…

KEFI GOLD SET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINES IN ETHIOPIA

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Gambeta News

KEFI Gold and Copper are gearing up to begin the first phase of its Tulu Kapi gold mine project after securing funding for development in June. According to the company, Tulu Kapi Gold Mines plans to start relocating local communities in the coming months – marking the official launch of the mine development. KEFI Gold recently wrapped a three-day workshop with government agencies to map out the mine project’s rollout over the next few months,…

CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR SONANGOL CENTRE SET FOR COMPLETION IN ANGOLA

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Gambeta News

The completion of the construction works of Sonangol’s Research and Development Centre is scheduled for September 2023. The infrastructure, which provides for the sustainable development of the company and the Angolan oil and gas and mining sector, is located on the outskirts of Sumbe City, coastal Cuanza Sul province. Currently, the Centre’s works have already reached 92% of physical execution, according to the national oil company’s radio programme “Ngol”. The infrastructure will ensure research, and…

BOUJDOUR WIND FARM BECOMES OPERATIONAL IN MOROCCO

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Gambeta News

Located in Morocco’s Southern provinces, the Boujdour wind farm is officially operational, according to a statement from the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). With the opening of the Boujdour wind farm, Morocco’s southern provinces are now home to 8 wind energy projects, with 17 on the national level. In the statement, ONEE explains that the country has activated the largest Boujdour II transformation station, operating at a capacity of 400/225 thousand Volt. The…

GHANA TO FOCUS ON RAILWAYS CONSTRUCTION INSTEAD OF SKYTRAIN

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Gambeta News

Ghana has no plans of building a Skytrain, but rather focusing its attention on the Western and Eastern railway lines development for the moment, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA), Mr. Yaw Owusu, has stated. He said it was extremely expensive to build a SkyTrain as a kilometer was estimated to cost $20 million within the cities, adding Ghana does not have the resources for such a project. Mr….

CONSTRUCTION OF ONDO OIL AND GAS PARK SET TO RESUME IN NIGERIA

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

Located at Ilaje, Ilaje Local Government Area of the State, the facility is one of six being built in different parts of the country under NCDMB’s Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGAPS) The actual construction of a low-cost manufacturing hub for equipment components and spare parts used in the oil and gas industry will start in Ondo State soonest, according to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Located at Ilaje, Ilaje Local…

HOW LACK OF FUND IS DELAYING CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA POLICE HOSPITAL

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

Police have said lack of funds has delayed the construction of the force’s referral hospital in Nsambya. “We went through all the processes of the construction of a general hospital for police. We have seven acres of land in Nsambya where the police are supposed to construct the hospital. All paperwork has been done and submitted to KCCA for approval but the challenge is the budget,” AIGP Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, the Director of Health Services…

AFD SET TO FINANCE DIFFERENT PROJECTS IN LOME TOGO

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Gambeta News

The French Development Agency (AFD) will be financing many projects aimed at protecting and preserving the environment in Lomé, Togo. In this framework, the Autonomous District of Greater Lomé (DAGL) just launched the third edition of the call for projects aimed at federations and sports associations operating in the Greater Lomé area. Launched on July 19, the call closes on August 21. Through it, the DAGL will select projects that promote sports activities in Greater…

WORLD BANK APPROVED US$730M TO UPGRADE ADDIS-DJIBOUTI CORRIDOR PROJECT

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Gambeta News

The World Bank has approved a $730 million project to upgrade the Addis Ababab-Djibouti corridor, a vital trade route and a lifeline for Ethiopia’s economy. The Regional Economic Corridors Project, endowed with a grant from IDA, aims to improve regional connectivity and logistics efficiency in Ethiopia along the key trade route connecting Ethiopia to the port of Djibouti. “Improved regional connectivity and trade are essential to unlocking Ethiopia’s economic potential,” said Finance Minister Ahmed Shide….

LIBERIA WORK MINISTER EXPRESSION FRUSTRATION WITH LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OVER OPERATIONS

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Gambeta News

Liberia’s Public Works Minister Madam Ruth Cooker-Collins has expressed frustration with the performance of Liberian-owned construction companies, referring to them as ‘419,’ suggesting they are fake. She told an interview with journalists over the weekend in Monrovia that she decided to refer to Liberian-owned construction companies as ‘419’ based on the alleged fake posture that they continue to display. She expressed frustration over the performances of Liberian construction contractors across the country. “Now let me…

RESIDENT DECRY OVER CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD WITH SEWAGE (GUTTER) IN GAMBIA

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Gambeta News

According to residents of Coastal Road living along the highway, “the road is being constructed without gutters”, leading to rainwater from the streets entering their compounds. Drivers plying the road expressed mixed feelings about the lack of intersections to allow them to make turns. They say that in the event a driver wants to branch off, for instance, at Mariama Kunda junction from the Airport junction, they have to go all the way to Turntable…

ESKOM WORKING ON AVOIDING HIGHER STAGE OF LOADING SHEDDING

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Gambeta News

Electricity Minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says there is a need for Eskom to continuously ensure it improves the reliability of generation units as the government works around the clock to end load shedding. “I think it’s particularly unhelpful when Eskom has to go out from time to time with the announcement of the intensity of load shedding. “I think there was one day where we shifted the intensity of load shedding about three times in…

HOW NEW REFINERY CONSTRUCTION CAN HELP ANGOLA CRUDE OIL INDUSTRY

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Gambeta News

Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that. Wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest, project manager Martin Jooste gives a tour of the rain-sodden construction site that he oversees in the tiny Angolan enclave of Cabinda. Separated from the rest of Angola by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda produces 60% of Angola’s oil, and dozens of oil and gas platforms lie off…

DISTRICT PARTNER TO CONSTRUCT FIVE STAR HOTEL IN RWANDA

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Gambeta News

Muhanga, Kamonyi, and Ruhango districts in the Southern province have joined forces to find a contractor for the construction of a luxurious five-star hotel comprising 100 rooms. The decision to build the hotel stems from the districts’ recognition of the cultural tourism opportunities within their boundaries. To oversee the project, the districts have established a Public Private Partnership company called “RMK Ltd.” According to Kharfan Twagiramutara, the Chairperson of the Company, the hotel, estimated to…

BRISTISH INVESTORS EYE DAKHLA’s RENEWABLE ENERGY POTENTIAL

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

A delegation of British investors are setting their sights on Dakhla’s abundant renewable energy potential as they embark on a two-day visit to the southern Moroccan region of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab to explore investment opportunities. Led by Brannan Tempest, the CEO of Oblin Group, which specializes in the engineering and construction of solar photovoltaic and wind power systems, the delegation’s visit aims to gather information on key development projects in the region and the progress being…

KENYA GOVT. TENDER NOTICE FOR CONTRACTORS TO REHABILITATE FOUR STADIAs

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

Sports Kenya has issued a tender notice calling for interested contractors to rehabilitate four stadia in Nairobi and Eldoret as Kenya waits for the answer to its bid for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations which it wants to co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. In an advert in today’s dailies, the body tasked with the construction and maintenance of sports infrastructures wants to rehabilitate the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Kasarani Annex, Nyayo Stadium, and…

ANGOLA PRESIDENT OUTLINE PLANS TO FOCUS ON DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

Angolan Head of State João Lourenço in Luanda spoke of the country’s commitment to continue investing in digital infrastructure to take full advantage of the benefits of the economy. Delivering his speech at the opening ceremony of the Luanda International Fair (FILDA), João Lourenço mentioned the infrastructure linked to broadband networks, expand the fiber optic network, and seeking to explore to the utmost the ANGOSAT satellite skills. The Head of State said the country will…

SA MINISTER CUT SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first Central Hospital in Limpopo. “This follows a feasibility study conducted and submitted to National Treasury in July 2018, which established a need to develop a new 688-bed academic hospital in the province. “The construction of this state-of-the-art hospital became one of the five flagship academic hospitals around the country and is expected to boost…

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