Development

NIGERIA GOVT. ORDER CLOSURE OF IJORA-OLOPA BRIDGE AFTER MISCREANTS VANDALIZED ROAD

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NIGERIA GOVT. ORDER CLOSURE OF IJORA-OLOPA BRIDGE AFTER MISCREANTS VANDALIZED ROAD

The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of the Ijora-Olopa Bridge on the back of the discovery that some miscreants have tampered with the major reinforcement elements of the deck from underneath, the government said in a press release. The FG made this known on its official Twitter handle, saying that the discovery has led to the failure of a section of the Bridge along Ijora Olopa Road, beside Water Corporation, Ijora. The failed…

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CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

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CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

Construction works on East Africa’s ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between Uganda and Turkish firm, Yapi Merkezi. Yapi Merkezi is the same company contracted for the Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway. The planned 1,500 km-long railway from Mombasa to Kigali had fallen behind schedule, with only Kenya having completed the initial phase of the project from Mombasa to Nairobi….

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TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

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TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

Tanzania is set to make history with the government eyeing to ink a deal next month for the construction project of 2000 kilometer roads this year. Making the revelation at Itigi during the signing ceremony on Sunday, the Minister for Works and Transport Prof Makame Mbarawa, said the project would involve the 24.83 km part covering Sibiti Bridge, Makongolosi-Ruangwa-Itigi-Mkiwa 6km long and Noranga to Doroto section as well as Itigi-Mkiwa 25.569 km at tarmac level….

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HOW ENHANCING SOLAR ENERGY IN MALAWI NEEDS TO BE UTILIZIED

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HOW ENHANCING SOLAR ENERGY IN MALAWI NEEDS TO BE UTILIZIED

It has become a common practice for Malawians to own a solar power system for household, institutional, and commercial use. However, the utilization of solar energy has come with numerous problems, including the low quality of systems consumers use. Substandard systems come in two ways: low-quality system components and poor design of the system installation, including installation procedure. Many users are complaining about the underperformance of the systems because they are not aware of the…

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PIAC WORRY ABOUT POOR QUALITY OF PROJECT IN GHANA

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PIAC WORRY ABOUT POOR QUALITY OF PROJECT IN GHANA

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed worry about the quality of work done on some Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABRA) funded projects in some tertiary institutions across the country. According to the chairman of the committee, Professor Kwame Adom Frimpong, the amount of money expended on those projects did not reflect what was actually on the ground. He said for instance projects such as classroom blocks and lecture halls, among others constructed…

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ECA CHEIF SAYS BRIDGING INFRASTRUCTURAL GAP WILL BENEFIT AfCFTA

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ECA CHEIF SAYS BRIDGING INFRASTRUCTURAL GAP WILL BENEFIT AfCFTA

Africa has to bridge the infrastructure gap to reap the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This is according to the Acting Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa Antonio Pedro. “To reap the AfCFTA opportunities we must address Africa’s infrastructure gap,” Pedro told participants at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting late last week. “To attract sustainable cross-border investments to Africa, hard and soft infrastructure must be addressed.” Africa’s infrastructure…

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HOW UGANDA MODEL HOME WILL REVOLUTIONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

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HOW UGANDA MODEL HOME WILL REVOLUTIONIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

For decades, Ugandans have struggled with inadequate housing. However, this shortage may soon be a thing of the past with UgaVilla entering the real estate sector. Spearheading this movement is UgaVilla, a visionary company dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for the people of Uganda. At the heart of their strategy lies the concept of model homes, which are redefining the way Ugandans envision their dream homes In a recent discussion on NBS Area Code,…

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RIVERS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED TWIN STRUCTURES OWNED BY BAYELSA STATE GOVT. IN NIGERIA

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RIVERS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED TWIN STRUCTURES OWNED BY BAYELSA STATE GOVT. IN NIGERIA

Rivers State Government has commenced demolition of property owned by the Bayelsa State Government in the Old GRA, Port Harcourt with the demolition squad barring journalists from taking pictures and coming near the scene. The twin structures of 12 flats occupying Plots 34 & 35 (No 5 Akassa Street) and Plot 37 (No 9 Akassa Street ) in the Golf Course Extension Layout, Port Harcourt, serve as the official residence for workers of the Bayelsa…

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HOW REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CAN HELP RWANDA

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HOW REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CAN HELP RWANDA

The rehabilitation and development of new infrastructures in Rwanda provide an opportunity for the development, training, and employment of youths. It is a fact that economic growth and development cannot be achieved without the availability of appropriate economic and social infrastructures and the need to improve the quality of infrastructure services is therefore the cornerstone for future growth and the achievement of Vision 2050. In general, infrastructure is defined as electricity, gas, telecoms, transport and…

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HOW NIGERIA NEEDS US$100BILLION ANNUALLY TO FIX INFRASTRUCTURE

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HOW NIGERIA NEEDS US$100BILLION ANNUALLY TO FIX INFRASTRUCTURE

The Director General of the Budget Office, Ben Akabueze, says Nigeria needs a minimum of $100 billion annually to fix the infrastructural needs of the country. Mr Akabueze said the funding must come from both government and private entities to meet the annual target of infrastructural investments. He stated this on Wednesday during the induction of members-elect of the National Assembly in Abuja. Mr Akabueze said both the federal and subnational governments have not been…

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GAMBIA PRESIDENT TO LAUNCH DIFFERENT INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS OVER THESE WEEKEND

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GAMBIA PRESIDENT TO LAUNCH DIFFERENT INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS OVER THESE WEEKEND

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, in continuance of his laudable development agenda, will embark on a series of activities over the weekend running into the mid-next week. Specifically, on Saturday 13th May, 2023, President Barrow will lay the foundation stone of 102 kilometres Kabada Roads Project at Madina Angele with a night stop in Mansakonko, Lower River Region. On Sunday 14th May, 2023, President Barrow will inspect the Kiang West Roads Project before proceeding to…

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SHALOM MINING APPLIED TO EXPLORE OIL AT ZIMBABWE WORLD HERITAGE SITE

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SHALOM MINING APPLIED TO EXPLORE OIL AT ZIMBABWE WORLD HERITAGE SITE

One of Africa’s premier wildlife areas has been targeted for oil exploration. Shalom Mining has applied to explore oil and gas in Mana Pools, which has been designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, according to a notice in the Zimbabwean Government Gazette. Mana Pools lies on the southern bank of the Zambezi River that serves as the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The river braids across…

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BUILDING OF CONCRETE BARRIERS SEPERATING MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES

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BUILDING OF CONCRETE BARRIERS SEPERATING MOZAMBIQUE AND SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES

The Prime Minister of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has urged the Department of Transport to move swiftly to resume the construction of a concrete barrier to bolster the government’s efforts to curb cross-border crime, especially vehicle theft, between South Africa and Mozambique. The concrete wall also referred to as New Jersey Barriers, will run for a stretch of eight kilometers, starting from the boundary of the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park and moving…

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RECONSTRUCTION OF 5.8 KILOMETER MOTORWAY PROJECT KICK-OFF IN GHANA

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RECONSTRUCTION OF 5.8 KILOMETER MOTORWAY PROJECT KICK-OFF IN GHANA

Reconstruction works on the 5.8-kilometer School Junction-Motorway road project in the Adentan Municipality in the Greater Accra Region are 70 percent complete. The GHC119, 745,570.44 projects is awarded to a Ghanaian firm, Messrs Oswal Investment Limited. The remaining 30 percent would be done by the end of December this year, two months ahead of the scheduled completion date of February next year. The managing director of the construction company, Mr. Humphrey Williams, disclosed this when…

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GAMBIA GOVT CONSTRUCTING 3-LANE CARRIAGEWAY ROAD ON BERTIL-HARDING HIGHWAY

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GAMBIA GOVT CONSTRUCTING 3-LANE CARRIAGEWAY ROAD ON BERTIL-HARDING HIGHWAY

The Government of the Gambia through the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure is currently constructing a 3-lane (3 lanes in each direction) carriageway road on the Bertil Harding Highway from the Airport Junction in Yundum to Sting Corner in Bakau. The road project aims to contribute to national economic development and will have a tremendous impact on the transportation infrastructure of the country. This in turn will have a positive effect on economic growth…

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HOW RWANDA HOUSING AUTHORITY NEEDS Rwf30BILLION TO CONSTRUCT HOUSES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTER

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HOW RWANDA HOUSING AUTHORITY NEEDS Rwf30BILLION TO CONSTRUCT HOUSES AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTER

There is a need for an estimated Rwf30 billion to construct 3,006 houses for residents who were affected by floods and landslides which occurred on May 2 and 3, in different parts of the country. The appeal was made on Monday by Noel Nsanzineza, the Acting Director General of Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) during a budget hearing in which the Ministry of Infrastructure and affiliated agencies presented their proposed financial plan for the fiscal year…

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KENYA GOVT. TO FAST-TRACK CONSTRUCTION OF KORU-SOIN MULTI-PURPOSE DAM

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KENYA GOVT. TO FAST-TRACK CONSTRUCTION OF KORU-SOIN MULTI-PURPOSE DAM

The government is set to fast-track the construction of the Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam in Kisumu County to curb flooding in Nyando. ICT and The Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo said the project which has been in the pipeline for years was top on the agenda of the Kenya Kwanza administration adding that funds will be allocated in the budget to fast-track the project. The government, he said, was concerned about the plight of…

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SA TRANSPORT MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF MSIKABA BRIDGE AFTER DEATH OF WORKER

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SA TRANSPORT MINISTER CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF MSIKABA BRIDGE AFTER DEATH OF WORKER

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her devastation at the death of a worker in an accident at the Msikaba Bridge in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape on Friday. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of the worker at the Msikaba project. He was one of the unsung heroes who are constantly present in ensuring that the Msikaba Bridge project comes to fruition. His service to the…

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MOROCCO AND SOUND ENERGY AGREED DEAL FOR LNG PROJECT

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MOROCCO AND SOUND ENERGY AGREED DEAL FOR LNG PROJECT

British energy firm Sound Energy announced that its micro-liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at the Tendrara production concession in Morocco will generate its first revenues in early 2024, marking a major milestone for the company. The London-listed company issued a press release unveiling its audited final results for 2022, emphasizing that phase 1 LNG delivery is planned to start in 2024. The energy company noted that the main civil work—the LNG tank foundations— was completed and tested…

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HOW EGYPT BUILDING MATERIAL EXPORTS INCREASED BY 7.1%

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HOW EGYPT BUILDING MATERIAL EXPORTS INCREASED BY 7.1%

Exports of the building materials industry reached nearly $6.9 billion in 2022, up from $6.5 billion in 2021, Ahmed Samir, Minister of Trade and Industry, said on the sidelines of the Egypt Projects and Windorex exhibition. The exhibition is being held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center from May 6th to 8th. Egypt’s exports of building materials increased 7.1 percent year on year (YoY) in 2022, the trade minister highlighted. Egypt’s real estate and hospitality…

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