Development

TANZANIA BRT PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION REACHED 80%

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TANZANIA BRT PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION REACHED 80%

The construction of the Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase II project has reached 80 per cent, bringing further hopes that operations may start in March next year, as planned. The project, which involves the construction of infrastructure, includes 20.3km of exclusive BRT lanes and Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) facilities along the Kilwa Road corridor from Mbagala to the city centre and part of Kawawa road. BRT project manager, Eng Barakael Mmari, said the…

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ETHIOPIA MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CHARGE DIRECTOR OF NISS OVER CEMENT FRUAD

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ETHIOPIA MINISTRY OF JUSTICE CHARGE DIRECTOR OF NISS OVER CEMENT FRUAD

The Ministry of Justice says it has filed grand corruption charges against four employees of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) including its deputy director for Construction and Logistics, who are suspected of buying 29,200 quintals of cement from two factories at a low price and selling it at higher prices. The officials and experts had purchased the cement in the name of the National Intelligence and Security Service and illegally earned more than…

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TEMA MOTORWAY PHASE TWO CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN GHANA

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TEMA MOTORWAY PHASE TWO CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN GHANA

To reduce vehicular traffic and ensure the mobility of persons and goods, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has cut sod for the commencement of the second phase of the Tema Motorway Roundabout development project. The project involves the construction of a 1.8km interchange to link the Tema Harbour and Ashaiman and the 3-tier interchange would be constructed at the estimated cost of 26 million USD, according to the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Roads…

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SEYCHELLES FIRST SOLAR PV PANEL UNDERWAY AFTER FINAL NEGOTIATIONS

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SEYCHELLES FIRST SOLAR PV PANEL UNDERWAY AFTER FINAL NEGOTIATIONS

Seychelles is in the final stages of negotiation of two project agreements for the installation of a 5-megawatt photovoltaic panel in the Providence Lagoons, which will be the country’s first independent power producer (IPP) project, said a top official. The principal secretary for climate change and energy, Tony Imaduwa, told SNA that there are two agreements pertaining to the project. One is the power purchase agreement (PPA) which governs the commercial arrangement between the buyer…

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WHY CONSTRUCTION OF GISENYI MARKET STILL ON HOLD AFTER 11YEARS IN RWANDA

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WHY CONSTRUCTION OF GISENYI MARKET STILL ON HOLD AFTER 11YEARS IN RWANDA

Nearly two years after getting new investors to revive the project, the controversial Gisenyi market which is estimated to cost more than Rwf4 billion is still put on a halt. Initially, construction of the market – which started in 2010 – was supposed to be completed in 2013 by ABBA Ltd but work stalled after District officials found that there were tender irregularities. In January 2021, it was reported that the first phase of the project would…

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BARAKAH CHARITY RENOVATED CLASSROOM BUILDING IN THE GAMBIA

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BARAKAH CHARITY RENOVATED CLASSROOM BUILDING IN THE GAMBIA

Swiss Barakah Charity, a charitable organization based in Zurich, Switzerland inaugurated a classroom fully renovated at Madrasatul Abubacar Sidiq Al Islamiya in Fass Njaga Choi village, Lower Nuimi District, North Bank Region. In addition to the classroom, the charitable organization also renovated the school’s washroom and gave 50 school bags with learning materials to orphans and other pupils of the school. Mohamad Ajami, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Swiss Barakah Charity said they support education…

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RESIDENT SET FOR MASS PROTEST OVER COLLAPSED BUILDING IN NIGERIA SOUTHERN STATE

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RESIDENT SET FOR MASS PROTEST OVER COLLAPSED BUILDING IN NIGERIA SOUTHERN STATE

Angry residents of the Urua Ekpa community in the Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State have started mobilization for a mass protest in connection with the death of one Marvelous, a construction worker, who was buried under the collapsed underground drainage system undertaken by Benest Engineering Ltd, at the weekend. It was gathered that human error caused the accident, coupled with the poor rescue operation, as the community youths were said to have…

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WHY DAR PORT NEEDS STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO BOOST EFFICIENCY IN TANZANIA

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WHY DAR PORT NEEDS STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO BOOST EFFICIENCY IN TANZANIA

The Dar es Salaam Port has a huge potential to become the regional powerhouse and substantially contribute to the country’s economic growth if it gets the right and strategic investment to improve and boost its operations. From the strategic point of view, the Dar es Salaam port is well positioned to serve more land-linked countries at cost-efficient services thus giving it a high comparative advantage over its peer ports. However, failure to get the right…

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VALORE EL THAWRA PROJECT LAUNCHED IN EGYPT

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VALORE EL THAWRA PROJECT LAUNCHED IN EGYPT

El Riyad Castle Development launched the Valore El-Thawra project in an event that was attended by the company’s founder, Member of the House of Representatives Ahmed Abdel Mageed, along with several officials and community celebrities. Tarek Eid — a Member of the Board of El Riyad Castle Development — stated that the Valore El-Thawra spans 28,800 sqm and comprises residential, administrative, and commercial units, along with serviced apartments and entertainment properties located in the best…

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SONANGOL BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND TANKER IN ANGOLA

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SONANGOL BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND TANKER IN ANGOLA

National Oil Company Sonangol has started construction of the second oil tanker to strengthen its fleet. In its press note, the company informs that the start of construction of the second ship was formalised in Mokpo city, South Korea, with the traditional steel cutting ceremony for hull 8021, the second Suezmax type ship of the project. The construction of the ship is in charge of Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), the report said. At the…

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POWER SHORTAGE: INDUSTRIES WANT ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO FIND SOLUTION

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POWER SHORTAGE: INDUSTRIES WANT ZIMBABWE GOVT. TO FIND SOLUTION

Zimbabwean industries have approached the government intending to find solutions to the prevailing power shortages which are threatening to cripple their operations and stifle the country’s economic growth. The country is experiencing serious power outages which have left both industry and commerce and domestic consumers in the dark for long hours, with power only guaranteed to strategic establishments. Apart from frequent breakdowns at the Hwange Thermal Power Station, the Kariba South Power Station, which has…

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EUROPEAN UNION TO SIGN MoU WITH MOROCCO TO ACCELERATE ENERGY TRANSITION

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EUROPEAN UNION TO SIGN MoU WITH MOROCCO TO ACCELERATE ENERGY TRANSITION

The European Union has reported plans to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Morocco on the supply of critical raw materials to accelerate the energy transition.  A recent report on the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative that is part of the Global Gateway Investment Package noted that the union has signed an MoU on critical raw materials with Namibia on the sidelines of COP 27 in Egypt. Other signings with Morocco, Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Zambia,…

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KENYA PRESIDENT TO INVEST Sh40BILLION IN TECHNOLOGIES TO BOOST AGRICULTURE

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KENYA PRESIDENT TO INVEST Sh40BILLION IN TECHNOLOGIES TO BOOST AGRICULTURE

President William Ruto has pledged to invest Sh40 billion in the digital superhighway to facilitate broadband connectivity across the country and in turn boost agriculture. The government, he said, plans to create an additional 100,000 kilometres of last-mile fibre optic network across the country. The digital superhighway is expected to boost the transformation of agriculture, Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), health and fintech. Speaking at the opening of the Twiga Foods distribution facility…

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HSWU TO CONSTRUCT OFFICE COMPLEX IN GHANA

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HSWU TO CONSTRUCT OFFICE COMPLEX IN GHANA

Health Service Workers Union (HSWU) in the Western Region is set to construct a GH¢4 million office complex near Twin City Radio at Effia Nkwanta in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis. The project, including a conference center, will be executed by BINMIC Construction Ltd within two years. At the sod-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, the Administrator, of Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital, Mr. Michael Danso, noted the role management played in the realization of the project, saying “it’s very…

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RICA EXPLAIN BAN ON STEEL BARS IN RWANDA

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RICA EXPLAIN BAN ON STEEL BARS IN RWANDA

Substandard steel bars which are said to have a grade of ‘upper yield strength below 500MPa (500N/mm2)’ will no longer be accepted on the Rwandan market according to Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). The said grade means a lack of tensional force resistance per square millimetres. Operators and users have been granted six months to deplete their current stock and no new order is allowed except those done before with proof, RICA announced. The…

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MALAWI GOVT. LAUNCH JAPAN 5S KAIZEN FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR

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MALAWI GOVT. LAUNCH JAPAN 5S KAIZEN FOR HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Malawi’s government through the Ministry of Health has embarked on the implementation of the 5s Kaizen approach for quality improvement of the physical working environment in the country’s health facilities. Launching the Seminar in Lilongwe, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo the aid 5s approach optimizer empowers organizations to provide high-quality healthcare services through harmonizing the quality of products, processes, and resources among the departments and sections. She said the country has four Kaizen benchmark hospitals…

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WHY ARE BUILDING COLLAPSE NUMBERS HIGH IN KENYA

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WHY ARE BUILDING COLLAPSE NUMBERS HIGH IN KENYA

Shortcuts, poor workmanship, and impunity during construction are the leading causes of the collapse of multi-story buildings in the country. At least four apartments have, in the last two weeks, collapsed in Kiambu and Nairobi counties, resulting in the loss of lives and property valued at millions of shillings. Questions have since arisen on the structural integrity of buildings being erected in the country, especially recently. Property developers seem to capitalize on the housing shortage…

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SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

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SOMALIA PRESDIENT INAUGURATE NEW PRESIDENTIA PALACE BUILDING

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia along with Galmudug State leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qorqor inaugurated a new Presidency in Dhusamareb city on Sunday. In his opening address, Mohamud praised Galmudug leadership for the efforts to build the key installations and offices to deliver the service to the public which is vital for Somalia. “The implementation of such a project and the efforts to liberate the areas under Al-Shabaab reflects the determination of Galmudug…

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GAMBIA WORKS MINISTER SAYS ANOTHER ROAD PROJECT ONGOING IN KIANG WEST

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GAMBIA WORKS MINISTER SAYS ANOTHER ROAD PROJECT ONGOING IN KIANG WEST

Apart from the ongoing OIC project, the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure is currently implementing another important road network project in Kiang West, covering a distance of 87km funded by government of The Gambia. Construction work on the first phase of the project, which is to cover 39km, is progressing smoothly, starting from Sankandi to the interior of Western Kiang. The ultimate aim of this first phase of the project is to connect major…

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COMPANY PARTNERS TO BUILD DIABETES CLINIC FOR CHILDREN IN GHANA

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COMPANY PARTNERS TO BUILD DIABETES CLINIC FOR CHILDREN IN GHANA

The Sonia Nabeta Foundation, a non-governmental organization, in partnership with Sanford World Clinic (SWC) has established a clinic for Children with Type 1 Diabetes. (T1 D). The facility dubbed “SNF Clinics at San-ford Health” sought to support the Ministry of Health’s objective of improving access to healthcare for children with the disease. Services to be provided include consultations with a multidisciplinary team comprised of pediatric endocrinologists, psychologists, dieticians, diabetic nurses, and fellow warrior mentors. It…

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