INFRASTRUCTURE

WHY KENYAN POLICE BLOCK MAJOR ROAD DUE TO YOUTH SUMMIT

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WHY KENYAN POLICE BLOCK MAJOR ROAD DUE TO YOUTH SUMMIT

Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). According to Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei, Parliament Road, City Hall Way, Taifa Road and Harambee Avenue will be closed for the four days. ”We urge motorists to cooperate and listen to instructions given out by officers on the ground. Motorists are also encouraged to use alternative…

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MUSANZE RENOVATED YOUTH CENTRE OPENS IN RWANDA

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MUSANZE RENOVATED YOUTH CENTRE OPENS IN RWANDA

Anticipation and excitement ripple through the youth of Musanze as a newly renovated youth centre opens its doors, poised to become a catalyst for nurturing a dynamic and skilled young generation. With an investment of Rwf 1.7 billion, this facility is designed to be a pivotal hub, offering a diverse range of skills across various professions and creating employment opportunities for the youth. The grand inauguration ceremony, held on September 22, 2023, witnessed the presence…

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HOW AFRICAN CAN REVOLUTIONIZING THE BUILDING INDUSTRY

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HOW AFRICAN CAN REVOLUTIONIZING THE BUILDING INDUSTRY

In the spirit of global cooperation and environmental commitment, COP 28 launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the building and construction sectors. Titled ‘Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience,’ the initiative marks a turning point in addressing the environmental challenges posed by the construction industry. Three major frameworks were announced at the launch: Buildings Breakthrough, Cement Breakthrough, and the Forest and Climate Leader’s Partnership’s Greening Construction…

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NIGERIA SENTOR SAYS PRISONERS FROM FOREIGN COUNTIRES WORKING AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

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NIGERIA SENTOR SAYS PRISONERS FROM FOREIGN COUNTIRES WORKING AT CONSTRUCTION SITES

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Adams Oshiomhole, has raised the alarm that prisoners from foreign countries are working at construction sites in Nigeria. He spoke in Abuja on Wednesday when the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committees on Interior for a budget defense session. “Your ministry needs to regulate the issuance of the quotas very well as I have it on good authority that prisoners from…

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KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FUND RELEASED FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD AFTER EL NINO CRISIS

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KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FUND RELEASED FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD AFTER EL NINO CRISIS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government has disbursed at least 1 Billion Shillings has been released for rehabilitation of the roads in some of the worst hit regions by the El Nino crisis. Speaking when led a high-level humanitarian intervention in Garissa and Tana River Counties Gachagua inspected the ongoing restoration work, promising that the destroyed road network and infrastructure is ongoing. While announcing the release of Sh451.7 million for cash transfers to at…

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WATER CHALLENGES: HOW RESIDENT OF BURERA DISTRICT SET TO BENEFIT FROM LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN RWANDA

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WATER CHALLENGES: HOW RESIDENT OF BURERA DISTRICT SET TO BENEFIT FROM LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN RWANDA

Burera District has experienced significant development as a result of substantial investments that have notably enhanced the water and sanitation sector. This has alleviated the challenges faced by residents, particularly those living in proximity to the Ugandan border, who no longer need to cross borders in search of clean water. The implementation of these developmental projects is credited to the substantial financial resources generated through taxation. This approach underscores a commitment to national development without…

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PARLIMENT MEMBER UNHAPPY OVER DELAY OF MAU MAU LINK ROAD PROJECT IN KENYA

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PARLIMENT MEMBER UNHAPPY OVER DELAY OF MAU MAU LINK ROAD PROJECT IN KENYA

Two members of the parliament from the Mount Kenya region have raised concerns over the delay in the completion of the Mau Mau link road. Kangema MP Peter Kihungi and his Juja counterpart George Koimburi on Sunday called upon the national treasury to release funds for the completion of the road that links Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, and Nyandarua counties. They argued that in the recently assented supplementary budget, the amount allocated for the road was…

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NIGERIA REPS AND NSE MEMBERS CLASH AT PLENARY SESSION OVER CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

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NIGERIA REPS AND NSE MEMBERS CLASH AT PLENARY SESSION OVER CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

The Nigerian Society of Engineers said the House lacked the power to investigate the issue. There was a mild drama on Thursday during the House of Representatives investigative hearing into the use of concrete technology for road construction as the lawmakers and the Nigerian Society of Engineers disagreed over the issue at the venue. At the hearing, the Chairman of the Committee on Works, Akin Alabi (APC, Oyo) and the Chairman Board of Trustees of…

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GSA TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES TO ENFORCE ITS STANDARD

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GSA TO MONITOR PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES TO ENFORCE ITS STANDARD

The Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) says it will continue to clamp down on some cement-manufacturing companies in the country to enforce standards and not to destroy businesses. According to the Authority, it would not renege on its key mandate of ensuring standards in the country since that was the only way it could protect lives and properties as well as ensuring value for money for consumers. Speaking to the local media on the sidelines of…

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CONSTRUCTION OF KANYE STADIUM BEGINS IN BOTSWANA

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CONSTRUCTION OF KANYE STADIUM BEGINS IN BOTSWANA

The construction of the much anticipated Kanye stadium is underway and scheduled to be completed in February 2024. Kanye District Council Chairman, Mr Mpho Dithole announced this during a full council meeting on Monday. Mr Dithole said EH Construction Company, trading as Excavator Hire, has been awarded the contract for the esteemed project at a cost of more than P8.4 million He confirmed that the contractor has already mobilized on-site to commence the first phase,…

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HAROMAYA LAKE SHORE PROJECT TO KICK-OFF NEXTWEEK IN ETHIOPIA

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HAROMAYA LAKE SHORE PROJECT TO KICK-OFF NEXTWEEK IN ETHIOPIA

Mayor of Maya City disclosed that the Haromaya lake shore development project construction will start next week; various development projects are being built in the city with an outlay of 400 million Birr. Maya city Mayor Ifra Wozir (PhD) told the Ethiopia Press Agency (EPA) that the lake shoreline development project will help develop the local tourism resource, capacity and infrastructure. He stated that there are 22 new and two existing projects planned to be…

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KeNHA ADVISED CAUTION ON MADONGO-GARISSA ROAD IN KENYA

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KeNHA ADVISED CAUTION ON MADONGO-GARISSA ROAD IN KENYA

The Kenya National Highway Authority has advised caution on Madongo-Garissa road after floods cut off a section of the transport corridor following “a major washout”. In an advisory issued on Sunday, KeNHA said the affected section lies between Tana River Bridge and Madogo town. The agency said the washout affected an area known as Kona Punda near Mororo. KeNHA advised motorists and pedestrians to steer clear of this section of the road until further notice…

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HOW TANZANIA CAN REDUCE PETROL-IMPORT DEPENDENCY

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HOW TANZANIA CAN REDUCE PETROL-IMPORT DEPENDENCY

Indian top players in the energy sector have argued that Tanzania can also reduce fuel import bills like India if it turns to producing ethanol from sugarcane or agricultural residues. The ethanol will reduce the amount of importation by blending it with petrol. They said this would complement the already available Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from Mtwara Region. The agricultural residues include rice straw, wheat straw, rice husk and corn stover, which are mostly left…

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EGYPT NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN PLANS FINALLY GETS APPROVAL

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EGYPT NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN PLANS FINALLY GETS APPROVAL

The National Green Hydrogen Council officially approves the National Green Hydrogen Strategy. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly made the announcement during a meeting with council members, where he discussed the latest advancements in the field. The vision of the strategy is to position Egypt as one of the global leaders in the green hydrogen economy. By aiming to capture 5 to 8 percent of the global hydrogen market, the country seeks to make significant contributions to…

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EGENCO ROLL OUT CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR 10 MEGA POWER PLANT IN MALAWI

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EGENCO ROLL OUT CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR 10 MEGA POWER PLANT IN MALAWI

Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has rolled out the construction of a 10Megawatt Solar Power Project in Salima. The project, which is expected to take 18 months, is the first phase of scalable 20MW solar power plant that will be implemented in two phases of 10MW each. Speaking when he presided over the ground-breaking of the plant at Nanjoka site in Salima on Wednesday, Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola, said the government is committed…

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CALLS FOR INVESTORS TO BUILD MULTI-STAR HOTEL INTENSIFY IN RWANDA

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CALLS FOR INVESTORS TO BUILD MULTI-STAR HOTEL INTENSIFY IN RWANDA

The CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare, has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. He made the case for the luxury hotel, on November 25, 2023, after participating in Umuganda where 1,000 trees were planted on the hill in partnership with youth and Global Citizen–an organisation dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty. Mount Rebero is an enchanting area that has undergone a breathtaking transformation, emerging as…

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WHY FIXING SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL TO HELP LEARNING CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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WHY FIXING SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL TO HELP LEARNING CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA

November 29 marks the 10th anniversary of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga signing the Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure into law. And despite this legislation clearly stating that all schools should have been provided with libraries and laboratories by then – as well as sufficient electricity, water, safe toilets, classrooms, fences, and internet – many learners across the country struggle to receive quality education with poor school conditions. The South African government is…

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GERMANY SET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOGO SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

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GERMANY SET TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR TOGO SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS

Germany will provide €20 million to back sustainable projects in Togo. The deal was inked on November 16, by the Togolese ministry of decentralization and the German development bank KfW.  Set to extend over the next four years, the financing will help improve public services in three regions: Kara, Plateaux, and the Central region.  According to Hodabalo Awaté, minister of decentralization, “This new approach has the advantage of enabling projects to be carried out with a…

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WHY GHANA NEEDS US$550BILLION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

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WHY GHANA NEEDS US$550BILLION TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY TRANSITION PLANS

Ghana will require not less than $550 billion to successfully implement its Energy Transition Strategy over the next 40 years, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. He has therefore called for stronger and greater collaboration among all stakeholders to enable the country implement the strat­egy successfully since its benefits would far outweigh the cost. “This national framework is ambitious but it is attainable. It is anticipated that some $550 billion will have to be…

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USAID AVAIL FUNDS FOR HOUSING PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

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USAID AVAIL FUNDS FOR HOUSING PROJECT IN ZIMBABWE

THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing US$3,2 million to GOAL Zimbabwe to extend the Uplift/Simudza project targeting vulnerable communities over a period of 15 months. Over 17 000 vulnerable people in Harare’s Mbare, Stoneridge and Hopley are high-density suburbs set to benefit from the cash injection programme to sustain their livelihoods. GOAL will implement the extended project Uplift II in partnership with Childline, Musasa, Youth Empowerment Transformation Trust, and Padare/Enkundleni Men’s…

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