INFRASTRUCTURE

KENYA JKIA POORLY RENOVATED AS RAIN-EXPOSED AIRPORT ROOF DILEMMA

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KENYA JKIA POORLY RENOVATED AS RAIN-EXPOSED AIRPORT ROOF DILEMMA

The recent heavy rains being experienced in the country have exposed the poor quality of work that was undertaken during the renovation of terminals at JKIA, Kenya’s most important gateway. The Deputy President lamented the state of JKIA renovations, a project that was executed at considerable cost, is now tarnishing the engineering profession’s reputation. “JKIA was done at a massive cost, but today it’s a shame to the profession of engineers. Public resources were spent,…

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HOW TOGO MINISTER PRESENTED PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURAL PLANS TO AfDB

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HOW TOGO MINISTER PRESENTED PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURAL PLANS TO AfDB

Held in Marrakech, Morocco, the Africa Investment Forum saw Togo represented at the event by its Minister of Investment Promotion, Manuella Santoshe. At the forum, the Togolese official presented various projects, including the railway project, going from Lomé to Cinkassé, and the undergoing Unité highway project, both of which require substantial funding. She also presented the various investment opportunities that make Togo a perfect investment destination. According to Santos, the AfDB is available to support…

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NEW RWANDA AIRPORT TO BE CONNECTED TO RUSOMO POWER PLANT

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NEW RWANDA AIRPORT TO BE CONNECTED TO RUSOMO POWER PLANT

Rwanda’s new airport in Bugesera district will be connected to regional Rusumo hydroelectric power plant slated to be inaugurated by the end of 2023. The move aims to ensure stable power supply to the new airport under construction. Patricie Uwase, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure unveiled the plan on Wednesday before senators. The power plant is expected to supply 80 MW which will be shared by Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. It…

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KIGALI TO MUHANGA ROAD EXPANSION SET TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WHERE SECURED

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KIGALI TO MUHANGA ROAD EXPANSION SET TO KICK-OFF AFTER FUNDS WHERE SECURED

The road from Kigali to Muhanga is set to be expanded after the lower chamber of parliament passed a law ratifying a $120 million (approx. Rwf150 billion) loan agreement to that end, on November 13. It was signed between the Government of Rwanda and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (commonly known as the Korea Eximbank) — the financier — on September 13, 2023, in Busan, South Korea. The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel…

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MOELA WORLD CLASS LODGE FACILITY UNVEILED IN BOTSWANA

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MOELA WORLD CLASS LODGE FACILITY UNVEILED IN BOTSWANA

Moela Lodge in Khumaga has been described as a world class facility that will attract local and international tourists. Officially opening the lodge yesterday, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi said the facitity had led to increased income and skills improvement for the community members who built it. Moela Safaris is a partnership between Mr Legatilemang Moela and Mr David Dugmore of the Lands Travel company from United Kingdom. It sits on a land owned by Ngande…

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KENYA FIRM TO LEAD CONSTRUCTION OF SMART CITY PROJECT IN DR CONGO

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KENYA FIRM TO LEAD CONSTRUCTION OF SMART CITY PROJECT IN DR CONGO

Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a multi-billion-shilling smart city in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The state-of-the-art project dubbed Kasangulu Smart City covering an imposing 40 hectares of prime land valued at USD210 million (Sh32 billion) is designed to accommodate multi-storey houses, a level 4 hospital, a school, a train station, a water…

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WHY ANGOLA GOVT. WANTS TO STOP BUILDING HOUSING PROJECTS

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WHY ANGOLA GOVT. WANTS TO STOP BUILDING HOUSING PROJECTS

Angolan president João Lourenço said Monday in Caxito city, northern Bengo province that the Angolan state will stop building housing projects, after the construction of those announced for the provinces of Cuanza Norte, Malanje, Zaire and Cabinda is completed. Speaking to the press after the inauguration of the housing project in Bengo province, João Lourenço said that it is up to the State to create policies to make building materials cheaper, which should be produced…

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WHY CEILING AT TUNISIA AIRPORT COLLAPSE

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WHY CEILING AT TUNISIA AIRPORT COLLAPSE

A section of the suspended ceiling at Monastir’s Habib Bourguiba International Airport collapsed on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported, according to Governor Mondher Sik Ali, who visited the airport after the incident. The Governor stressed that the maintenance of the airport is an ongoing process and can lead to unexpected surprises such as this latest incident. Inspections revealed problems with the ceiling plaster, which was completed in 1985. This plaster exceeded the technical specifications…

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR INUAGURATE NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED UMUIMO ROAD

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NIGERIA GOVERNOR INUAGURATE NEWLY RECONSTRUCTED UMUIMO ROAD

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has officially inuagurated the newly reconstructed Umuimo Road in Aba, emphasizing his commitment to accelerating economic growth in the state through improved road infrastructure. Governor Otti who also performed the inuaguration of Udeagbala and MCC/Old exercise amidst cheers from the people of Aba, pledged to beautify all entry points into Abia to ensure they reflect the development of a rapidly growing state The Governor while highlighting the strategic importance of…

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ETHIOPIA ENERGY MINISTER SAY IMPLEMENTATION OF USD523M WATER PROJECT ON COURSE

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ETHIOPIA ENERGY MINISTER SAY IMPLEMENTATION OF USD523M WATER PROJECT ON COURSE

The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said it has been implementing a 523- million- USD project to improve access to water and sanitation services in 23 cities across the country. MoWE Sanitation Infrastructure Lead Executive Officer Nuredin Mohamed said that the ministry has been employing the Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation project to increase access to basic water supply and sanitation services. The project also helps to improve operational efficiency of water and…

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BOTSWANA GOVT. APPROVED P13BILLIION FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

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BOTSWANA GOVT. APPROVED P13BILLIION FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The Development Manager (DM) model will be used for the efficient and effective implementation of 143 projects with a budget allocation of over P13 billion, President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has said. The DM model, he said during the State-of-the-Nation Address in Gaborone yesterday, was one of the significant reforms ushered in during the Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP). Among the roads to be constructed through the DMmodel are Modipane-Mabalane (24km), Molepolole Bypass (28km), Tloaneng-Mankgodi (12km),…

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SIEMENS MOBILITY SET TO PRESENT EGYPT’s TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION AT TansMEA 2023

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SIEMENS MOBILITY SET TO PRESENT EGYPT’s TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION AT TansMEA 2023

Siemens Mobility, a global leader in rail transportation solutions, and the main contractor for Egypt’s high speed rail network, is presenting its cutting-edge innovations that will revolutionize Egypt’s transportation ecosystem at TransMEA 2023, the largest transport and logistics exhibition in the Middle East and Africa, taking place in Cairo on 5-8 November. “With a visionary commitment to modernizing rail travel, Siemens Mobility is introducing transformative advancements that will reshape the way Egyptians experience mobility,” said…

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KENYA GOVT. APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL DAM AND WATER PROJECT

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KENYA GOVT. APPROVED CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL DAM AND WATER PROJECT

The Cabinet has approved the construction of multiple dams and the reinstatement of over 4,000 water pans. The ambitious plan, which is part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, is set to cost approximately Ksh 83 billion. The proposal includes the creation of 25 medium-sized dams primarily aimed at benefiting arid regions. The water pans and dams are expected to secure a cumulative water supply of 353 million litres, ultimately serving more than 600,000…

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GHANA GOVT. SEEK FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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GHANA GOVT. SEEK FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

The government is sourcing funding for the construction of a nuclear power plant to support the country’s electricity production and provide more reliable and efficient energy to consumers. Although the cost and the project sites are yet to be made public, Ghana is considering a partnership with the US to finalise the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to kick start the project. The Director General of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Professor Samuel Boakye Dampare, disclosed…

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TOGO GOVT. SET TO ADOPT MASTER PLAN FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT

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TOGO GOVT. SET TO ADOPT MASTER PLAN FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT

Togo could soon adopt a master plan for the development of its coast (SDAL). The project was discussed last week, on Oct. 26, at the Council of Ministers. The SDAL, according to a statement relayed by the minister of maritime economy and coastal protection, Edem Kokou Tengue, will be based on scientific data and will emphasize an integrated ecosystem management approach. The plan should foster space rationalization and proper execution of development projects, “ to meet…

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ETHIOPIA AND SOUTH SUDAN TO EXPAND ITS INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS

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ETHIOPIA AND SOUTH SUDAN TO EXPAND ITS INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Ethiopia and South Sudan have reiterated commitment to expand infrastructure that connect the two countries and accelerate regional integration. High government officials of the two countries have talked on the need to strengthening cooperation among Nile Basin member countries in a bid to utilize shared resources, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen have met and discussed with the South Sudan President, SalvaKiir Mayardit and…

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RENOVATION OF MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM HAVING MINOR ISSUES IN UGANDA

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RENOVATION OF MANDELA NATIONAL STADIUM HAVING MINOR ISSUES IN UGANDA

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Engineers Brigade which is tasked with the renovation works of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole has said that the defunct pioneer buses in one of the parking spaces at the stadium are hindering some of the ongoing works. Lt Col Eng Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project engineer for the national stadium renovation, revealed this as the main challenge faced by the Engineering Brigade during the third phase of the project. According…

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GHANA NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION SAGA CONTINUES OVER FUNDS

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GHANA NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CONSTRUCTION SAGA CONTINUES OVER FUNDS

The National Cathedral Secretariat has dismissed assertions that funds invested into the project so far have only gone into the digging of a ‘hole’. On the contrary, it explained that the supposed hole was rather completed foundational works which would pave way for the take-off of the actual edifice. “In starting a project of this kind, a huge chunk of the total cost will go into the design works. The cathedral includes a seven level;…

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HOW ONGOS VALLEY IS REFUSING BUDGE ON SOLAR ENEEGY PLANS IN NAMIBIA

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HOW ONGOS VALLEY IS REFUSING BUDGE ON SOLAR ENEEGY PLANS IN NAMIBIA

The massive Ongos Valley housing development on the northern outskirts of Windhoek has reaffirmed its intention to generate some of its own electricity using renewable solar energy. This is despite strong objections and a legal challenge by the City of Windhoek that remains adamant that Ongos should buy all its electricity from the City. Ongos Valley Development (OVD) project spokesperson, Abed Erastus, last week said the Ongos solar project would be developed employing the concept…

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MOROCCO MINISTRY APPROVED OFFSHORE GAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

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MOROCCO MINISTRY APPROVED OFFSHORE GAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Chariot, an Africa-focused energy group, announced that it has received approval for its Environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA) from the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development for the Anchois gas development project offshore Morocco. The environmental assessment process for Anchois was conducted over a 12-month period and was based on onshore and offshore environmental and social baseline surveys. The EIA process included an open and transparent stakeholder engagement program held in cooperation with…

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