INFRASTRUCTURE

UGANDA GOVT. GIVE CONTRACTOR DEADLINE TO COMPLETE MASAKA MARKET PROJECT

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UGANDA GOVT. GIVE CONTRACTOR DEADLINE TO COMPLETE MASAKA MARKET PROJECT

Uganda government has given contractor handling the construction of Masaka Central Market up to November 30 to complete the work and handover the project or risk a penalty. During an inspection by Local Government minister Raphael Magyezi on the project, he noted the project is behind schedule compared to other markets across the country that started around the same time. Quoting Magyezi, ”After November 30, government will have no option but to cut the contractor’s payments…

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OGUN STATE EC APPROVED THREE KEY ROAD PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

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OGUN STATE EC APPROVED THREE KEY ROAD PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

The Executive Council in ogun state, western region of Nigeria has approved the construction of three key road projects. During a virtual meeting, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructures, Ade Akinsanya said the road infrastructure is a catalyst for socio-economic development in the state. The Three road which are; (1) abandoned 4.65 kilometre Denro- Isashi- Akute, (2) 2.3 kilometre Olusegun Osoba-Toyin road in the Agbado area, both in Ifo local government, as well as…

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THE GAMBIA IGP INAUGURATE TWO NEW POLICE FACILITIES

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THE GAMBIA IGP INAUGURATE TWO NEW POLICE FACILITIES

The Inspector General of Police in The Gambia has inaugurate two new facility for the police department. The both facilities located in Madina Serign Mass and Kuntair Village, all in the North Bank Region are community driven projects. According to an online press release which reads, “In a similar engagement, the IGP laid the foundation stone for a new Police Station at the provincial town of Jarra Soma in Lower River Region of The Gambia.”…

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SEKGOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REFURBISHED TO 24-HOURS CLINIC SERVICE IN BOTSWANA

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SEKGOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REFURBISHED TO 24-HOURS CLINIC SERVICE IN BOTSWANA

Botswana Government has announced the refurbishment of Sekgoma Memorial hospital into a 24-hours clinic service. The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Mmusi Kgafela during the announcement noted that the facility will now enable the people of Serowe and surrounding areas to get more health services within their vicinity. Meanwhile, the facility now consist of an administration, an outpatient department with dispensary services, services amongst others; sexual & reproductive health services, chronic disease Centre, youth…

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GHANA UPSA 10-STOREY BUILDING MOVING ON A STEADY PACE

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GHANA UPSA 10-STOREY BUILDING MOVING ON A STEADY PACE

The construction of a 10-storey building (hostel) at Ghana’s University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is making progress. As it is part of a special initiative to reduce deficit of infrastructure on campus. FT Global Investment Limited is undertaking the project that is expected to have a total of 416-bedrooms as well as be able to accommodate about 1,600 students. It is also expected that the facility will form part of measures to deal with…

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CALLS FOR ILLEGAL BRICK MAKERS TO BE EMBRACE INTENSIFIED IN ZIMBABWE

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CALLS FOR ILLEGAL BRICK MAKERS TO BE EMBRACE INTENSIFIED IN ZIMBABWE

Residents of Hwange community in Zimbabwe has urge Hwange Local Board (HLB) to embrace the illegal brick makers in the community. For over a decade, the illegal brick makers had been disturbing HLB, but in the past few months it has escalated because of economic hardship and the loss of jobs caused by Covid-19. This disturbance has seen HLB security involved in running battles with hordes of brick moulders in Empumalanga, Don Bosco and Truck…

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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HANDLING NKHATA BAY MARKET PROJECT END TWO WEEKS STRIKE IN MALAWI

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CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HANDLING NKHATA BAY MARKET PROJECT END TWO WEEKS STRIKE IN MALAWI

Construction workers has resumed it duty after a two weeks strike following unpaid dues by their employer. The workers are working on the Nkhata bay market construction site with China Gansu Engineering Corporation Limited as it employer. It was alleged that the workers has not been paid since the project kick-off on July 30 this year. With the foreman stating that they started work without signing any contract regarding their wages. Quoting foreman Wilton Bakali,…

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ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCE NEW ERA FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

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ANGOLA GOVT. ANNOUNCE NEW ERA FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Angola Minister for Public Works and Urbanism Manuel Tavares de Almeida has told the public that the nation has new plans for every road construction. According to Almeida, the roads will be of the same standard as the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). He made the statement during the opening ceremony of Cariango/Mussende road. Quoting the official, “This is the strategic action aimed at connecting South-Center with East, with construction of more than 150 kilometer…

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LIKONI FLOATING BRIDGE ASSEMBLING BEGINS IN KENYA

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LIKONI FLOATING BRIDGE ASSEMBLING BEGINS IN KENYA

Assembling of the bridge has began after a ship with 70 steel tubular piles arrived in Mombasa. The Likoni floating bridge is part of the government’s plans to ease human traffic at the Likoni channel in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19. While also helping more than 300,000 people who use the Likoni crossing channel on a daily basis. China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) is in charge of handling the project…

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CBN UNVEILED PLANS FOR HOUSING FUND PROJECT IN NIGERIA

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CBN UNVEILED PLANS FOR HOUSING FUND PROJECT IN NIGERIA

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the framework for the nation’s proposed housing scheme. The project which is under the Family Homes Financing Initiative (FHFI), will aim at providing 300,000 homes across the 36 states of the country worth (N200billion naira). The initiative will also aimed at revitalising local manufacture of construction materials as the framework was designed to utilise at least 90% locally manufactured inputs and as a result conserve foreign exchange. Such…

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CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

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CITY OF KIGALI URGING ESTATE DEVELOPER TO INVEST IN GREEN BUILDING

As the world continues to develop it’s infrastructures via different means, The city of Kigali in Rwanda is calling on real estate developer to invest in green building in the city. According to city officials, there is need for structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient from design, construction, maintenance and renovation. The city currently have ‘Nyarutarama Plaza’ which is the first certified green commercial Building. However, officials keep wondering what would it take to…

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QATAR GOVT. PLANS TO CONSTRUCT MIXED-USED BUILDING IN ETHIOPIA

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QATAR GOVT. PLANS TO CONSTRUCT MIXED-USED BUILDING IN ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia Ambassador to Qatar has announced that their government plans to build a mixed-used structure that will primary be used for a hotel and residence purposes. Speaking to the media, Ethiopian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Qatar, Samia Zekaria said the construction of the planned mixed-use project would improve services in Addis Ababa and help to change the face of the metropolis. The project will further help bring Addis Ababa more investments opportunities as it…

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REP. MEMBER SAYS EXECUTIVE MANSION A MILKING COW FOR LEADERS IN LIBERIA

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REP. MEMBER SAYS EXECUTIVE MANSION A MILKING COW FOR LEADERS IN LIBERIA

Liberia Executive Mansion which is home to politicians holding office in the nation has been a “Milking Cow” according to the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Good Governance and Government Reform, Larry P. Younquoi. The Mansion built from 1961 to 1964, during the administration of ex-Liberian President William V. S. Tubman was funded by Israeli government. However on July 26, 2006, the Executive Mansion, gutted fire during Liberia’s Independence Day Celebration, destroying the…

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CONSTRUCTION OF UHURU CHAMWINO HOSPITAL NOW 87% COMPLETE IN TANZANIA

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CONSTRUCTION OF UHURU CHAMWINO HOSPITAL NOW 87% COMPLETE IN TANZANIA

Construction of the Uhuru Chamwino hospital has been welcome as a huge boost after the government fulfilled its commitment of directing Sh2.3 billion towards the construction of the health facility. The project is viewed as a game changer for Chamwino District as they currently have no reliable health facility with residents relying on Dodoma Hospital. The fund for the project was gotten from Bharti Airtel chairman who saw the need to develop Tanzania infrastructures with…

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

The construction of Kenya Joho’s Sh6 billion affordable housing project has been rejected by Mombasa politicians and tenants of Butxton estate. The project which is powered by Governor Hassan was asked to be suspended until it is evaluated. The group led by Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, former senator Hassan Omar, ward representatives Charles Kitula (Freretown) and Faith Mwende (Port Reitz) had threatened to go to court to halt its implementation of the project. Mr Omar was particularly…

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EGYPT GOVT. TO INVEST IN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT

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EGYPT GOVT. TO INVEST IN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT

Egypt Government plans to invest in bedioun community development after securing funds from both Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) as part of the Sinai Peninsula Development Program. Announcing to the media, Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Masha said the projects have been implemented to ensure that these communities are the main actors in achieving broader and more robust growth. Meanwhile, the development programme also adopts…

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MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

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MALAWI FINANCE MINISTER UNVEILS PLANS FOR TWO INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Finance Minister of Malawi, Felix Mlusu had unveiled the Tonse Alliance government’s maiden budget for two infrastructural projects in Lilongwe. According to Mlusu, the two projects will be the construction of an indoor netball court project as well as the construction of Mzuzu Youth Centre with both projects expected to commence during the 2020/21 financial year. Quoting Mlusu, “Government will commence the construction of indoor netball court and the Mzuzu Youth Centre,” Mlusu further disclosed…

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KANO STATE GOVT. INJECT FUND INTO DRY PORT PROJECT

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KANO STATE GOVT. INJECT FUND INTO DRY PORT PROJECT

Government of Kano state in Nigeria has injected the sum of 2nillion naira for the infrastructural project. Speaking during the announcement, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Mr. Hassan Bello said the state government has already awarded contracts for the infrastructure development. Bello also noted that with this development, Kano dry port project is now on the front banner. Meanwhile, Bella also expressed his displeasure with the pace of work at the Isiala Ngwa, Abia…

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

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KIGALI CITY PLANS TO ESTABLISH SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT IN RWANDA

The city of Kigali is in the process of establishing a fecal sludge treatment plant in Masaka sector of Kicukiro District after signing a partnership with Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC). The new treatment plant will be expected to receive the 200 cubic metres of fecal matter per day. Currently, the waste is being taken to Nduba landfill where it is received and deposit in stabilizing pods but not treatment done apart from natural treatment….

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

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UGANDA GOVT. SECURE FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THREE ROAD PROJECTS

Uganda Government has secure a fund worth US$136milion(Shs500billion) for the construction of three road projects in the country. The project is fully funded by the government of Uganda under the National Road Development and Maintenance Programme (NRDMP) Budget. The three roads are: (1) Upgrading of Kira-Matugga road and improvement of five road junctions which was handed over to Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) will cost over Shs200 billion and expected to be finished within 36…

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