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NIGERIA GOVT. SAYS TRANSPORTATION UNIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER

Posted on 31 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Over the weekend, the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi announced that the Transportation University construction will began in September 2020. The University which will be located in Kastina State, Northern region of Nigeria is a donation by the Chinese government through CCECC with the Technique, Engineering, and Marketing (TEAM) acting as the Consultant. Speaking during the ceremony, Ameachi said We are here on the assignment of the ministry of transportation. The President wanted…

UGANDA MINISTER SAYS GOVT. TO GET CONSULTANT FOR STADIUM CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 28 August 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium is at its final stage as government plans to secure two consultants. Minister of State for Sports, Denis Hamson Obua while making the statement noted that under the public procurement processes of Uganda, consultants will do a detailed feasibility study that includes environmental and social impact assessment will first have to be procured. Quoting Obua, “I want to confirm that the ministry is in the final stages of procuring…

VAAL DAM WATER LEVEL DROPS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Posted on 28 August 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa Government has announced that the Vaal Dam has declined further this week, reaching unprecedented lower levels that are the worst in as many years, as it continues to dramatically fall week-on-week. The latest development will surely gripped South Africans with fear as water levels keep droping at different Dams all over the country. According to reports by the Department of Water and Sanitation, the dam fell from 39.6% last week to 38.8% this week. The…

COMMUNITY SAYS FIRESTONE ALLEGEDLY PREVENT ONGOING BRIDGE PROJECT IN LIBERIA

Posted on 27 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Community Affaire of Firestone Liberia has been alleged to have stop the ongoing construction of a bridge project in Margibi County, Liberia. Currently the bridge is made of woods which is a serious threat to their kids as they ply that route to school on a daily basis. So it is very strange and quite sad that Firestone reportedly ask the project to be put on halt atleast till on Tuesday nextweek. Speaking during an…

NIGERIA GOVT. SECURE US$6BN FUND FOR POWER SECTOR

Posted on 27 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Government has announced its has secure fund for the nation power sector. The fund which is worth US$6 billion was made known by Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman. According to Mamman, the sector has been experiencing teething challenges, but added that under him, the national grid experienced a peak of 5, 420.30MW, the highest ever. Quoting Mamman, “Infrastructure development is critical for the development of the power sector. The sector needs a reliable…

BOSTWANA GOVT. OVER SPENT ON COURT BUILDING EXTENSION

Posted on 26 August 202026 August 2020 by Gambeta News

It has been revealed that Bostwana Government incurred cost overruns of over US$395k (P4 million) when it extended the Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court, the Auditor General’s report has revealed. The contractor handling the project, Red East Construction, delivered the state-of-the-art Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court on time and within budget. However, according to Auditor General (AG), Pulane Letebele, the Magistrate’s Court extension project, which officially opened in 2018, was a renovation at the tune of US$7m (P80,729,751) by…

ANALYSTS SAYS EGYPT GOVT. TO INCREASE ITS EXPORT

Posted on 26 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt Government ambitious plan is likely to succeed as it will increase its exports to US$100bn annually. This latest development will intensify efforts to lure foreign investments and solve problems that hinder the industrial sector. In a meeting attended by industrial leaders chaired by Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Nevine Gamea, a comprehensive plan was draw to help increase the export rates in different international markets, with giving much focus on Africa. Gamea noted that the government…

ZIMBABWE TREASURY SAYS GOVT. HAS SPENT US$6B ON INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on 26 August 202028 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe Treasury say the nation has spent US$6 billion on infrastructure development, as at the end of last month, from the US$25 billion that is being mobilised for investments across various capital formation projects and economic enablers. As we all know, infrastructure is important for faster economic growth and alleviation of poverty in the country. Such infrastructure in the form of road and railway transport systems, power, airports and their efficient functioning is also critical for…

MALAWI MINISTER CAUTION CONTRACTOR OVER SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL USAGE

Posted on 25 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Malawi Minister for Agriculture, Lobin Lowe has warned Plem Construction Limited over constant usage of substandard material during it construction process. During a tour round the construction site of the Linga Irrigation Dam in Nkhata Bay, Lowe said his ministry would frequently be visiting the site to ensure that the company complies with the agreed contract standards. Quoting Lowe, “I am, however, impressed with the progress and standard of the construction works of the dam…

FIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS INCLUDED IN ANGOLA’s KIWABA PLANS

Posted on 25 August 2020 by Gambeta News

In December 2019, about US $100 million was made available by the Sovereign Fund to the Central Bank (BNA) for the implementation of the Integrated Municipal Intervention Plan (PIIM). The PIIM is aimed at developing provinces located across the country with its infrastructure. The Integrated Plan of Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM), in Kiwaba Nzoje has seen five more infrastructure added to the plan. Such includes the construction and equipping of two schools, 12 water systems…

KOFORIDUA STADIUM CONSTRUCTION NEARS COMPLETION IN GHANA

Posted on 25 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Stadium construction is key when it comes to unearthing raw talents in the sporting world. That is why, it is truly a key infrastructural development that every nation MUST consider. So far, the Koforidua Stadium located in Ghana is nearing completion which is a wonderful news for resident as only the installation of seats and rolling of tartan tracks is pending. Once completed, the facility will have a standard FIFA pitch which can be used…

KENYA US$320K MORTUARY CONSTRUCTION AT 90% COMPLETED

Posted on 24 August 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Nakuru County biggest mortuary in Naivasha, Kenya is now 90% completed. So far, the current Naivasha’s facility has a capacity for 35 bodies yet the sub-county is the most densely populated of Nakuru’s 11 sub-counties. This is quite small bearing in mind that Naivasha is positioning itself as the county’s next industrial hub following the opening of the Inland Container Depot at Maai Mahiu Industrial Park. Speaking to the media, County Health Chief…

AMISOM HANDOVER RENOVATED CLASSROOM IN SOMALIA

Posted on 24 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenyan soldiers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has handed over the renovated three classrooms in Somalia. The renovated classrooms which has brought so much joy to resident is located at Hosingow Primary School in the Lower Jubba region of Jubaland State of Somalia. Meanwhile, the renovation is part of the AMISOM’s Quick Impact Projects (QIPs), aimed at ensuring quick but long lasting impacts, thereby improving service delivery in the education sector…

ETHIOPIA ANNOUNCE FIRST PPP PROGRAM

Posted on 24 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia government has announced its first phase of public-private partnership (PPP) program. The PPP will be launched by construction a two solar projects in the coming two months. The PPP include approving 17 projects based on the detailed identifications of the first phase of the program. Out of the approved projects, eight are solar, five hydropower, and the rest road projects. Speaking during the announcement, Ministry PPP Director-General Tilahun Tadesse said “In this first phase of…

GUNJUR MINI STADIUM CONSTRUCTION AT ADVANCE STAGE IN GAMBIA

Posted on 21 August 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to promote grassroot sport in Gambia, the nation is building a mini stadium to help young stars developed thier God given talents. The project which is the construction of Gunjur mini stadium is sponsored by world’s football governing body FIFA and coordinated by The Gambia Football Federation (GFF). So far, the work is at an advanced stage with leveling of the football pitch, perimeter fencing and block mauling already started. Meanwhile, it…

NIGERIA FEC APPROVE FUND FOR DAM & SECRETARIATS CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 21 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total sum of N5.485 billion according to the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. The fund will be used in rehabilitation of Lower Usuma Dam in Abuja as well as the construction of federal secretariats which will be located in five states (Anambra, Bayelsa, Osun, Nasarawa and Zamfara). Quoting Fashola, ‘The buildings are to serve as housing for the government’s staff in those states that have…

MALAWI GOVT. WARNS CONTRACTOR TO FINISH PHALOMBE HOSPITAL

Posted on 20 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Contractors handling the construction of Phalombe District Hospital has been warn to finish the project by November this year. Speaking during a tour round the construction site, Minister of Health, Khumbidze Kandodo Chiponda told contractors to work against time and ensure that the construction is done by November 2020 as Tonse Alliance government will not take any further excuses and delays. Quoting Chiponda, “The importance of the facility is of no mention as it will…

MASAKA-BUKAKATA ROAD CONSTRUCTION AT 33% COMPLETE IN UGANDA

Posted on 20 August 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda Road Authority (UNRA) has announced via it social media handle of the progress made on the construction of Masaka-Bukakata road project The 41km road is expected to accelerate exploitation of Trade & Agricultural opportunities within the new City. PROGRESS: Masaka—Bukakata road [41Km] project now at 3️⃣3️⃣%. New road infrastructure is expected to accelerate exploitation of Trade & Agricultural opportunities within the new #City & to achieve Uganda's development strategy of attaining socio—economic transformation.#UNRAworks pic.twitter.com/Yd80ynfInl…

KWAZUKU-NATAL DAMS ON A STEADY DECLINE IN SA

Posted on 19 August 2020 by Gambeta News

The KwaZulu-Natal dams recently decline is posing as a serious problem for South Africa water distribution. This is after a weekly dam levels report issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation in KwaZulu-Natal has shown a marginal decline of the province’s water levels from last week’s 58.5% to 58.0% this week. According to spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, the Department through its Water and Sanitation National Command Centre (NCC) is distributing health and hygiene materials for…

WHY GHANA’s TEMA CENTRAL SEWERAGE SYSTEM NEEDS REHABILITATION

Posted on 19 August 2020 by Gambeta News

The need to rehabilitate Ghana’s Tema Central sewerage system has become a worry to the residents. It was built in the late 1950s to cater for a population of between 20,000 to 40,000 but the sewer network has been overstretched to carry the liquid waste of the current population of over 360,000. So far, the sewerage system has caused some residential areas to be inundated with the spillage liquid waste due to the blockage in…

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