RUSSIAN COMPANIES TO HELP IMPLEMENT MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE IN MOZAMBIQUE

RUSSIAN COMPANIES TO HELP IMPLEMENT MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE IN MOZAMBIQUE

Moscow and Maputo are discussing the possibility of involving Russian companies in the implementation of major infrastructure projects in Mozambique, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.

“A number of Russian companies are showing interest in the Mozambique market, including Kamaz, Inter RAO-Export, and the Pipe Metallurgical Company (TMK

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KENYA GOVT. SEEK ADVICE ON NEW NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY FIVE-LANE PLANS

KENYA GOVT. SEEK ADVICE ON NEW NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY FIVE-LANE PLANS

The Nairobi Expressway is seeking public views on the construction of the new Haile-Selassie Exit consisting of five lanes.

The views should also capture the upgrade of the Museum Hill Exit A and the upgrade of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Entrance.

“The Government of Kenya through the Kenya

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FOREIGN INVESTORS MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 1,250 AFFORDABLE HOUSES IN RWANDA

FOREIGN INVESTORS MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 1,250 AFFORDABLE HOUSES IN RWANDA

Canadian investors are among those who have expressed interest in a project to construct 1,250 ‘affordable’ houses on a 19-hectare plot of land in Ndera, Gasabo District of Kigali, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana said that investors, including those from Canada – called Tebo Group

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GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED Ꞓ85M ELIMINA FISHING PORT

GHANA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED Ꞓ85M ELIMINA FISHING PORT

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the Ꞓ85-million Elmina Fishing Port rehabilitation and expansion Project, in the historic city of Elmina, in the Central Region.

The biggest fishing Harbour constructed in that region has a docking space and deep marine access to ensure the durability and sustainability, as a big

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HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS VITAL FOR MALAWI INFRASTRUCTURE

HOW ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER IS VITAL FOR MALAWI INFRASTRUCTURE

Access to clean water is one of the basic human needs. This is why there are concerted efforts by both State and non-State actors to ensure that everyone has access to safe water supply.

Such initiatives are also being implemented in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number six, which

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KENYA AND THREE OTHER AFRICAN COUNTIRES MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT TRANS-AFRICAN RAILWAY LINE

KENYA AND THREE OTHER AFRICAN COUNTIRES MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT TRANS-AFRICAN RAILWAY LINE

Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line.

President William Ruto said Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Congo (Brazzaville) will work on the project.

The agreement will see each state put up a railway

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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY URGED TO REGISTER EMPOLYEE FOR PENSION IN NAMIBIA

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY URGED TO REGISTER EMPOLYEE FOR PENSION IN NAMIBIA

The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) of Namibia said construction sector employers must register their most vulnerable workers with a pension fund, and assist with contributions.

CIF chief executive officer Bärbel Kirchner said in a statement that the provision applies to all contractors, as per the collective agreement between CIF and

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SEYCHELLES GOVT. ASSESSING BUILDING FOR SOLAR PLANT INSTALLATION

SEYCHELLES GOVT. ASSESSING BUILDING FOR SOLAR PLANT INSTALLATION

The Seychelles’ Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) and the Department of Energy are currently assessing prospective government buildings to install photovoltaic panels, said a top official.

These are the latest steps Seychelles is taking towards achieving 15 percent renewable penetration by 2030 and the greater vision of hitting net-zero emissions by

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UGANDA PRESIDENT LAUNCH KIKAGATI MURONGO HDYROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

UGANDA PRESIDENT LAUNCH KIKAGATI MURONGO HDYROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged the Late President John Magufuli’s contribution in the successful implementation of the Kikagati Murongo Hydroelectric Power Project located across the Kagera River, along Uganda’s International border with Tanzania.

Addressing the various leaders and officials gathered at the inauguration ceremony of the project on Thursday,

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ABIJAN-LAGOS CORRIDOR HIGHWAY PROJECT MAKING GROUNDS

ABIJAN-LAGOS CORRIDOR HIGHWAY PROJECT MAKING GROUNDS

The Vice President, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Project.

According to him, the project was on the priority list of the government and it was keenly looking forward to the commencement of the project.

The Vice

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MOROCCO GOVT. APPROVED US$7.6BILLION FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 PROJECTS

MOROCCO GOVT. APPROVED US$7.6BILLION FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 17 PROJECTS

Morocco’s National Investment Commission on Wednesday announced it approved 17 projects with a combined budget of MAD 76.7 billion ($7.6 billion).

In a meeting chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, the investment commission also approved four amendments to existing agreements.

According to a statement, the projects hold “immense economic

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CONSTRUCTION OF BANTAMA SUB OFFICE COMPLEX BEGINS IN GHANA

CONSTRUCTION OF BANTAMA SUB OFFICE COMPLEX BEGINS IN GHANA

The Mayor of Kumasi, Mr. Sam Pyne, on Monday, cut the sod for the construction of an office complex for the Bantama. Sub-Metro.

According to him, the General Assembly of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) approved the project in 2022 when the 2023 budget was brought before it.

He said

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PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISSIONED 2ND NIGER BRIDGE IN NIGERIA

PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISSIONED 2ND NIGER BRIDGE IN NIGERIA

President Buhari, who performed the commissioning of the bridge via Zoom on said the bridge is one of the critical infrastructures delivered by his administration to fight poverty, promote economic growth and ensure progress for the people.

He noted that the bridge and other projects being commissioned symbolized his administration’s

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LIBERIA PRESIDENT DEDICATE HISTORICAL STRUCTURE IN WEST POINT

LIBERIA PRESIDENT DEDICATE HISTORICAL STRUCTURE IN WEST POINT

In a historic move to boost sporting infrastructure across the country, President George Weah has dedicated Liberia’s number one slum community, West Point, to playing pitch. This community, known for its fishing industry, has a significant population of sports enthusiasts and has been hosting the West Clara League, a lower-division

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HOW WOULD NIGERIAN BENEFIT AFTER DANGOTE REFINERY COMMISSIONING

HOW WOULD NIGERIAN BENEFIT AFTER DANGOTE REFINERY COMMISSIONING

President Muhammadu Buhari launched the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex, Africa’s largest petrochemical refinery, and the world’s largest single-train petroleum refining facility yesterday on Monday.

Owned by Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, it is estimated to have cost N8.7 trillion ($19 billion). But what exactly does the Nigerian

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RWANDA SET TO WELCOME CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY

RWANDA SET TO WELCOME CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UNIVERSITY

Kigali Innovation City (KIC) is gearing up to welcome the University of Rwanda’s regional center of excellence in biomedical engineering and e-Health.

This milestone marks the establishment of the third higher learning facility hosted in KIC, following the African Leadership University (ALU) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). The Innovation City

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AFDB APPROVED US$345M FOR EGYPT GREEN AND SOCIAL PROJECTS

AFDB APPROVED US$345M FOR EGYPT GREEN AND SOCIAL PROJECTS

The African Development Bank Group approved a partial credit guarantee of $345 million to Egypt to finance green and social projects.

This partial credit guarantee will allow Egypt to raise the equivalent of $500 million in the Chinese Yuan-denominated Panda Bond market, issued by foreign borrowers.

Bond proceeds will be

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NIGERIA GOVT. COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION OF VACCINE HUB

NIGERIA GOVT. COMMENCED CONSTRUCTION OF VACCINE HUB

The minister said each of the hubs was centralized to serve two geopolitical locations.

The Nigerian government has commenced the construction of standard vaccine hub projects in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano states.

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, while speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony in Abuja on Thursday said the

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KENYA GOVT. PLANNING TO BUILD 33 DAMS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES

KENYA GOVT. PLANNING TO BUILD 33 DAMS IN VARIOUS COUNTIES

The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation is planning to build 33 dams in various counties to alleviate the perennial water scarcity that affects millions of people.

In a tender advertisement seen by Capital Business, the Ministry invited prospective bidders for the design, operation, and maintenance of the facilities.

It

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CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PROJECT LINKING MOMBASA TO KIGALI RESUMES

Construction works on East Africa’s ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between Uganda and Turkish firm, Yapi Merkezi.

Yapi Merkezi is the same company contracted for the Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway.

The planned 1,500

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