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PICTURES OF KERICHO BYPASS CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on 22 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s President’s Delivery Unit team announce progress of US$4.3m (Ksh.445.7m) Kericho bypass project. Kericho is the biggest town in Kericho County as it is located in the highlands west of the Kenyan Rift Valley. The place has a warm and temperate climate making it an ideal location for agriculture and in particular, the large scale cultivation of tea. So the construction of a bypass will not only bring out the beauty but also encourage faster…

QATAR TO INVEST IN SOMALIA PORT

Posted on 21 August 201921 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Qatar representatives meet with Somalia’s prime minister over plans to build a new seaport in Hobyo, Somalia. The Qatari group arrived in Mogadishu, the capital, on Monday and is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani In a press conference following the meeting, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said Qatar Ports Management Company will enter an investment partnership with Somalia to build the…

INTERCHANGE AT SENTEMA ALONG KAMPALA-NORTHERN BYPASS AT 60%

Posted on 21 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Sentema interchange at 60% complete according to UNRA Uganda. The construction of an interchange at sentema which is along Kampala – Northern Bypass is at 60%. This was announced by Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA). According to UNRA, the Sentema is now widened to ensure future free flow of traffic on the Bypass & connecting road. This is after a new design was made to offer additional & improved drainage along Lubigi Swamp. 📸Interchange at Sentema…

ZIMBABWE TO BORROW US$1.9BN FROM G7 NATIONS TO PAY DEBTS

Posted on 19 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe plans to borrow fund from G7 nations but is that a wise choice? Zimbabwe Government is planning to borrow US$1,9 billion from G7 nations in order to pay their debts. The G7 nations which are France, Italy, Canada, Germany, United States, Japan and United Kingdom. The funds will be use to clear debts to the African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank according to Minister of Finance and Economic Development Mthuli Ncube. Speaking during…

WORLD BANK TO INVEST US$300M INTO GHANA COCOA INDUSTRY

Posted on 14 August 2019 by Gambeta News

World Bank making plans to invest in Ghana Cocoa industry. Cocoa is Ghana chief agricultural export and cash crop. This is why the World Bank is investing fund to help shore up production of the crop over the next five years. The project which is under the Cocoa Sector Value Chain Project will increase productivity levels of cocoa farmers as well as promote value addition. Meanwhile, farmer production level will increase from the current 300…

ZIMBABWE GOVERNMENT AGREES COAL EXPORT DEAL

Posted on 8 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe to export coal to Japan and India with new deal Zimbabwe government has agreed a deal with Dubai-based company, Victoria Consultant for coal export. This deal will enable the country to secure markets for coal exports in India and Japan. Meanwhile, Victoria Consultant will assist Zimbabwe according to the deal. As both nations are the largest coal importing countries in the world. However, during the meet President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe should take advantage of…

FCDA SAYS NIGERIA NEEDS US$3TRN TO SOLVE INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT

Posted on 7 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Federal Capital Development Authority says nigeria need US$3trn but can they manage and use the money wisely to solve this problem if they eventually get the fund? Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) announced in Abuja that Nigeria needs US$3trn to solve their infrastructure deficit problem. This fund will be for the next 30 years according to FCDA Executive Secretary Umar Gambo Jibrin. According to Jibrin while address a keynote at the head office, Nigerian Society…

DEVELOPMENT BANKS JOIN FUNDS FOR NAMIBIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRESS

Posted on 5 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Will the new partnership help Namibia resolve its infrastructural problem or will lack of private capital unavailability stop them. Infrastructure development is a key driver for progress across any developing nation. This is why the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) is combing to make that possible. The plan is to pledged N$8 billion in finances for infrastructure requirements in Namibia. According to the announcement, the funds will be…

UGANDA PRESIDENT COMMISSIONED ELECTRONIC FENCE AT KESESE

Posted on 2 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda President commission fence at Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese. President Yoweri Museveni has announced via his official twitter account the commissioning of an electronic fence. This fence will be located at Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese. I commissioned the first phase of the electric fence at Kyambura Gorge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese. We shall also place cameras to catch poachers. pic.twitter.com/8cszsoOd0Q — Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) August 2, 2019 The construction…

CONSTRUCTION OF KHONJENI ROAD COMMISSIONED IN MALAWI

Posted on 23 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi’s Minister commission the construction of Khonjeni road but can contractor deliver the project on time? Road is an essential infrastructural development for every nation in the world. As it connects people to different location which makes it an important asset to the economy. However, every road constructed needs proper maintenance for it to stand the test of time. During the groundbreaking ceremony, minister of local government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri assured resident…

NIGERIAN GOVT SIGNS ELECTRICITY DEAL WITH SIEMENS

Posted on 22 July 201923 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Will this new deal help solve the nation’s problem or is this another project that will look amazing but end up being a waste of time? Electricity is an unavoidable prerequisite to any nation’s development. These is due to its role in the socio-economic and technological development of every nation. In Nigeria, electricity demand is far outstripping the supply which has become epileptic in nature. The deal currently in place with Siemens aims at strengthening…

TIMBO RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED SOON IN LIBERIA

Posted on 18 July 201919 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Will the Government provide a maintenance plan that can ensure the Timbo River bridge last for the said 80-100 years? Timbo river bridge which collapsed on January 8, 2011 is set for completion. The Bridge which recorded one death during the collapse connects Rivercess and Grand Bassa Counties in Liberia. Meanwhile, according to reports, the bridge could not withhold the weight of a commercial truck, loaded with planks from ITI. The announcement was made by the…

AFRICA DEVELOPMENT BANK APPROVED FINANCING PROGRAM FOR DESCOs

Posted on 17 July 201917 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Sub-Saharan Africa need funds for electricity production but will financial providers stop worrying about political, regulatory and administrative barriers? Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy systems face an enormous challenge due to low electricity generated. This has made Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to approve an innovative multinational financing program for Distributed Energy Service Companies (DESCOs). DESCOs are like commercial utility companies that provides their customers with desired energy services. This desired energy services entails sufficient electricity for lighting…

GHANA’s ODAW RIVER DRAIN TO BE FIXED SOON

Posted on 16 July 201917 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Will the proposed rehabilitation and Construction solve Odaw River drain menace? Odaw river drain which is ” The Central Tree Water of Accra” runs through the Accra metropolis. It flows through numerous communities and then into the Korle Lagoon and finally enters the Atlantic Ocean. However, the Odaw river drain menace has for a long time been a problem to residents of Accra. This has made local media houses to classify it as a life-threatening…

EGYPT TO IMPLEMENT JOINT DESALINATION PROJECT WITH PRIVATE SECTOR

Posted on 15 July 201916 July 2019 by Gambeta News

Why is the Egyptian Government mulling over private sector involvement for the joint desalination project Desalination is vital for Egypt, especially in the provision and production of drinking water. Over the years, Egypt has been suffering from severe water scarcity. This has been from Uneven water distribution, misuse of water resources and inefficient irrigation techniques which has put the country’s water security at risk. Egypt water crisis has also had problems ranging from Population Explosion, Inefficient…

GHA TO CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE ON ACCRA-NSAWAM HIGHWAY

Posted on 27 June 2019 by Gambeta News

GHA to construct drainage at Hebron-Dobro section of the Accra-Nsawam Highway Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) is making plans to construct a drainage that will help solve the problem on Accra-Nsawam Highway. The aim is to prevent sand and mud from being dumped onto the road. The statement was announced when Director of Road Maintenance of the GHA, Maama Markwei Sawyer visited the Highway. During his visit, Sawyer said his outfit would soon construct the drainage…

RWANDA PRIVATE SECTOR TO BE FINANCED BY CHINA EXIMBANK

Posted on 26 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Eximbank of China to support Rwanda private sector after meeting. China Eximbank is making plans to extend financial support to Rwanda Private sector. Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana made the statement after holding talks with the bank executives. The meeting was part of China-Africa relations, existing challenges and how best to strengthen the partnership for mutual interests. During the two day FOCAC meeting some 80 African ministerial-level officials attend the event. Uzziel…

RUIRU-NAIROBI ROUTE GETS 40 COACHES FOR RAILWAY

Posted on 25 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Railway added 40 coaches to Ruiru-Nairobi route to ease congestion and reduce travel time Kenya Railways has added 40 coaches to Ruiru-Nairobi route. This 40 coaches will ease congestion on the Thika superhighway and drastically reduce travel times for workers. Kenya Railway Managing Director Philip Mainga said “This is part of our masterplan for Nairobi to phase out old coaches. We plan to bring the new ones on board.” According to Mainga, the first…

SOUTH AFRICA MINISTER CALLS FOR MAINTENANCE OF WATER INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on 24 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Minister calls for prioritization of water and sanitation maintenance among municipalities. Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu has calls to priorities the maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure. The minister who made the remark during a briefing by water and sanitation department acting director general Squire Mahlangu. The briefing was inline with the water shortage on Mahikeng in the North West of South Africa. According to Sisulu, she has directed Mahlangu to…

MALAWI GOVT. URGE TO CHOOSE NEW CONTRACTOR FOR WATER PROJECT

Posted on 24 June 201928 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Malawi Government urged to make decision on Lilongwe-Salima water project Malawi government has been advise to find new contractor or continue with Khato civil for the water project. The Lilongwe-Salima water project will seek to pump water from lake Malawi to Lilongwe and its surrounding district. This will help ease water supply challenges facing these areas. In 2018, Malawi Finance Minister announce that Financing for Salima-Lilongwe Water Project is not Ready. According to him, the…

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