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NAMPOWER UNHAPPY WITH SWISS COMPANY OVER REPAIRS OF POWER STATION EQUIPMENT IN NAMIBIA

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

Senior NamPower officials are disgruntled over the national electricity company’s battle to recover N$5,6 million paid to a Swiss company for the repair of power station equipment in India. The money was paid as a tax payment for the import of equipment, known as the transformer 12, for a substation in the Zambezi region. In November 2016, NamPower issued a tender inviting companies to submit quotations for “logistics services: transportation of a power transformer from…

HOW GNPC CONSTRUCTED 123 PROJECTS IN GHANA

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Gambeta News

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation has constructed 123 different projects in the Ashanti Region, from the country’s oil proceeds, says Dr Dominic Kwasi Eduah, Chief Executive Director of the foundation. The projects included mechanised boreholes, sanitary facilities/public toilets, school blocks, football pitches (astroturfs). Out of the number, 43 of them are educational infrastructure. According to the Executive Director, the company was determined to impact the lives of five million Ghanaians across the country, through…

TANZANIA ROAD CONSTRUCTION: AFFECTED RESIDENTS TO GET ALLOCATED FUNDS WORTH 16.2BILLION

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Minsiter of Work, Mr Innocent Bashungwa has said President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has allocated a total of 16.2 b/- as a compensation fund for all citizens forgoing their lands for construction road projects across the country. Mr Bashungwa made the statement on Monday in Simiyu Region after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Maswa Bypass Road long 11.3 kilometres at tarmac level which has reached 99 per cent so far. He also scanned…

BOREHOLE DRILLING TO COMMENCE IN DIFFERENT SA REGION TO REDUCE WATER CHALLENGES

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

As part of interventions to resolve water challenges, the eThekwini Municipality has started the drilling of boreholes in several wards, particularly in the rural parts of the city. This follows the recent launch of the borehole project that will see 20 boreholes drilled in areas affected by irregular supply of water. Launched by eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, the project will ensure that residents have access to clean, safe water as an interim measure, while longer…

WIND ENERGY: HOW MOROCCO IS AT THE FOREFRONT FOR ITS REVOLUTION

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

Across Africa, the deployment of wind energy projects has generated approximately 12,400 direct jobs, both during and after construction Wind energy is emerging as a powerful force in Africa, with Morocco at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. Alongside South Africa and Egypt, Morocco is leading the continent’s charge into wind energy, paving the way for a green energy transition that is creating jobs and reducing carbon footprints, according to a new report from…

GERD DILEMMA CONTINUE BETWEEN EGYPT AND ETHIOPIA AFTER LATEST TALKS

Posted on October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 by Gambeta News

Fourth filling of Ethiopia’s dam sparks new row with Egypt Ethiopia and Egypt are once again embroiled in a fierce diplomatic fight before the United Nations Security Council, as letters from both countries’ foreign affairs ministers show. The filling of the fourth stage of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) became the latest flashpoint for a strong exchange of words between the two nations. Egypt accuses Ethiopia of violating a trilateral agreement, while Ethiopia claims…

KENYA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANS TO EXPAND JKIA AIRPORT

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Gambeta News

The government plans to modernize and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it seeks to make it competitive regionally. Caleb Kositany, Chairman of the Kenya Airport Authority (KAA), said that the new facility will reduce congestion at Kenya’s main port of entry and exit. Kositany said that the facility will reinforce JKIA’s status as Africa’s premier hub and gateway into East and Central Africa. The KAA Chair spoke on Sunday when he presided over…

HOW INSTALLATION OF THE ABBAY DAM IS SET TO HELP ETHIOPIA

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Gambeta News

The installation of Abbay Dam’s five turbines gives impetus to country’s economy and the region apart from flickering hope for millions of Ethiopians who do not have access to electricity, said water resource researchers. In an interview with Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), the hydro-politics researcher, who is also the member of Abbay Dam negotiating team, Yacob Arsano (PhD) said that the five turbines that are being installed at the Abbay Dam have immense benefit to…

AfDB ANNOUNCED PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ABIDJAN TO LAGOS HIGHWAY

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Gambeta News

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reiterated its commitment to funding the construction of the Abidjan to Lagos highway. The bank, in a statement on its website, said it was playing a leading role in mobilizing funding for the project. It said that Heads of State in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had decided to speed up the construction of the highway. “The bank has already contributed 25 million dollars to fund…

UGANDA WORKS MINSTRY OUTLINE PLANS TO UPGRADE COMMUNITIES ROADS

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Ministry of Works and Transport has initiated a transformative plan to upgrade community roads across the country using low-cost sealing methods. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing connectivity and access to business opportunities while remaining cost-effective. The announcement was made as Vice President Jessica Alupo visited several roads in Katakwi District to commission the commencement of road construction projects utilizing low-cost sealing techniques. According to Alupo ,the country is set to benefit from…

CONSTRUCTION OF KAUXWI CLINIC COMPLETED IN BOSTWANA

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Gambeta News

Construction of the Kauxwi clinic, which was among projects behind schedule in the Okavango District, is complete and will be handed over shortly. This was revealed by the Okavango District Council chairperson, Mr Gaopalelwe Ronald when opening the full council meeting recently. “It is commendable that the clinic is finally complete since it was among projects behind schedule in the district. Twenty-six potter cabins have been procured and handed over to be used for staff…

RWANDA LARGEST SHOPPING CENTER: THE INZOVA MALL INSIGHT

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Gambeta News

A multi-billion-dollar shopping center named Inzovu Mall under construction is expected to be completed in September 2025. Once complete and operational, the shopping mall being constructed by French firm Groupe Duval through Duval Great Lakes is expected to complement the tourism experience for guests in the country. Duval Great Lakes Ltd is owned by Groupe Duval in partnership with a local businessman Vicky Murabukirwa, the Managing Director of Duval Great Lakes. In an exclusive interview with The New…

REASON WHY LIBYA DAM COLLAPSED: EXPERTS VIEW

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Gambeta News

More than 11,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands are missing following the catastrophic dam collapse in the eastern Libyan city of Derna on 12 September. The dam collapse came after an extreme storm, Storm Daniel, slammed into the north African country. Speaking to water resources and engineering expert Nadhir Al-Ansari, who has researched the design and safety of dams, to provide insights into the disaster. How does extreme weather affect the stability…

PRESIDENT BARROW SET TO INAUGURATE NEWLY COMPLETED DOUBLE-SURFACE NORTH-BANK RURAL ROAD

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

His Excellency Adama Barrow, the President of The Republic of The Gambia, is expected to preside over the inauguration of the newly completed double-surface constructed North Bank Rural Roads- Lot 2 by the end of this month as preparations are in high gear for the upcoming event. The much-awaited, dubbed Rural Roads Project- Lot 2, which is 48km, covered settlements such as Kaur Janneh Kunda – Jimbala- Kaur – Kerr Chaindu – Chamen – Nyanga…

RECONSTRUCTION OF US$346.5M OFANKOR-NSAWAM DUAL CARRIAGEWAY AT 40% IN GHANA

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Gambeta News

Reconstruction of the $346.5 million Ofankor-Nsawam dual carriageway project is progressing steadily with 40 per cent of work completed so far, the resident engineer, Mr Thomas David Arthur, has disclosed. The scope of work undertaken so far includes the construction of an underpass footbridge at the Agya Appiah section of the road, 50 percent complete, a footbridge at Fise, 95 percent complete with all the other components of the projects at various stages of completion….

TANZANIA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANNED COMPLETION OF SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE NATION

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

Tanzania’s government has completed the necessary preparations for schools’ infrastructure to accommodate all standard seven leavers selected to join secondary schools for the 2024 academic year, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said. “The government has already completed the preparations for infrastructure to accommodate all students who will be selected to join Form One in the 2024 academic year,” President Samia said through her verified post on the X platform and Instagram accounts. The Head of…

SA ACTIVISTS UNHAPPY WITH GOVT. PLANS OVER ENERGY MIXTURE

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

Activists protested against oil and gas development outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Wednesday, as the Southern African Oil and Gas Conference got underway. The protesters included members of Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI), the Climate Justice Charter Movement, Feed the Future for Life and Extinction Rebellion. About 80 protesters sang and danced outside the centre. Some wore chicken masks and held placards which read “Fossil fuels: Your chickens have…

TOGO SECURED €35M FUND FOR 7KM GBODJOME-AGBODRAFO COASTAL

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Gambeta News

Togo secured a €35 million loan from the French Development Agency (AFD) to continue its coastal protection works along the 7km-long axis going from Gbodjome to Agbodrafo. The related agreement was inked recently by the Togolese minister of finance, Sani Yaya, and France’s ambassador to Togo, Augustin Favereau. Several important figures were present, including the Togolese minister of environment and AFD’s country director. “I am delighted with the signing of the Credit Agreement with the Agence…

FEDCO PARTNER WITH A FIRM TO CONSTRUCT CLASSROOM BUILDINGS IN GHANA

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

Federated Commodities Ltd (FEDCO) and partners, Storck and Walter Matter, inaugurated a six-unit classroom block for Domeabra Primary School, near Asankragwa, in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. The block, which has a head teacher’s office, a staff common room, a library, a computer laboratory, toilet facilities, a mechanised borehole, and an astro turf, is to expand access to basic education at Domeabra. The Managing Director, FEDCO, Mrs Maria Adamu-Zibo, mentioned that…

MOROCCO GOVT. PLEDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM AIMED EARTHQUAKE AFTERMATH

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

In the emotionally charged wake of the horrendous earthquake that hit central Morocco this past Friday, a ministerial committee held a meeting today in Rabat to address the urgent need for reconstructing damaged homes in the affected regions. Chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, the committee worked on formulating a comprehensive plan to reconstruct demolished homes and provide compensation for individuals who lost their homes. The exact details of the plan will be released in…

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