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MOROCCO AND ISRAEL SIGNED DEAL TO BOOST TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Gambeta News

Morocco and Israel signed on Monday three agreements to boost bilateral cooperation in the sector of transportation, including maritime transport. The accords cover different aspects of the transport sector, including maritime transport, reciprocal recognition of driving licenses, as well as road safety. Moroccan Minister of Transport Mohamed Abdeljalil signed the agreements with his Israeli counterpart Miri Regev, who was heading a large delegation during a visit to Morocco that sought to cement bilateral cooperation as…

ETHIOPIA TO LAUNCH FREE ONE-MONTH ELECTRONIC-BASED TRANSPORTATION

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has launched free one-month electronic-based transportation services for Addis Ababa residents with 60 electric vehicles that are assisted with 40 charging stations. On the occasion, Transport Minister Dagmawit Moges said that the introduction of 60 electric vehicles is sought to provide comfortable, efficient, modern, and reliable transportation service in the country in addition to replacing fuel consumption and reducing carbon emissions. Accordingly, the ministry is working to replace the…

CONTRACTOR RETURN TO SITE FOR COMPLETION OF ENUGU AIRPORT IN NIGERIA

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has announced that contractors for the Enugu Airport construction has returned to work. He said via his social media handle that “We announce our full remobilization to Enugu despite COVID lockdown. Even with challenges like heavy rains, opening up of quarries and bitumen sources we should complete this procurement in few weeks. A definite date of completion will be announced at my next site visit.” We announce our full…

GHANA SKY TRAIN PROJECT TO KICK OFF SOON

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana signs the Concession Agreement for the construction of the Accra Sky Train Project. With the concession signed, feasibility studies for the project will kick off. The project is first of its kind to be witnessed in Ghana and will enhance smooth and fast transportation. The decision to construct the sky train is not over-ambitious and therefore it takes an ambitious person like President Akuffo Addo to take that bold step. Investors have assured that the…

KENYA INCREASES SGR CARGO TRAINS TO SEVEN

Posted on July 5, 2018July 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya increases number of cargo trains in Mombasa-Nairobi route to seven. The daily number of standard gauge railway (SGR) cargo trains on the Mombasa-Nairobi route will to increase to seven (7) daily by Friday. This will in turn increase competition with road transporters. Previously, only six (6) trains carrying 654 containers were leaving Mombasa daily to the inland container depot in Nairobi. But by tomorrow there will be seven (7) trains conveying 752 containers. Everyday about 1,300 containers…

KENYA GOVERNMENT SEEKING TO LOWER COST OF PROJECTS

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government looking to lower costs of crucial projects The government of Kenya through the Kenya Roads Boards (KRB), is in search of researchers, contractors and suppliers who will help to reduce its budgetary costs by at least 25%. Reducing the costs will enable them achieve more developmental projects. Chair person of KRB, Ms Rita Kavashe, said the key areas under consideration include; transport and housing infrastructure and research. Roads contribute about 60% of Kenya’s GDP, however its contribution is…

TRANSNET INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS AGREES ON DEAL TO TRANSFORM GHANA’S RAILWAY SYSTEM.

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

South Africa’s Transnet International Holdings agrees on the deal to transform Ghana’s railway transportation system. Transnet International Holdings plans to supply 110 wagons to Ghana Railway Company Limited by the end of 2018. This plan will give improve this sector of transportation in Ghana. The deal includes the supply of 22 coaches, two locomotives, and two power vans with first class kitchens. Hence, this deal is possible through Ghana’s partnership with South Africa’s Ministry of…

NIGERIA ENDORSE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES IN NASSARAWA

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Federal Government of Nigeria approve US$248.6m for construction of Road and Bridges in Nasarawa State. The Nigerian Government have given approval for the construction of of roads and bridges in Nasarawa states. The Federal government have set aside about US$248.6m for these projects. Some of these projects include; rehabilitation of Lafia-Obi-Awe-Tunga road, Nasarawa-Loko road with Alushi loop, Loko-Oweto bridge across River Benue and Wamba- Wanse road. According Minister of State II for Power, Works & Housing, Suleiman Zarma, the Nasarawa…

NIGERIA CONSIDERS DISCONTINUING ABAJI-KOTON-KARFE ROAD PROJECT

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigerian Government to terminate contract for Abaji-Koton-Karfe road project. The Nigerian Ministry of Power, Works and housing is threatening to terminate its contract with Bulletine Construction Company Ltd for the dualisation of the Abaji-Koton-Karfe road. According to the Nigerian government the basis for discontinuing the project is due to five months negligence by the contractor. The 49.4 km Abaji-Koton-Karfe road project ( section III of the Abuja-Lokoja Road dualisation) costs about N15.1 billion. It was initially expected to be complete…

ZANZIBAR’S PEMBA AIRPORT TO UNDERGO MAJOR FACE-LIFT

Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zanzibar government to upgrade Pemba Airport. The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through it’s Vice President Seif Ali Iddi, said the Pemba Airport will undergo a major upgrade to be able to accommodate bigger planes and handle international flights. There is no information for the cost of the upgrade yet. But experts from Egypt are currently undertaking various measurements on how to upgrade the airport. So the project is currently undergoing feasibility study. The African Development Bank (AfDB) will…

ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zambia soon to begin a US$152,381 road rehabilitation. Zambia is planning to embark on a US$152,381 peri-urban road rehabilitation project. This is coming just after the conclusion of a road survey by the Luanshya Municipal Council (LMC) engineering department. The aim of the rehabilitation is to open up new areas for agriculture activities using locally generated resources. According to Luanshya Mayor, Nathan Chanda, the project for grading and graveling feeder roads are important not only to farmers but also in…

LAGOS 3RD MAINLAND BRIDGE TO UNDERGO REHABILITATION

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria to rehabilitate Lagos 3rd Mainland bridge. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria have given approval for the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The repair works on the bridge is worth about US$52.6m. The council gave the approval at an FEC meeting presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Italian construction firm, Borini Prono will be responsible for the repair works. Borini Porno is also responsible for constructing the bridge. According to the Minister of…

ETHIOPIA TO OBTAIN PART OF DJIBOUTI PORT

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia to acquire part of Djibouti’s port. Djibouti have reach an agreement with Ethiopia concerning the acquisition of part of its port by Ethiopia. This agreement comes after Djibouti on its own invalidated a contract with the United Arab Emirates’ giant Dubai Ports World (DP) two(2) months ago. According to Ethiopian Minister of Transportation Ahmed Shide, determination of the percentage apportioned is till ongoing. As experts are still assessing the value and profit margins of the port. Both parties…

NIGERIA SIGN RAIL CONCESSION AGREEMENT IN WASHINGTON DC

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nigeria signs railway concession agreement with General Electric. Nigeria Government have just signed a railway concession agreement with an international consortium led by General Electric (GE). The agreement signing in Washington D.C. is for the interim phase of the Nigerian narrow-gauge railway concession. The consortium comprises of four companies SinoHydro, Transnet, APM Terminals and then General Electric. This development is part of the dividends of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the White House in Washington DC. The Interim phase…

AfDB GIVES GHANA US$20m LOAN FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Ghana gets loan from AfDB to construct alternative for Adomi bridge. The African Development Bank (AfDB) have released US$20m loan to Ghana for the construction of a link road. The link road is between Volivo to Dorfor Adidome, where another bridge needs to cut across the Volta lake near the Togo border. This new 54-meter bridge, will serve as an alternative to the Adomi bridge. It will help ensure free flow of traffic whenever there is routine…

DECEMBER 2018: LAGOS-IBADAN SGR WILL BE COMPLETED

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Gambeta News

December 2018 set as target for completion of Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) line. The Minister for Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi during the end of the year news briefing and inspection of Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) line in Papalanto, Ogun State said, the rail line will be completed in December 2018 and be commissioned in January 2019. During the inspection, The minister said he was impressed with the level of the ongoing construction work achieved despite the…

KENYA TO PUT TOLL GATES ON FIVE HIGHWAYS FROM 2018

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Gambeta News

Kenya to Introduce toll stations on five of its Highways from 2018. From 2018 Kenya is planning to introduce toll stations on five (5) of its highways which will have motorists paying between US $0.01 to US $0.03 per kilometre for the next 30 years. The Director-General of Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Mr. Peter Mundinia, during an Investor briefing in Nairobi said that some of the highways would first have to be upgraded by private investors who…

CONSTRUCTION OF LAGOS-IBADAN RAIL LINE TO START IN DECEMBER

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Gambeta News

Lagos-Ibadan rail line construction to begin in December 2017. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed that the laying of tracks for the Lagos-Ibadan rail line will be kick started in December 2017. Parts of the rail line will be arriving Nigeria by the end of November. According to the Minister; due to the construction of the rail line, there will be demolition of some existing assets like water pipes, gas pipes, houses, electric cables,…

ISRAELI FIRM AWARDED NIGERIAN WATERWAYS SECURITY CONTRACT

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Gambeta News

Nigeria Employs Israeli Security Firm to Police its waterways. The Federal Government of Nigeria in a bid to check and tackle the rising rate of crime and piracy along its territorial waters has concluded plans to employ the services of an Israeli firm for the security of its waterways. The contract entails procurement of security equipment and training of the Nigerian Armed Forces especially The Navy on how best to police the country’s waters effectively. This…

CHINA TO FUND US$1.2bn ZAMBIAN HIGHWAY

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Gambeta News

Zambia has launched construction of the 321-kilometer Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway that connects the southern and central parts of the country to the mining towns in the Copperbelt province. The mega-road project which will be constructed by China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Cooperation (CJIC) at a cost of US$1.2bn, is funded by a loan from China’s Exim Bank. The new road when completed will improve the flow of traffic and drastically reduce accidents on…