Construction work on the Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline seems closer to becoming a reality now that Tanzania has announced that they have completed geophysical and geological studies . This was announced by DR Kalemani Energy Minister for Tanzania who sought to allay rumors that the project may not see the light of day. The minister was…
Details The Ugandan government has commissioned the construction of two new community access roads in Rubanda West constituency. The project which is estimated to cost a total of US $377,888 will see the construction of the 8km Nfasha-Kigunguzo-Rwabahundane road in Bufundi sub-county at a cost of US $244,277 and the 3.5km Kianga-Mushanje road in Ikumba sub-county…
Details Nigeria is set to export excess unutilized power to other West African countries. The export is expected to raise the quantum of electricity exported from Nigeria to the West African region. According to Usman Mohammed the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) who is also the chairman of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) executive board,…
Details Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned a new terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, which has a capacity to process 15 million passengers every year and covers a space of approximately 56,000 square metres. According to the President, the new terminal shows the Federal Government’s commitment in developing Nigeria into a regional…
Details Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned a new terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, which has a capacity to process 15 million passengers every year and covers a space of approximately 56,000 square metres. According to the President, the new terminal shows the Federal Government’s commitment in developing Nigeria into a regional…
Details A 390MW power plant is set to be constructed in the town of Jacqueville near Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire. Known as Atinkou, the power plant is similar to the one developed by Ciprel, a subsidiary of the Eranove group and a leading operator in power generation in Côte d’Ivoire. With an installed capacity of 390MW, Atinkou also…
Details The 99 kilometre road to Mbale currently under construction in Eastern Uganda is already 30% complete 7 months into the 25 month contract. The road which stretches from Tirinyi through Nakalama and ends in Mbale a total distance of almost 100 kilometers is being constructed by Dott Services a construction company with operations in Uganda, Tanzania and…
Details Egypt has benefited to the tune of over US $7bn in infrastructure projects so far implemented by Chinese companies in the country. Major projects by China Noteworthy construction projects in the pipeline in Egypt planned by China are the second phase of the New Administrative Capital of Egypt’s Central Business District worth US $3.5bn and; a petrochemical…
Details Construction work on the Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline seems closer to becoming a reality now that Tanzania has announced that they have completed geophysical and geological studies . This was announced by DR Kalemani Energy Minister for Tanzania who sought to allay rumors that the project may not see the light of day. The minister was…
DetailsKenya, Africa’s largest producer of geothermal energy continues to increase its geothermal capacity with the commencement of construction work on Kenya’s Olkaria 1 unit 6 geothermal power plant kicked off this week during a ground breaking ceremony presided over by the country’s President Mr Uhuru Kenyatta. Kenya’s latest project further cements Kenya’s position as Africa’s…
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