THE government has expressed its determination to revive all dormant industries available in all regions across the country. The Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Mr Exaud Kigahe spoke of the government’s determination yesterday in Parliament when responding to a question asked by Mwanaisha Ulenge (CCM- Special Seats) who sought the government’s position on plans […]
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ADDIS ABABA — Public raised over 19 billion Birr for the construction of Abay dam over the past 13 years, said Coordination Office. The Office of National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the Construction of the Abay Dam launched Bond Week yesterday to augment contribution to the construction of the dam via […]
The Technical Working Group tasked to oversee the completion of the Saglemi Housing Project has been given five weeks to issue the international expression of interest to pave way for private sector participation. Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who issued the directive, said, the move would enable the Ministry to commence the […]
The Minister-designate for Works and Housing, Mr Kojo Oppong Nrumah, has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the successful completion of all coastal protection projects along the country’s coast. Despite the concerning trend of rising sea tides affecting the development of coastal communities, Mr Nkrumah assured that the government remained dedicated to addressing the issue. […]
Addis Ababa, — Chinese Wenzhou Nixin Trading, a company with an investment capital of 300 million US dollars has expressed its interest to engage in Ethiopia’s manufacturing industrial parks. The company is anticipated to produce paper in industrial parks, according to the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC.) Industrial Parks Development Corporation CEO Aklilu Tadesse, received […]
Access to clean water remains a significant concern in Uganda, despite an increase in improved drinking water sources. The Uganda demographic health survey (UDHS) report 2022 reveals that only 42% of these improved sources are free from E. coli contamination, raising concerns about public health risks. The report highlights regional disparities in access to safe […]
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PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has lauded the significant contribution of Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, in advancing Tanzania’s key strategic projects. In her speech delivered during the Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership award ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria yesterday, President Samia said Tanzania is one of the African nations greatly benefitting […]
Maputo — The Mozambican government needs about 100 million dollars to implement the pilot rail electrification project, from Maputo city to the border with South Africa at Ressano Garcia, over a length of 88 kilometres. According to Transport Minister Mateus Magala, who was speaking to reporters on Thursday, in Maputo, after a meeting with the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended his gratitude to Namibians and international heads of state and government for their solidarity and support during the mourning period for president Hage Geingob. Mbumba said this in a media statement on Tuesday. “Over the last three weeks, Namibians mourned together, cried together, and also celebrated the exceptional deeds and […]
Minister of Transportation Kamel Al-Wazir inspected the Kigali Dry Port in Rwanda, one of Egypt’s projects in African countries. The inspection was carried out by Minister of Transportation Kamel Al-Wazir and accompanied by Ambassador Nermin Al-Zawahiri, Egypt’s Ambassador to Rwanda. Covering an area of 50,000 square meters with an annual capacity of 50,000 equivalent container […]
Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed upon the extension of infrastructural and port development agreements’ implementation for the benefit of their people and economies, a Kenyan diplomat disclosed. Approached by The Ethiopian Herald, Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political and Diplomatic Affairs Director General Moi Lemoshira said his country has extended the Lamu Port South Sudan […]
Harare — Sub Saharan African renowned Infrastructure Development Expert Dr Tinashe Manzungu has urged African countries to prioritise infrastructure development as part of the continent’s efforts to attain the Africa Agenda 2063. In an interview, Manzungu emphasised the essence of infrastructure development in building ‘The Africa We Want’. He urged African governments to maximising the […]
Monrovia — The Mano River Union (MRU), representing the collective interests and development aspirations of our member states, is delighted to express its full support for the recent announcement made by High Power Exploration Inc (HPX) regarding a pioneering agreement–a Letter of Intent with the Government of Liberia and the Guma Africa Group Ltd. This […]
The House of Representatives yesterday passed for second reading a bill to amend the 2022 Electoral Act by making electronic transmission of results mandatory. The amendment is also a bid to minimise fraud in the nation’s electoral process. Titled, “A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act, 2022 and for Related Matters,” the […]
Monrovia — The management of the Roberts International Airport has issued an apology for disruption in the supply of electricity at the airport. In a statement, the airport’s authority said this is due to technical glitches being experienced by its primary and secondary power sources. The statement signed by Mr. Jero Mends-Cole, Port Manager Officer-in-Charge […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the national grid has been fully restored after a partial disturbance at about 11:21 a. m. on Sunday. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager Public Affairs in a statement in Abuja on Sunday said that the company initiated immediate restoration of the affected part of the grid.’ “The […]
Nairobi — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and facility plant in Mradi, Embakasi, exploded last evening. In a statement, EPRA said that it first received the permit applications between March and July and that they were rejected for not meeting set standards for an […]
Nairobi — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in Mradi area where there was a gas explosion that killed three people was illegal. In a statement, EPRA explained that they received applications for construction permits on 19th March, 20th June, and 31st July 2023 […]