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450MW Karpowership to arrive in Ghana

 Ghana is anticipating the arrival and connection of a 450MW Karpowership. According to the African Centre for Energy policy (ACEP), it is expected to improve the current power supply  Read More..

Posted on : 31 Aug,2017


Capacity Building Crucial to Water Sector Development in Ethiopia

 Ethiopia Water Technology Institute (EWTI) says development in the water sector is important to properly use the nation’s water resources. The Institute further emphasizes that  Read More..

Posted on : 31 Aug,2017


Nigerias Zungeru hydroelectric power plant, 47% complete

 CNEEC-Sinohydro Consortium, has made a confirmation that the Zungeru hydroelectric power plant project in Nigeria is now 47% complete. CNEEC is in-charge of the development of the 700MW power  Read More..

Posted on : 31 Aug,2017


Re-construction of Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos begins

 The upgrade of the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, Kenya has begun. This is ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) that will take place in the country in 2018.   A team from the  Read More..

Posted on : 31 Aug,2017


Japans Kansai Paints takes over Sadolin Group in Kenya for US$99mn

 Kansai Paints Co., a Japanese paint and coating manufacturer has acquired 90% stake in Sadolin Group for US$100mn. However, the regional acquisition leaves local shareholders holding the  Read More..

Posted on : 31 Aug,2017


Nigerias National Housing Scheme begins in 33 states

 The Federal Government of Nigeria recently commenced construction of houses in 33 states for workers under its National Housing Scheme. This is according to the Minister of Power, Works and  Read More..

Posted on : 31 Aug,2017


Acorn Group and Helios to construct US$ 68m hostels in Kenya

 3,800 hostels worth US$ 68m are set to be constructed in Nairobi, Kenya. The project will help bridge the current student housing gap in the country.   Acorn Group and UK- based private  Read More..

Posted on : 28 Aug,2017


Mauritus to construct a second passenger terminal

 The government of Mauritus has announced it is going to construct a second passenger terminal. Construction work on the terminal is to commence in 2019 and end in 2020. The project aims to  Read More..

Posted on : 28 Aug,2017


Liberian power utility cancels electricity connection fee

 The Liberia Electricity Corporation has decided to remove the upfront service connection fee  to increase electricity access in the country.   New customers were paying $55 as  Read More..

Posted on : 28 Aug,2017


Construction of hydro power plant in Nigeria halfway complete

 The US$ 1.3m Zungeru hydroelectric power plant in Nigeria is now 47% complete; this is according to China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. (CNEEC)   The Deputy Project Manager,  Read More..

Posted on : 28 Aug,2017


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