Category: Infrastructures

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod For Reconstruction And Dualisation Of Adenta-Dodowa Road

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President Akufo-Addo said this latest effort will be a welcome addition to the impressive strides by his government in the road network nationwide The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as part of government’s determined pursuit to transform the road infrastructure of the nation, has on Thursday, 8th August 2024, cut the sod for the dualisation of the 22km Adentan to Dodowa road project. Originally reconstructed in 1998, this vital inter-regional road, connects Ghana’s capital to the Eastern and Volta regions and beyond, thus forming part of government’s…

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Cameroon : World Bank Invests $50 Million to Boost Transport Infrastructure in the North-West Region

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The World Bank has recently approved a $50 million grant to support the development of Cameroon’s transport sector, with a specific focus on improving urban roads in the North-West region’s capital, Bamenda. This additional financing builds upon the existing Cameroon Transport Sector Development Project. The project aims to achieve several key objectives: Strengthen national transport planning Improve transport efficiency and safety on the Babadjou-Bamenda section of the Yaoundé-Bamenda corridor, a crucial trade route. Enhance safety and security at select airports across the country. Targeted Investment in Urban Infrastructure The $50…

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Neglect of Road Maintenance in Africa: A Major Challenge for Infrastructure Sustainability

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By Carlos Kpodiefin In many African countries, enormous sums are invested annually in road construction to stimulate economic development, improve regional connectivity, and facilitate trade. However, despite these initial efforts, inadequate road maintenance has emerged as a major challenge, threatening the long-term sustainability of these crucial infrastructures essential to the continent’s emergence. The significant financial resources poured into road construction are often celebrated as major advancements, enabling the connection of remote regions, improving market access, and encouraging economic development. Nonetheless, these investments are frequently overshadowed by a lack of long-term…

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MSC South Africa Inaugurates MEDLOG Cold Store Facility, Paving the Way for Trade Advancements

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South Africa, known for its vibrant maritime industry, has witnessed a significant milestone with the inauguration of the MEDLOG Cold Store Facility by MSC South Africa. Established as a testament to MSC’s longstanding commitment to the region, this state-of-the-art facility marks a pivotal moment in South Africa’s trade landscape. Since its inception in 1971, MSC Group has been an integral part of South Africa’s maritime domain, steadily expanding its presence across various entities. From the Mediterranean Shipping Company to MSC Logistics (MEDLOG), the group’s footprint spans strategically located offices in…

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Uganda: Deputy Speaker questions delayed Mpigi – Busega road project

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KAMPALA, Uganda, November 8, 2023/APO Group/ — Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked the leadership at Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to explained the delays in the completion of Mpigi-Busega Expressway.   Tayebwa on Tuesday, 07 November 2023 led a team of legislators from the Physical Infrastructure and National Economy committees on an inspection on-going construction works at Katonga Bridge and Mpigi – Busega Expressway road. “Myself and the current Chairman of the National Economy (Hon. John Bosco Ikojo), strongly participated in the approval of the money for Mpigi –…

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Nigeria: African Development Bank approves $115m loan to Abia State for road rehabilitation, erosion control and solid waste management

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The project will build resilience by providing the towns access to urban infrastructure services, including economic and social amenities The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $115 million to support a major road rehabilitation project in Nigeria’s Abia State. The project will see the rehabilitation of roads, erosion control infrastructure and preparation of solid waste management facilities in the state capital, Umuahia, and the commercial hub, Aba.   Financing for the project, estimated at a total cost of $263.80 million, will…

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Senegal : The Minister of Infrastructure ”satisfied” with the progress of the BRT works

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Dakar, March 24 (APS) – Work on the construction of the Bus rapid transit (BRT) “has made great progress”, welcomed, on Friday, the Minister of Infrastructure, Land Transport and Opening up, Mansour Faye, stressing that the commercial operation is planned for the ”last quarter” of the year. ”The observation is that the work has progressed well. We have noticed that the general traffic lanes have been practically all freed up. The workers are under construction at the stations”, declared the minister, who said he hoped that ”the delivery of the infrastructure as…

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Senegal : Macky Sall announces a project to improve the Bissau-Dakar corridor

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Goudomp (Sédhiou), March 3 (APS) – Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have started a project to improve the corridor linking their two capitals, in connection with the program to open up Casamance and the Sédhiou region in particular , said Thursday, the head of state, Macky Sall.   “In the spirit of good neighborliness and African integration, we have embarked with the sister Republic of Guinea-Bissau on the project to improve the Bissau-Dakar corridor supported by the African Development Bank,” he said. he says. The Head of State chaired, in Goudomp, the…

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President El-Sisi Inspects Construction Work to Develop Roads and Axes in Greater Cairo

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On october 14th, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inspected construction works to develop a number of roads and axes in Greater Cairo. The President also inspected the construction works of the Hasballah Al-Kafrawi Axis and the surrounding axes The Spokesman for the Presidency said the President’s tour included inspecting the progress of the development of the Mokattam Corniche and central plateau, as well as the axes leading to the Mokattam plateau, which will help link it to Cairo’s neighborhoods and allow smooth transportation. This includes Yasser Rizk Axis, which will link…

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Africa50, African Development Bank and the Newly Launched African Sovereign Investors Forum Signal Strong Desire to Jointly Mobilize Capital for Infrastructure Projects

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The three entities will work together to galvanize financing and to drive the development of skills and expertise within the infrastructure sector The African Development Bank, Africa50, and Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on developing green and climate resilient infrastructure projects across Africa. The three entities will work together to galvanize financing and to drive the development of skills and expertise within the infrastructure sector. The signing took place on 20 June 2022 in Rabat, Morocco, during an event to launch the…

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