Shem Oirere

After Avoiding 'Day Zero,' Cape Town Looks To Bolster Water System

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July 17, 2020

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South Africa city narrowly avoided having to turn off water taps in 2018.

Massive Nigeria Port Moves Forward with Chinese EPC Contractor Funds

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May 22, 2020

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The $1.675 billion Lekki port, set to be complete in 2022, will be the deepest in sub-Saharan Africa.

Bombardier-led JV Picked for Egypt’s First Monorail Project

Two lines will cover 96 km, with 33 stations, for estimated cost of $4.5 billion

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August 28, 2019

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Egyptian contractors Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors will be responsible for the design and building of all infrastructure and civil works.

Transportation Infrastructure

Tanzania Suspends $10B Bagamoyo Port Project

President Magufuli assails Chinese “tough conditions that can only be accepted by mad people"

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June 25, 2019

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Tanazanian president says $50 million in compensation for people displaced by Belt and Road Initiative project was diverted to individuals in Dar es Salaam.

Unfriendly Skies

Kenya Feuds With Chinese Contractor Over Cancelled Terminal Job

Greenfield Terminal contract was awarded in violation of RFP terms, Kenya Airports Authority claims.

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May 24, 2019

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Airport authority seeks to recover $42 million in advance payments.

International Projects

Ghana Picks Consortium for $2.2-Billion Railway Line

JV of companies from Ghana and Europe bests 44 competitors

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April 29, 2019

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GERC will operate and maintain the Eastern Railways line under a 27-year concession agreement.

International projects

South African Judge Denies Contractor's Bid To Escape Bond Forfeiture

JV quit $123-million Mtentu Bridge project following protests at site

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April 2, 2019

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The joint venture said protests and threats by the community against the roads agency had been directed toward the construction team and included threats of violence.

Clean Energy

Morocco First-Phase Wind Energy Project Secures Funds

Midelt farm will enable Morocco to offset 400,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

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December 21, 2018

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Siemens Gamesa will supply blades and towers to the onshore project from its new Tangier factory.

Fresh Attempt to Revive Ghana LNG Project

Tema terminal would be first LNG import facility in sub-Saharan Africa

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December 20, 2018

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Using Tema terminal processing infrastructure, the project promises to supply enough gas for generation of 30% of Ghana total electricity demand.

International Projects

Tanzania Picks Arab Contractors for Stiegler Power Project

Hydro plant reservoir would inundate section of Selous Game Reserve

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November 8, 2018

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The contractor will construct a 134-m-high RCC dam and four saddle dams, with a combined capacity to impound approximately 34 billion cubic meters of water.