Africa
Namibia: Walvis Bay Port Expansion Stalls
The New Era reports that last year the Namibian Ports Authority announced plans for an ambitious N$1.7billion container terminal expansion at the port of Walvis Bay. But this N$1.7b expansion project has not commenced as shareholder consultations continue. The company also indicated that the existin
Ghana to Reclaim Sea for Tema Port Expansion
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has initiated steps to reclaim about half a kilometer of sea three kilometers westward of the Tema Port to secure more space for expansion to meet increasing demands of the maritime industry, reports the Government of Ghana official portal. The expansion
Kenya: Mombasa Municipal Council Challenges Port Dredging
The Mombasa Municipal Council has challenged a major port expansion and dredging project, reports AllAfrica. The council had instituted a criminal suit against the Kenya Ports Authority for failing to comply with the requisition. They argued that on April 12 Ndua was served with the physical plannin
Watermaster Shows Great Results in South Africa
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa is known as the city of lakes. Ekurhuleni has been facing numerous challenges with the state of its lakes especially with the invasive plants and the build up of silt. Many solutions were researched and experimented without long-term answers. Ekur
Sierra Rutile Posts 2011 Financial Results (UK)
Sierra Rutile Limited has announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2011. Key Highlights: – A successful year of transition and progress. – Revenue increased 25% to US$55.0 million in the year (2010: US$43.9 million). – EBITDA1 of US$0.1 million (2010: US$(0.8) million). – 2011 rutile pro
Liberia: NPA Boss Satisfied with Dredging Contract
Matilda Parker, the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), has disclosed that the Ports of Monrovia and Greenville dredging agreement is a wide-ranging contract, according to Daily Observer. Madam Parker indicated that the value of the dredging package (survey, dredge and mobilizati
IMS 7012 HP Exceeds Expectations in Liberia
BAM International, a Dutch construction company, was awarded a contract by APM Terminals to operate a 25-year concession at the Port of Monrovia by the Liberian Government. BAM International signed a contract with Eligoz Industrial Liberia to supply 100,000m3 (130,795 yds³) of sand for the construct
Ghana: Dredging on River Pra Completed
According to allAfrica, Intermerc Ghana Limited (IGL) has completed the dredging of the River Pra. The company had a period of six weeks to complete the dredging of the river to allow the free flow of water from upstream to the pumping station. Apart from the completion of the dredging of the River
Nigeria: FEC Approves Funds for Inland Water Ports and Dredging
According to the Vanguard, the Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved contracts worth N8.3 billion for the construction of Inland River Ports and also dredging of rivers as part of efforts to resuscitate the Inland waterways transport system. The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, state
Nigeria: Orashi River Dredging Progresses Well
Contract for the dredging of the Orashi River from Oguta lake in Imo state to Degema in Rivers state has been awarded to Simidia S and I International Company at the sum of N2,028,600,000. This important dredging project is expected to be completed within one year. The 205 kilometers river is expect
Nigeria: Oyo State Government Plans to Dredge 43 Streams in 14 Days
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Habitat, Mr. Wasiu Dauda, said that the Oyo State government will complete the dredging of 43 streams within Ibadan and other cities in the next two weeks. He said the dredging of the streams would cost the government over N300 million. “The introductio
Nigeria: Illegal Dredging Threatens Pipelines
According to Businessday, operators in the gas distribution channel have raised alarm over what they termed threat to the gas pipelines particularly in the Badagry axis of Lagos State, by the activities of illegal sand dredgers. Adesegun Oniru, the state commissioner for Waterfront Development and I