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Now that the power rationing that gripped the country forcing some areas to go without electricity for more than 10 hours is over, the government must start preparing long term strategies that would make the country insulate itself from this perennial power load shedding problem.
EVERYONE says they support private power producers. No one is actually prepared to sign any of them up. And as it becomes increasingly clear that Eskom is not capable of funding the new power stations SA urgently needs, nor even of building enough of them, the go-slow on private producers becomes ever harder to understand -- or excuse.
As FIFA holds an extraordinary general meeting next Thursday in Cape Town, South Africa with the introduction of technology to assist referees in decision-making likely to be high on the agenda, two Botswana soccer figures have warned that the matter must be approached with caution. Staff Writer, FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE reports
The second phase of the $12 million Airborne Geological Survey Digital Data(AGSDD), has been completed by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), following which foreign mining firms are now besieging the office of the NGSA in Abuja and its regional offices to purchase the new information.
In this week's blogging roundup by Dibussi Tande, Nairobi's power outages call for innovative local solutions, Adidas launches a new Kente-theme line of footwear, but gets the history wrong, and the recent stoning of a young Somali woman calls into question the justness of Sharia law and its application.
Indications have emerged that the House of Representatives may have concluded arrangements to investigate the reasons behind the alleged sabotage in the sale of Nigeria Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) and its subsidiary, Mobile Telecommunication Limited (Mtel).
A new data operator has vowed to not only challenge TelOne, but also join the war for the hearts and minds of subscribers in Zimbabwe.
The Kalayakgosi Foundation Trust (KFT) is working on a massive project that will culminate in the building of a School of Industry in Ngamiland next year.
LEADERS of Moyo and Adjumani districts have urged presidents Yoweri Museveni and Salva Kiir of Southern Sudan to consider building Nimule hydro power since the Nyagak power plant is taking long.
THE main reason for weak service delivery is due to limited monitoring and evaluation, a senior official at the finance ministry has said.
Arusha-based A to Z Textile Mill will send its employees to Vietnam for intensive training in textile manufacturing.
GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has said his government would embark on rehabilitation of all roads in the state , including those owned by Federal Government because of its concern for good road and safety of the people.
GOVERNOR Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has announced plans by his government to link all the 17 local government headquarters in the state to the state capital with good motorable roads before the end of his tenure.
Leo Stan-Ekeh is the chairman and chief Executive of Zinox Technologies Limited manufacturers of Zinox computers, Zinox arguably sis the most popular computers in Nigeria having pushed other brands most of them international far behind.
A month ago we spent a few days in Mwanza's giant informal settlement of Mabatani and Bulamba, a rural fishing village in Bunda District.
Millicom International Cellular has finally gone live as the third national mobile operator in Rwanda, with a initial capital investment of about $50 million.
Honourable Minister of State for Information and Communications, Alhaji Aliyu Bilbis last week, in Lagos said Globacom , Nigeria 's national telecoms operator has proven that it is a reliable partner in the achievement of the cardinal objective of President Umar Musa Yar'Adua administration's 7-point agenda through the launch of Glo Broad Access,
The management of the Nigeria Railway Corporation has commended Governor Namadi Sambo of Kaduna State over the resuscitation of rail services in the state, just as it commended President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua for awarding the contract for the construction of a rail line from Kaduna to Abuja.
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Ufot Ekaette, on Sunday threatened to revoke the contracts for the construction of the 337 km East-West road.
The 6000 megawatts of electricity promised by President Umaru Yar'adua at the end of the year is inadequate for the country, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder in Kaduna State has said.
Unity Bank Plc has deployed full banking technology at the on-going 30th Kano Trade Fair which is expected to end tomorrow, a statement from the bank said.
GOVERNMENT is working on a national infrastructure master plan to cover current needs, medium-term solutions and long-term vision.
WORLD Vision has commissioned community projects worth sh300m in Nakaseke district.
The newly appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the African Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr. Adebayo Ogunlesi has reiterated its commitment to the development of the African continent through key infrastructure financing.
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda is today expected to conclude his tour of development projects in Kalabo, where he reiterated the Government's resolve to develop infrastructure in Western Province.
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