Tag: Infrastructure
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New GETFund Projects to Boost Infrastructure at Afife SHS, Says Chairman
GETFund Announces New Infrastructure Projects for Afife SHS The Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has revealed plans to launch a fresh wave of infrastructure projects at Afife Senior High Technical School (Afife SHS). Speaking in a recent update, Bedzrah, who also serves as the Member of Parliament…
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GETFund Chairman: New Projects to Boost Afife SHTS Infrastructure
Overview The Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and Member of Parliament for Ho-West, Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has announced a renewed push to upgrade infrastructure at Afife Senior High Technical School (Afife SHTS). Speaking to stakeholders, he acknowledged that some loans borrowed in previous years did not translate into visible development…
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Growth at 3% Fails to Feed Namibia’s Hungry Workforce: What’s Next for Jobs
Namibia’s modest growth sparks concern over jobs Namibia’s economy is forecast to grow by around 3% this year, a figure economists say is relatively modest given the country’s ongoing unemployment challenges. The projection has sparked debate among policymakers, business leaders, and labor advocates about whether such growth will translate into meaningful employment opportunities or simply…
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Stranded on a Bridgeless Divide: Why the Mligazi River Bridge Still Isn’t Built After 60 Years
Background: A Long-Standing Plan The Mligazi River bridge, which would connect Bagamoyo District in the Coast Region with Handeni Rural District in Tanga, has long been a symbol of stalled infrastructure in Tanzania. Since Tanganyika attained independence in 1961, governments have touted ambitious development plans, yet the bridge remains a gap on the map. Local…
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Stranded villagers wait 6 decades for a new bridge
Introduction For generations, communities across the Mligazi River corridor have lived with a simple, stubborn truth: a bridge would connect lives, markets, and schools. Yet since Tanganyika gained independence in 1961, plans for a new bridge linking Bagamoyo District in Coast Region to Handeni Rural District in Tanga have remained on the drawing board. The…
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Stranded villagers wait 6 decades for a new bridge: Mligazi River saga
Background: A bridge that never arrived In the coastal region of Tanzania, the Mligazi River bridge has long symbolized unfinished business in the nation’s push to improve rural connectivity. The span would connect Bagamoyo District in the Coast Region with Handeni Rural District in Tanga, providing a crucial link for trade, education, healthcare, and daily…
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Quiet Power Shift: Burkina Faso and Ghana Rewriting Africa’s Development Playbook
Introduction: A Subtle But Strategic Shift Across Africa, headlines often spotlight debt, unemployment, and political drama. Yet a quieter, sustained transformation is taking shape in West Africa, driven by state-led investment and pragmatic governance. Burkina Faso and Ghana illustrate a growing trend where governments are embracing long-term infrastructure, domestic industries, and diversified financing to insulate…
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Quiet Power Shift: Burkina Faso and Ghana Redefining Africa’s Path to Development
Introduction: A Growing Quiet Power Across Africa, a new form of progress is taking shape—one that blends strategic planning with pragmatic execution. Burkina Faso and Ghana are often discussed in headlines for challenges like debt and unemployment, yet beneath the surface a concerted, state-led transformation is quietly taking hold. From large-scale infrastructure to economic diversification…
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Burkina Faso and Ghana’s Quiet Power Shift: State-Led Development in West Africa
Quiet Power Shift: A New West Africa Strategy When headlines spotlight debt, unemployment, and political pressure, a different narrative unfolds in West Africa. Burkina Faso and Ghana are quietly pursuing a comprehensive, state-led development strategy that aims to redraw regional power dynamics. Rather than relying on fleeting external investment or volatile commodity prices, both countries…
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Namibia government orders emergency action as Rundu sinkholes threaten communities and infrastructure
Rundu under threat: Government acts to curb sinkholes The Namibian government has taken decisive steps to address severe soil erosion and the growing risk of land collapse in Rundu’s Tutungeni area. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development announced an emergency action plan after on-site assessments revealed widening sinkholes and deteriorating ground conditions that threaten…