Tag: Infrastructure
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Faisalabad Green Light for Phase 2 Road Rehab: 33 More Streets to be Upgraded
Phase 2 Approval: A Step Toward Modernizing Faisalabad’s Road Network The divisional administration of Faisalabad has given formal approval for the repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of 33 additional central and internal roads and streets. This move aligns with the broader urban development vision championed by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and signals a significant push…
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10 Promises, One Clear Path: Bawumia’s Agenda for Ghana’s Everyday Challenges
Introduction: A Pragmatic Alternative to Rhetoric Ghana stands at a crossroads where everyday challenges demand practical solutions. The promise of steady leadership hinges not on grand rhetoric but on a concrete plan that touches the daily lives of families—prices, healthcare, education, and job opportunities. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s agenda presents a focused set of 10 promises…
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City Says It Was Caught Off Guard by Kanata Golf Course Redevelopment
Overview: A redevelopment plan emerges on the site of a former golf course The former Kanata Golf and Country Club site has long been eyed for development, but a recent turn in communications has left Ottawa’s city hall reeling. Councillor Cathy Curry disclosed that she was informed about the project late in the evening via…
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Could China Win a New Global Hegemony? The Simandou Iron Ore Project and Geopolitical Calculus
Introduction: A pivotal resource in a changing world As major powers recalibrate their strategies in a shifting geopolitical landscape, access to critical minerals has become a central battleground. The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, with its accompanying rail corridor to the coast and a purpose-built barge port on the Morébaya river estuary, stands as…
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Could China Win a Global Hegemony War? The Simandou Iron Ore Project and Geopolitical Consequences
Introduction: A High-Stakes, High-Color Geopolitical Gambit The world is watching a potential struggle for global hegemony, where economic leverage, military power, and control of critical resources intersect. One of the most consequential flashpoints is in West Africa, where the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea represents not just a mining operation but a geopolitical lever.…
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East African Portland Cement Expansion to 4m TPA capacity
Big Investment, Bigger Ambitions The East African Portland Cement Company (EAPC) is launching a transformative $200 million expansion that aims to almost quadruple its production capacity—from about 1.3 million tonnes per year to nearly 4 million tonnes per annum (tpa) within three years. The project signals a strategic shift in East Africa’s cement market as…
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East African Portland Cement Expands to Challenge Africa’s Cement Majors
Overview of the Expansion East African Portland Cement (EAPC) has announced a $200 million expansion project aimed at dramatically increasing its production capacity and elevating its status among Africa’s cement majors. The plan envisions lifting annual output from about 1.3 million tonnes to nearly 4 million tonnes over the next three years, a near fourfold…
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Chongqing: The 8D City on China’s Hills and Levels
Introduction: A City Built Upward Perched on the slopes of southwestern China, Chongqing has earned a reputation as an “8D city” — a playful nod to the way the terrain shapes every aspect of life. The metropolis is not simply spread across a flat plane; it climbs, folds, and doubles back on itself, turning elevation…
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DC Vehari Urges Fast Completion of Construction and Repairs
Overview: A decisive push for timely civic works The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Vehari, Khalid Javed Goraya, has directed district authorities to accelerate the completion of ongoing construction and repair projects. The aim is to remove bottlenecks, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for residents and travelers along the Vehari–Multan Road and surrounding urban corridors.…
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DC directs speedy completion of construction, repair works in Vehari
Overview: Accelerating Civic Projects in Vehari Officials in Vehari are putting urgency behind crucial civic initiatives designed to improve daily life for residents and commuters. At a recent review meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Goraya, the focus was clear: speed up construction and repair works, remove encroachments, streamline traffic, and install new streetlights…