PROJECT DATABASE
FOR
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN
COUNTRIES
“I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.”
(Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela)
Prepared by
Africa Project Access
December 2013
Guide to Using the Africa Project Database
1. Africa Project Access provides two essential back-up services to the Projects supplied
to subscribers via the Africa Project Database. In order to streamline the usage of
these services, subscribers are kindly requested to refer to the Date and
“Description” of each Project concerned. (There is therefore no need for an
elaborate numbering system.)
2. The first service relates to contact persons for individual Projects carried. Most of the
Project inserts include “Contacts”. These are contact persons who either know of the
Project directly or who should be able to guide the enquirer in the right direction. In a
few cases, where no contact person is provided, this is because the Project has
originated from our associates and we therefore do not have direct knowledge of the
Project. Nevertheless, the subscriber is most welcome to contact Africa Project
Access directly (tel 27 11 4656770, fax 27 11 4659580, email: africprojs@pixie.co.za) and we will undertake a search for an appropriate contact. It must
be understood that communications systems in much of sub-Saharan Africa leave
much to be desired and data may change very quickly. Personnel in government
institutions, utilities, companies etc also change frequently. Thus if the subscriber is
not getting through, he or she should follow the procedure in 1.
3. The second service pertains to additional detail on the Project itself. Any formal
publication (especially in the environment in which we operate) will be limited in that
background intelligence relating to a Project may be difficult to publish in a multiuser system and may only be transmitted verbally. If a subscriber is particularly
interested in a specific Project and feels that additional detail is required, he or she is
welcome to contact Paul Runge at Africa Project Access who may or may not be in a
position to provide additional intelligence, (as opposed to formal information.) It
should be remembered that time is the most important factor in that subscribers wish
to know of a Project as early as possible – even before all the details are known. This
is why we are sometimes brief and why we include “Updates” on some Projects.
Note: Our service is not intended to fulfil the role of our some 200 subscribers, (mainly
Business Development and Export Managers.) We provide only the initial leads,
whereafter it is up to the subscriber to delve into the Project and secure the
business. We can however suggest specialists who can assist further down the
Project cycle with issues such as financial packaging, bid and performance bonds
etc.
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COMOROS
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Comoros: Comoros Energy Sector Support Programme,
Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli
SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Comoros Energy Sector Support Programme is being
implemented in the islands of Grande Comore, Anjouan and Moheli. The objective is to
supply the country’s electricity needs through effective utilisation of its renewable energy
sources. The duration of the Programme is three years. Rehabilitation, technical support,
capacity building and energy efficiency will be addressed.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Initial funding of USD 20 million is from the African
Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank and other donors.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: An example of a similar Programme in the Indian Ocean is
that of Reunion Island.
CONTACTS: Comoros Ministry of Energy, Mines, Industry & Handicrafts, telephone 269
738567 or 735630, e-mail: yahaya_sam@yahoo.fr
CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: DR Congo: Deziwa Copper Project, Katanga Province,
Southern DR Congo
SUBSECTOR: Mining/Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The DR Congo state mining utility, GECAMINES has stated that it
will be developing the Deziwa Copper Project in Katanga Province, southern DR Congo. It
has also taken over the Ecaille C copper-cobalt Project. The utility is attempting to raise the
required finance of around USD 1 billion from funders including Renaissance Capital. It also
seeks finance for a 500 MW power plant in the province.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1 billion
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: GECAMINES, Renaissance Capital
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company produced only about 20 000 tons of copper
in 2012 compared with nearly 500 000 tons in the 1980’s.
CONTACTS: Jacques Kamenga Tshimuanga, Administrator & Deputy Director General,
GECAMINES, telephone Lubumbashi 243 2341105 or 997031931, e-mail:
info@gecamines.cd or Johannesburg gecamines@netactive.co.za
DJIBOUTI
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Djibouti: Wind Power Plant, Lake Assai
SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Qatar Petroleum International (QPI) has signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Djibouti Electricity Company for the development of a 60 MW wind
power plant situated near Lake Assai west of the capital city. The feasibility study should be
completed by the end of 2013.
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VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Qatar Petroleum International (QPI), Djibouti
Electricity Company, Maple Indian Ocean Resources of North America. National Investment
Promotion Agency (NIPA).
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The national utility also has an agreement to establish
another wind power plant near Lake Goubet in collaboration with Maple Indian Ocean
Resources of North America.
CONTACTS: Madina Mohamed Bourhan, Head: National Investment Promotion Agency
(NIPA), telephone 253 21 312102, e-mail: contact@djiboutinvest.com
ERITREA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Eritrea: Asmara Copper/Gold/Silver Project, Central Eritrea
SUBSECTOR: Mining
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Production from the Asmara Gold/Silver/Copper Project is expected
around July 2015. The concession extends over an area of 111 square kilometres and includes
four deposits.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Initial capital requirement of around USD 140 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Sunridge Gold Corporation, Snowden Mining
Consultants.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Sunridge Gold acquired the concession in 2003 and is the
100% owner.
CONTACTS: David Daoud, Exploration Manager, Sunridge Gold Corporation, telephone
1 604 5362788, e-mail: info@sunridgegold.com
GHANA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ghana: Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP),
Northern Region
SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP) is being
implemented in the Northern Ecological Zone, the Accra Plains and the Savanna Accellerated
Development Authority (SADA) zones. It includes the promotion of PPP’s in the agriculture
sector. Emphasis will be on irrigation and access rtoads. 20 000 hectares will be put under
irrigation.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 145 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Food & Agriculture, World Bank, USAID.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: An important aspect is the resolution of the land tenure
system.
CONTACTS: Alaba Bortey, Coordinator: Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project (GCAP),
telephone Accra 233 302 687223, e-mail: info@mofa.gov.gh
Yusupha Crookes, Country Director: Ghana, World Bank, telephone Accra 233 30 2214100, email: ycrookes@worldbank.org
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GUINEA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Guinea: Conakry Electricity Network Rehabilitation and
Expansion Project
SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Islamic
Development Bank (IsDB) have allocated around USD 17 million for the preparation of the
Conakry Electricity Network Rehabilitation and Expansion Project. There will be additional
funding from the Guinea government. Twelve areas of the capital have been earmarked for
improvement. The Project includes the installation of prepayment meters.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 17 million
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic
Development Bank (IsDB), Eléctricité de Guinée (EDG). The relevant ministry is that of
Energy and Environment.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Funds will also be used to improve management capacity
at the state utility Eléctricité de Guinée (EDG).
CONTACTS: Kabine Camara, Director General, Eléctricité de Guinée (EDG), telephone
Conakry 224 30414487.
Ibrahima Diakite, MD, Moussa Cissé, Administration Manager, CISI Guinea, telephone
Conakry 224 24059629 or 68529127, e-mail: foceguoc@yahoo.fr or cdguineo@yahoo.fr
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Guinea: Wondima Iron Ore Project, Forecariah Area
SUBSECTOR: Mining/Ports/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: West African Iron Ore is undertaking initial studies for its
Wondima Iron Ore Project in the Forecariah area of Guinea. A pre-feasibility study will
decide mine development by 2015. There are discussions with Bellzone Mining and the China
International Fund for implementation of the Project.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: West African Iron Ore, Bellzone Mining, China
International Fund
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A road to the port at Konta would be constructed.
CONTACTS: Guillaume Curtis, Secretary General, Mamadou Soumane, Cabinet Head,
Guinea Ministry of Mines & Geology, telephone Conakry 224 64430127 or 60214073, e-mail:
guimecurtis@yahoo.fr or mamadou_soumane@hotmail.com
KENYA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: New Resort City, Isiolo, Central-Northern Kenya
SUBSECTOR:
Commercial
Property/Tourism/Construction/Airports/Ports/Road/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: There are plans for the development of the town of Isiolo in
central, northern Kenya into a new resort city. It is strategically placed at a cross roads on the
Lamu development corridor and is connected by road to Nairobi. The Kenyan authorities are
also considering the construction of a new airport at Isiolo. Kilifi close to Lamu and on the
route to Mombasa is also being targeted for development into a resort city
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VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project is estimated at USD 24,7 billion
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Transport. Kenya Investment Authority.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Lamu corridor (LAPSSET Project) will link the oil
reserves of Uganda and South Sudan as well as Ethiopia to the port of Lamu. Sections of the
road and rail links will be concessioned to private operators. Five resort cities have been
identified.
CONTACTS: Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi
254 20 2221401-4, e-mail: mukwa@investmentkenya.com
December 2013 Update:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Konza Technology Park, Nairobi
SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure/Commercial Property/Construction
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The uptake for tenancy at the Konza Technology Park in Nairobi is
encouraging. Interested parties include IBM, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, Craft Silicon,
Seven Seas, Safaricom, CISCO and Telemax. Companies from Taiwan and the United Arab
Emirates are also listed.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost is USD 600 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOTDA),
Ministry of Information & Communications. IBM, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, Craft Silicon,
Seven Seas, Safaricom, CISCO, Telemax. IFC.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The ICT Park was launched in January 2013. There have
been some disputes over land demarcation for the Project.
CONTACTS: Catherine Adeya-Weya: Acting Managing Director: Konza Technopolis
Development Authority (KOTDA), e-mail; konza@ict.go.ke
Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 22214014, e-mail: mukwa@investmentkenya.com
Jean Philippe Prosper, Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) Nairobi, Kenya Office,
telephone 254 20 2759000
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Two New Power Plants
SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure/Construction
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is inviting bids
from prospective investors for the construction of two power plants. The combined capacity
of the plants would be 1 800 MW. One Project is a coal and natural gas plant at Dongo Kunda
between Mombasa and Kilifi in eastern Kenya while the other is a coal-fired plant earmarked
for Lamu on the northern coast.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The national objective is to increase power supply
capacity from the current 1 664 MW to 6 700 MW in forty months.
CONTACTS: Joseph Njoroge, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, telephone Nairobi 254 20
310112 or 726993292, e-mail: info@energy.go.ke
December 2013 Update:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Olkaria Geothermal Power Project, Naivasha
District, Southern Kenya
SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation
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CONTRACT DETAILS: Synopec International of China has secured a contract with the
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) for a component of the Olkaria Geothermal
Power Project in the Naivasha District whereby steam will be collected from some sixty wells
through a pipeline system. The duration is twenty months. The steam gathered could produce
almost 400 MW.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The value of the Project is estimated at USD 140 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Synopec International of China, Kenya Electricity
Generating Company (KenGen). Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. The funders include
KFW of Germany and the World Bank.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It is reported that the 280 MW geothermal unit will be
ready in April 2014.
CONTACTS: Simon Ngure Acting MD & CEO, Kengen, telephone Nairobi 254 20 3666000
or 203741193e-mail: jundambiri@kengen.co.ke
LIBERIA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Liberia: New Power Plant, Monrovia
SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Jindal Steel of India has signed a memorandum of understanding
with the government of Liberia for the construction of a 350 MW coal-fired power plant in
Monrovia. There will be two 175 MW units.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost of the Project is USD 250 million
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Liberia Electricity Corporation, Jindal Steel of India
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company hopes to source the coal from its other
African coal Projects.
CONTACTS: Joseph Mayah, Deputy Managing Director, Liberia Electricity Corporation,
telephone Monrovia 777444156, e-mail: info@lecliberia.com
MALAWI
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Regional: Fibre Optic Cable
SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: SimbaNet of the Wanachi Group active in Tanzania, Kenya and
Uganda has won the contract for the construction of a fibre optic cable that will link Lilongwe
in Malawi to the border with Tanzania and then onward to the Tanzanian coast and the
undersea cables. The Project will be implemented on a PPP basis.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Funding is from the World Bank under the USD 20
million Regional Communication Infrastructure Programme Malawi Project.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: SimbaNet of the Wanachi Group, Bharti Airtel, SK
Broadband, Soliton Telemec, World Bank, Regional Communication Infrastructure
Programme Malawi Project
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are reportedly six companies short-listed for this
Project. SimbaNet has formed a consortium with Bharti Airtel, SK Broadband and Soliton
Telemec.
CONTACTS: Peter Nyamakusa, Regional Technical Manager, SimbaNet, telephone Dar es
Salaam 255 22 2163800, e-mail: info@simbanet.co.tz
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December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Kanyika Niobium Project, Northern Malawi
SUBSECTOR: Mining
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Globe Metals & Mining of Australia is negotiating with the
Malawi government for prospecting rights for the Kanyika Niobium Project in northern
Malawi. Technical assistance is from the East China Minerals & Exploration & Development
Bureau (ECE).
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Globe Metals & Mining of Australia, East China
Minerals & Exploration & Development Bureau (ECE), Ministry of Mines.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The government is currently reviewing its mining
legislation to ensure greater national benefit. Outstanding are the environmental impact
assessment, the development agreement and the marketing and offtake agreements.
CONTACTS: Fergus Jockel, Manager: Exploration & Chrispine Ngwena, Geologist, Globe
Metals & Mining, telephone Perth 61 8 94861779.
MOZAMBIQUE
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: LNG Plant, Afungi Peninusula, Cabo
Delgado Province, Northern Mozambique
SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Industrial/Construction/Housing/Airport/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Mozambican authorities and Anadarko of the USA is
reportedly planning the establishment of the long-mooted LNG Plant on the Afungi peninsula
near Palma in the Cabo Delgado Province of northern Mozambique. An industrial park will
be established as well as major housing Programmes for the workers engaged in the Project.
The initial plan is for four 5-million tons per annum liquefaction trains. The objective is to
produce 50 million tons per annum in the future. Staff will be transferred from Pemba to the
new operational area. The Project is currently in the front end and engineering design phase.
The plant will produce 20 million tons of gas per annum when it is scheduled to come on line
in 2018. The LNG site plan includes LNG jetties, a materials offloading facility, LNG storage
tanks, a lay down area, ten liquefaction trains, a gas inlet area, two construction camps,
permanent housing and an airstrip.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Anadarko of the USA, ENI of Italy. ENH of
Mozambique.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are reports that ENI of Italy will be establishing a
separate offshore facility.
CONTACTS: Anadarko Maputo Office, telephone 258 21 487050.
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Pemba Industrial Park
SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Commercial Property/Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: Letting notices are being issued for the Pemba Industrial Park
situated on the main road 4 kilometres from Pemba airport, 6 kilometres from Pemba town
and 11 kilometres from Pemba port. The site area of phase 1 is 12,6 hectares while the area of
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phase 2 is 9,3 hectares. There are 20 principal plots on offer with one already allocated
African Steel Merchants. The Project includes a commercial cluster, mini-factories, training
and workshop area, storm water control and sewerage treatment centre and a staff
accommodation area.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Steel Merchants.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Pemba will serve as a major logistics centre for the LNG
plant further north at Palma.
CONTACTS: Anthony Perdikies, telephone 258 840637537 or 27 828819025, e-mail:
Anthony@pembaindustrialpark.com
Jeff Harper, telephone 27 714704536, e-mail: jeff@pembaindustrialpark.com
Jaysen Golding, telephone 27 827846205 or 27 31 5368004, e-mail:
jaysen@pembaindustrialpark.com website: www.pembaindustrialpark.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: New Coastal Road, Pemba to Mocimboa da
Praia, Northern Mozambique
SUBSECTOR: Roads/Transport/Power/Infrastructure/Oil & Gas
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: RCT of Italy has begun the survey of the route for the proposed
new coastal road from Pemba to Mocimboa da Praia on Mozambique’s north coast. The
distance to Palma further north is 280 kilometres. The plans are for a four lane major artery.
There will be numerous bridges. There are also reports of a possible 75 MW gas-fired power
plant to be situated on the new road.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: RCT of Italy, Ministry of Transport, One of the
contenders for the Project is the local construction company, Grupo Abu Bacar.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The current road runs inland.
CONTACTS: Shabir Abu Bacar, Grupo Abu Bacar, telephone Pemba 258 823253480, email: grupoab@tdm.co.mz
December 2013 Update:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Vale Mine Mouth Power Project, Moatize,
Tete Province
SUBSECTOR: Power/Mining/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Saudi-registered ACWA Power is developing a 300 mw coalfired mine mouth power project for Vale of Brazil on its concession situated at Moatize, Tete
Province some 20 kilometres north west of the Zambezi River. The Greenfield Project is
being developed on a BOOT basis. ACWA will be the independent power producer (IPP).
The power will be supplied to Vale as well as the Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) grid.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: ACWA Power, Vale of Brazil, Electricidade de
Mocambique (EDM)
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company has stated that financial close should be
achieved within the next few months.
CONTACTS: Wayne Dexter: Mozambique-based Project Administrator, Vale, telephone 258
21 489900, e-mail: cbe.dexter@vale.co.mz
Joaquim Ou-chim: Director, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), telephone Maputo 258 21
353662, e-mail: joaquim.ouchim@edm.co.mz
Herminio Abrao Lucas: North Distribution Director, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM),
telephone Nampula 258 26216568, e-mail: hlucas@edm.co.mz
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Agostinho Mucauro: Electrical Engineer, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), e-mail:
amucauro@edm.co.mz
Heber Janeiro: Project Manager & Electrical Engineer, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM),
e-mail: heber.janeiro@edm.co.mz
Antonio Munguambe: Electrical Engineer & Planning, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM),
e-mail: Antonio.munguambe@edm.co.mz
Carlos Yum: Division Director: Corporate Performance and New Business Development,
Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM), telephone Maputo 258 21304407, e-mail:
cyum@edmdipla.co.mz
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: New Link Road, New Tete Bridge and
Revuboe
SUBSECTOR: Roads/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The OPWAY consortium comprising the Portuguese contractors,
Mota Engil and Soares Da Costa will be constructing a 14-kilometre new link road between
the new Tete Bridge which they have almost completed and the mining area of Revuboe. The
project has been delayed because some of the land is within the Rio Tinto concession and
permission must be obtained.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: OPWAY, Mota Engil, Soares Da Costa, Rio Tinto
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Traffic congestion in Tete which is split by the Zambezi
River has worsened considerably.
CONTACTS: Paulo Matias, OPWAY and Soares da Costa, telephone 258 823071124, e-mail:
Paulo.matias@soaresdacosta.pt
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Three Cities Hotel Complex, Zambezi River,
Tete
SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Construction
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The construction of the Three Cities hotel complex on the bank of
the Zambezi River in Tete is underway. The first phase of the Project is for the construction
of fifty of a final ninety units. The units will be wooden structure Caribbean-style houses. The
Project includes a golf course and a river marina.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 25 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Three Cities Hotels of South Africa. The Project
promoter is Russel Stephens of South Africa.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Two housing complexes are also planned on both sides of
the new Tete Bridge over the Zambezi. The sites are fifty hectares on the mining side and 20
hectares on the old town side.
CONTACTS: Russel Stephens, Three Cities Hotels, telephone Durban 27 31 5366600, e-mail:
ceres@threecities.co.za
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Mineral Water Plant, Muchara, Northern
Mozambique
SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: A local company in Pemba, Procongel is planning to establish a
mineral water plant at Muchara situated 15 kilometres outside Pemba in northern
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Mozambique. It will purchase a bottling plant from Brazil. Production from a borehole will be
100 000 litres per day.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The capital requirement is USD 1,2 million
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Procongel Pemba
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Reverse Osmosis technology will be used.
CONTACTS: Gary Wilson, Procongel Pemba, telephone Pemba 258 843038162, e-mail:
gary@mozprop.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Fibro-Cement Factory, Dondo, Sofala
Province
SUBSECTOR: Industrial
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Pemba-based hardware retailer Osman is establishing a fibrocement factory called Ecocimento in Dondo near Beira, Sofala Province. The plant should be
operational by mid-2014. No asbestos will be used.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Osman, Ecocimento
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company has been operating in Mozambique for over
thirty years.
CONTACTS: Mohamedzicar Osman, Osman Trading, telephone Pemba 258 27220603, email: osmanyacob@osmanyacob.com or oyacob@eil.ae
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique/Zambia/Regional: Beira-Lusaka Rail Link
SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure/Mining
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Beira-Lusaka between Mozambique and Zambia has been reestablished with the first train since the civil war in Mozambique carrying 1 050 tons of
fertilizer along the Machipanda rail line through Zimbabwe to Lusaka. On the return leg, the
twenty-five rail trucks will contain copper for export to Europe, Asia, America and Australia.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Beira Railroad Corporation (CCFB), Mozambique
Ministry of Transport & Communication, Zambia Railways
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Beira rail system has registered a 32% increase in cargo
loads over last year. Zambia is the second SADC country, after Zimbabwe, to receive and
send cargo to and from the port of Beira by rail, over a distance of some 1000 kilometres on a
journey that takes at least 10 days.
CONTACTS: Yubya Mwanawona, Zambia Railways, telephone Lusaka 260 968195184, email: myubuya@yahoo.com
Dias Sichinga, Zambia Railways, telephone Lusaka 260 968195161, e-mail:
dias.sichinga@zrl.com.zm
Webster Mtambo: Technical Manager, Zambia Railways, telephone Kabwe 260 215 224411 or
221193, e-mail: mtambow@gmail.com
Ambrosio Adolfo Sitoc, Director: Projects & Studies, Ministry of Transport &
Communications, telephone Maputo 258 828600470, e-mail: ambrosioadolfo@yahoo.com
Mozambique Regional Gateway Programme, Regional Component (PMU), telephone
Pretoria 27 12 349 7517, e-mail: info@mrgp.org.za
December 2013 Update:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Nacala International Airport, Central
Mozambique
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SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport/Infrastructure/Commercial Property/Tourism
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation.
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Brazilian architectural firm, Fernandes Arquitectos
Associados is undertaking the plans for the lay-out of the new Nacala International Airport in
central Mozambique. The airport which is under construction by the Brazilian contractor,
Odebrecht, will cover 15 200 square metres and will include a passenger terminal, shops and
restaurants. Initial capacity will be 500 000 passengers per annum. The Project is being
implemented through a USD 80 million loan from the Brazilian development bank, BNDES.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 80 million
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Fernandes Arquitectos Associados of Brazil,
Odebrecht of Brazil, BNDES. Ministry of Transport.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The airport was previously a military base.
CONTACTS: Gabriella Oliveira Calado: Manager, Procurement, Odebrecht, telephone Nacala
258 26 520363, e-mail: gabioc@odebrecht.com
Paulo Amorim: Manager, Logistics & Warehousing, Odebrecht, telephone Nacala 258 26
520636, e-mail: pauloamorim@odebrecht.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Construction of Quay 13, Beira Port
SUBSECTOR: Ports/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: There is some conjecture over the timing of construction of quay
13 at Beira Port. There is an urgent need for greater coal handling facilities at the port. In
2010 and 2011, some refurbishment of the coal terminal took place but it is only expected to
be fully operational in 2015. Mota Engel of Portugal is completing improvements to the Sena
rail line and increasing its capacity. However, analysts believe that while the amount of coal
exported next year from the Zambezi Valley through Beira Port may increase to around 6,5
million tons, the lack of sufficient coal handling infrastructure at the port will inhibit future
growth.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mota Engel of Portugal, Ministry of Transport
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Ministry of Transport has nevertheless declared that
by early 2015, the Sena line will increase its coal transport capacity to 20 million tons and
Beira Port will achieve a capacity of 26 million tons.
CONTACTS: Dr Henrique Pinheiro, Principal, Ariy Consulting & Advisory, telephone 27
828929331, e-mail: hjpinheiro@mweb.co.za
NAMIBIA
December 2013 Update:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Namibia: New Container Terminal, Walvis Bay Port
SUBSECTOR: Ports/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a R3 billion
loan to Namport for the construction of a container terminal at Walvis Bay port. Namport
hopes to achieve a 70% increase in the port’s cargo volumes by 2020 while developing as a
regional hub for SADC as well as the Gulf of Guinea. The Project will triple the container
handling capacity to about 1,05 million TEU’s per annum.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: R3 billion
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Namport, African Development Bank (AfDB).
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ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project is taking place alongside the North Port
Development Project which provides for an offloading jetty and storage facilities in its first
phase.
CONTACTS: Christian Faure: Executive: Marketing & Strategic Business Development,
NAMPORT, telephone Walvis Bay 264 64 2082323, e-mail: cfaure@namport.com.na
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Namibia: Water Treatment Plant, Windhoek
SUBSECTOR: Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure/Industrial/Agriculture
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ujams Wastewater Treatment Company, a joint venture
between VA Tech WABAG of Austria and Veolia of France has been awarded the contract
for the construction of a water treatment plant in Windhoek, Namibia. The Deutsche
Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG) is providing a long-term loan of 100
million Rand or about 7,3 million Euros for the Project. The capacity of the plant will be
around 5 000 cubic metres per day. It will treat wastewater from Windhoek’s northern
industrial zone and channel the water into the Swakoppoort Dam. The water may also be used
for agriculture.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: 7,3 million Euros / R 100 million
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ujams Wastewater Treatment Company, VA Tech
WABAG of Austria, Veolia of France, Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft
(DEG), Namwater.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It will replace an old plant built in 1966.
CONTACTS: Rudi Scholtz: DEG, telephone 27 11 5072500, e-mail: rudi@deginvest.co.za
Anne Keppler: Senior Investment Manager: Equity, Mezzanine, DEG, telephone Cologne 49
221 49861303, e-mail: anne.keppler@deginvest.de
Johannes Shigwedha, Corporate Communications Manager, Namwater, telephone Windhoek
264 61 712277, e-mail: shigwedhaj@namwatercom.na
NIGERIA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Hilton Lagos Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos
SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Tourism/Construction
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: Construction of the Hilton Lagos Hotel is expected to commence
in the first few months of 2014. The 350-room hotel will be located in the industrial suburb of
Ikoyi in Lagos. It will include a conference centre, a health centre and a pool. The hotel will
be owned in joint venture between Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) and the investment
company, Heirs Holdings.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Transnational Corporation (Transcorp), Heirs
Holdings, Hilton Group
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Hilton Group will manage the hotel.
CONTACTS: Valentine Ozigbo: Managing Director and CEO, Transcorp Hilton Lagos,
telephone Lagos 234 1 9033946, e-mail: info@transcorpnigeria.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant, Lagos
SUBSECTOR: Industrial
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STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: In mid-October 2013, Nissan and its West African partner, the
Stallion Group announced that they will jointly be launching a vehicle assembly plant in
Lagos at the existing Stallion VON Automobile plant. An MOU has been signed between the
two parties. The capacity of the plant will be expanded to assemble 45 000 units per annum
covering cars, light trucks and pick-ups. This is part of a Programme to turn Lagos into a
regional manufacturing hub. Renault will also have use of the facility.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Nissan, Stallion Group, Stallion VON Automobile,
Renault
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project has been facilitated by recent Nigerian
legislation.
CONTACTS: Carlos Ghosn: President and CEO, Nissan Nigeria, telephone Lagos 234 805
550 6050 e-mail: nissansales@stalliongroup.com
Sunil Vaswani: Chairman, Stallion Group, e-mail: contact@stalliongroup.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Ship-Building Facility, Delta State, Southern
Nigeria
SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Ports/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria has approved 58,6
billion Naira or around USD 370 million for the installation of a ship-building facility in
Delta State, southern Nigeria. The Project will be implemented in two phases: phase one will
cost 40,2 billion Naira and will be for facilities, buildings, maritime equipment and electromechanical works; while phase two will cost 18,4 billion Naira and will be for civil works
and infrastructure. The facility will also be able to dry-dock ocean-going vessels.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 370 million / 58,6 billion Naira
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Federal Executive Council. The implementing agency
is the Ministry of Transport.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There is a serious shortage of vessels repair and
maintenance facilities all along the African west coast with Walvis Bay and Cape Town vying
to help fill the gap.
CONTACTS: Senator Idris A. Umar: Minister, Federal Ministry of Transport, telephone
Abuja 234 9 2347451 , e-mail: info@nigeria.gov.ng
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Shell Eastern Niger Delta Concessions
SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Shell has called for tenders for four onshore concessions or acreages
in the Eastern Niger Delta. There are about one hundered contenders but these will be cut down
to twenty-five and then twelve.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Shell Nigeria. First Bank Capital is the financial
arranger.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Indigenous Nigerian companies are favoured. Shell is
reducing its operations in Nigeria.
CONTACTS: Patrick Mgbenwelu, Director: Project & Structured Finance, FBN Capital,
telephone Lagos 234 1 2798300 or Port Harcourt 234 84802745, e-mail: info@fbncapital.com
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SOUTH SUDAN
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: South Sudan: Geological Survey
SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure/Mining/Agriculture
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: China has allocated approximately USD 45 million in grant
funding to South Sudan for a major Geological Survey of the country. The objective is to
highlight the investment potential in non-oil sectors notably infrastructure, mining and
agriculture.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Chinese contribution of USD 45 million
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Directorate General: Geological Survey, Ministry of
Petroleum & Mines,
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The government has enacted a mining bill aimed at
attracting foreign investors for mining ventures. Geological surveys conducted in the 1970’s
and 1980’s showed that South Sudan may have rich deposits of gold, copper and other
resources.
CONTACTS: William Ater Maciek, Undersecretary, telephone Juba 211 918 906406 or 927
951102, e-mail: megoss@ministryofenergygoss.net
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: South Sudan: Malakal Airport, Upper Nile State, NorthWestern South Sudan
SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport/ICT/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a tender for
expressions of interest for the topographical survey and design as well as earth works
construction at Malakal Airport in Upper Nile State, north-western South Sudan The airport is
used by UN agencies for relief supply operations in the area.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei
(UNISFA), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: This is the second largest airport in the country and one of
only two international airports. There has been conflict in the area relating to the border
dispute with Sudan.
CONTACTS: Joseph Isabirye: in charge of tenders in Juba, South Sudan, UNDP, e-mail:
isabirye@un.org
TANZANIA
December 2013 Update:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Tanzania: Mtwara Port Supply Base Logistics Contract
SUBSECTOR: Ports/Transport/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The supply base logistics contract for Mtwara Port in southern
Tanzania has been awarded to the ASCO Group Limited of Scotland. The contract was
awarded against stiff competition from the numerous freight logistics companies operating at
the port. Allistair will provide equipment to ASCO.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
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FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: ASCO Group Limited of Scotland, Allistair. The
implementing agency is the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA).
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The natural deepwater port will soon be expanded and will
handle a substantial increase in cargo.
CONTACTS: Absolum Bohela: Manager, Mtwara Port, TPA, telephone 255 683285404, email: pmmtwara@tanzaniaports.com or bohella07@yahoo.com
Mark Mutayoba, TPA, telephone 255 689243277, e-mail: plnmtwara@tanzaniaports.com
Engineer Madeni Kipande: Acting Director General, TPA, telephone Dar es Salaam 255 22
2116250 or 255 22 2116258 or 2110401-5, e-mail: mkipande@ymail.com or
mkipande@tanzaniaports.com
Stephen Mlabwa: Business Development Manager, TPA, telephone Dar es Salaam 255 22
2116250 or 255 22 2116258 or 2110401-5, e-mail: smlabwa@tanzaniaports.com or
tnamosi@yahoo.com
Moses Nkanda: General Manager, Mnazi Bay Consulting Ltd, 255 786 956 000 / 255 754
288 466, e-mail: moses.nkanda@mnazibayconsult.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Tanzania: Oil & Gas Exploration, Lake Tanganyika
SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Beach Petroleum of Australia has called for Expressions of Interest
for the delivery of 20 000 tons of drilling equipment from Dar es Salaam port to Kigoma in
the interior on Lake Tanganyika. The company is undertaking a scoping study relating to oil
and gas exploration on the Lake.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Beach Petroleum of Australia, Total of France
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: In 2011, Total of France won oil and gas exploration
rights on the Lake. The Tanzanian government is insisting on a higher production share in the
oil and gas ventures.
CONTACTS:
Marcus
Mngongo:
Beach
Petroleum,
e-mail:
marcus.mngongo@beachpetroleum.com.au
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Tanzania: Same-Mwanga-Korogwe Water Supply Project,
Northern Tanzania
SUBSECTOR: Water & Sanitation/Power/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Water has re-advertised an invitation for prequalification for constructions for the Same-Mwanga-Korogwe Water Supply Project for
supply to nine villages in northern Tanzania. Funding is from the Arab Bank for Development
in Africa (BADEA) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID). The Project
includes construction of a raw water pumping station, a treated water tank, treated water
pumping station, a reservoir at Kisangara, offices, guard houses and a workshop, HT power
line, water transmission lines.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Arab Bank for Development in Africa (BADEA),
OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), the Ministry of Water
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The tender is restricted to Arab and African contractors.
CONTACTS: P Mumow, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Water, telephone Dar es
Salaam 255 22 2450838/40-41, e-mail: pmumow@gmail.com
Abdelaziz Khelef: Director General, BADEA, telephone Khartoum 249 1 83773646 or
88773709, e-mail: badea@badea.org
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Moses Nkanda: General Manager, Mnazi Bay Consulting Ltd, 255 786 956 000 / 255 754
288 466, e-mail: moses.nkanda@mnazibayconsult.com
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Regional: Fibre Optic Cable
SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: SimbaNet of the Wanachi Group active in Tanzania, Kenya and
Uganda has won the contract for the construction of a fibre optic cable that will link Lilongwe
in Malawi to the border with Tanzania and then onward to the Tanzanian coast and the
undersea cables. The Project will be implemented on a PPP basis.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Funding is from the World Bank under the USD 20
million Regional Communication Infrastructure Programme Malawi Project.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: SimbaNet of the Wanachi Group, Bharti Airtel, SK
Broadband, Soliton Telemec, World Bank, Regional Communication Infrastructure
Programme Malawi Project
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are reportedly six companies short-listed for this
Project. SimbaNet has formed a consortium with Bharti Airtel, SK Broadband and Soliton
Telemec.
CONTACTS: Peter Nyamakusa: Regional Technical Manager, SimbaNet, telephone Dares
Salaam 255 22 2163800, e-mail: info@simbanet.co.tz
ZAMBIA
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique/Zambia/Regional: Beira-Lusaka Rail Link
SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure/Mining
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Beira-Lusaka between Mozambique and Zambia has been reestablished with the first train since the civil war in Mozambique carrying 1 050 tons of
fertilizer along the Machipanda rail line through Zimbabwe to Lusaka. On the return leg, the
twenty-five rail trucks will contain copper for export to Europe, Asia, America and Australia.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Beira Railroad Corporation (CCFB), Mozambique
Ministry of Transport & Communication, Zambia Railways
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Beira rail system has registered a 32% increase in cargo
loads over last year. Zambia is the second SADC country, after Zimbabwe, to receive and
send cargo to and from the port of Beira by rail, over a distance of some 1000 kilometres on a
journey that takes at least 10 days.
CONTACTS: Yubya Mwanawona, Zambia Railways, telephone Lusaka 260 968195184, email: myubuya@yahoo.com
Dias Sichinga, Zambia Railways, telephone Lusaka 260 968195161, e-mail:
dias.sichinga@zrl.com.zm
Webster Mtambo: Technical Manager, Zambia Railways, telephone Kabwe 260 215 224411 or
221193, e-mail: mtambow@gmail.com
Ambrosio Adolfo Sitoc, Director: Projects & Studies, Ministry of Transport &
Communications, telephone Maputo 258 828600470, e-mail: ambrosioadolfo@yahoo.com
Mozambique Regional Gateway Programme, Regional Component (PMU), telephone
Pretoria 27 12 349 7517, e-mail: info@mrgp.org.za
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December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: New Ndola International Airport
SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport//Infrastructure/Commercial Property
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: Approval for the new Ndola International Airport, the Simon
Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport was received in May 2013. A new site covering 2
000 hectares has been identified. Bidders for the design of the airport have been short-listed.
The authorities have indicated that modern facilities will be installed. It will be able to handle
two million passengers per annum.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project is USD 522 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The implementing agency is the National Airports
Corporation (NAC).
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The old airport is clearly inadequate and is not
conveniently situated.
CONTACTS: Robinson Misitala: Managing Director, National Airports Corporation,
telephone Lusaka 260 211 271044 or 271313 or 271048, e-mail: naclmd@zamnet.zm
Chileshe Kapwepe, telephone Ndola 260 212 614 226 / 6111 9315, telephone Lusaka 260
271 313, e-mail: nacl@lun.aero
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Low-Cost Housing Programme, Ndola, Copperbelt
SUBSECTOR: Construction
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: Habitat for Humanity Zambia is planning to construct fifty low-cost
housing units in the Chipulukusu and Twapia townships in Ndola in the Copperbelt. Owners
will be financed through five-year bonds. The price per unit is between 30 000 and 40 000
Kwachas.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: 2 million Kwachas
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Habitat for Humanity Zambia, Ndola Chamber of
Commerce.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The population of Ndola is growing rapidly.
CONTACTS: Petronella Shiaka, Director, & Joseph Munsanje, Project Director, Habitat for
Humanity Zambia, telephone Lusaka 260 211 251087, e-mail: psshiaka@habitatzam.org.zm
ZIMBABWE
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zimbabwe: RHA Tungsten Project, North-Western
Zimbabwe
SUBSECTOR: Mining
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: An initial mining study has been undertaken by Royal Haskoning
for the development of the RHA tungsten Project situated 270 kilometres north-west of
\Bulawayo. Production is expected from late 2014. Drillings have been completed and assay
results are awaited.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Approximately USD 14 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Premier African Minerals, Royal Haskoning which
undertook the mine study.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There will be open pit and underground phases.
CONTACTS: Richard Dollar, Consulting Geologist, Premier African Minerals, telephone
Johannesburg 27 87 8063999, e-mail: info@premierafricanminerlas.com
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GENERAL/REGIONAL
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Regional: Kwazulu-Natal-Eastern Cape-Western Cape
Undersea Cable
SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning
CONTRACT DETAILS: The 2 500 kilometre Kwazulu-Natal-Eastern Cape-Western Cape
Undersea Cable is aimed at closing the undersea cable ring from East to West Africa. The
cable would extend from Mtunzini in KZN to Yzerfontein in the Western Cape with a branch
to the Eastern Cape.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is around USD 1 million.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The Project is being implemented by Seacom and other
role players as the South African Marine System (SAMS). Funding is from inter alia, the
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of South Africa and the Development Bank of
Southern Africa (DBSA). Idea Engineers.
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Seacom, EASSy and SAFE on the eastern side would link
with WACS and SAT-3 on the western coast.
CONTACTS: Suveer Ramdhani, Head: Product Strategy, Seacom, telephone Ebene, Mauritius
230 4010915, e-mail: carter@seacom.mu
Masamo Mojapelo, Idea Engineers, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 8030030, e-mail:
masamo@ideaengineers.co.za
December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique/Zambia/Regional: Beira-Lusaka Rail Link
SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure/Mining
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: The Beira-Lusaka between Mozambique and Zambia has been reestablished with the first train since the civil war in Mozambique carrying 1 050 tons of
fertilizer along the Machipanda rail line through Zimbabwe to Lusaka. On the return leg, the
twenty-five rail trucks will contain copper for export to Europe, Asia, America and Australia.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Beira Railroad Corporation (CCFB), Mozambique
Ministry of Transport & Communication, Zambia Railways
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Beira rail system has registered a 32% increase in cargo
loads over last year. Zambia is the second SADC country, after Zimbabwe, to receive and
send cargo to and from the port of Beira by rail, over a distance of some 1000 kilometres on a
journey that takes at least 10 days.
CONTACTS: Yubya Mwanawona, Zambia Railways, telephone Lusaka 260 968195184, email: myubuya@yahoo.com
Dias Sichinga, Zambia Railways, telephone Lusaka 260 968195161, e-mail:
dias.sichinga@zrl.com.zm
Webster Mtambo: Technical Manager, Zambia Railways, telephone Kabwe 260 215 224411 or
221193, e-mail: mtambow@gmail.com
Ambrosio Adolfo Sitoc, Director: Projects & Studies, Ministry of Transport &
Communications, telephone Maputo 258 828600470, e-mail: ambrosioadolfo@yahoo.com
Mozambique Regional Gateway Programme, Regional Component (PMU), telephone
Pretoria 27 12 349 7517, e-mail: info@mrgp.org.za
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December 2013:
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Regional: Fibre Optic Cable
SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation
CONTRACT DETAILS: SimbaNet of the Wanachi Group active in Tanzania, Kenya and
Uganda has won the contract for the construction of a fibre optic cable that will link Lilongwe
in Malawi to the border with Tanzania and then onward to the Tanzanian coast and the
undersea cables. The Project will be implemented on a PPP basis.
VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Funding is from the World Bank under the USD 20
million Regional Communication Infrastructure Programme Malawi Project.
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: SimbaNet of the Wanachi Group, Bharti Airtel, SK
Broadband, Soliton Telemec, World Bank, Regional Communication Infrastructure
Programme Malawi Project
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are reportedly six companies short-listed for this
Project. SimbaNet has formed a consortium with Bharti Airtel, SK Broadband and Soliton
Telemec.
CONTACTS: Peter Nyamakusa: Regional Technical Manager, SimbaNet, telephone Dares
Salaam 255 22 2163800, e-mail: info@simbanet.co.tz
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