PROJECT DATABASE FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES Prepared by Africa Project Access October 2013
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ANGOLA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Angola: 2013 National Agricultural Programme SUBSECTOR: Agriculture CONTRACT DETAILS: The 2013 National Agricultural Programme will commence in October 2013 and will entail the implementation of large-scale irrigation schemes, seed, equipment and fertilizer distribution and other inputs. Some 605 000 hectares will be tilled and it is hoped that 500 000 tons of different crops will be produced. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development & Fisheries. The Hula Province Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development is one of the implementing agencies. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The focus will be on the Lubango area in southern Huila Province. CONTACTS: José Amari Tati, State Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development & Fisheries, telephone Luanda 244 222 323217 or 320553. BURKINA FASO DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Burkina Faso: Balogo Gold Project, Southern Burkina Faso SUBSECTOR: Mining STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Initial studies have been completed for the Balogo Gold Open Pit Mining Project. A new modular plant will be constructed. Production is expected to commence towards the end of 2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Golden Rim Resources of Australia, Coffey Mining Ghana, Ministry of Mines ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A definitive feasibility study has yet to be undertaken. CONTACTS: Michel Bal: Manager, West African Operations, Golden Rim Resources Ltd, telephone Perth 61 8 9481 5758, e-mail: info@goldenrim.com.au Coffey Mining, South Africa Office, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 679 3331 e-mail: contactus@coffey.com CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC) DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: DR Congo: Maluku Special Economic Zone, Kinshasa SUBSECTOR: Commercial Property CONTRACT DETAILS: The government has designated the pilot Maluku Special Economic Zone near Kinshasa. The 250 hectare site is strategically situated near the Ndjili International Airport at the intersection of the Congo River and the main road into the interior. The Project is part of the National Special Economic Zones Programme that is being implemented by the agency, Anciennes Galeries Présidentielles. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised 2
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Anciennes Galeries Présidentielles, The Ministry of Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises is the responsible ministry. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The SEZ was recently visited by the South African Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry who encourages South African investors and operators to take advantage of the new facility. CONTACTS: Mr Mpembele: Division Head, Ministry of the National Economy, telephone Kinshasa 243 870873987 Nene Ndongkwa, Ministry of the National Economy, telephone 243 992178689, e-mail: nene_ndongkwa@yahoo.fr GABON DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Gabon: Belinga Iron Ore Project, North-Eastern Gabon SUBSECTOR: Mining CONTRACT DETAILS: The Gabonese government has stated that it is still in talks with the China Machine Engineering Company (CMEC) regarding the long-awaited Belinga Iron Ore Project in north-eastern Gabon. CMEC secured the rights in 2007 but the Project was reviewed in 2009. It was reported that the Chinese did not have the expertise to develop other mining Projects in the area and that there were problems relating to environment. In 2012, there were unconfirmed rumours that BHP Billiton has edged out the Chinese. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: China Machine Engineering Company (CMEC), BHP Billiton ANCILLARY INFORMATION: BHP Billiton has recently announced that it is suspending its operations in Gabon. It has manganese mining interests in Mounana and Okandja. CONTACTS: China Machinery Engineering Corporation, telephone Beijing 86 10 63451188, e-mail: cmec@mail.cmec.com Ministry of Industry and Mines, telephone Libreville 72 22 39/40/44 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Gabon: Old Libreville Port Transformation Programme SUBSECTOR: Ports/Transport/Infrastructure/Commercial Property/Retail/Construction CONTRACT DETAILS: The Agence Nationale Gabonaise des Grands Travaux (AGNT) has signed an agreement with the China Harbour Engineering Company for the transformation of the old Libreville Port. The plans include the development of the four hectare Port Môle fishing port, the reclamation of land, the creation of an artificial island and the establishment of a mixed use commercial property development over an area of 43 hectares. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Agence Nationale Gabonaise des Grands Travaux, China Harbour Engineering Company ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The construction of a waterfront in Libreville has been mooted in the past. CONTACTS: Jim Dutton: Director General, AGNT, telephone Libreville 241 72 85 04 / 72 39 49 / 73 47 61, e-mail: info@gabontour.ga / accueil@gabontour.ga / gabontour@gabontour.ga 3
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Gabon: Bharti Airtel Communications Network SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: Bharti Airtel of India will be investing USD 125 million for the development of a 3G and 4G communications network in Gabon. The project forms part of the National Digital Infrastructure Programme. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 125 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Bharti Airtel of India, Agence de Regulation des Telecommunications (ARTEL) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The network will improve and speed up communications by companies and consumers. CONTACTS: Manoj Kohli, Chief Executive: International, Bharti Airtel Limited, telephone New Delhi 91 11 46666100 or 42666500. GHANA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ghana: Tema ICT Park, Southern Ghana SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure/Commercial Property/Construction STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Tema ICT Park in Ghana is currently being developed on a fifty acre plot by the Ministries of Communications and of Trade and Industry. It is being undertaken as a Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Project started in May 2012 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2013. Construction is being undertaken by Berock Ventures Limited. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is approximately USD 400 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministries of Communications and of Trade and Industry, Berock Ventures Limited, World Bank, RKD Architects ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The park is situated in a free zone enclave. CONTACTS: Barra Heavey, RKD Architects, telephone Dublin 353 1 668 1055, e-mail: mail@rkdarchitects.com Haruna Iddrisu, Ministry of Communications, telephone Accra 233 302 228054 / 233 302 228011, email webmaster@minogov.gh DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ghana: Jubilee Oil Field Takoradi Undersea Gas Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: There has been a delay to the Jubilee oil field-takoradi undersea gas pipeline and completion is now scheduled for April 2014. The gas will be fed to a thermal power plant operated by the Electric Company of Ghana (ECG). The Project is being financed by a USD 850 million loan from the China Development Bank. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 850 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Electric Company of Ghana (ECG), China Development Bank, West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPGPCo) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Meanwhile, the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPGPCo) has announced the resumption of the gas feed following the disruption in August last year of the line by a ship s anchor in Togo waters. CONTACTS: Robert Dwamena, Director of Procurement, ECG, telephone Accra 233 21 676 727 4
Ronald Kwaku Boadi, ECG, telephone Accra 233 21 676 727. e-mail: kwakuboadi@yahoo.com Fred Asante, ECG, e-mail: fredoas@ghana.com Jeremy Nelson: General Manager, Business Development WAGPCo, telephone Accra 233 302740190, e-mail: info@wagpco.com KENYA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Mombasa Port Expansion SUBSECTOR: Ports/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The first Phase of the Mombasa Port Expansion Programme is scheduled to be completed by 2015. There will be a new container terminal that will expand the ports capacity by 15 million tons. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 66 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Ministry of Transport ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The project was initiated in 2012. The capacity at the Port of Mombasa is 780,000 TEUs, it will increase to nearly 1-million TEUs by 2015. CONTACTS: Yobesh Oyaro: Procurement and Supplies Manager, Kenya Ports Authority, telephone 254 11 312211, email: kpa_md@africaonline.co.ke Gchiri Ndua: MD, Kenya Ports Authority, telephone Mombasa 254 41 2312211 or 2220255. DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Expansion Project, Nairobi SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport/Infrastructure/Commercial Property/Construction/Aviation CONTRACT DETAILS: The government has announced that three banks will be raising the USD 650 million required for the construction of a new terminal and a second runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The duration of the Project will be around three and a half years with the new terminal operation al in 2016. The Chinese company, CATIC was previously granted a contract but there have been substantial delays. The Project has been made more urgent following the recent fire. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 650 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kanya Airports Authority (KAA), Ministry of Transport, CATIC of China ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The construction of terminal 4 is being prioritised. The airport was originally built to handle two million passengers per annum but today handles about seven million. CONTACTS: Titus Naikuni, CEO, Kenya Airports Authority, telephone Nairobi 254 20 66115166, e-mail: info@kenyaairports.co.ke Murithi Kibuchi, Director, Kenya Airports Authority, telephone Nairobi, 254 20 6611000 or 6612000, e-mail: info@kenyaairports.co.ke Stephen Gichuki, MD, Kenya Airports Authority, telephone Nairobi 254 20 6611000 or 6612000, e-mail: info@kenyaairports.co.ke DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Lokichar Basin Oil Concessions SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas 5
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Tullow Oil, British Gas and Africa Oil are three of the companies involved in the development of the Kenya and Lokichar Basin Oil concessions off the coast of Kenya. BG will drill two offshore wells for crude oil and gas and will move a rig from Tanzania. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Tullow Oil, British Gas and Africa Oil, ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Africa Oil has raised five-fold the estimated deposits in the Lokichar Basin. CONTACTS: Eng. Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary Patrick Nyoike, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, telephone Nairobi 254 20 3100112, e-mail: ps@energy.go.ke LIBERIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Liberia: Hotel Africa Restoration, Monrovia SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Tourism CONTRACT DETAILS: The Liberian government is trying to attract investment for the restoration of the Hotel Africa, optimally situated on OAU island in suburban Monrovia. In the late 1970 s, this was the country s only five-star hotel. It was however looted during the civil war and little other than the basic building structure remains. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Liberia National Investment Commission (NIC), ANCILLARY INFORMATION: In 2009, there were media reports that a South African group had shown interest in investing USD 100 million in the rehabilitation of the hotel. CONTACTS: NIC, telephone Monrovia 231 770 468378, e-mail: info@nic.gov.lr Embassy of Liberia in South Africa, telephone Pretoria 27 12 342 2734, e-mail: libempta@pta.lia.net MALAWI DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Nkhotakota Sugar & Ethanol Project, Lake Malawi, Central Malawi SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Business/Agri-Industrial/Oil & Gas/Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Mtalimanja Sugar Corporation is looking for technical assistance partners and investors for the Nkhotakota Sugar and Ethanol Project on Lake Malawi, central Malawi. The objective is to grow sugar cane on an area of 8 000 hectares. A three hundred tons per day sugar mill, an ethanol distillery and a 15 MW cogeneration power plant is included. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The total cost of the Project is estimated at USD 92 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mtalimanja Sugar Corporation, Malawi Investment & Trade Centre (MITC) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A pilot sugar cane Project over three hundred hectares is already underway. The company is also commercialising rice production. 6
CONTACTS: Pilira Patience Kafakamoyo, Manager: Investment Service, Malawi Investment & Trade Centre (MITC), telephone Lilongwe 265 1 770800 or 771315, e- mail: pkafakamoyo@mitc.mw DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Kanyika Niobium Project, Mzomba, Northern Malawi SUBSECTOR: Mining CONTRACT DETAILS: Negotiations are underway with the Australian company, Globe Metals & Mining for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Mzomba in northern Malawi. There is a need to finalise the definitive feasibility study with the Ministry of Mining. The Project will also produce tantalum. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Globe Metals & Mining of Australia, Ministry of Mining, Guangzhou Research Institute for Non-Ferrous Metals (GZRINM) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Guangzhou Research Institute for Non-Ferrous Metals (GZRINM) is investigating the quality of the niobium deposits. CONTACTS: Globe Metals Malawi, telephone Lilongwe 265 1 794 070, fax: 265 1 794 629, website: http://www.globemetalsandmining.com.au East China Minerals & Exploration & Development Bureau, telephone Jiangsu Province 86 25 84688128, Fax 86 25 84688128, website: http://www.china-ece.com/english DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Nthale Iron Ore Concession, Southern Malawi SUBSECTOR: Mining/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: Britannia Mining is prospecting for iron ore at the Nthale Iron Ore Concession in southern Malawi. The concession area covers 650 square kilometres. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Britannia Mining, Ministry of Mines. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The operation is only 3 kilometres from the rail spur that connects to the deepwater port of Nacala in Mozambique. CONTACTS: Kenneth Roberts: CEO, Britannia Mining, telephone Mayfair 44 20 3170 8565, e-mail: info@britanniamining.co.uk DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Television White Spaces Project SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure/Health CONTRACT DETAILS: The Television White Spaces Project is investigating two new UHF technologies (spectral sensing and database look-up) to bring less expensive broadband services to rural Malawi. The Project is being undertaken by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), the physics department of the University of Malawi and the Marcono Wireless Laboratory. The Project targets fixed and mobile operators, Internet Services Providers, TV broadcasters and ICT academic institutions. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), University of Malawi, Marcono Wireless Laboratory. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project has substantial implications for the health sector in that virtual diagnoses can be made for rural health centres. 7
CONTACTS: Charles Nsaliwa: Director General, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), telephone Blantyre 265 1 883611, e-mail: dg-macra@malawi.net or info@macra.org.mw DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Kamwamba Thermal Power Plant, Neno District, Southern Malawi SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Gezhouba Group Company of China (CGGC) will be building the Kamwamba Thermal Power Plant in the Neno District of southern Malawi. The first phase of the Project will supply 300 MW. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project is estimated at USD 667 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Gezhouba Group Company of China (CGGC) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It will use 400 000 tons of coal from Moatize in Mozambique s Zambezi Valley. CONTACTS: Gezhouba Group Company of China, telephone Beijing 86 10 59525952 or 86 717 6713210. e-mail: cggc@cggcintl.com, website: www.gzbgj.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Kapichira Hydro Plant, Chikwawa District, Southern Malawi SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Energy and ESCOM are implementing the 64 MW Kapichira Hydro Plant on the Shire River in the Chikwawa District of southern Malawi. After a number of delays, it is reported that the plant will begin full operations in December 2013. There will be two 32 MW turbines. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy, ESCOM ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Malawi has a power demand of 345 MW but only has installed capacity of 285 MW. CONTACTS: George Mituka, Manager: Public Relations, Escom, telephone Blantyre 265 1 822000, e-mail: info@escommw.com Project Coordinator, Ministry of Energy, telephone 285 770688, e-mail: lewismhango@yahoo.co.uk DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Cape Maclear Hotel, Golf & Conference Resort Project, Lake Malawi SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Construction/ Retail /Tourism/Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure/Agri-Industrial CONTRACT DETAILS: The Cape Maclear Hotel, Golf & Conference Resort Project on Lake Malawi is being promoted by Rivonia Media Group. The Project comprise a 5 star 120- room hotel, apartments, holiday homes, a casino, an 18 hole golf course, a conference centre, a wellness centre and spa, a fish farm, food courts, a marine park and museum, theme park and water world, waterways and dams. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Capital requirement is estimated at USD 30 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Rivonia Media Group of South Africa, Malawi Investment & Trade Centre 8
ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project will be implemented in phases. Lake Malawi National Park is situated 5km from the Project site. CONTACTS: Bright Malopa: CEO, Rivonia Media Group (RMG), telephone Johannesburg 27 11 234 2403, e-mail: bright@rivoniamediagroup.com Mr Hitesh: Project Manager, Cape Maclear Project, e-mail: studio_d5@btopenworld.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Zambia/Regional: Tazama Oil Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Zambian Ministry of Energy and Water Development has appointed consultants to ascertain the possibility and cost of replacing the Tazama Oil Pipeline linking Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi. The pipeline requires a total overhaul and the possibility of a new wider pipeline running parallel to the existing one. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tazama Pipelines Limited, Zambia Ministry of Energy and Water Development ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Thus far, six pumping stations have been replaced in Tanzania and three in Zambia. CONTACTS: Tazama Pipelines Limited, telephone Ndola 260 21 261 1721, e-mail: mdmail@zamtel.zm MAURITIUS DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mauritius: Field Operations, Regrouping and Irrigation (FORIP) Scheme SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Business CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security is promoting the Field Operations, Regrouping and Irrigation (FORIP) Scheme for the island. Planters of vegetables, flowers and fruit will benefit from support of eighty percent of their soil preparation costs up to a limit of 40 000 Rupees. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: A total of ten million Rupees has been allocated to the Programme. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The objective is to promote the non-sugar agricultural sector. CONTACTS: Mr R P Nowbuth: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security, telephone Port Louis 230 211 5958, e-mail: moa-pssecretariat@mail.gov.mu, rpnowbuth@mail.gov.mu MOZAMBIQUE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Cuamba-Mandimba-Lichinga Transport Link, Niassa Province, Northern Mozambique SUBSECTOR: Roads/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure 9
CONTRACT DETAILS: Funding is being secured for the Cuamba-Mandimba-Lichinga Transport Link in Niassa Province. Tarring of the EN13 road between Cuamba and Lichinga is scheduled to begin in 2014. The 263 kilometre rail link will have to be rebuilt as will the 300 kilometre road that will provide access to the deepwater port of Nacala. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a credit line of USD 50 million towards the Project. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JAICA), African Development Bank (AfDB). An implementing agency is the Niassa Province Directorate for Public Works. ANE. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JAICA) will be funding phase 3 of the Project. CONTACTS: Ismael Sulemane, Director\: Projects, Administracao Nacional de Estradas (ANE), telephone Maputo 258 21 476018, e-mail: isulemane@ane.gov.mz DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Beira Oil Terminal Upgrade Project SUBSECTOR: Ports/Transport/Infrastructure/Oil & Gas/Industrial CONTRACT DETAILS: The Beira oil terminal will be upgraded for the purposes of import and storage. It will supply petroleum and diesel to Mozambique and Zimbabwe through an existing pipeline to Masasa Depot in Harare. A second phase entails the construction of a railloading facility. The terminal should be functional by mid-2014. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Engen Petroleum, CFM (Mozambique Ports & Railways Utility) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Considerable equipment will be required. CONTACTS: Jan Sithole: Manager, Special Projects, International Business: Engen, telephone Maputo 258 213 25201. e-mail: jan.sithole@engenoil.com or info@engen.co.mz Fernando Mausse: Commercial Representative, Johannesburg office, CFM, telephone 27 11 3082723/5, e-mail: Fernando.Mausse@cfm.co.mz NAMIBIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Namibia: Hilltop Estate Development, Klein Kuppe, Windhoek SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Construction/Tourism/Health CONTRACT DETAILS: The Hilltop Estate Development in Klein Kuppe, Windhoek will include an hotel, apartments, offices, the Grove Mall and a Virgin Active gym. The Project will be completed in 2018. It is being developed by Desmushuwa Property Developers. A major component is the N$ 350 million 134-bed Lady Pohamba Private Hospital. Construction of the hospital is expected to start mid-september 2013 and it should be operational in March 2015. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised. N$ 350 for Lady Pohamba Private Hospital FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Desmushuwa Property Developers, Safland Property Group, Grove Mall, Virgin Active, Lady Pohamba Private Hospital ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It will include the country s first 24-hour level one trauma unit. 10
CONTACTS: Kallie van der Merwe, Safland Property Group, telephone 27 834550285, e- mail: kallie@safland.co.za NIGERIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Thermal Power Plant Programme SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: A Nigerian Independent Power Producer (IPP) who has been approved by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is identifying financial and technical partners for the formation of a consortium to bid for any of the ten thermal plants listed for sale. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dangote Group, Scanpower ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company took part in the recent visit to South Africa of a Nigeria power sector delegation that included senior officials of NERC, the power utilities, the Dangote Group and Scanpower. CONTACTS: Omololu Adubifa, ScanPower Nigeria / Lavayo, telephone 234 91 790 3519, e-mail: ceo@lavayo.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Lagos Quits Aviation Centre Terminal SUBSECTOR: Airports/Transport/Infrastructure/Commercial Property STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Phase one of the Lagos Quits Aviation Centre Terminal in Nigeria is underway. The four-storey development includes VIP lounges, dining areas, conference and meeting facilities, bars, swimming pool, gym and accommodation. The company aims to produce the best private air terminal in Africa. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Quits Aviation, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Centre is attached to hangar one of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos. CONTACTS: Rowland Ufuboe: Director, General Cargo, FAAN, telephone Lagos 234 1 7756411, e-mail: faan@yahoo.com or faan@faan.com.ng DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: National Marginal Oil Fields Development Programme, Eastern Niger Delta Basin SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: First Exploration & Production, Lekoil and Vertex are three Nigerian independent oil companies vying for forty percent stakes in the Ubima and Otakikpo oil fields in the Eastern Niger Delta Basin. This is part of the National Marginal Oil Fields Development Programme which aims to encourage indigenous companies. Of the 24 marginal fields awarded under the Programme in 2003, only seven have started production. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised 11
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: First Exploration & Production, Lekoil, Vertex, Allgrace Energy, Green Energy. First Bank of Nigeria is among the main financiers. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: In 2010, Allgrace Energy and Green Energy were awarded the Ubima and Otakikpo oil fields respectively. CONTACTS: Olalekan Akinyanmi: CEO, Lekoil, telephone Lagos 234 1 277 0560, info@lekoil.com Adenrele Oni: General Manager, Johannesburg office, First Bank of Nigeria, telephone 27 11 7849922/5, e-mail: adenrele@firstbanknigeria.co.za or adenrele.oni@firstbanknigeria.com SAO TOME & PRINCIPE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Sao Tome & Principe: Water Management Knowledge Sharing Programme SUBSECTOR: Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure/Environmental CONTRACT DETAILS: Rand Water of South Africa and the South African Department of Water Affairs have concluded agreements with the government of São Tome and Principe for knowledge sharing of waste water management including rainwater harvesting. The emphasis is on skills transfer and capacity-building. A joint technical team from South Africa visited São Tome and Principe in April 2013 VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Rand Water of South Africa, South African Department of Water Affairs ANCILLARY INFORMATION:. In September 2011, Deputy President Motlanthe of South Africa visited the country and in August 2013, President Manuuel Pinto da Costa undertook a state visit to South Africa. Contact between the two countries dates back to the mid-1980 s. CONTACTS: DKP Sechemane, Information Officer, Rand Water, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 6820911, e-mail; psechemane@randwater.co.za SIERRA LEONE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Sierra Leone: Baomahun Gold Project, Central Sierra Leone SUBSECTOR: Mining CONTRACT DETAILS: The feasibility study has been completed for the open pit Baomahun gold Project in Central Sierra Leone. The Project includes construction of processing and crushing plants. Production is expected to be around 150 000 ounces per annum. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Capital Cost USD 255 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Amara Mining, Samsung Corporation ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Finance is still being sorted for the Project CONTACTS: Katharine Sutton: Head of Investor Relations, Amara Mining plc, telephone London 44 20 7398 1420, website: www.amaramining.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Sierra Leone: New Deepwater Well, Savannah Prospect, Block SL-5-11 SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas 12
STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Lukoil of Russia is developing a deepwater well on the Savannah Prospect under Block SL-5-11. The concession covers an area of 4 022 square kilometres. Exploration began in July 2011. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Lukoil of Russia, Ministry of Energy ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Exploratory drilling for oil and gas is now underway. CONTACTS: Ravil Maganov: First Executive Vice-President, Exploration and Production, Lukoil, telephone Moscow 7 495 627 1696, e-mail: ir@lukoil.com TANZANIA DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Tanzania: Urea/Ammonia Fertilizer Plant, Lindi Region, Southern Tanzania SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Business/Industrial/Oil & Gas CONTRACT DETAILS: The Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) recently issued a call for Expressions of Interest for a Urea/Ammonia Fertilizer Plant to be built in the Lindi Region of southern Tanzania. The plant will use natural gas from Mnazi Bay near Mtwara. Observers believe that the site could be Rushungi in the Kilwa District. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Tanga fertilizer plant closed in 1991. CONTACTS: Elias Kilembe, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, telephone Dar es Salaam 255 22 2200103/4, e-mail: ekilembe.tpdc@raha.com or ekilembe@tpdc-tz.com or tpdcmd@tpdc-tz.com.com, Moses Nkanda, General Manager, Mnazi Bay Consulting, telephone 255 786956000 or 754288466, e-mail: moses.nkanda@mnazibayconsult.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Zambia/Regional: Tazama Oil Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Zambian Ministry of Energy and Water Development has appointed consultants to ascertain the possibility and cost of replacing the Tazama Oil Pipeline linking Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi. The pipeline requires a total overhaul and the possibility of a new wider pipeline running parallel to the existing one. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tazama Pipelines Limited, Zambia Ministry of Energy and Water Development ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Thus far, six pumping stations have been replaced in Tanzania and three in Zambia. CONTACTS: Tazama Pipelines Limited, telephone Ndola 260 21 261 1721, e-mail: mdmail@zamtel.zm ZAMBIA 13
DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Chingola-Solwezi-Lumwana Rail Line SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: A Memorandum of Understanding is reportedly about to be signed between the government and the North West Rail Company (NWR) for the first phase 254 kilometre Chingola-Solwezi-Lumwana Rail Line. The line will effectively link the old and new Copperbelts. The objective is to transport five tons per annum. The second phase is the construction of a rail line to link with the Benguela line in Angola. The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has apparently approved the Project. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 1,1 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: North West Rail Company (NWR), Tagos Group of the USA, African Development Bank (AfDB). Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The NWR is held 65% by a group of Zambians, 20% by three Americans, 10% by South Africans and 5% by shareholders from the UK. The CEO is Enoch Kavindele. In 2011, a deal was signed with the Tagos Group of the USA. The African Development Bank (AfDB) was also reportedly involved. Some observers believe that the Project is a far way from conclusion. CONTACTS: Enoch Kavindele, Executive Chairman, North West Rail Company Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), telephone Lusaka 260 211 254023/59. Trevor Simumba, Founding Director, Tagos Group Zambia Ltd, e-mail: Trevor.simumba@sscg.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Indeni Oil Refinery, Ndola SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Energy and Water Development has appointed a group of consultants to examine whether the Indeni Oil Refinery in Ndola in the Copperbelt should be rehabilitated or whether a new oil refinery should be constructed. The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is identifying interested parties to submit expressions of interest. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The estimated cost of a new refinery is USD 1,7 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy and Water Development, Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The current plant has not been rehabilitated for the past forty years and much equipment is obsolete. CONTACTS: Maybin Noole: Managing Director, Indeni Oil Refiner, telephone Ndola 260 21 2655325 or 2655191, e-mail: indeni@indeni.com.zm DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Zambia/Regional: Tazama Oil Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Zambian Ministry of Energy and Water Development has appointed consultants to ascertain the possibility and cost of replacing the Tazama Oil Pipeline linking Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi. The pipeline requires a total overhaul and the possibility of a new wider pipeline running parallel to the existing one. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tazama Pipelines Limited, Zambia Ministry of Energy and Water Development ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Thus far, six pumping stations have been replaced in Tanzania and three in Zambia. 14
CONTACTS: Tazama Pipelines Limited, telephone Ndola 260 21 261 1721, e-mail: mdmail@zamtel.zm DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Lusaka Water Supply, Sanitation & Drainage Project (LWSSD) SUBSECTOR: Water & Sanitation/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: The USD 354,8 million Compact between the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Zambian Government for the Lusaka Water Supply, Sanitation & Drainage Project (LWSSD) was signed recently. It will be implemented over a period of 5 years from 2014 2019. The Project entails rehabilitation of the core water supply network, rehabilitation and expansion of the central branch, and rehabilitation of the Chelston pump station and the Kauanda Square interceptor and ponds. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The Millennium Challenge Corporation is contributing USD 354,8 million under its Compact with Zambia FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Lusaka Water & Sewerage Company, Lusaka City Council, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Ministry of Water ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The City has a growing population of over 2 million and there have been recent protests over lack of adequate water & sanitation supply. CONTACTS: Doreen Chipika Bwalya: Senior Engineer - Branch Operations, Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company Ltd, telephone 260 211 257 579 / 83, e-mail: lwsc@lwsc.com.zm Andrew Mayock: Deputy Vice President: East and Southern Africa, MCC, telephone Washington 1 202 5213940, e-mail: mayockaj@mcc.gov ZIMBABWE DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zimbabwe: Mutare Bottling Plant Revamp, Mutare, Eastern Zimbabwe SUBSECTOR: Industrial CONTRACT DETAILS: The Mutare Bottling Company (MBC) has announced that it will be revamping its bottling plant in Mutare, Eastern Zimbabwe. There will be a new bottling line and new delivery vehicles will be purchased. Econet Wireless holds 69% of the company. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project was not disclosed. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Mutare Bottling Company (MBC), Econet Wireless ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The other major bottling franchise is Delta Beverages which holds about ninety percent of the national market. MBC is one of Mutare s few remaining industrial operations. CONTACTS: Peter Karimatsenga, CEO/MD, Mutare Bottling Company, telephone Mutare 263 20 63106 or 67986, e-mail: tmaringapasi@mbc.co.zw DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zimbabwe: Proposed Five-Star Hotel, Eastleigh Suburb, Harare SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Tourism/Construction STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual 15
CONTRACT DETAILS: There are media reports that a five-star hotel is planned for construction in the suburb of Eastleigh in Zimbabwe. There are reportedly attempts to secure one of the major international hotel management companies to run the hotel. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Zimbabwe Industrial Development Corporation, Harare City Council ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There has been much commercial property development in Zimbabwe over the past few years. CONTACTS: Tranos Ngwebu, Loans & Equity Manager, Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe, telephone Harare 263 4 706971, fax; 263 4 250385, email: ngwebut@idc.co.zw GENERAL/REGIONAL DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Chingola-Solwezi-Lumwana Rail Line SUBSECTOR: Rail/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: A Memorandum of Understanding is reportedly about to be signed between the government and the North West Rail Company (NWR) for the first phase 254 kilometre Chingola-Solwezi-Lumwana Rail Line. The line will effectively link the old and new Copperbelts. The objective is to transport five tons per annum. The second phase is the construction of a rail line to link with the Benguela line in Angola. The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has apparently approved the Project. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 1,1 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: North West Rail Company (NWR), Tagos Group of the USA, African Development Bank (AfDB). Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The NWR is held 65% by a group of Zambians, 20% by three Americans, 10% by South Africans and 5% by shareholders from the UK. The CEO is Enoch Kavindele. In 2011, a deal was signed with the Tagos Group of the USA. The African Development Bank (AfDB) was also reportedly involved. Some observers believe that the Project is a far way from conclusion. CONTACTS: Enoch Kavindele, Executive Chairman, North West Rail Company Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), telephone Lusaka 260 211 254023/59. Trevor Simumba, Founding Director, Tagos Group Zambia Ltd, e-mail: Trevor.simumba@sscg.com DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Regional: Africa Information Highway Programme SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The African Development Bank (AfDB) launched its Africa Information Highway Programme in November 2012. Part of the Programme is the Open Data for Africa Project whereby open data platforms are established in all African countries. Effective data management and dissemination is sought. Continent-wide coverage was achieved in July 2013. The objective is the development and installation of IT platforms in each country to share data and to monitor progress in key areas such as the Millennium Challenge goals and food security. The AfDB is collaborating with the statistics departments of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union (EU). VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated 16
FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Development Bank (AfDB), Millennium Challenge, International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Union (EU). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Programme also aims to improve public access to quality data. CONTACTS: Marcellin Ndong-Ntah, Chief Development Policy Economist: ICT Infrastructure, African Development Bank, e-mail: mndong-ntah@afdb.org DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Regional: Commercial Crude Oil Storage & Blending Terminal, Saldanha Bay, South Africa SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Ports/Transport/Infrastructure CONTRACT DETAILS: A R2 billion commercial crude oil storage and blending terminal will be constructed at Saldanha Bay port. The Project was initiated in 2011 and construction should commence early 2014. It includes a jetty to handle large tanker vessels. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: ZAR 2 billion FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Implementers are Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings (OTGC) and Oiltanking Mining Oil & Gas Services Saldanha, South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The objective is to take advantage of proximity to the Gulf of Guinea oil-producing region as well as the position on the South American route to blend West African and South American crudes. CONTACTS: Mthozami Xiphu, Executive Director, SAOGA, telephone Cape Town 27 21 425 8840, e-mail: info@saoga.org.za, website: www.saoga.org.za DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi/Tanzania/Zambia/Regional: Tazama Oil Pipeline SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Zambian Ministry of Energy and Water Development has appointed consultants to ascertain the possibility and cost of replacing the Tazama Oil Pipeline linking Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi. The pipeline requires a total overhaul and the possibility of a new wider pipeline running parallel to the existing one. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tazama Pipelines Limited, Zambia Ministry of Energy and Water Development ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Thus far, six pumping stations have been replaced in Tanzania and three in Zambia. CONTACTS: Tazama Pipelines Limited, telephone Ndola 260 21 261 1721, e-mail: mdmail@zamtel.zm 17