Project Database for Sub-Saharan African

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SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES

Prepared by Africa Project Access November 2013

1 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: afric- [email protected]) 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 multi- user 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.

2 ANGOLA

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Angola: LNG Plant, Soyo, Cabinda, Northern Angola SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Industrial STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Four gas cargo loads have been exported to the USA thus far. There have been gas leaks and a capsized rig. The plant has to reach 75% capacity before a required maintenance shutdown. Production is 5,2 million tons per annum. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 10 billion FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Chevron, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, SONANGOL, Total, BP, ENI ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Gas is being fed from Blocks 15, 17 & 18 CONTACTS: Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited, telephone Luanda 244 22 269 2600

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Angola: Intercontinental Luanda Hotel, Miramar District, Luanda SUBSECTOR: Hotels/Commercial Property/Tourism/Construction STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The new 5-star Intercontinental Luanda Hotel will be 25 floors and will have 450 rooms. It will be situated on an area of 53 128 square metres in the upmarket Miramar District. The Project includes conference facilities. Opening was originally for 2009 but it is now scheduled to open late 2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The main investor is the Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG). One of the suppliers is the security equipment company, Assa Abloy of South Africa. Miramar Empreemdimentos Limitada of Brazil. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: It will provide views of the Atlantic Ocean. CONTACTS: Nigel Stocks, Senior Vice President, Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), telephone Singapore 65 63956166. Miramar Empreemdimentos Limitada. telephone 55 13 32892633.

BOTSWANA

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Botswana: Morupule South Coal Project, Southern Botswana SUBSECTOR: Mining STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: Hodges Resources of Australia has raised about USD 1 million from Gurney Capital of Melbourne for development of the Morupule South Coal Project in southern Botswana. The resource is estimated at 2 billion tons. The company recently acquired 75% ownership of the Project. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Hodges Resources of Australia ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The company has completed a successful initial study and is now seeking an offtaker for the production. CONTACTS: Mark Major, Managing Director, Hodges Resources, telephone Perth 61 8 93226412, e-mail: [email protected]

3 BURUNDI

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Burundi/Rwanda/Tanzania/Regional: Rusumo Falls Hydro Power Plant, Rwanda–Tanzania Border SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: The World Bank has approved funding of USD 340 million towards the cost of construction of the Rusumo Falls Hydro Power Plant situated on the Rwanda-Tanzania border. The plant should generate 80 MW from 2017 and the power will be distributed to Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. A 220 kV transmission line will transport power to Gitega, Burundi, Kigali and Nyakanazi in Tanzania. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The total cost is estimated at USD 468 million. USD 340 approved by World Bank FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Water & Sanitation Authority of Rwanda (EWSA), TANESCO, World Bank. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project is part of the five-year National Hydro Power Programme the objective of which is to increase Rwanda’s power supply capacity to 1 000 MW by 2017. CONTACTS: Yves Muyange, Director General, Energy, Water & Sanitation Authority of Rwanda (EWSA), telephone Kigali 250 788307412, e-mail: [email protected] Rogers Kayihura, Communications Officer, Rwanda Country Office, World Bank, telephone Kigali 250 591300/3, e-mail: [email protected]

CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: DR Congo: New PPC Cement Plant, Kampese, Kinshasa- Matadi Corridor SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Ports/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure/Construction STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: PPC of South Africa has confirmed that it will be building a new cement plant in Kampese situated on the Kinshasa-Matadi Corridor. The plant will have a capacity of one million tons per annum. An MOU has been signed with the local partner, Barnet Group. SRK Consulting undertook soil studies at the nearby quarry. There will be a dependence on Matadi Port and it is hoped that the rail line from Matadi to Kimpese will be rehabilitated through a loan by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). There is much planned industrial activity in the Kampese area including another new cement plant. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 230 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: PPC of South Africa, Barnet Group, SRK Consulting, Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The area could be declared a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which would entail tax incentives. CONTACTS: Jacques van Jaarsveld, Executive: Business Development, PPC, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 3869012, e-mail: [email protected] Evariste Katanga: Representative, DBSA DR Congo, telephone Kinshasa 243 813568585, e- mail: [email protected] Nzanzu Muhindo, Chief Financial Officer, Barnet Group, telephone Kinshasa 243 817432046 or 844770807, e-mail: [email protected]

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4 DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: DR Congo: Kamoa Copper Project, West of Kolwezi, Katanga Province SUBSECTOR: Mining/Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Ivanhoe Mines/Ivanplats through its subsidiary, African Minerals Barbados Limited (AMBL) is developing the Kamoa Copper Project situated 25 kilometres west of Kolwezi, Katanga Province. The resource is estimated at 739 million tons grading 2,67% copper. The company has signed an agreement with the national power utility, SNEL for the refurbishment of two existing hydro power plants that will supply power to the mine. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ivanhoe Mines/Ivanplats, African Minerals Barbados Limited (AMBL), SNEL ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The concession covers 400 square kilometres. The government holds a 5% share in the Project. The license was granted in December 2012. CONTACTS: Jeremy Michaels, Ivanhoe Mines, telephone Johannesburg 27 11 0884348, e- mail: [email protected]

ETHIOPIA

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ethiopia/Sudan/Regional: Grand Renaissance Dam Project, Benishangui-Gumuz Region, North-Western Ethiopia SUBSECTOR: Water & Sanitation/Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: An International Panel of Experts from Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt have found that the Grand Renaissance Dam Project will not have detrimental effects for Sudan and Egypt relating to the flow on the Nile River. The site is in the Benishangui-Gumuz region of north-western Ethiopia on the border with Sudan. The experts found instead that the dam would be beneficial in that it would facilitate the control of upstream flooding. The implementing agency is the Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO). VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project which is under construction is estimated at nearly USD 5 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Ethiopia will be exporting power to Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Djibouti and Somalia. CONTACTS: Mihret Dedebe, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO), telephone Addis Ababa 251 11 1559567, e-mail: [email protected] Simegnew Bekele: Project Manager, Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO), telephone 251 01 560042, email: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Ethiopia: Mobile Telecommunications Expansion Programme SUBSECTOR: ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The state-owned Ethio Telecom has awarded a USD 1,6 billion mobile telecommunications expansion programme to Huawei and ZTE of China. The contract aims to boost 3G capacity to reach 56 million subscribers or 85% of the population and to implement LTE 4 G services in Addis Ababa by the end of 2015. There are currently 23 million subscribers.

5 VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 1,6 billion FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ethio Telecom, Huawei and ZTE of China, France Telecom. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The utility recently terminated a management contract with France Telecom. CONTACTS: Andualem Admasse, Acting CEO, Ethio Telecom, telephone Addis Ababa 251 11 5515777

GUINEA

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Guinea: Nimba Iron Ore Project, South-Western Guinea SUBSECTOR: Mining/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: The AIM-listed Sable Mining through its local subsidiary, West African Exploration has been granted an operating license for the Nimba Irob Ore Project in south-western Guinea. The reserves are estimated at 135,5 million tons and the concession area is 123 square kilometres. A concept study has recently been undertaken. The mine is situated close to the rail route to Port Buchanan in Liberia. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Sable Mining, West African Exploration, Ministry of Mines. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Guinea government has in the past sought to ensure that rail routings pass exclusively through Guinean territory. CONTACTS: Peet Snyders, Executive Director, Sable Mining Africa Limited, telephone 44 20 74089200. e-mail: [email protected]

KENYA

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: New Natural Gas-Fired Plant, Mombasa SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Power /ICT/Telecommunications/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is inviting tenders for the development of a 700-800 MW natural gas-fired plant near Mombasa. It will be located on an allocated land area of 300 acres at Dongo Kilifi or an appropriate location between Mombasa and Kalifi. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy and Petroleum ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Power is required inter alia for the development of Konza City and other ICT-based commercial property developments. CONTACTS: Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 2221401-4, e-mail: [email protected] Martin Owuor, First Secretary/Legal, High Commission of Kenya, telephone Pretoria 27 12 3622249/50/51, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: New Coal-Fired Plant, Mombasa SUBSECTOR: Power/Ports/Transport/Infrastructure

6 STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Conceptual CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is inviting tenders for the development of a 900-1 000 MW coal-fired plant near Mombasa. It will be located in the northern port city of Lamu where a major port is being developed as part of a transport corridor linking with the oil reserves of Uganda and South Sudan. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Energy and Petroleum ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The country wants to increase electricity generation capacity from the current 1 644 MW to 6 700 MW in forty months. CONTACTS: Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 2221401-4, e-mail: [email protected] Martin Owuor, First Secretary/Legal, High Commission of Kenya, telephone Pretoria 27 12 3622249/50/51, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Kinangop Plateau Wind Power Project in Nyandarua County, Central Kenya SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Aeolus Kenya, Standard Bank/STANBIC and General Electric are the main partners in the implementation of the 12,9 billion Kenyan Shilling/USD 150 million 60,8 MW Kinangop Plateau Wind Power Project in Nyandarua County, central Kenya. The bank is contributing USD 100 million while two equity investors will supply the remaining USD 50 million. General Electric will install 31,4 MW generators. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: 12,9 billion Kenyan Shilling/USD 150 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Aeolus Kenya, Standard Bank/STANBIC, General Electric ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The plant will be the largest wind power Project in Africa outside South Africa. The Project falls under Power Africa Initiative announced recently by President Obama. General Electric is also involved with the 100 MW plant in Kajiado County. CONTACTS: Jenny Fletcher, Managing Director, Aeolus Power Kenya (AKL), telephone Nairobi 254 733631653, Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 2221401- 4, e-mail: [email protected] Martin Owuor, First Secretary/Legal, High Commission of Kenya, telephone Pretoria 27 12 3622249/50/51, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Dangote Cement Plant, Mombasa SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Construction STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: Dangote Cement of Nigeria has announced that it will be building a cement plant in Mombasa. It will have a capacity of two million tons per annum. The company wishes to expand its African cement production to 55 million tons by 2016 through an investment of USD 5 billion. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The investment will be USD 400 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Dangote Cement of Nigeria ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Dangote is currently building a plant near Mtwara in southern Tanzania. CONTACTS: Dangote Group, telephone Lagos 234 1 4480815/6, e-mail: [email protected]

7 Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 2221401- 4, e-mail: [email protected] Martin Owuor, First Secretary/Legal, High Commission of Kenya, telephone Pretoria 27 12 3622249/50/51, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Double-Decker Road, Nairobi SUBSECTOR: Construction/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: A tender will soon be launched by the Kenya National Highways Authority for the construction of a double-decker road in Nairobi to help relieve the serious congestion in the city. The 4-kilometre section will run above the existing Mombasa Road, Uhuru Highway and Waiyaka Way. Construction is expected to commence early 2014 with completion before the end of 2017. The Kenyan government will contribute USD 123 million with the World Bank providing the rest. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at around USD 290 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kenya National Highways Authority, World Bank ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project falls under the National Urban Improvement Programme which in turn falls under Vision 20130. There are a number of Projects aimed at decongesting Nairobi. CONTACTS: Engineer MO Kidenda, Director General, Kenya National Highways Authority, telephone Nairobi 252 20 2632237 or 2642475, e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 2221401- 4, e-mail: [email protected] Martin Owuor, First Secretary/Legal, High Commission of Kenya, telephone Pretoria 27 12 3622249/50/51, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: New Sugar Factory, Busia County, Western Kenya SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Business/Agri-Industrial STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has approved a Project for a new sugar factory in Busia County, western Kenya. The 3,6 billion Kenyan Shilling investment is by an unnamed private investor. Busia Sugar Industries has stated that 26 000 hectares have been allocated for the growing of cane and about 30 000 farmers will be contracted to supply the miller VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: 3,6 billion Kenyan Shilling FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), Busia Sugar Industries, National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The area will be assessed by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). CONTACTS: Frederick Kebeney, Head: Agriculture, Kenya Sugar Board, telephone Nairobi 254 20 8018750-3 Dr Moses Ikiara, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), telephone Nairobi 254 20 2221401- 4, e-mail: [email protected] Martin Owuor, First Secretary/Legal, High Commission of Kenya, telephone Pretoria 27 12 3622249/50/51, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Kenya: Sanghi Cement Plant, West Pokot Region, Western Kenya

8 SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Power/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Sanghi Cement of India is about to commence construction of a 1,5 million ton cement plant in the West Pokot Region of western Kenya. Its local partner, Cemtech will be building a 30 MW coal-fired power plant for the cement operation. Completion is scheduled for 2015. The intention is to supply South Sudan and Uganda. The plant will provide impetus for the construction of the Kitale-Lodwa-South Sudan link road. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 175 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Sanghi Cement of India, Cemtech of Kenya. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Analysts are expressing concern over a possible oversupply of cement in the region. CONTACTS: Diptish Nandha, Resident General Manager, Cemtech, e-mail: [email protected] Ravi Sanghi, Managing Director, Sanghi Cement, telephone 91 79 26838000, e-mail: [email protected]

MALAWI

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Malawi: Malawi Airlines SUBSECTOR: Aviation/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Ethiopian Airlines has bought a 49% share in the newly-formed Malawi Airlines. The remaining 51% will come from the Malawi government and Malawian private investors. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ethiopian Airlines, Malawi Airlines Limited. Public Private Partnership Commission. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The initiative is part of the plan of Ethiopian Airlines to establish several travel hubs in Africa. CONTACTS: Jimmy Lipunga, Chief Executive Officer, Public Private Partnership Commission, website: www.ppc.mw

MOZAMBIQUE

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Mozambique: Aluminium Rod & Conductor Manufacturing Plant, Beluluane Industrial Park, Matolla, Southern Mozambique SUBSECTOR: Industrial STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: The plant is situated opposite the MOZAL aluminium smelter in the Beluluane Industrial Park from where raw materials will be supplied. It will produce aluminium rod, wire, conductors and extruded products. Annual production will be 50 000 tons. The plant should be operational by mid 2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Approximately USD 90 million. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Midal Bahrain Cables, CPI (Investment Promotion Agency)., MOZAL. International Finance Corporation (IFC). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Production is aimed at the local and regional markets. CONTACTS: Mehernosh Dhunjisha, Chief Investment Officer, Midal Bahrain Cables, telephone Bahrain 973 17 832832/3, e-mail: [email protected]

NAMIBIA

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Namibia: Husab Uranium Mine, Erongo Region, Southern Namibia SUBSECTOR: Mining STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Swakop Uranium is developing the Husab Uranium mine in the Erongo region near Swakopmund in southern Namibia. The planning is for a large-scale open pit operation. The reserves are estimated at 280 million tons and the life of the mine is set at around twenty years. ABB has recently won a contract for equipment supply. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The total cost of the Project is estimated at USD 2 billion FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Swakop Uranium, ABB ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Namibia is becoming one of the world’s leading uranium producers. CONTACTS: Norman Green, CEO, Swakop Uranium, telephone Windhoek 264 61 300220, e- mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Namibia: Tschudi Copper Project, Northern Namibia SUBSECTOR: Mining STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The initial feasibility and environmental studies have been completed for the Tschudi Copper Project situated 37 kilometres north-west of Tsumeb in northern Namibia. The resources are estimated at 73 million tons at 0,9% copper. The open pit mine will be developed in two phases. Mining operations are expected to commence towards the end of 2014. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: R1,8 billion for the contracting work. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Weatherly International of the UK, Basil Read, Ministry of Mines ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Basil Read has recently been awarded the construction contract. CONTACTS: Mike Stuart, Exploration & Development Manager: Namibia, Weatherly International, telephone London 44 207 9172989, e-mail: [email protected]

NIGERIA

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Nigeria: Olokola LNG (OKLNG) Project, Southern Nigeria SUBSECTOR: Oil & Gas/Industrial/Commercial Property STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Chevron and Shell have withdrawn from the Olokola LNG (OKLNG) Project situated between Ogun and Ondo States east of Lagos in southern Nigeria. The Project was initiated in 2005 with the BG Group which was the first to withdraw. The OKLNG Company comprised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Chevron Nigeria and Shell. USD 500 million has reportedly already been disbursed on the initiative. The gas production would have been for export and local consumption. The intention is to establish the Olokola Free Trade Industrial Zone around the Project. It forms

10 part of the Master Gas Plan. NNPC is continuing with the Project and has allocated USD 14,5 million for the front-end design. Reported reasons for the delay include insufficient commitment from the federal government and stalling of the Petroleum Industry Bill. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised. USD 14,5 million for the front-end design. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Chevron, Shell, BG Group, OKLNG Company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), ANCILLARY INFORMATION: ConocoPhillips of the USA has pulled out of the Brass LNG Project. CONTACTS: Dr Levi Ajuonuma, General Manager: Public Affairs, NNPC, telephone Abuja 234 9 20081133, email: [email protected] Chevron Nigeria Limited, telephone Lagos 23 4 1 277 2222

RWANDA

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Rwanda: National Silk Production Programme SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Industrial STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The government intends extending mulberry tree cultivation from 350 hectares to 5 000 hectares by 2015. Nine silk production cooperatives are being established. Investment in the silk production value chain is being encouraged. The company UTEXRWA established the first silk textile mill in 2010. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources, Rwanda Silk Farmers Federation (RSFF), UTEXRWA, Rwanda Development Board, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

11 ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Rwanda has excellent conditions for mulberry trees and silkworms and can produce all year round. The world silk price has doubled to USD 60 per kilo following lower production in China. CONTACTS: Raj Rajendran, Managing Director, UTEXRWA, telephone Kigali 250 514176/9, e-mail: [email protected]

SIERRA LEONE

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Sierra Leone: Tonkolili Iron Ore Project Phase Two, Central Sierra Leone SUBSECTOR: Mining/Ports/Rail/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: African Minerals of the UK is planning the second phase of the Tonkolili Iron Ore Project situated 200 kilometres east of Freetown, central Sierra Leone. The company has signed an MOU with Tianin Materials and Equipment Group Corporation (Tewoo) of China whereby the latter will invest USD 990 million for a 16,5% share. There will be a 20-year off take agreement. The iron ore will be transported 200 kilometres to Pepel Port. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Minerals of the UK, Tianin Materials and Equipment Group Corporation (Tewoo) of China ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A blending facility at Tianjin Port is being investigated. CONTACTS: Keith Calder, CEO, African Minerals, telephone London 44 20 34357600 or 72697100, e-mail: [email protected]

SUDAN

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Sudan: Berber Cement Plant, Khartoum SUBSECTOR: Industrial STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Berber Cement is using ropeway engineering specialists Doppelmayr’s conveyancy system to transport limestone to its new cement plant in Khartoum. The limestone is being brought from the Tifila quarry. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Unstated. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Berber Cement, Ministry of Industry. Doppelmayr of Austria. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Berber Cement also has a 5 000 tons per day cement plant at Berber in northern Sudan which supplies the Ethiopian market. CONTACTS: Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad Hamad, General Manager, Berber Cement, telephone 249 15 5122347 or 91 2390041, e-mail: [email protected] Doppelmayr, telephone Wolfurt 43 5574604, e-mail: [email protected]

TANZANIA

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Tanzania: Ludewa Iron Ore Project, Ludewa District, Southern Tanzania SUBSECTOR: Mining/Industrial/Power/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Tanzania-China Mineral Resources Limited (TCMRL) is developing the Ludewa Iron Ore Project in the Ludewa District of southern Tanzania. The resource is estimated at 220 million tons of iron ore, 175 000 tons of titanium and 5 000 tons of vanadium. The life span is 70 years. The Project includes a smelting plant, an iron products plant, a power station with transmission lines and access roads.

13 VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The initial investment is estimated at USD 3 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tanzania-China Mineral Resources Limited (TCMRL). The National Development Corporation (NDC) is the government implementing agency. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The Project will make Tanzania, Africa’s fourth largest iron ore producer. CONTACTS: Smak Kaombwe: Senior Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) Programme Advisor, NDC, telephone Dares Salaam 255 22 2124315 or 2111460, e-mail; [email protected] Ramson Mwilangali: Head: Plant & Machinery, National Development Corporation (NDC), e- mail: [email protected] Gideon Nassari: Managing Director & SF Mvungi: Director, National Development Agency (NDC), telephone Dar es Salaam 255 22 2112893 or 2111460/3, email: [email protected]

UGANDA

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Uganda/Regional: Uganda National Power Supply Programme SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ugandan government is planning to invest USD 500 million in its National Power Supply Programme over the next four years. It intends doubling the length of the national grid from 1 700 kilometres to 3 400 kilometres. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 500 million FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: The implementing agency is the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are six transmission line Projects including connections to Kenya and Rwanda. CONTACTS: Gerald Muganga: Manager: Planning & Investment, UETCL, telephone Kampala 256 417 802 000 or 256 414 233 433/4, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Uganda: Isimba Hydro Power Plant, Southern Uganda SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Construction of the 188 MW Isimba Hydro Power Plant in southern Uganda has begun. The plant is situated 40 kilometres downstream from the Bujagali dam. The appointed contractor is the state-owned China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE). The duration is four years. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 2 billion FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE). ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Funding is from a USD 2 billion finance package from China which includes construction of the 600 MW Karuma hydro plant and the 600 MW Ayago Project. CONTACTS: Gerald Muganga: Manager: Planning & Investment, UETCL, telephone Kampala 256 417 802 000 or 256 414 233 433/4, e-mail: [email protected] China International Water and Electric Corporation, telephone Beijing 100011 010-59302122, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.cwe.cn

ZAMBIA

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Mansa Manganese Project, Luapula Province, Northern Zambia SUBSECTOR: Mining STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: A scoping study has been completed on the Mansa Manganese Project situated in Luapula Province, northern Zambia. The mine is being operated by Kaboko Mining of Australia. Production from the mine has reached 5 000 tons per month and a first sale of 2 000 tons of high grade manganese ore has been concluded. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Kaboko Mining of Australia ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There is increasing focus on Luapula Province as a new ‘hotspot’ or exponential growth point CONTACTS: Lyapa Manza: Mine Manager Shannon Robinson: Director: Corporate Relations, telephone Perth 61 8 9488 5220 Jason Brewer, Executive Director, Kaboko Mining, telephone Perth 61 8 94885220, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Mununshi Banana Scheme, Mwense District, Luapula Province, Northern Zambia. SUBSECTOR: Agriculture/Agri-Industrial/Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Ndola-based Colwyn Group has announced that it will be injecting USD 150 000 into the revitalisation of the Mununshi Banana Shceme in the Mwense District of Luapula Province, northern Zambia. An initial 30 000 seedlings will be planted. Production is expected to start by the end of 2014. The Project has been dormant some time since it was privatised a few years ago and only some 400 hectares are now in use. The owner, Colwyn has stated that the main reason for the delay has been power supply problems which have now been addressed by ZESCO. The government including Luapula Province Minister Benson Kapaya has said that it will repossess the scheme if the owner does not invest. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 150 000 FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Colwyn Group, ZESCO, Ministry of Agriculture. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The government has also indicated that it may retake the non-operational Kawambwa tea estate in Luapula. CONTACTS: Terence Findlay, Group Chief Executive Officer and Leslie Sichilongo, Marketing Manager, Colwyn Group, telephone Ndola 260 2 611761 or 611766. Benson Kapaya: Luapula Province Minister. Musonda Chibulu: Director: Power Rehabilitation & Generation, ZESCO, telephone Lusaka 260 211 363510, e-mail: [email protected] Crispin Mulenga, Senior Manager: Purchasing, ZESCO, telephone Lusaka 260 211 362314, e- mail: [email protected] Timothy Lungu, Senior Manager: Transmission, ZESCO, telephone Lusaka 260 211 362416/7, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Chembe Multi-Facility Economic Zone, Luapula Province

15 SUBSECTOR: Industrial/Agriculture/Agri-Business/Agri- Industrial/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure/Commercial Property STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Early Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Chembe Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Luapula Province is being developed. A Chinese group is considering a rice production facility in the zone. Sugar processing is also being promoted. The Zambian Development Agency (ZDA) is the responsible authority for investment promotion. The Pedicle road links the province with the Copperbelt through the DR Congo. The tarring of the 70-kilometre road is currently underway. The Roads Development Agency (RDA) has announced that the Lubembe Bridge will also be widened. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unfinalised FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Zambian Development Agency (ZDA), Roads Development Agency (RDA) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are considerable manganese deposits in the area. CONTACTS: Joseph Silavwe: Exports Division, ZDA, telephone Lusaka 260 211 2201779, e-mail: [email protected] Prudence Kaaya Sinkambe: Research Officer, Planning and Policy Division, ZDA, telephone Lusaka 260 211 220177, e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Charles Mushota: Senior Manager: Construction & Maintenance, RDA, telephone Lusaka 260 211 252259 or 253088 or 253801, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Luapula Hydro Scheme Power Projects SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) are implementing the Luapula Hydro Scheme Power Projects that number five. The duration is estimated at six years. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 1 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: CEC began feasibility studies on the Project in early 2011. CONTACTS: Clara Musama: Manager, Investor Relations, CEC, telephone 260 212244 281 / 244139, e-mail: [email protected] Titus Mwandemena: Business Development Manager, CEC, e-mail: [email protected] Osaruyi Orobosa-Ogbeide: Special Assistant to President & CEO, AFC, telephone Lagos 234 1 2799664, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia: Maamba Collieries Power Project, Southern Zambia SUBSECTOR: Power/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Planning CONTRACT DETAILS: There is much current activity relating to a Power Project at Maamba Collieries in southern Zambia. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of USD 150 million for the new power Project as well as improvements at the colliery. Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) are involved in a PPP with Nava Bharat Ventures Limited of India and ZCCM Investment Holdings for the construction of a 300 MW coal-fired at Sinazongwe. The EPC contract has been awarded to the Shondong Electric Power Corporation of ChinaThe Project includes a 46-kilometre 330 kV double transmission line from Maamba to Muzuma. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost is estimated at USD 800 million.

16 FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: African Development Bank (AfDB), Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL), Nava Bharat Ventures Limited of India, ZCCM Investment Holdings, Shondong Electric Power Corporation of China ANCILLARY INFORMATION: There are about fifteen appointed subcontractors. CONTACTS: Ebrima Faal: Regional Director, AfDB Office, telephone Pretoria 27 12 003 6900 Freddie Kwesiga: Resident Representative, AfDB Zambia Office, telephone Lusaka 260 211 257868/69/74, email: [email protected] Ms. Mutale Chanda, Chief Operations Officer, ZCCM-IH, telephone Lusaka 260 01 221023, / 220351 / 228833, e-mail: [email protected]

November 2013: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: One-Stop Border Post, Victoria Falls/Livingstone SUBSECTOR: Roads/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: Zimbabwe and Zambia have signed an agreement for the establishment of a long-awaited one-stop border post at Victoria Falls/Livingstone. South- bound traffic from Zambia will be cleared by Zimbabwean authorities while north-bound traffic will be cleared by Zambian controls. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: Total Unstated FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Zambia Road Development Agency (RDA), Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA), United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: A trial run was successfully concluded during the recent United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly recently held in Victoria Falls by both countries. CONTACTS: F Chitukutuku, CEO, Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA), telephone Harare 263 4 2901178, e-mail: [email protected] Keeta Shisholeka, Director: Procurement, Zambia Road Development Agency (RDA), telephone Lusaka 260 211 253088 or 253801.

November 2013 Update: DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: Zambia/Zimbabwe/Regional: Batoka Gorge Hydro Power Project SUBSECTOR: Power/Roads/Transport/Infrastructure STAGE IN PROJECT CYCLE: Pre-Implementation CONTRACT DETAILS: The 1 600 MW Batoka Gorge Hydro Power Project for Zambia and Zimbabwe is being enhanced by the construction of key access roads. The road linking the Zambezi River gorges to the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway has been completed. Tarcon Engineering of Zimbabwe was one of the contractors on the Zimbabwean side. Nzovu Company of Zambia is working on the access to Batoka north on the Zambian side. VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: USD 2,5 million was allocated for the access roads. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Tarcon Engineering of Zimbabwe, Nzovu Company of Zambia. The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is the responsible implementing agency. World Bank. ANCILLARY INFORMATION: The World Bank is reportedly assisting with the financing. CONTACTS: Anywere Dingembira: Projects, Tarcon, telephone Harare 263 772 163 339, e- mail: [email protected] Munyaradzi Munodawafa, CEO, Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), telephone Lusaka 260 21 227498 or 228401/2, e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]

17 Kundhavi Kadiresan: Country Director, The World Bank, telephone Lusaka 260 211 252811, email: [email protected]

ZIMBABWE

18 GENERAL/REGIONAL

19 VALUE/LEVEL OF FUNDING: The cost of the Project which is under construction is estimated at nearly USD 5 billion. FINANCIAL & OTHER PARTIES: Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO) ANCILLARY INFORMATION: Ethiopia will be exporting power to Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Djibouti and Somalia. CONTACTS: Mihret Dedebe, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO), telephone Addis Ababa 251 11 1559567, e-mail: [email protected] Simegnew Bekele: Project Manager, Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO), telephone 251 01 560042, email: [email protected]

20 Kundhavi Kadiresan: Country Director, The World Bank, telephone Lusaka 260 211 252811, email: [email protected]