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Africa’s transportation systems are both frustrating and risky, which means people spend more money using them. One study by the United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad) last year found that poor transport infrastructure in Africa significantly hinders trade by increasing costs, reduces competitiveness, and limits market access, all contributing to povertyPoor connectivity means road transport costs account for about 29 percent of the price of goods traded within Africa, compared to just 7 percent for those traded outside the continent,” the UNCTAD report observed. Another report by the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afrexim), looking into 54 African countries, said paving a kilometre of road had a direct proportional improvement in trade.“The analysis on the 54 African states over the period 2003-2020 shows that transport infrastructure development has a positive and significant effect on intra-African trade. A 1-point improvement in transport infrastructure development is assoc...

Mercer County High School might soon receive a much-anticipated renovation. “Extensive planning brought us to this stage,” stated Tim Farquer, the superintendent of Mercer County Schools. “The present structure was built back in 1954.” It boils down to whether Merger, Henderson, and Rock Island County voters approve a referendum for $28 million in bonds over a 30-year period on April 1. "We would rather implement comprehensive updates to update the facility, but we understand that this necessitates taking on additional debt over a extended timeframe," Farquer stated. The initiative centers around enhancing classrooms, updating buildings, and boosting safety and security measures. Many of these places," Farquer explained, "have labs, setups, and tools that date back to 1954 when they were built, set up, or bought." He added, "Our laboratory workstations often fail to operate at full capacity. Right now, we require students to go outd...

Two vacant plots and an upcoming empty police station? It might not seem significant. However, for the City of Phoenix, this presents a valuable chance to revitalize downtown area. The city mentions that there isn’t significant growth around 7th Avenue and Washington Street compared to areas such as Roosevelt Row and Central Avenue. Therefore, they aim to alter this situation. Currently, the southwestern corner features a gravel lot. In contrast, the northwestern corner houses a parking area, with the Phoenix Police headquarters located directly opposite. It’s worth noting that the police department plans to relocate from their current site at some point; they will be moving into the previous location of the Wells Fargo tower several blocks down the road, thus rendering this particular structure empty once they depart. The city has employed an economist to carry out a comprehensive analysis of the local demographic landscape. The focus includes identifying gaps in retail es...

The biggest project currently being built in downtown Phoenix is set to be completed this year and should transform the downtown area upon opening. The facility named Central Station is situated at the intersection of Central Avenue and Van Buren Street. Although this initiative has taken ten years to develop, it is set to be finalized by 2025. The highest section rises up to 33 floors. This building is intended for multifamily residences. To the west, you'll find another structure comprising 22 levels designated for ASU student accommodation. The first level will feature an environment described by the city as pedestrian-friendly, complete with shops, eateries, and workspaces. Additionally, areas will be allocated for various outdoor activities such as events, art exhibitions, and farmer’s markets. The concept for rejuvenating this site began roughly a decade ago. In 2014, the municipality intended to transform this area into a new transportation hub. Nevertheless, ...

Following years of anticipation, residents in East Harlem have moved one step nearer to obtaining The expansion of the Second Avenue Subway . During their monthly gathering on Wednesday, the MTA board approved an over $186 million deal for a project management consulting firm to supervise the creations of Phase 2 . "There is specific expertise required for managing intricate tunnel excavation projects, such as the installation of sophisticated systems computers, which isn’t part of our regular staff’s skill set,” stated MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber. This special agreement enables the MTA to obtain as much as $4 million in bonus payments if the consultants do not stay on track with the timeline. The $7.7 billion initiative stands as the most expensive subway project per mile in New York's history. The project is partially supported through congestion charges The MTA indicates that they currently do not have a suggested end date for Pha...

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On Friday, Republican senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody from Florida proposed a bill suggesting that NASA’s headquarters should be relocated from Washington to Florida. Titled Streamlining Aerospace Initiatives Effectively at Cape Canaveral Act Known as the CAPE Canaveral Act, this bill aims to move the NASA headquarters to Florida’s Space Coast in Brevard County. This area encompasses both the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Scott’s office referred to Florida as "a sensible decision" for the location of the new headquarters. "There isn’t a more suitable location for NASA’s headquarters than Florida’s Space Coast, where our country’s most brilliant thinkers innovate and assist America in reaching for the cosmos," Scott stated in a release. "Relocating to Florida won’t just conserve American taxpayers' money; it will also boost effectiveness and improve processes within this crucial sector due to closeness...

It makes sense if you prefer hiding your Wi-Fi router behind the sofa, beneath a bookshelf, or (gosh) perhaps even within a cupboard. They can be rather unattractive to have on display. Although these concealed spots will hide the bulky-looking device from view, they'll also make it significantly more difficult to access. Wi-Fi router to do its job. "The primary aspect you need to take into account is that Wi-Fi propagates efficiently through open spaces but performs quite badly when passing through solid materials," explained Julian, a technician with ThoseTechGuys In Renton, Washington. "The optimal location for a router is one that is centrally positioned and exposed, not hidden inside cabinets, kitchens, plumbing systems, or thick walls." Typically, you ought to place your router in a central area of your house where it is easily visible. Minimizing obstacles near the router will enhance your signal strength. Avoid these common mistakes durin...