Energy & Mining
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Uganda Refinery to start operations in Q4 2029-Q1 2030
CAPE TOWN, October 7, 2025 — Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030, according to Michael Nkambo Mugerwa, General…
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Africa Energy Bank moves to close continent’s energy finance gap
KAMPALA, October 1, 2025 — The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation [APPO] and Afreximbank shared updates on the establishment of the US$ 5 billion Africa Energy Bank on Monday at AEW: Invest in…
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African Energy Chamber Launches State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at African Energy Week 2025
KAMPALA, October 1, 2025— The African Energy Chamber [AEC] has officially launched its latest industry report – the State of African Energy 2026 Outlook – at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies…
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AEC to launch State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at African Energy Week 2025
KAMPALA, September 28, 2025 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] – the voice of the African energy sector – will launch its latest outlook, offering strategic insight into the trends, opportunities and…
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Parliament: Energy Conservation Bill hits snag
KAMPALA, September 18, 2025 – – Parliament has stood over debate on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, stopping the proposed law from progressing to its second reading. According to the…
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UEDCL adds over 640,000 new customers in six months after UMEME takeover
KAMPALA, September 18, 2025 – The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] has recorded 648,404 new power connections within the first six months of assuming national electricity distribution responsibilities from…
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Various African Mining Chambers to Lead Policy Reform and Investment Dialogue at African Mining Week 2025
KAMPALA, September 12, 2025 — The upcoming African Mining Week [AMW] will showcase the critical role played by African Mining Chambers in driving policy reform, promoting governance transparency and enabling partnerships between…
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Africa’s Leading Gold Producers to Attend African Mining Week 2025
CAPE TOW, September 8, 2025 –– The upcoming African Mining Week [AMW] 2025 – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town – will feature representatives…
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CNOOC enhances livelihoods, donates to health centres and schools
KIKUUBE, September 2, 2025 – In a bid to empower communities living in the Lake Albertine Graben, oil and gas giant, China National Offshore Oil Corporation [CNOOC] through its appendage CNOOC Uganda…
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Uganda’s solar energy players call for better financing models at energy expo
KAMPALA, August 29, 2025 — Uganda’s solar energy sector has renewed its call for improved financing models and stronger quality standards to accelerate the country’s journey toward universal energy access, as solar…
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