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Afreximbank Launches 2024 African Trade Report and African Trade and Economic Outlook Report
NASSAU, June 13, 2024 – African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] yesterday launched its African Trade Report 2024 and African Trade and Economic Outlook Report 2024 at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings 2024…
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Global carbon pricing revenues top a record US$ 100bln
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 — In 2023, carbon pricing revenues reached a record US$ 104 billion, according to the World Bank’s annual “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024” report released today.…
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Thermal power dominates in COMESA region at 76 percent
CAIRO, May 20, 2024 – Thermal power dominates power generation in the COMESA region, accounting for more than 76 percent with hydro energy at 24 percent. This is out of the total…
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COMESA region moving closer to harmonised energy regulatory regime
CAIRO, May 15, 2024 – Energy experts recently met in Cairo, Egypt for a two-day consultative workshop on regional harmonisation of regulatory frameworks and tools for improved electricity regulation in the COMESA…
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Museveni advises labour unions to prioritise wealth creation
FORT PORTAL, May 3, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni has advised labour unions in the country to prioritise creating avenues for wealth creation before advocating for more jobs from government. “Jobs come…
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Africa
New partnership aims to connect 300mln to electricity by 2030
KAMPALA, April 18, 2024 – The World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group are partnering on an ambitious effort to provide at least 300 million people in Africa with electricity access by…
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Masindi district to prioritise household income enhancement in FY 2024/25
MASINDI, April 3, 2024 – Masindi District Local Government intends to prioritise enhancing household income, increasing agricultural production, and community participation in government programmes in the financial year 2024/2025. This was said…
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Delayed rationalisation of govt agencies affecting energy sector
KAMPALA, March 13, 2024 – The delayed merger of three electricity companies belonging to government has disrupted service delivery in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. This was revealed by top…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nebbi cassava factory lies idle due to high running costs
NEBBI, March 5, 2024 – Members of Yesu-Dit Cooperative Society Limited in Parombo Sub-county, Nebbi district have abandoned their cassava factory due to high running costs. According to some members of the…
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Minister Okasaai advises Alebtong residents on PDM, Emyooga
ALEBTONG, February 29, 2024 – The State Minister for Energy, Okasaai Opolot has urged residents of Alebtong district to embrace the Parish Development Model [PDM] and Emyooga Programme to improve their livelihoods.…
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