Energy
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Africa
African ministers chart continent’s energy future at closed-door sessions
CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2024 — Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened yesterday for a closed-door session to address the continent’s pressing energy needs and shape…
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Minister calls for more investment in electricity sector
KAMPALA, September 20, 2024 — The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Members of Parliament to support more investment in last-mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition…
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AEW 2024 to shape oil & gas financing, risk reduction strategies
CAPE TOWN, September 16, 2024 — Global investment in upstream oil and gas is set to reach US$ 570 billion in 2024, showing a 7 percent increase compared to 2023 expenditure. Of…
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Africa
China Bridge commits to bringing innovative EPC and financing solutions to African projects ahead of AEW 2024
CAPE TOWN, September 15, 2024 — Maritime and energy firm China Bridge Energy is assessing project opportunities across Africa with a view to creating win-win collaborations and advancing the development of cost-effective…
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Tayebwa orders probe into electricity tariffs amidst growing discontent
KAMPALA, August 15, 2024 – Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to undertake a thorough investigation into Uganda’s electricity tariffs, following concerns raised…
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Afreximbank and UDB sign project preparation financing agreement
NASSAU, August 13, 2024 – African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] and the government-owned Uganda Development Bank [UDB] have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement to provide early project preparatory…
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Inaugural COMESA Week to publicise regional programmes launched in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, June, 25 June 2024 – The inaugural COMESA Week aimed at raising public awareness on various regional integration programmes being implemented by the 21-member bloc kicked off Monday in Madagascar. This…
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Opinions & Commentary
Transforming Africa’s mineral wealth: From extraction to end use
CAPE TOWN, June 24, 2024 – Global demand for critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies is expected to grow more than three-fold by 2030. For Africa – a continent rich in…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Hundreds attend theCooperator Breakfast Meeting in Kampala
KAMPALA, June 13, 2024 – Representatives from government, cooperatives, the private sector, clients, and the media were among several others who attended theCooperator Breakfast Meeting held recently at Piato Restaurant in Kampala.…
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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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