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African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the…
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solution
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Africa’s Green Economy Summit [24–27 February 2026] will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 our mission has…
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Ethiopia bondholders plan lawsuit as US$ 1bln debt row escalates
ADDIS ABABA, February 3, 2026 — Private-sector investors are preparing legal action against Ethiopia over its US$ 1 billion Eurobond default, after official creditors—led by China and France—blocked a restructuring deal that…
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Uganda’s exports fetched US$ 947.33mln in September 2025
KAMPALA, November 17, 2025 — Uganda’s exports amounted to US$ 947.33 million [approximately Shs 3.3 trillion] in September 2025, representing a 35.8 percent increase from the US$ 697.60mln [about Shs 2.4 trillion]…
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Afreximbank avails Shs 127.4bln loan for construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City
KAMPALA, November 7, 2025 — African Export-import Bank [Afreximbank] has extended a US$ 36.4-million [approximately Shs 127.4 billion] contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company [SAMCO] for the construction of the…
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Commodity prices to hit six-year low in 2026 as oil glut expands
KAMPALA, October 30, 2025 — Global commodity prices are projected to fall to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline, according to the World…
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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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Farmers embrace human urine as fertiliser, persticide
MUKONO, December 12, 2024 – The Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum [ESAFF] Uganda has unveiled a practical guide titled “Human Pee is Liquid Gold” that advocates for the use…
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Col. Nakalema engages mining sector stakeholders to shape Uganda’s mineral future
KAMPALA, November 1, 2024 — The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged stakeholders in Uganda’s mining sector to protect and promote the industry, highlighting…
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Gov’t explains cancellation of Tibet-Hima contract
KAMPALA, October 16, 2024 – The government has clarified the reasons behind the termination of the contract with a Chinese company, Tibet-Hima, which was tasked with revamping Kilembe Mines in Kasese district.…
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