minerals
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National
Sensitise citizens on minerals, minister urged
KAMPALA, February 2, 2024 – The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has been asked to table a statement in parliament on government plans to sensitise the citizenry on…
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Eastern
Teso urged to tap into oil exploration opportunities
NGORA, December 13, 2023 – President Yoweri Museveni has said the second oil exploration for Uganda will take place soon, the country having discovered, and is preparing to drill its first oil…
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Finance & Banking
AfDB commits over Shs 1.1trn to renovate Kampala-Malaba railway line
KAMPALA-The African Development Bank [AfDB] Group is providing US$ 301 million [1.1 trillion] to overhaul the Kampala-Malaba Meter Gauge Railway [MGR] in Uganda. The railway line is part of the East African…
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Energy & Mining
Museveni’s input included in Minerals Bill, licenses to be based on capital investment
KAMPALA– The Members of Parliament have reconsidered and passed the Mining and Minerals Bill 2022 with amendments to protect artisan miners and to elaborate the licensing requirement for mining in Uganda. The…
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News
Go for male-dominated jobs- Minister Amongi urges Ugandan Women and girls
KAMPALA– The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Ongom has implored Ugandan women and girls to break the barriers and seek opportunities in fields that have traditionally been tagged…
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