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Energy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

Energy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

24 Jan 2018

Key trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

Key trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

23 Jan 2018

Hydropower plays a massive role electrifying many countries. Photo: Shutterstock

New dams in Africa could add risk to power supplies down the line

Declan Conway 15 Jan 2018

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Fuel shortage in oil-rich Angola tests new president

28 Dec 2017

Nigerian former minister of petroleum resources, Dan Etete. Photo: Sweet Crude Report

Eni and Shell to stand trial in Italy over Nigeria kickback scandal

Elle Ide 21 Dec 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Angola oil giant probes Isabel dos Santos graft claims

21 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe, European Union Economic Commission for Africa’s executive secretary

Africa needs energy to grow

7 Dec 2017

Photo: Oil Change International

Shell 'liable for rights violations' in Nigeria: Amnesty

29 Nov 2017

New Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

New Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

27 Nov 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Daughter of Angola's ex-president sacked as state oil chief

16 Nov 2017

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Ivory Coast inaugurates huge China-funded dam

7 Nov 2017

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister

Nigeria's former oil minister blasted over court bid

3 Nov 2017

Russian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

Russian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

13 Oct 2017

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

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Energy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

Energy & MiningEnergy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

24 Jan 2018

Key trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

Energy & MiningKey trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

23 Jan 2018

Hydropower plays a massive role electrifying many countries. Photo: Shutterstock

Energy & MiningNew dams in Africa could add risk to power supplies down the line

Declan Conway 15 Jan 2018

AFP / Ampe Rogerio

Energy & MiningFuel shortage in oil-rich Angola tests new president

28 Dec 2017

Nigerian former minister of petroleum resources, Dan Etete. Photo: Sweet Crude Report

Energy & MiningEni and Shell to stand trial in Italy over Nigeria kickback scandal

Elle Ide 21 Dec 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Energy & MiningAngola oil giant probes Isabel dos Santos graft claims

21 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe, European Union Economic Commission for Africa’s executive secretary

Energy & MiningAfrica needs energy to grow

7 Dec 2017

Photo: Oil Change International

Energy & MiningShell 'liable for rights violations' in Nigeria: Amnesty

29 Nov 2017

New Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

Energy & MiningNew Energy Leadership Centre to address energy shortages in Africa

27 Nov 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Energy & MiningDaughter of Angola's ex-president sacked as state oil chief

16 Nov 2017

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Construction & EngineeringIvory Coast inaugurates huge China-funded dam

7 Nov 2017

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister

Energy & MiningNigeria's former oil minister blasted over court bid

3 Nov 2017

Russian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

Energy & MiningRussian PM talks up Morocco gas projects

13 Oct 2017

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Construction & EngineeringThe attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

ESG & Sustainability'New era' in solar energy fuelling growth in renewables

5 Oct 2017

Algeria eyes return to controversial shale gas exploration

Energy & MiningAlgeria eyes return to controversial shale gas exploration

3 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

PPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

Construction & EngineeringPPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

28 Sep 2017

Uganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

Energy & MiningUganda needs $2.5bn to build power infrastructure

13 Sep 2017

Dr Stephen Isabalija

Energy & MiningUganda: Why Museveni fired energy PS Isabalija after only 10 months

Alon Mwesigwa & Baker Batte Lule 5 Sep 2017

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ESG & Sustainability100% renewable by 2050: the technology already exists to make it happen

Dénes Csala and Sgouris Sgouridis 24 Aug 2017

US Ambassador Deborah Malac, Power Africa coordinator Andrew Herscowitz, and Irene Muloni, minister of energy and mineral development, award CEO of CODE Uganda.

Construction & Engineering2017 Women in Energy Challenge in Uganda winners announced

23 Aug 2017

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Construction & EngineeringSudan's Bashir aims to ease Egypt concerns over Nile dam

21 Aug 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Tourism & TravelSolar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

ESG & SustainabilityWaste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Maputo's residents can now use gas, but dropping charcoal proves hard

Energy & MiningMaputo's residents can now use gas, but dropping charcoal proves hard

Vanesa Castán Broto 3 Aug 2017

Minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and president of Dangote Industrie Limited, Aliko Dangote.

Energy & MiningGovernment wants Dangote refinery online

1 Aug 2017

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria

Energy & MiningNigeria's ex-oil minister battles slew of graft cases

25 Jul 2017

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

Energy & MiningLibya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

20 Jul 2017

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Energy & MiningLosses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Getting the energy balance right

Energy & MiningGetting the energy balance right

30 Jun 2017

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ESG & SustainabilityTanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

29 Jun 2017

Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

Energy & MiningChad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

27 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringDRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

15 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringTenders to open for second phase of Lesotho water project

Charlotte Mathews 14 Jun 2017

Chad settles tax dispute with foreign oil firms

Energy & MiningChad settles tax dispute with foreign oil firms

12 Jun 2017

Anti-corruption groups raise red flag over Nigeria refinery deal

Energy & MiningAnti-corruption groups raise red flag over Nigeria refinery deal

7 Jun 2017

Powering up Africa with technology

Energy & MiningPowering up Africa with technology

5 Jun 2017

Wayne Lindeke

Energy & MiningLNG's potential as an African power source

Wayne Lindecke 23 May 2017

Marius Oosthuizen, lecturer: strategic foresight (leadership, strategy & ethics) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Construction & Engineering#AUW2017: Trends shaping the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 23 May 2017