As Uganda moves closer to becoming an oil-producing nation, many citizens are questioning why fuel prices remain high despite major investments in the country’s petroleum sector and the prospect of first oil later this year. Footage filmed in Kampala on Thursday shows motorists driving through streets and residents going aboutContinue Reading
Ghana is seeking greater investment in forest plantation development to ease pressure on its natural forests and boost conservation efforts, an official has said. Hugh Brown, chief executive officer of Ghana’s Forestry Commission, recently told Xinhua after the commission’s annual press briefing that plantations provide alternative sources for forestContinue Reading
As African nations strengthen their positions as global leaders in the production of diamonds, platinum group metals, chromium, uranium, cobalt and other key industrial minerals, development finance institutions – such as the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) – are providing essential funding through loans, equity investments and infrastructure support. Molebogeng Mazibuko,Continue Reading
