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Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector Enters New Investment Phase with Planned Sintana Energy NSX Listing

Namibia Oil and Gas Sector Advances as Sintana Energy Plans Secondary Listing on NSX to Boost Local Investment Participation Namibia’s oil and gas industry is entering a new phase of financial development following the planned secondary listing of Sintana Energy on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move widely seen as a milestone for local capital market participation in the country’s emerging upstream energy sector. The listing, announced at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)

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AfDB Boosts Uganda Rural Electrification Drive with €7.33 Million in Additional Financing

African Development Bank Approves €7.33 Million for Uganda Rural Electricity Project to Expand Access and Complete Compensation Payments The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an additional €7.33 million in financing to complete compensation payments for communities affected by the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project (UREAP) Phase I. Approved on 7 April, the funding is intended to close existing financing gaps, ensure full compensation for project-affected persons, and support the completion of outstanding environmental

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Corporate News International Oil

TotalEnergies Expands African Energy Push as Namibia Emerges as Key Offshore Oil Frontier

TotalEnergies Boosts Africa Exploration Strategy as Namibia Offshore Oil Projects Advance Toward 2026 Investment Decision TotalEnergies is accelerating its global exploration strategy, investing approximately $1 billion annually in new energy developments as it strengthens its upstream portfolio across key regions, including Africa. The company says its long-term growth depends not only on capital investment but also on building strong partnerships, trust, and sustained collaboration with host governments and local communities. Namibia Emerges as a Strategic

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International News Oil Petroleum

Uganda Targets 10% GDP Growth on Oil Start as Infrastructure and Timeline Challenges Persist

Uganda Eyes Double-Digit GDP Growth from Oil Production Despite Pipeline Delays and 2027 Output Risks Uganda is projecting that its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could grow by more than 10% once commercial oil production begins, according to government statements shared on X. The state also announced it has allocated UGX 24.3 billion (approximately $6.57 million) to accelerate preparations for production. The government maintains that oil output could begin this year, marking a major milestone in

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Diamonds International News

UAE Highlights Kimberley Process Achievements as UN Adopts Diamond Conflict Resolution

Kimberley Process Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem Presents UAE Reforms as UN Backs Conflict-Free Diamond Trade Resolution Custodian chairperson of the Kimberley Process (KP), Ahmed Bin Sulayem, addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on April 15, outlining the United Arab Emirates’ achievements during its “Year of Best Practice” and introducing a UAE-led resolution titled “The Role of Diamonds in Fuelling Conflict,” which was adopted by consensus. In a media statement, the Ministry of Economy of

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Trafigura Signs $1bn Oil-Backed Financing Deal with Gabon to Boost Liquidity

Gabon secures $1 billion oil-backed financing from Trafigura in seven-year crude supply deal to strengthen public finances and investment spending Global commodities trader Trafigura has signed a $1 billion oil-backed financing agreement with the government of Gabon, providing upfront liquidity in exchange for future crude oil deliveries over a seven-year period. Announced on Wednesday, the arrangement will see Trafigura extend prepayment financing to the Gabonese state while acting as the exclusive buyer of the country’s

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Botswana Deepens Economic Diversification with New Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Deals with Oman

Botswana signs strategic mineral, oil, and renewable energy agreements with Oman to diversify economy beyond diamonds Botswana has signed a series of agreements with Oman aimed at strengthening cooperation in mineral exploration, oil storage infrastructure, and renewable energy development, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds. The agreements were concluded during a state visit to Oman by President Duma Boko, where he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. According to

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International Corporate News Oil

TotalEnergies Announces New Offshore Hydrocarbon Discovery in Republic of Congo

TotalEnergies Reports Major Offshore Oil Discovery in Republic of Congo, Estimating Over 100 Million Barrels of Recoverable Resources TotalEnergies has announced the discovery of hydrocarbons in the Republic of the Congo as part of its ongoing drilling campaign to expand the Moho offshore field, a key deepwater production hub in the country. The company reported that drilling activities identified a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 metres, indicating significant resource potential in the area. Based on

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Botswana Seeks Strategic Deals with Oman as It Pursues Greater Control of De Beers

President Duma Boko Travels to Oman to Secure Resource Partnerships and Financing for Potential De Beers Stake Expansion Botswana President Duma Boko is travelling to Oman to sign cooperation agreements covering natural resources and energy, as his administration works to strengthen the country’s position in leading diamond producer De Beers Group. Boko is scheduled to hold talks through Tuesday with Haitham bin Tariq, according to a statement issued by the president’s office on Sunday. The

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Zambia Launches US$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery Project to Boost Energy Security

Zambia Launches US$1.1 Billion Crude Oil Refinery Project in Ndola to Boost Energy Security and Industrial Growth The Zambian Government has officially launched the construction of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery in Ndola, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security and accelerate industrial development. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote said the project is being driven by the private sector through Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation

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