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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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International Energy News

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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Local Corporate News Gas News Oil

ReconAfrica Expands Into Angola as It Strengthens Oil and Gas Exploration Across Africa

ReconAfrica Enters Angola Oil Exploration with New Partnership as Kavango Basin and Gabon Projects Advance Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has expanded its African exploration footprint, marking a strategic entry into Angola while continuing to advance key oil and gas projects across the continent. The company confirmed new exploration activity in Angola alongside ongoing developments in Namibia and Gabon, as it strengthens its position in several high-potential sedimentary basins. Angola Entry Marks Strategic Expansion A major

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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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Local Mining News

Angola Tightens Mining Regulation in Huíla Amid Push for Digital Reform and Investment Protection

Angola Boosts Mining Oversight in Huíla as Government Targets Illegal Mining and Advances Digital Licensing System Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, conducted a working visit to Huíla Province this Monday, where he led a consultation meeting with operators in the ornamental stone sector. The discussions focused on key industry challenges, including licensing procedures, sector registration, and the rollout of digital systems for mining administration. The meeting took place in Lubango

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Local Economy News

Angola Advances $400 Million Debt-for-Education Swap to Strengthen Fiscal Stability and Social Investment

Angola to Finalize $400M Debt-for-Education Deal by June as Government Restructures Debt and Boosts Education Spending Angola is set to complete a $400 million debt-for-education swap by June, according to Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa, as the country intensifies efforts to manage its debt burden while increasing investment in social sectors, particularly education. The agreement, backed by guarantees from the World Bank, will be structured through a commercial bank tasked with executing the transaction,

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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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Transport and Logistics Local News

Sacomar Terminal Resumes Operations After Three-Year Closure

Angola’s Namibe Port Reopens Sacomar Terminal, Handles 26,420 Tons of Pig Iron for Export to Asia The Sacomar Mineral Terminal at the Port of Namibe has resumed operations after more than three years of closure, receiving a cargo vessel from China carrying 26,420 tons of pig iron destined for the Asian market. According to a statement from the Port of Namibe, the terminal’s reopening follows the construction of a new pier, inaugurated in October 2025.

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Diamantino Leads Strategic Energy and Mining Investment Mission to China

Angolan Minister Diamantino Azevedo Visits China to Secure Oil, Gas and Mining Investments and Advance Strategic Energy Projects Diamantino Azevedo has begun a working visit to China aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation and attracting new investment into Angola’s energy and mining sectors. According to a statement sent to ANGOP, the minister met on Monday (13) with Zhou Haibing, where both sides discussed ways to deepen economic cooperation in oil, gas, and mineral resources. The two

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Diamonds Economy Local News

Angola Diamond Production Rises 8% in 2025 as UAE Dominates Export Market

Angola Produces 15.19 Million Carats of Diamonds in 2025, with UAE Accounting for Nearly 80% of Exports Angola increased its rough diamond production by 8% year-on-year to 15.19 million carats in 2025, exceeding the national target of 14.8 million carats, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates accounted for nearly 80% of the country’s diamond exports during the year. According to government data, the United Arab Emirates represented 78.6% of Angola’s

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