By Brian Kisembo on January 14, 2019
Africa, Business news, Oil, Oil, Regional
![Masses protest in Zimbabwe Cities following the increase in diesel and petrol prices Masses protest in Zimbabwe Cities following the increase in diesel and petrol prices](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F01%2FProtestors-in-Bulawayo.jpg&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
Zimbabwe has seen protests in various cities on Monday following the more than double increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in the country. Protesters began by burning tyres and boulders in the cities of Harare and Bulawayo showing their anger over President Mnangagwa. Mugabe’s successor came to say that the increase in the […]
By Agnes Tumuheire on October 31, 2018
British High Commissionerof uganda, Energy Industries Council, Energy Industries Council director Mr Terry Willis, European Union, oil and gas, President Yoweri Museveni, uganda, Uganda oil, Uganda oil and gas sector, UK investors, UK Prime Minister’s Trade envoy for Uganda and Rwanda Lord Dolar Popat, United Kingdom, United Kingdom businesses, United Kingdom companies
Africa, Business & Economics, Business & Finance, Business news, Energy, International News, Jobs, Minerals & Mining, Oil, Oil, Uganda Oil & Gas
![UK Investors struggle to get Shares in Uganda oil sector UK Investors struggle to get Shares in Uganda oil sector](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F10%2Fuk-uganda-oil.jpg&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
Investors from the United Kingdom have paid a second visit to Uganda to pave way on how they can improve their chances at acquiring some shares from the Uganda oil and gas sector The businessmen from 11 UK companies, that deal in petrochemical, pipeline, power and renewable industries, met up with senior Ugandan delegates on […]
By Agnes Tumuheire on October 25, 2018
EACOP, East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), Tanga port in Tanzania, Tanzania-Uganda crude oil pipeline project, Total East Africa Midstream
Africa, Company jobs, Energy, Oil, Oil, Uganda Oil & Gas
![Total alerts public of fake jobs adverts in relation to Tanzania-Uganda oil pipeline project Total alerts public of fake jobs adverts in relation to Tanzania-Uganda oil pipeline project](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F10%2FOil-pipeline-6.jpg&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
Total East Africa Midstream has warned the general public to be cautious while accepting jobs advertised in relation to the Tanzania-Uganda crude oil pipeline project, saying most are fakes. Total has learnt that various companies have started assuring people that they can help them secure jobs from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. Unknown […]
By Agnes Tumuheire on September 25, 2018
East African Crude Oil Pipeline, Ms Margie Lokowe, The coordinator of Oil and Gas Uganda Insures Association, Uganda insurance companies, Uganda oil and gas industry, Uganda’s oil and gas industry
Oil, Oil, Uganda Oil & Gas
![Insurance companies form body to cover risks in Uganda oil and gas sector Insurance companies form body to cover risks in Uganda oil and gas sector](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Foil-exploration.jpg&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
Uganda insurance companies have formed a body that will extend insurance covers to the companies involved in the Uganda oil and gas industry The coordinator of Oil and Gas Uganda Insures Association, Ms Margie Lokowe, in an interview with Daily Monitor, said Uganda insurance companies have already formed a consortium in preparations of providing insurance […]
By Agnes Tumuheire on September 19, 2018
Dr. Moses Kiiza Musaazi, Empowering People Global Innovations Award, maka pad, makastove, Makerere University, Makerere vice-chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe
Business & Economics, Education, Education news, Energy, Featured, Latest Uganda News
![MakaPad inventor Dr Moses Musaazi dies MakaPad inventor Dr Moses Musaazi dies](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2Fdr.-moses-musaazi.jpg&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
Makerere University scientist, Dr. Moses Kiiza Musaazi, who invented the first enviromental friendly pads, Maka pads has died. Musaazi is also the inventor of the MakaStove, a pocket friendly stove that can save up to 50% of fuel compared to others in the market. Makerere vice-chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe describes the fallen don as one of the “most […]
By Agnes Tumuheire on September 13, 2018
and German development agency (GIZ), Inspectorate of Government, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Mr Benson Turamye, Office of the Auditor General, The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)
news & events, Oil, Opportunities & Awards, Uganda Oil & Gas
![PPDA wants a share of 30 per cent oil contracts given to Ugandans PPDA wants a share of 30 per cent oil contracts given to Ugandans](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F09%2FOil-Jobs.png&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) wants the guidelines of at least 30 per cent of the oil and gas work given to local contractors so as to boost local capacity. According to Mr Benson Turamye, the acting PPDA executive director, the guidelines of 30 per cent of contract value works […]
By mugisa geofrey on August 24, 2018
Africa, Africa Oil, Africa Oil Week, Cape Town, Chief Executive Officer for Uganda National Oil Company, Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, Hon Irene Muloni, International Energy and Conflict Prevention, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Paul Sinclair, private sector, South Africa, the Caribbean, Uganda National Oil Company, Ugandan government, UK Foreign & Commonwealth office Minister with responsibilities for Africa, UK Overseas Territories, UNOC
Business & Finance, Energy, Oil, Oil, Uganda Oil & Gas
![Uganda sends a delegation to the Africa Oil Week 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa Uganda sends a delegation to the Africa Oil Week 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F08%2FAfrica-Oil-week.png&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
Uganda is committed to developing its petroleum sector across the entire value chain, and clear strides to move the country’s key assets from the exploration phase into the development phase have been made. The country offers opportunities for companies looking to explore, develop and utilise its petroleum assets. Hon Irene Muloni, the Minister of Energy and Mineral […]
By mugisa geofrey on June 12, 2018
Abu Dhabi fund, ADFD, Ministry of FPED, Rural Electrification, rural electrification projects, Uganda Arab Emirates
Electricity, Energy, General
![Uganda gets over $10.8 millions loan for rural electrification Uganda gets over $10.8 millions loan for rural electrification](https://www.weinformers.com/wp-content/themes/stylebook/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.weinformers.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F06%2Fadfd.jpg&q=90&w=795&h=470&zc=1)
In the fight to wrap up rural electrification problems by the the Ugandan government, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has approved a Dh40 million ($10.8 million) concessionary loan for the development of a rural electrification project in Kalongo, Uganda, a media reported. Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, director-general of ADFD, and Ajedra Gabriel Gadison […]