African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations – health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts ofthe UN Global Compactthe OECD Principles of...
Author: Justice Amissah (Justice Amissah)
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Why high energy costs could soon impact cement prices.
In recent months, the conversation around the cost of living has been dominated by fuel price hikes and higher electricity tariffs, and the cement industry is not immune to it. Cement production is one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing processes in the country, and every increase in power or fuel costs adds weight to an...
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South Africa set to miss its energy target by a country mile
South Africa is far off course on multiple energy milestones, from keeping the lights on today to building the cleaner power system promised for 2030. A review of official targets and real-world delivery shows the country missing by a wide margin on electricity capacity, renewable buildout, and emissions goals even as Eskom rushes out new...
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Namibia’s oil future linked to local content and stability
Namibia’s political stability and strong regulatory framework place it in a favourable position to develop its oil and gas sector, according to Esueme Kikile, General Manager for Human Capacity Development at Nigeria’s Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). You also lost your previous president. What did you do? You were able to transition seamlessly, hold...
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Petrobras wins key regulatory approval to drill near Amazon
Brazil’s state-controlled oil company received permission from regulators to perform emergency response drills near the mouth of the River, a crucial step toward winning approval to explore in a region the company has been pushing to access for years. Petroleo Brasileiro SA is expected to start emergency drills in the Foz do Amazonas basin on...
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Africa’s Nuclear Capacity Could Expand Tenfold by 2050 – Report
Africa’s nuclear sector is poised for significant growth, with a new International Atomic Energy Agency report projecting generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Despite having just one operational nuclear plant today, a new report projects that Africa’s generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. The report, ‘Outlook for Nuclear...
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Venture Global wins LNG arbitration dispute against Shell(Bloomberg) –
Venture Global Inc., one of the largest U.S. exporters of liquefied natural gas, has prevailed over oil giant Shell Plc in an arbitration case over the sale of cargoes from its first export plant, capping a two-year fight.The Virginia-based company welcomed the favorable tribunal ruling in a statement Tuesday and said the decision reaffirmed the...
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Kazakhstan and Russia Begin wWork on Construction of High Capacity Nuclear Power Plant
On August 8, 2025, in the village of Ulken (Zhambyl District, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan), the initial work began on the nuclear power plant (NPP) construction project – engineering surveys to determine the optimal site and prepare design documentation for the future high-capacity NPP. The event was attended by Director General of the Russian State Corporation...
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Helicopter crash: Tribute from Independent Power Generators, Ghana
The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has extended its deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and the people of Ghana on the tragic loss of eight devoted public servants and gallant officers in yesterday’s tragic helicopter crash. We pay solemn tribute to: and Sergeant Ernest Addo. These distinguished compatriots served our nation with honour, courage,...
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Nigeria’s EV Market is in Vogue as Foreign Investment Pours in.
The arrival of a locally assembled electric SUV is the latest signal that Nigeria’s EV ambitions are picking up speed. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Nigeria’s local EV assembling and production is growing, evidenced by the recent unveiling of a high-performance, all-electric SUV built on home soil. The launch signals a growing confidence in domestic...