Environment
Uganda Contemplates a Full Ban on Polythene Bags (Kavera) to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns
The Ugandan government is exploring the possibility of implementing a complete ban on the production and use of polythene bags,…
NWSC Adopts Digital Strategies for Efficient Water Services
In the late 1990s, obtaining a water connection in Kampala meant enduring a fortnight of assessments and paperwork, only to…
Green Finance Mandate: IFC Implements Stricter Guidelines on ESG Compliance for Funding
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has taken a decisive step, announcing that it will cease funding private sector companies that…
Ugandan Gold Miners Defy Safety Laws Despite Mercury Hazards
Gold miners in Kassanda and neighboring areas and hills of Kitumbi Sub-county in Mubende District, are choosing to ignore safety guidelines,…
Former Benin Prime Minister to Assess Land Compensation for Oil Projects in Uganda and Tanzania
Lionel Zinsou, a former Prime Minister of Benin, has been appointed to assess the land compensation processes conducted by TotalEnergies…
TotalEnergies Initiates Land Review Amidst Controversial Africa Projects
On Thursday, January 4, 2024, French energy giant TotalEnergies announced a significant move, revealing its initiation of a comprehensive land…
