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Uganda’s government is seeking an additional Shs 830 billion ($204 million) loan to complete the long-delayed Busega–Mpigi Expressway, a key road project aimed at easing congestion on the Kampala–Masaka corridor. The project, first launched in 2020, has faced repeated delays, cost overruns, and planning setbacks, pushing its completion date to at least 2026. Critics warn that persistent borrowing and poor project management are straining Uganda’s already rising public debt.
Solar power capacity is rapidly increasing worldwide, with imports of Chinese solar panels rising 60% in the 12 months to June, according to climate think tank Ember.
Kasakula village in Malawi has become the nation’s first fully solar-powered community, bringing clean energy to thousands of homes, schools, and a health clinic. The initiative has improved education, healthcare, and livelihoods, serving as a model for sustainable development across Africa.
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is focusing not just on first oil, but on retaining value within the country. Out of $5.255 billion in awarded contracts, Ugandan companies have secured 40%, while over 13,000 Ugandans have been trained in key technical skills. More than 17,000 direct and nearly 40,000 indirect jobs have been created, with locals occupying the majority of management, technical, and support roles. Over 2,400 companies, mostly Ugandan, are participating in the supply chain, benefiting communities and formalizing local enterprises. Despite challenges like financing and compliance, Uganda’s strategy emphasizes local content, skills development, and enterprise growth to ensure sustainable national benefits from its oil resources.
The United Nations has called on African nations to harness the economic opportunities arising from ambitious climate plans, highlighting Morocco as a key example for the region.
Ghana’s RNAQ Foundation has launched food banks that not only provide daily meals to thousands but also foster community support and dignity. Founded by Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the initiative tackles hunger while addressing deeper issues like poverty and climate-related food insecurity.
