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5Nov

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Energy, Green Energy

Qatar breaks ground on solar stadium

The tender for the first solar-powered World Cup 2022 stadium has been issued and the winners will be announced in November or December, the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has said. Construction should follow soon thereafter and if all goes according to plan, Al Wakrah stadium will be complete as soon as 2015. “The stadium will be developed in conjunction with Qatar Foundation at Education City,” and an additional five of the 12 planned stadia are in either planning or tender stages. Qatar is taking their world cup planning very seriously, as they hope to create a cultural, economic and social legacy, although this will depend a great deal on how well they treat their foreign workers during the process. “Our aim is to ensure that the event contributes to achieving the targets set...

26Oct

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Energy, Green Energy, Zimbabwe News

Zimbabwe to establish new power projects by 2013

by Wallace Mawire Zimbabwe's Ministry of Energy and Power Development has announced new projects to be implemented in 2013 to boost power capacity. Minister Elton Mangoma told delegates at the second edition of the ZimBuild2012 infrastructure financing summit of the proposed initiatives. He said that his ministry has achieved in coming up with a legal and institutional framework to improve generation capacity. "The establishment of an independent regulator, the Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is to facilitate a cost reflective tariff policy which is in line with SADC dictates," Mangoma said. He told delegates that Zimbabwe is to establish a 100MW solar power plant in Gwanda. He said negotiations were at an advanced stage and they expect to establish the pla...

26Oct

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South Africa News

South Africa Holiday Ownership Expert Stuart Lamont to Speak During Timeshare and Fractional Event GNEX 2013

The Executive Chairman for Club Leisure Group will give his viewpoints of the South Africa shared ownership industry during Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry event. Orlando, FL, October, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Perspective Magazine announces that Stuart Lamont, Executive Chairman, Club Leisure Group will provide his expertise regarding the South African vacation ownership market during the Third Annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2013 – The Global Meeting of Minds. “GNEX 2013 is a refreshing initiative for visionaries to collectively redefine resilience protocols in turbulent times,” said Mr. Lamont. The Club Leisure Group comprises a variety of leisure and accommodation clubs, structured around the needs of its members. The Clubs acquire o...

25Oct

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South Africa News

Standard Bank Group gets behind the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013

Football legends from throughtout Africa will join Standard Bank Group in celebrating the countdown to the upcoming continental football showpiece, the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013. These legends will the ambassadors in the tournament's official Trophy Tour as well as the Players' Escort Programme. Standard Bank Group is the exclusive sponsor of the Trophy Tour and partner to the tournament's Player Escort Programme. With the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 to be staged in five South African cities from 19 January to 10 February next year, Standard Bank Group is giving football fans in various counties in Africa the opportunity to get up close to the coveted trophy at selected venues. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to...

20Oct

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African News, Angola News

AIOGACE 2013: 2nd Angola International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition

AIOGACE (Microsoft Word) “On behalf of the Ministry of Petroleum, Republic of Angola and AME Trade, we are pleased to invite you take part in the second edition of the Angola International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition ( AIOGACE ) The first edition was a major success and attracted a total of 43 speakers, 40 Exhibitors, 450 delegates emanating from 20 countries. AIGOACE will aim to promote the development of the Oil and Gas Industry in Angola and showcase the enormous opportunities available to existing and potential investors. AIOGACE 2013 will create the perfect platform for companies who currently work in Angola to further demonstrate their commitment to Angola's Oil and Gas sector while giving potential investors unparallel access to hard core information about A...

20Oct

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African News, Energy, Green Energy, Uganda News

UMEC 2013: 1st Uganda, Mining, Energy & Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition

UMEC 2013 (Microsoft Word format) UMEC 2013 is a turnkey event focusing on the Republic of Uganda’s mining, energy and petroleum potential and their sustainable development. UMEC will feature two days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, seminars as well as touristic trips and technical visits. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda, in association with AME Trade Ltd. The inaugural UMEC will gather international investors, industry experts, Ugandan decision makers, development partners and donors, as well as other key actors and partners in Uganda’s extractive industries. The main theme of UMEC 2013 is “Development through Sustainable Management of Uganda’s Energy & Mineral Resourc...

20Oct

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African News

The 2nd Liberian Mining, Energy & Petroleum Conference & Exhibition (LIMEP 2013)

LIMEP 2013 (Microsoft Word) The 2nd Liberian Mining, Energy & Petroleum Conference & Exhibition (LIMEP 2013) will take place from 09 – 11 April 2013, in Monrovia, Republic of Liberia. This event is organised by the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, in partnership with AME Trade Ltd. LIMEP 2013 will focus on Liberia’s mining, energy and petroleum potential and their sustainable development. LIMEP will feature three days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, seminars as well as touristic trips and mine site visits. The inaugural LIMEP which took place in 2011 was a major success, featuring over 400 delegates, 59 speakers and 40 exhibiting companies emanating from 27 countries. It was the largest ever industry event to be organised in Lib...

20Oct

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African News, Zambia News

The 3rd annual Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2013)

ZIMEC 2013 (Microsoft Word) The 3rd annual Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference & Exhibition (ZIMEC 2013) will take place at the Government Complex, in Lusaka, Zambia from 18th -20th June 2013. Building on the success of the previous edition which attracted over 62 speakers, 72 exhibitors and over 600 participants emanating from 30 countries ZIMEC 2013 will offer a strategic and unrivalled platform to promote investment, engage with all stakeholders and discuss options for the sustainable development of Zambia’s mining and energy sectors. ZIMEC 2013 will create the perfect platform for companies who currently work in ZAMBIA to further demonstrate their commitment to Zambia’s Mining & Energy sector . Exhibitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate and...

20Oct

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Energy, Green Energy, South Africa News

OPIC TO DEDICATE STAFF MEMBER FOR SOUTH AFRICA IN 2013

Will support implementation of US-Africa Clean Energy Finance Initiative JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, will dedicate a senior staff member for South Africa in 2013, aiming to leverage the country’s position as a business hub and strategic U.S. partner into new investment opportunities for American and African companies. In the past two years OPIC has made significant efforts to expand its work in Africa, resulting in an extraordinary 300 percent increase in the agency’s commitments to the region last year. Whereas Africa comprised only four percent of OPIC’s global portfolio of loans, guarantees and political risk insurance in 2001, today it stands at a full 22 percent...

19Oct

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African News

1st Cameroon International Mining Conference & Exhibition (19 – 20 February 2013 Yaoundé, Cameroon)

CIMEC 2013 (1st Cameroon International Mining Conference & Exhibition ) will take place from 19 – 20 February 2013 at the Hilton Yaoundé Hotel, Yaoundé, Cameroon. The event is organised by the Ministry of Industries Mines and Technological Development in association with AME Trade Ltd. The event will feature a two day conference, exhibition and a post event option to visit some of Cameroon’s key mining sites. Theme: “Sustainably developing Cameroon’s mineral resources for the benefit of future generation” CIMEC 2013 will gather international investors, mining experts, and directors of financial institutions, Cameroonian decision makers, development partners and other key actors in the mining industry. CIMEC 2013 will allow you to: Network with key decision makers...