Uganda hosts continental medicine safety conference
Uganda is hosting the continental medicine safety conference, the first of its kind in Africa.
Growing middle class boosts Carrefour’s growth in Uganda
In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country.
Uganda’s economy to grow 6.2% in the FY2024/2025, says World Bank
The World Bank has projected Uganda’s economy to grow faster by 6.2% in FY24/25, accelerating to 7% in the medium term, driven by investments in oil and gas.
Private sector opportunities in Uganda’s budget
The Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has outlined budget opportunities in the UGX 72Trillion Budget for the Financial Year 2024/25, urging private sector players to take advantage of them.
Absa Uganda and DHL Uganda train 200 SMEs in export trade
DHL, a global leader in the logistics industry in collaboration with Absa Bank Uganda under the 2024 ‘Growing Beyond Borders’ Entrepreneurial Training Programme have trained over 200 SME’s in Jinja to build their capacity to access export markets.
MTN Uganda meets 20% public float requirement
MTN Uganda has attained a public float of 20 per cent at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) and the company is now fully compliant with the minimum public float requirement set out in rule 32 (7) of the USE rules, 2021.
Kenya seeks Uganda power purchase deal
Kenya is in talks to end the electricity exchange agreement with Uganda and replace it with an outright purchase from the neighbouring country that continues to produce excess power.
Museveni gets global award over COVID-19 fight
President Yoweri Museveni has been recognised for his efforts towards the global fight against COVID-19.
Museveni receives investment top award
President Yoweri Museveni has received an award recognising Uganda as the top investment destination in Africa.
Tourism players push for commercial domestic flights
Travel agents have asked the Government to rehabilitate upcountry aerodromes and revive internal commercial flights as a way of boosting tourism.