World Bank: African economies projected to grow by 3.4 % in 2024
Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains…
EACOP sign MoU with Water Ministry
On April 12, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Water…
NSSF funded company to market farmers’ produce
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged Uganda to ensure that climate change prevention and mitigation…
Mandela Millers gets ISO 22000 certification for food safety, quality assurance
Patricia Bageine Ejalu from UNBS presenting the certificate to officials of Mandela Millers makers of Supreme Wheat Flour.…
Dutch firm develops meat substitute from jackfruit
Jack’s Secret, a Dutch food company operating in both Uganda and the Netherlands, has hired 410 jackfruit trees…
Uganda heightens plans for setting up pharmaceutical industrial park
Uganda has heightened plans to set up the first pharmaceutical industrial park in the region. This was revealed…
Money transfer App targets East African Diaspora
Remittances from the East African diaspora soared to a record $9.3b in 2022 despite the high cost of…
Why Uganda shilling is strongest in East Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT The Uganda Shilling ended the year 2023 on a stronger note, having stabilized…
Uganda adds Juba to its e-cargo tracking set
Uganda will extend its electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) to South Sudan as part of a long-term strategy…
Nigeria’s Access Bank acquires Ugandan lender
Nigeria’s Access Holdings will acquire a 80 percent stake in Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank Ltd in a transaction…