Month: January 2025

Uganda’s economy is quite robust after weathering through several shocks in recent years, say top economists from the Africa Development Bank Group (AFDB). While there has been concern about the increase in domestic and foreign debts, economists suggest that the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank have managed the

Dr. Alicai Titus (right) handsover to Dr. Stanley Nkalubo at Rwebitaba ZARDI in Fort Portal on Thursday.JPG Dr. Stanley Tamusange Nkalubo, a celebrated Ugandan plant breeder, has assumed the role of acting Director of Research at the Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Rwebitaba ZARDI) in Fort Portal City.

UDB Managing Director, Ms Patricia Ojangole, (Centre) with Dr Francis Mwesigye, UDB's Chief Economist (Left) and UDB's Director of Strategy & Corporate Affairs, launch the report in Kampala on Friday. Uganda Development Bank, the country's national Development Finance Institution and the recipient of the prestigious title' Best Bank in East

Coffee affected by Coffee berry disease (CBD) Coffee farmers in the two sub-counties Buginyanya and Bumugibole in Bulambuli district have expressed concerns over the increasing prevalence of coffee berry disease (CBD). Farmers say that the disease is significantly hindering coffee yields and markets. Coffee berry disease is caused by a

The increase in inflation rates has been mainly attributed to cabbage prices, which have risen abnormally. The annual inflation, as measured by the consumer price index for the last 12 months ending July 2024, was registered at 4.0 percent, up from 3.9 percent in the same period ending June. According

Don Wanyama, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Limited has announced a loss in profit for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. In a profit warning announcement to shareholders, potential investors, and the general public, Don Wanyama,