The growth is attributed to the Uganda Mission in Turkey's strategic shift in approaching investment, trade, and tourism. Uganda's coffee industry has made a significant breakthrough in the Turkish market, with exports increasing by a remarkable 2,200% between 2019 and 2024. From a modest 2000 bags (120 tons) in 2019,
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Officials from Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services during graduation The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Graduation Ceremony on June 27, 2024, at the Mestil Hotel Kampala. The event was a significant milestone, celebrating the achievements of students and
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MPs also want NEMA to undertake the demarcation of all wetlands in Uganda Eng. Ronald Balimweezo (Nakawa East) has asked prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja to order the halting of the ongoing eviction exercise of residents in Lubigi in order to allow both Parliament and Executive come up with a resettlement
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URA officer engaging taxpayers in Mbale As the financial year draws to a close, the Uganda Revenue Authority is conducting a country-wide revenue mobilization campaign to remind taxpayers to file their end-of-year returns and clear outstanding tax liabilities. The exercise, according to Michael Masembe, the Ag. Manager of Tax Education
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I&M Bank Uganda CEO, Robin Bairstow In April 2021, Uganda’s Orient Bank shareholders approved a majority acquisition and merger with Kenyan-headquartered I&M Group Plc, fulfilling I&M's vision as East Africa's financial partner for growth. This strategic move was preceded by Bank of Uganda's 2011 regulations mandating diversified ownership in financial
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The Executive Director, Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA), Hez Kimoomi Alinda, has assured Parliament the merger of the Authority with Uganda Exports Promotions Board, will have minimal impact on the jobs of all the competent staff currently employed at the Authority. Kimoomi made the remarks while appearing before Parliament’s Committee
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The seized sugar The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has seized 700 bags of underweight sugar from V.G Keshwala and Sons Limited in Soroti district. This, was as a result of the follow up made by UNBS, in response to public complaints on underweight sugar packed in Kakira branded
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Eric Zhao unveiling the plan to bring AI to networks Huawei has unveiled a plan to bring AI to networks. Eric Zhao, the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Huawei Wireless Solution, made the revelation while speaking at a keynote guest of the MWC Shanghai 2024 for the 5G-A & AI Roundtable.
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Joan Kaagaza, the Sector Head of Manufacturing at dfcu Bank As dfcu Bank celebrates 60 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda, the bank’s commitment to creating a positive impact remains unwavering. dfcu recently announced its Sector Specialisation strategy, aimed at serving the unique needs of their wide client base.
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Ketan Morjaria is the founder of Orient Bank and a continuing shareholder at I&M Bnak As I&M Bank Uganda commemorates its 50th anniversary on June 28th, Non-Executive Director Ketan Morjaria celebrates the bank's impressive evolution, highlighting some of the milestones that have positioned it as an esteemed and dynamic entity in the
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