Large emerging markets are forecast to play a greater role in powering global economic growth in the future, driven by demographic shifts and a growing consumer class. At the same time, many smaller nations are projected to see their economies grow at double the global average over the next five years due
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Deputy Premier Rukia Nakadama Lauds Huawei Uganda For Its Digital Contributions Towards Ugandan Enterprises & SMEs
Huawei Cloud Enterprise Innovation and SME Summit Uganda 2024 kicked off in Kampala where over 100 industry startups, fintech’s, venture capitals, government organizations and key strategic partners in Uganda gathered for a colorful event held at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel to share ideas on startup innovation, ecosystem collaboration and digital
Read MoreOmusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere (holding a sceptre) with the NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma (on King's left) and other officials during the signing in Kasese. The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture, aimed at
Read MoreSpeaker Among has tasked the government with bringing a statement to Parliament to explain why there are continued killings and human rights violations within fishing communities, despite the passing into law of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2022. Her concern comes at the time a UPDF officer, Moses Niwagira, was
Read MoreSpeaker Among has revealed that Parliament has secured some neem tree seedlings for MPs to plant in order to reduce the mosquito population in Uganda. He has also urged the lawmakers to intensify the campaign amongst electorates to plant more neem trees as part of the efforts to fight malaria
Read MoreChristopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank Despite prolonged trader strikes over EFRIS, Uganda’s private sector saw a strengthening of demand after a brief weakness the previous month, with the April headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (Stanbic PMI) crossing over into positive territory from 49.3 to 52.6. Readings below 50.0 reflect
Read MoreL-R: Jan Sadek, EU Ambassador to Uganda, Dr. Henry Nakalaet Opolot, the Commissioner Extension and Skills Management Services, Signe Winding Albjerg, Danish Ambassador to Uganda, Moses Nyabila, the Chief Executive Officer of aBi Development Ltd and Felix Okoboi, the Board Chairperson of aBi Development & Finance during the official signing and
Read MoreSome of the women in business that graced the event Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recently partnered with Virtuous Woman, a women’s Ministry aimed at empowering women with the skills to live as independent and dignified individuals. Hosted at the Serena Hotel in Kampala, this year’s theme, “Embracing Change in the
Read MoreWhy Individuals Entering Or Departing Uganda Are Required To Declare Over Shs30M In Currency At Customs
In an effort to promote transparency and accountability in financial transactions, the government of Uganda has implemented a routine procedure that applies to individuals entering or departing the country with negotiable bearer instruments or cash equal to or exceeding 1500 currency points (where 1 currency point equals UGX20,000). This procedure,
Read MorePresident Museveni inquires about NARO's coffee scrub and lotion during the Labour Day celebrations. The hair extensions from banana fiber can also be seen in the foreground The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) participated in the International Labour Day celebrations in Fort Portal Tourism City, where they showcased transformative agricultural
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