Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu (L), Phiona Nyamutoro State Minister for Minerals (C) and Euro Gold Refinery Director Feni Benard (R) A section of Uganda’s artisanal miners has expressed relief following the launch of the country’s first state-of-the-art gold refinery in Kampala, a move they
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Sarah Nankumba, the Stanbic Acacia branch manager handing over a dummy cheque to Akugizibwe Annet Mbabazi, One of the lucky winners in the kyadouble with Supa Dupa campaign Stanbic Bank has announced the first batch of winners in its ongoing Kya Double with SupaDupa campaign, designed to reward actively transacting clients. One
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Gen. David Muhoozi presenting the new Bill in Parliament Parliament has received a fresh and expanded version of the forensic science legislation now titled the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Services Bill, 2025. The Bill tabled for First Reading on Tuesday, 29 July 2025 by the State Minister of Internal Affairs,
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The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa last week. The game-changing initiative - facilitated by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the African Union Commission
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The financial industry, local and international, is calling for tax incentives and a general national policy on remittances to boost their inflows and enhance their potential influence on the economy. Officially, Uganda receives 1.4 Billion Dollars or about 5 Trillion Shillings annually from Ugandans working outside the country, according to
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Stakeholders delight in a photo moment after the launch of the Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign. I&M Bank Uganda hosted Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) customers to a breakfast meeting, to discuss the potential of growing the sector through improved financial literacy. The event, held at Kampala Serena Hotel, also
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Ethiopia's Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amente welcoming Uganda's Vice President Jessica Alupo at Adis Ababa, Ethiopia. Courtesy Photo President Yoweri Museveni has called for global cooperation to enhance African coffee production, emphasizing its potential to drive economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve the livelihoods of millions across the continent. The
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Bank of Uganda has revealed plans to consider legalization of the use digital currencies in Uganda, although no time frame has been attached to this policy as more studies have to be carried out. The revelation is contained in the June 2025, Final Report of the Consultation on Central Bank
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Annette Kiconco (Right), Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, receives a certificate of appreciation from Rt. Hon Baroness Sandip Verma, Founder of The Global Influence Club, the organizer of the event. dfcu bank is the main sponsor of the Breaking Barriers to Trade 2025 Conference dfcu Bank has reaffirmed
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Hon. Matia Kasaija (2nd right), Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, congratulates Mr. Kenneth Kitariko (right) upon his inauguration as Chairperson of the NLGRB. Looking on are outgoing Board Chairperson, Mr. Aloysius Mugasa Adyeri (2nd left), and CEO, Mr. Denis Mudene Ngabirano (left). Key Highlights Sixfold Revenue Growth: Annual
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