Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija (3rd left), Minister of State for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye (3rd right) and Goldmine Finance Managing Director, Allan Tayebwa (2nd left) and other Goldmine Finance officials pose for a photo after the launch of the company’s third branch on Wednesday in Kabalagala. Goldmine Finance Limited has opened
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Livestock Census: Sound & Reliable Data To Guide Investments In Agriculture Sector Is Crucial – MAAIF
Bright Rwamirama Kanyontore, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Animal Industry) at the release of the 2021 National Livestock Census results The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has said that the need for sound and reliable data in Agriculture to guide investments in
Read MoreExodus SACCO Chairman, SCP Wilson Omoding addressing the Delegates at the SACCO's 11th AGM held in Naguru on Wednesday. Police’s Exodus SACCO Ltd. has reported a strong performance in 2023, announcing a profit of Shs4.96 billion, up from Shs 1.99 billion recorded in 2022. This represents a growth of 150.3%. According to
Read MoreRanchers Finest, Uganda’s Processed Meat Giant, Banks On Traceability System To Ensure Safety Amidst FMD Concerns
Ranchers Finest staff preparing meat for processing A number of districts across Uganda have been put under quarantine for several months following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in those areas. This means that animal products from the affected areas are not safe for consumption. However, some companies
Read More27 Ugandan Entrepreneurs Win Seed Capital Worth US$5, 000 Each From Tony Elumelu Foundation
Tony Elumelu Budding Ugandan entrepreneurs have won seed funding from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Business Focus reports. The 2024 winners are in the areas of fashion, manufacturing, and creation, among others, and will benefit from non-refundable US$ 5, 000 each as seed capital, business management training, and mentorship. TEF has
Read MoreSgt Phiona Asiimwe A number of Ugandans have different experiences when it comes to loan servicing. Some experiences are positive while others are purely negative. For Sgt Phiona Asiimwe, it is a positive one, having benefited from the Police Exodus SACCO. "I have been a member of Police Exodus SACCO since my
Read MoreUDB Posts Strong Performance In 2023, Targets Funding New Initiatives In The Private Sector & Green Economy
XSABO's Dr. David Alobo, ERA Chairperson Dr. Sarah Wasagali and UDB Acting MD, Dr. Denis Ochieng pose for a photo shortly after the Bank released its 2023 performance results in Mubende on Wednesday. Uganda Development Bank’s (UDB) has posted a strong performance following a successful 2023. While addressing the media
Read MoreCoffee stakeholders through National Coffee Forum say UCDA merger will disrupt the coffee sub-sector. Coffee is one of the leading sources of foreign exchange for Uganda Coffee stakeholders through the National Coffee Forum - Uganda (NCF - UG) has petitioned Parliament through the Speaker over the proposed mainstreaming of Uganda
Read MoreLeft to right: Head Alternate channels & Cards Alvin Musinguzi, CEO Robin Bairstow, Executive Director & Chief Operations Officer Sam Ntulume, and Chief Business Officer Edward Gibson Nangono during the launch of the new banking system I&M Bank has unveiled the Finacle Core Banking Solution System , a new banking system
Read MoreDenis Okello is earning big from coffee farming Northern Uganda is increasingly becoming a new centre for coffee farming as more farmers embrace the cash crop. Traditionally, Northern region has not been part of the known coffee growing areas in Uganda. However, in 2014, Government through Uganda Coffee Development Authority
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