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Uganda Airlines’ Mumbai Route Has Already Triggered Massive Business Opportunities – Gen. Katumba Wamala

Francis Otucu September 30, 2023September 30, 20230

The Uganda-India Business Forum attracted officials from the Ugandan Government and the Indian Community The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala has described as timely Uganda Airlines' Mumbai route. The national carrier will On October 7, 2023 launch its maiden flight to Mumbai, India. Speaking at the Uganda-India Business Forum on Friday at

Uganda Targets To Retain 40% Of US$12 Billion Investment In Oil & Gas Sector

Francis Otucu September 23, 20230

Peter Muliisa, the Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at UNOC The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has said the country's target is to retain 40% of US$12 billion (Shs44.9 trillion) investment in the oil and gas sector. In February 2022, the country announced the Final Investment Decision (FID). With this,

Agribusiness News

Coffee Berry Moth: Another Threat To Robusta Coffee Growing In Uganda

Francis Otucu July 26, 20230

Robusta coffee accounts for over 80% of Uganda’s coffee production. Coffee Berry Moth is the latest threat to Robusta production A team of researchers have found out that a caterpillar, Coffee Berry Moth, is another threat to Robusta coffee production in Uganda. Robusta coffee is believed to be indigenous to

News

EC’s New Office Space Accommodates Only Half Of Staff, To Build Permanent Home

Francis Otucu March 30, 2023March 30, 20230

The NHCC officially handing over its former Head Office at Plot 1-3/5, seventh street, industrial area Kampala to EC. The Electoral Commission Thursday officially opened its new temporary Head Offices located at Plot No. 1-3/5 Seventh Street Industrial Area, Kampala to the public. Addressing the press, EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama said in

News

NSSF Targets Shs700bn Monthly In Mandatory Contributions

Francis Otucu March 28, 20230

Ayota addressing the press The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) expects to collect Shs700 billion monthly from mandatory contributions as more employers are set to be tapped following the amendment to the NSSF Act. In January 2022, President Yoweri Museveni assented to the National Social Security Fund (Amendment) Act. The Amendment provides

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‘Uganda Losing Shs2 Trillion Annually In Illicit Alcohol’

Francis Otucu March 16, 20230

Stakeholders on the panel discussion on illicit trade Stakeholders in the beverages and alcohol sector say Uganda is losing Shs2 trillion annually in illicit alcohol trade. This revelation comes as Private and Public Sector players convene to discuss how to avert illicit trade. Speaking at the public-private sector dialogue on illicit

News Real Estate

Uganda Baati Opens 12th Showroom In Nansana As Building Solutions Giant Brings Services Closer To People

Francis Otucu February 22, 2023February 22, 20230

Uganda Baati's Head of Business, George Arodi (Left) is joined by area LCI Chairman, Benjamin Lutaaya and other officials to officially open the Nansana showroom It was joy for residents of Nansana Municipality and the surrounding areas as Uganda Baati on Tuesday opened its 12th showroom in the area. Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the

Banking

Housing Finance Bank Gives Tips On How You Can Make 2023 Your Year In 48 Hours

Francis Otucu February 16, 20230

Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has explained how Ugandans can have financial breakthrough under its ‘Make 2023 Your Year in 48 Hours campaign’. In webinar convened on Tuesday, the bank’s officials including Dorothy Namutebi (Manager, Work Place Banking) Hellen Musubika (Head of Diaspora and High Net Worth Customers) and John Baptist Kaweesi

Agribusiness International News

New Report Ranks Uganda 8th Among World’s Leading Coffee Producing Countries

Francis Otucu February 15, 20230

Uganda earns millions of dollars from coffee exports A new report has put Uganda at number eight among world’s 50 best coffee producing countries. World Population Review report of 2023 shows that Brazil remains a dominant coffee producer at number one followed by Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Honduras, India and Uganda

Analysis & Opinions News

How Uganda Airlines Will Profit From Self-Handling Project As National Carrier Sets Eyes On Growing Cargo Operations

Francis Otucu February 3, 2023February 3, 20230

Uganda Airlines staff checking in passengers. Uganda Airlines will save about 60% of operational costs after launching self-handling project On November 1, 2022, Uganda Airlines started a mega US$3 million project of self-handling. Three months down the road, the project (alone) has created 200 jobs with more expected as the project