Uganda has moved up 5 places in the ICT Development Index (IDI). Previously 158 in 2016, the improvement to 152 is indicative of the steady success the multifaceted approach being undertaken by the Government of Uganda and the Private Sector in driving the Digital agenda in Uganda. Additionally Uganda improved
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The 25th Joseph Mubiru Memorial Lecture will be held on December 01, 2017 and will be delivered by Dr. Ha-Joon Chang, a University Reader in Political Economy of Development, in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge. The lecture is titled; “Ambition, Pragmatism, and Imagination – Rethinking the
Read MorePresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Armed Forces, has said Government is set to enhance salaries of armed forces and those of other civil servants. He added that the need to build a strong, professional Army for Uganda, has been high on the agenda of the National
Read MoreUgandans Tipped On How To Benefit From Shs73 Trillion Oil Cash
Many Ugandans are excited about the oil money that is expected when oil starts flowing come 2020. However, many will not physically touch the oil money that many believe will transform Uganda economically. According to experts, US$15bn (Shs54.7 trillion)-US$20bn (Shs73 trillion) is expected to be invested in Uganda’s oil and
Read MoreApply Now! Massive Funding Opportunities For Agri-Based Enterprises
The U.S. African Development Foundation invites proposals for grant financing and local support, from African enterprises, cooperatives, and producer groups with innovative solutions that extend their own capabilities to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth. Maximum award US $250,000. Proposals will only be accepted
Read MoreMobile phone subscribers especially on the MTN and Airtel network in some parts of Uganda have complained of being charged unusual extra money off airtime scratch cards. For example, a Shs500 card is now sold at Shs600 while a Shs1, 000 card is sold at Shs1200. Airtime agents say telecom
Read MoreThe Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has suspended the trading of Kenya Airways shares due to the ongoing ownership restructuring. Paul Bwiso, the Chief Executive Officer at USE says Kenya Airways PLC is currently undergoing equity and debt restructuring and to facilitate the conclusion of the transaction without disrupting the price
Read MoreBank of Uganda (BoU) and the Central Bank of Sudan have agreed to explore all avenues to consolidate and expand trade and investment between Uganda and Sudan. This was during a meeting between Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Dr. Louis Kasekende, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan,
Read MoreUganda Gov’t Should Borrow Leaf From Kenya To Save Maize Farmers
Maize farmers in Uganda have suffered price fluctuations season after season. There are times a kilogram of maize grain goes below Shs500, leaving many farmers in losses. Currently, a kilogram of maize grain in Uganda is averaging Shs700. While we are in a free market economy where prices are determined
Read MoreMTN, Airtel Unveil Best Internet Offers As Competition For Data Market Deepens
The battle for who will control Uganda’s data market is on, with telecom giants MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda unleashing one of the best internet offers on the Ugandan market in recent weeks. Airtel that is under the stewardship of VG Somasekhar as Managing Director now offers 300 MBs at
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