Malawi Airlines, the national carrier of the Republic of Malawi, has announced the launch of a new direct flight service between Entebbe, Uganda and Lilongwe, Malawi, effective 15th December 2025. This strategic route is designed to enhance regional connectivity and foster stronger ties in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between
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Team Uganda at the Shanghai expo. A deal was also signed by the government with Cotti Coffee, which operates more than 7,500 coffee shops in 28 countries. Uganda’s coffee exporters have closed deals worth up to $3million at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai. The coffee exporters
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Yas and Wananchi Group officials after addressing the press at Athena Hotel in Kampala Yas, a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom Holding & Management PLC, has officially completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet, in a transaction valued at approximately US$63
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Participants at the public hearing in a group photo Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has convened the 52nd Board Air Services Licensing committee meeting, a public hearing to consider new applicants for Air Service Licenses. During the engagement held at Four Points By Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday, November 7,
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UCAA Deputy Director General, Ms. Olive Birungi Lumonya, speaking at the 36th IFATCA Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting, held from November 3–5, 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has confirmed that Uganda will be hosting the International Federation of Air
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Electric Vehicles China is cementing its status as the global leader in electric mobility, with near-universal satisfaction among domestic users. A report by global consultancy Roland Berger found that up to 99 percent of Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) owners would consider buying another BEV in the future, a level
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The Uganda Shilling has strengthened against all peer currencies The Uganda shilling has remained stable despite ongoing uncertainty in global markets. According to the Bank of Uganda, the Uganda Shilling closed October 31, 2025 trading at 3,472.05/3,482.05 against the US dollar. In August 2025, the Uganda shilling appreciated by 4.3%
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FAO and the Government of Uganda will channel the GCF funds into initiatives such as sustainable land management and agroforestry and fuelwood; restoration of degraded natural forests, commercial woodlots for small-holder and community; monitoring, reporting and verification of information related to climate change and emission reductions./©FAO/Agatha Ayebazibwe The Green Climate
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Planes at Entebbe Airport Entebbe International Airport recorded 226,301 international passengers in September 2025, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has revealed. This comprised of 105,043 arrivals and 121,258 departures, an average of 7,543 arriving and departing passengers per day. “While this marks a slight dip from August’s record-breaking 243,089 passengers,
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Uganda continues to earn big from coffee exports Uganda’s coffee exports in September 2025, totaled to 844,949 bags worth US$218.6million UGX766.7billion). According to Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Monthly Coffee Report for September 2025, this comprised of 771,704 bags of Robusta valued at US$190million (UGX666.5billion) and 73,245
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