The goats were flown from Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province Nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as the East African country seeks to boost its goat meat production and livestock industry. The goats -- three males and six females -- landed at
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Uganda’s Ambassador to the United States- H.E. Ambassador Robinah Kakonge (3rd right, front row) shares a photo moment with key tourism players during the stakeholder dinner recently A team of highly influential American tour agents recently arrived in Uganda for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda
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Dr. James Mwangi (Right), Equity Group Managing Director and CEO with other senior leaders at the Group during the recently-concluded AGM In a landmark decision, Equity Group has received shareholder approval to establish a Representative Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant step in its strategic expansion
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World Bank Group, IAEA Formalize Partnership to Collaborate on Nuclear Energy for Development World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sealed an agreement to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The partnership agreement, signed by World Bank
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Global public debt hit a record $102 trillion in 2024 striking developing countries hardest UN Trade and Development Since 2010, developing countries’ debt has grown twice as fast as that of advanced economies. Today, 3.4 billion people live in countries spending more on interest payments than on health or education.
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Uganda earns big from coffee exports. Minister Tumwebaze says falling coffee prices is not a result of any government policy/intervention The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has finally spoken out on the falling coffee prices that have raised concerns among the stakeholders.
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The workshop has brought together participants from various sectors, including IT specialists, airline representatives, immigration officials, and other key stakeholders, The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has organized a cybersecurity workshop aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and institutional capacity within the aviation sector. UCAA’s Director Human Resource and Administration, Sabah Ahmed
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Women at Heritage Kanaani Farms sorting and drying coffee. Uganda is earning big from coffee/Business Focus photo Uganda's coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025, Uganda emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, delivering a record 47,606.7 tonnes and surpassing Ethiopia’s previous achievements. Latest figures reveal that Uganda
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Researchers around the world are exploring innovations and new technologies for fibers — in textiles, hygiene products and packaging. Cellulose-based textile materials can make the clothing sector more sustainable. Currently, cellulose-based textiles are mainly made from wood, but a study headed by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden
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Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, preparing to read the budget speech for FY 2025/26 The stock of Uganda’s public debt is projected to increase to USD 31.5 billion, equivalent to Shs116 trillion, by end June 2025, Finance Ministry has revealed. While delivering the budget speech
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