This time next year, Umeme, one of Uganda’s most well-known utility brands, will have different owners, perhaps even a new name. Following the decision not to extend a 20-year concession, …
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UAE Deal Can Trigger Faster Scale-up of Uganda’s Fruit Supply-chain
It was not just out of expediency that Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Jumah Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) royal family generously offered seven cargo planes to …
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Every time the Uganda shilling approaches a round figure exchange rate threshold against the United States dollar, tongues begin wagging. Currently, the shilling is flirting with the UGX4000 mark and …
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Ugandan innovators can gain in proposed switch to circular economyÂ
One of the most annoying things for a pedestrian is to have someone in a vehicle chuck out an empty plastic bottle that lands at their feet. Frequently, the culprit …
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TotalEnergies plans to invest in Uganda’s biodiversity conservation
TotalEnergies will financially contribute towards increasing the number of Murchison Falls park rangers and support a project to reintroduce black rhinoceros in Uganda. The French resource company is developing the …
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Uganda ranks in top 11 African economies outpacing rest of the world
At the headquarters of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan recently, there were broad smiles, (and nothing to do with Afcon), at the revelation that Africa will account for …
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The internet age, has given rise to financial technology (fintech), creating an ever growing list of fintech firms with catchy and imaginative company names offering a wide range of financial …
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Knight Frank, the property management and consultancy firm, says Uganda’s sustained economic growth during the second half (H2) of 2023, contributed to new uptake of both apartment and office space …
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Separate meetings discuss global challenges from different perspectives
A predictable business environment is crucial for making investment decisions. On January 15, but from different perspectives, two gatherings will take place—one in the northern hemisphere and the other in …
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In the coming 12 months, various reputable sources have projected Uganda’s growth rate at between 4.7% and 6.8%. Taking the best scenario, economic growth will be faster than the sub-Saharan …