African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, Egypt, marked the end of the tenure of Prof. Benedict Okey Oramah as its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, with a …
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Uganda secures $2 Billion World Bank infusion amid debt sustainability challenge
Uganda has secured a new $2 billion concessional financing package from the World Bank, marking the restoration of a critical development partnership after nearly two years of suspended lending. The …
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Africa Trade Gateway Boosts Digital Trade Growth with National Awareness Launch in Rwanda
The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa’s trade, has launched an initiative for national adoption awareness in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s …
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As Ugandans mark 63 years of independence and 39 years of economic transformation under President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership, reflections on government-led programmes that have shaped livelihoods dominate the celebrations. Over …
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TJNA and partners lead Continental dialogue on Tax Justice and Illicit Financial Flows at PAC 2025
Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF), International Development Economics Associates (IDEAS), the United Nations Economic Commission for …
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At dawn, when Kampala is still yawning and the sun barely peeks over Kololo Hill, Nansamba is already arranging her matoke by the roadside. She doesn’t wear a suit or …
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63 years of Steady Growth of trade, industry and cooperatives
Since independence 63 years ago, Uganda has experienced growth in her exports currently valued at US$2.13 billion in May 2025. Uganda’s top exports included gold, coffee, cocoa beans, and petroleum products. Specifically, …
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Monthly Export Earnings grow to sh4.6 trillion
The export sector has yet again registered remarkable growth, with earnings shooting up by 53.6% in just one year. A year-on-year evaluation shows that export earnings increased from $812.69 million …
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The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced an increase in the interest rate paid to members’ savings, raising it to 13.5% for the 2024/25 financial year, up from 11.5% in …
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Canon Central & North Africa shifts stage for the Content Creation Industry
Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) brought together ten regional content creators from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania to participate in Canon Vision 2025 in Amsterdam. These creators, spanning genres such as …