Economics

Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible for less than 3% of global trade, the continent continues to punch below …

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of USD 25 million in The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX), a global leader in offering …

Researchers warn of critical losses for grain producers and price increases for consumers worldwide. According to the study “From Farm to Futures: Competition, Financialization, and Digitalization in Global Grain Value …

Uganda has set its sights on an ambitious economic transformation, targeting a tenfold increase in the size of its economy from the current USD 50 billion to USD 500 billion …

 Uganda’s economy is on a firm upward trajectory, supported by stable inflation, robust private sector activity, and a stronger shilling, according to the latest economic update by the Minister of …

Government secretaries and administrators have been urged to place more emphasis on building their personal careers and professional identities rather than relying solely on the stipulations of the law. This …

The government has renewed its push to strengthen public finance management and improve budget efficiency as part of efforts to accelerate Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy and drive economic transformation. Speaking …

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has met with Local Development Partners, members of the private sector, civil society representatives, and academia to consult on the Budget Strategy …

Uganda’s financial markets remained upbeat in July 2025 as the Ugandan Shilling continued its steady appreciation against the US Dollar for the fourth consecutive month. According to the Performance of …