The US dollar is the world’s most widely used currency. It is also the primary currency used in international trade, playing a crucial role in the world economy. The value …
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FinanceLatest NewsNews
Uganda earmarks Shs21T of Shs52.7T budget estimate for FY2024/25 for spending
The Government has commenced the budget approval process for the financial year 2024/2025 by tabling before Parliament the budget estimates of the National Budget Framework Paper amounting to Shs52.7 trillion. …
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In a dynamic meeting of minds at the Kati kati Restaurant during the December edition of the PR Fundi Masterclass held Wednesday last week, professionals in public relations and communications …
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EnergyLatest NewsNews
Inside the Shs1.7Tn power companies’ applications to ERA to Set End-User Tariffs
Power regulator, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) which is mandated to establish electricity tariff structure, investigate tariff charges, approve rates of charges and terms and conditions of electricity services, has …
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Industry & TradeLatest NewsNational NewsNews
Why METU was given exclusive rights to run, manage city bus transport
In a letter circulating online, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni grants exclusive rights to Mr. Metu Katabazi, the proprietor of Menu Zhongtong Bus Industries, to operate and produce public buses in …
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Uganda has a population of 46,257,411 people. Out of this population, the findings from the FinScope 2018 survey show that only 1% of Ugandan adults (220,000) have formal insurance coverage. …
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The Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system is a web-based platform that aims to streamline and improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of the public procurement process in Uganda. The system …
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Industry & TradeLatest NewsManufacturingNews
How Unfair Competition Is Crippling Ugandan Manufacturers
Unfair competition is posing a significant threat to Ugandan manufacturers, hampering their growth and sustainability. One of the primary challenges arises from the influx of locally made and imported cheap …
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Parliament on Wednesday approved government requests to borrow three different loans totalling more than Shs5.2 trillion. The loans include; Shs3.5 trillion from local commercial banks to finance the supplementary budget …
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FinanceIndustry & TradeLatest NewsNews
Supporting Uganda’s Business Environment and Private Sector’s Competitiveness
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has presented key strategic focus areas on supporting Uganda’s Business Environment and Private Sector Competitiveness to H.E. GEN. (Rtd.) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the President …