Uganda’s latest macroeconomic data presents a mixed picture: the trade deficit is widening and the shilling is under pressure, but stronger credit growth, rising reserves and continued economic activity are …
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Why Are Ugandans Always Late: Culture or Infrastructure?
Every Ugandan has heard the joke, and most have made it themselves. Someone says they will arrive at 2pm, and everyone around them silently recalculates that to mean 3, maybe …
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The Dollar Is Losing Ground. How the Yuan Is Challenging Its Dominance
For decades, the US dollar has been the default currency of international trade. Oil is priced in dollars, central banks hold dollar reserves, and businesses in countries such as Uganda …
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Are Insurance Policies Designed to Confuse You On Purpose?
Ever tried reading your health, car, or business insurance policy from start to finish? Most people give up by page four. It is packed with cross references, legal jargon, and …
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If the Strait of Hormuz Carries Only 20% of the World’s Oil, Why Is It So Crucial?
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly a fifth of the world’s petroleum liquids consumption. That sounds significant, but not overwhelming. Yet when the strait comes under threat, global oil, gas, …
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EFRIS: How Digital Tax Compliance Is Changing Business
A receipt used to be the final step in a transaction: proof that money had changed hands, usually printed on paper and quickly forgotten. That is changing in Uganda. Today, …
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The Global Economy Is Repricing Risk. Here’s What It Means
The global economy is entering a new phase. Across financial markets, interest rates, supply chains and workplaces, businesses are facing tougher conditions than they did during the post-pandemic boom. Shein’s …
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Why Airlines Keep Hiring Former Ethiopian Airlines Executives to Fix Crises
When a national carrier is losing money, losing aircraft, or losing the public’s trust, there is now a short list of people boards call first, and increasingly, they all trained …
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EACOP hosts Chief Justice and Bank of Uganda Governor at Pump Station One ahead of first oil
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) today hosted a high-level delegation led by the Chief Justice of Uganda, Dr. Flavian Zeija, and the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, …
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Acting CEO Ato Girma Wake Reveals Vision for Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines is entering a new phase under Acting Chief Executive Officer Ato Girma Wake, whose appointment by President Yoweri Museveni followed a period of leadership changes and mounting operational …
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