The Government of Uganda has invested Sh3 billion in the rehabilitation of MV Kaawa, one of the country’s key cargo vessels, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inland water …
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The government has unveiled plans to borrow a total of Sh8.7 trillion (€651.44 million and $1.36 billion) to finance major infrastructure, agriculture, energy, health, and social development projects. Finance Minister …
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Dr. George Elombi Appointed Afreximbank’s Fourth President, Vows to Deepen Impact
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Saturday in Cairo, Egypt, swore in Dr. George Elombi as the Bank’s fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, taking over from Prof. …
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Celebrates Outgoing President and Chairman
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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The damage caused by payroll fraud and ghost employees is often catastrophic: large sums are lost, and additional spending on investigations and prosecutions. In many cases, the companies forgo legal …
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A continental workshop on Enhancing Tax Compliance Among High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in Africa was held in Entebbe from 21-23 October, co-organised by the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the …
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Pearl Bank’s Wendi, Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay, Integrate to Drive Uganda’s Digital Financial Inclusion Agenda
In a landmark partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned financial institution, and Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest commercial bank, have …
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There was a time when Africa’s voice in global tax debates felt like an echo in a distant room, scattered, unheard, and often shaped by those who didn’t live our …
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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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Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Deepen Partnership with Codeshare to 19 Global Destinations
In a move set to reshape East Africa’s aviation and trade dynamics, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways (KQ) have launched an expanded codeshare partnership covering 19 destinations across Africa, the …