The global economy may have moved beyond the immediate disruptions of the pandemic, but for nearly half of the developing world, recovery remains elusive. According to the World Bank’s June …
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Africa’s Biggest Infrastructure Gap Isn’t Railways or Roads. It’s Human Capital
Africa’s logistics corridors from east to west and north to south are receiving infrastructure investments, with billions being spent on transport corridors, high-speed rail networks, and hydropower projects among others. …
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The bicycle was old, rusted, and far from impressive. Every evening after returning home from a long day, a father in rural Uganda would turn it upside down in the …
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What SpaceX’s $1.75 Trillion IPO Means for Emerging Market Connectivity
The global financial and technology sectors are preparing for what could become one of the most significant public offerings in modern history. Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation …
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Effective Tax Treaty Policy and the Fight Against Profit Shifting in Africa
“Tax treaties can be powerful tools for Africa’s development – but only if they are designed to protect the continent’s taxing rights and promote investment.” For too long, poorly drafted …
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Inside Kenya’s €23 Billion Africa Forward Summit Deal
The inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi marked a major shift in how African partnerships are being structured. Rather than focusing on aid and diplomatic symbolism, the summit centered on …
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Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines Invites Energy Stakeholders to MSGBC 2025
Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines of Senegal, has invited all energy stakeholders to participate in the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition, taking …
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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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Africa is home to 1.5 billion people, and this number represents about 18.6% of the global population. This makes the black continent the second most populated land mass globally. The …
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Drive For Value Addition Places City Traders in Tricky Position
Soon after hosting representatives of Kampala traders at State House Entebbe a couple of months ago, and being on the receiving end of a barrage of complaints mainly around implementation …
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