Uganda has been building a more inclusive society for women in business over the years largely from the many efforts of Civil Society Organisations and activists in the country. Women …
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PwC Report Optimistic on Uganda’s Growth Prospects Despite Debt Concerns
PwC Uganda, part of the global financial services consultancy, has published the second edition of its 2024 economic outlook, pegged on optimism as the economy appears well positioned to achieve …
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Social media is web platforms that enable users to create, share, and exchange their ideas, content, information, videos or photos in computer-mediated groups and communities. People around the world use …
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How Can Cybersecurity Be Enhanced in Uganda’s Evolving Cashless Economy?
A cashless economy is a system where financial transactions are conducted electronically instead of using physical money or cash. This can involve various methods such as credit/debit cards, mobile banking, …
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Illicit financial flows (IFFs) have increasingly become a critical issue in the global economy, with multinational companies (MNCs) playing a significant role through aggressive tax avoidance schemes. These schemes involve …
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Africa’s Financial Struggles: IMF Debt Piling up to Catastrophic Levels
Africa is facing a severe financial crisis as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) debt continues to escalate to catastrophic levels. With Egypt topping the list of African countries heavily indebted …
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UAE Deal Can Trigger Faster Scale-up of Uganda’s Fruit Supply-chain
It was not just out of expediency that Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Jumah Al Maktoum of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) royal family generously offered seven cargo planes to …
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Global digital divide crisis: The fate of 2.6 billion people unconnected to Internet
Over the past five years, the global population of Internet users has expanded significantly, with over one billion new users coming online. The COVID-19 pandemic notably accelerated this trend, resulting …
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Uganda has taken a significant step in securing its energy independence with the arrival of its first oil consignment imported directly by the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) from the …
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Uganda and Kenya have signed a tripartite agreement on the importation and transit of petroleum products through the two countries. The deal was signed on Thursday, May 16, 2024, during …