EADB commits to supporting youth and women entrepreneurs
EADB commits to supporting youth and women entrepreneurs The East African Development Bank (EADB) Governing Council meeting held in Kampala, Uganda on Thursday, March 13, 2025 (PHOTO/Courtesy). The East African Development Bank (EADB) is considering increasing its lending and corporate social investment programs to the...
Uganda Baati hosts inspiring ladies Elevate Session
Uganda Baati hosts inspiring ladies Elevate Session KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda Baati, under its Safal Circles initiative, hosted an inspiring Ladies Elevate session featuring Susan Nsibirwa, managing director of Nation Media Group, in celebration of Women’s Month. The session, designed to empower and uplift women...
UEDCL absorbs 90 percent of Umeme staff, seeks more UGX 1.3 trillion to stabilise power sector
Company NewsEast AfricaNews & AnalysisThe Big Story UEDCL absorbs 90 percent of Umeme staff, seeks more UGX 1.3 trillion to stabilise power sector by Paul MurungiMarch 19, 2025March 20, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More UEDCL Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa and Umeme Managing...
Gov’t turns to Absa Bank for UGX 183 billion loan to fund UEDCL’s takeover from Umeme
Banking & InsuranceFinanceNews & AnalysisThe Big Story Gov’t turns to Absa Bank for UGX 183 billion loan to fund UEDCL’s takeover from Umeme by Paul MurungiMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More A photo collage of Finance Minister Matia Kasaija,...
Pharma Julphar announced as lead partner for AIM Congress 2025
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Julphar will be the “Lead Partner” for the Global Manufacturing Portfolio supported by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE). The 14th AIM Congress 2025 edition aims to unify global efforts, enhance strategic cooperation, and highlight the role of investment in driving innovation. UAE is...
Brewing Scandal: Government faces heat over controversial Ntungamo coffee project
Brewing Scandal: Government faces heat over controversial Ntungamo coffee project President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni share a moment with Nelson Tugume at Inspire Africa Coffee Factory in Ntungamo. The President and First Lady toured the facility, which has been at the forefront...
TOP STORY: South Sudan overtakes Kenya as Uganda’s largest export market
TOP STORY: South Sudan overtakes Kenya as Uganda’s largest export market A convoy of trucks loaded with Ugandan goods, including cement and cereals, makes its way to South Sudan, highlighting the growing trade ties between the two nations. South Sudan has recently surpassed Kenya as...
Copper: Balancing mineral needs and environmental care
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Did you know that the push to decarbonize the world requires immense volumes of copper? Statistics show that the annual demand of copper could reach 50 million metric tonnes by 2050. However, large scale extraction of this vital mineral carries enormous cost to...
Uganda mulls regulation of earth scientists
Uganda mulls regulation of earth scientists Minister of State for Mineral Development, Phiona Nyamutooro, addresses stakeholders at a consultation meeting on the proposed Earth Scientists Registration Board Bill, 2024, aiming to regulate the practice of earth sciences in Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government has proposed...
Government allays fears over Umeme transition
Government allays fears over Umeme transition Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa KAMPALA, Uganda — Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa reassured the nation Wednesday that the Ministry of Finance has secured the $50 million needed for Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited operations. The funds are expected to be...
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