Rwanda warns of confrontation with South Africa as conflict in DRC worsens
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Rwanda and South Africa are at odds over the escalating conflict in the eastern DRC, with President Kagame accusing South Africa of distorting facts and threatening confrontation. South Africa defends its military presence as a peacekeeping effort, while Kagame claims SAMIDRC is a...
Ugandan businesses lagging behind in technology adoption and formalisation- Trade report
AgricultureCompany NewsEast AfricaFinanceICTNews & AnalysisTechnologyThe Big Story Ugandan businesses lagging behind in technology adoption and formalisation- Trade report by Paul MurungiJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025 Share Tweet Pin it Share Email More A photo collage of Trade Minister Francis Mwebesa, URSB Registrar General Mercy Kainebwisho...
Ecobank Introduces Flexible Loan Repayment Plan for 2025
Ecobank Introduces Flexible Loan Repayment Plan for 2025 Ms. Grace Muliisa, Ecobank Managing Director. Kampala, Uganda – Ecobank Uganda has introduced a new loan repayment campaign, “KIGGALE ne Ecobank”, aimed at empowering customers to manage their finances effectively in the new year. The campaign offers...
Uganda maintains top 4 spot in Africa Financial Markets Index
Uganda maintains top 4 spot in Africa Financial Markets Index Uganda has maintained its fourth-place ranking in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, a position it has held for the past year. However, the country’s score has shown significant improvement since 2017, reflecting its progress...
UECCC to break ground on €13.1m ORIO Mini Hydro Power Project
UECCC to break ground on €13.1m ORIO Mini Hydro Power Project UECCC Managing Director Roy Nyamutale Baguma Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has announced the official groundbreaking of the ORIO mini hydro power project, a €13.1 million initiative aimed at...
The role of banks in promoting sustainable development and environmental responsibility
The role of banks in promoting sustainable development and environmental responsibility Chinwe Chinedu-Chika, is the Executive Director at the United Bank for Africa Uganda As the global community confronts pressing challenges like climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality, the financial sector, particularly banks, play...
New report offers roadmap for Uganda’s entrepreneurial growth
New report offers roadmap for Uganda’s entrepreneurial growth Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, emphasized the importance of understanding the MSME sector’s landscape, profiles, critical barriers, and growth drivers (PHOTO/Courtesy) Uganda’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the...
Lighting Up Africa: The Transformative Power of Mission 300
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Mission 300 will invest in new and rehabilitation of generation capacity, transmission systems, including intra- and regional interconnections, as well as distribution grids to build robust and reliable power systems. It will be complemented by reforms in the energy sector to ensure affordability...
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