Category: Africa

FAO Uganda enriches media on sustainable agriculture FAO Uganda Representative – Dr. Antonio Querido making a presentation (PHOTO/PML Daily) KAMPALA, Uganda – Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing employment, income, and food for millions of people. The sector accounts for approximately 25% of...

Uganda’s private sector sees sustained growth in March, survey shows Christopher Legilisho, economist at Stanbic Bank, KAMPALA, Uganda — The Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.9 in March from 52.6 in February, indicating a sustained improvement in business conditions. The headline PMI has...

Airtel Uganda launches new network sites in Kabarole to accelerate digital transformation of tourism city The District Chairperson of Kabarole, Mr. Richard Rwabuhinga(with white hat), Speaker of Fort Portal city, Albert Ahebwa(3rd L), Airtel Uganda’s Regional Business Manager, Mathias Busuulwa(3rd R), Head of Brand and...

100 Ugandan students embark on international training in oil & gas operations Group photo of the students with officials from TotalEnergies EP Uganda led by Laurent Stephane, Tilenga Academy Recruitment and Training Manager KAMPALA – One hundred (100) young Ugandans are commencing advanced studies in Oil...

Fourth session of the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission kicks off in Addis Ababa Following a six-year break, the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) kicked off today, 3rd April and will conclude on 4th April 2025 at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon....

Absa Bank UgandA appoints Keith Kalyegira as board chairman Keith Kalyegira has over twenty years of experience in various leadership roles. KAMPALA, Uganda — Absa Bank Uganda’s Board of Directors has appointed Keith Kalyegira as its new chairman, effective March 1. Kalyegira, a seasoned advisor...

AMDA releases comprehensive benchmarking report on Africa’s minigrid sector AMDA’s latest report powers Africa’s growth through minigrids A new report has highlighted the growth and potential of Africa’s minigrid sector, which is seen as crucial for increasing access to electricity on the continent. The third...

Equity Bank Uganda, Life Assurance launch affordable hospital cash insurance product Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko (left) and Liberty Life Assurance Managing Director Joseph Alimeida unveil the Equi-Life hospital cash insurance product in Kampala, Uganda KAMPALA, Uganda — Equity Bank Uganda Ltd. has...

Uganda Breweries contributes UGX100m towards 100th Rotary District 9213 conference Uganda Breweries Managing Director (in spects) with Rotary 9213 District Governor Anne Nkutu (3rd right) after the sponsorship announcement Kampala, Uganda – Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has announced a sponsorship package of One Hundred Million Uganda Shillings (UGX 100m) towards the...

EACOP launches Orbital welding training program for Ugandan engineers Graduates of the orbital welding training demonstrate how the new welding technology operates. This was at the closing ceremony of the orbital welding training at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute in Namanve. KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s...