August 01, 2023
Uganda: Inflation Drops to 3.9 Percent in Uganda
Inflation has dropped to 3.9% in Uganda, the country's statistics body has revealed. The drop is for the month of July.In June 2023, Uganda's inflation rate stood at 4.9%.The… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Announces Reduction in Internet Costs by 50 Percent
The Ugandan government has in a bid to promote the use of digital services and increase digital inclusion of vulnerable groups announced a reduction in internet costs by 50%. Read more »
Uganda: Acca Uganda, Deloitte Unveil 7th Edition of Chief Financial Officer Awards
Financial Officers have been tasked to focus on value addition rather than only focusing on numbers within the organizations they serve to fit into the future Chief Value Officer… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: Next Media Signs Content Sharing MOU With Serbian Based Media Group
Next Media has signed a content sharing MoU with Serbia's biggest media group, Alo! media. Read more »
Uganda: Fisheries Training Institute Principal Hands Over Office
The out-going acting principal, Joseph Bwanika on Monday officially handed office to Ofwono Willy Osinde as the new substantive principal. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Uganda: Airtel Pledges Continued Support to Buganda As Kabaka Celebrates 30th Coronation Anniversary
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have pledged their continued support to Buganda Kingdom as it has been for almost two decades. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: Ugandans in Rural Areas Asked to Make Use of Satellite Internet Connectivity
Ugandans in the rural areas have been urged to leverage satellite connectivity services to access information and entertainment. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Seeks Serbian Investment to Develop Raw Materials
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has reached out to his Serbian counterpart, President Aleksandar Vucic, seeking support to advance Uganda's economic agenda. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Freight Forwarders Association Set to Host Africa's Biggest Logistics Conference
The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association (UFFA) in partnership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), will host the RAME2023, an… Read more »
Uganda: Boda Bodas Kill 40 As Crashes On Ugandan Roads Leave 79 Dead in One Week
At least 79 people have been reported dead in road crashes in just one week, 41 of whom killed by boda bodas. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Africa: Museveni Asks Russia to Discourage Importing Continent's Raw Materials
President Museveni has asked Russia and other European and Asian countries to stop importing raw materials from Africa for processing in their own countries. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Uganda: Medics Body Meets Over Interns Low Allowances
The Uganda Medical Association is currently deliberating on the appropriateness of whether to let the interns go work for the shillings one million while continuing negotiations to… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Uganda: Russia Happy With Govt's Commitment to Shaping a Just World - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country is happy with Uganda's commitment to a just world. Read more »
Uganda: Shs70 Million up for Grabs for Ugandan Innovators in This Year's African Agriculture Technology Competition
Heifer International Uganda has launched the second edition of the AYuTe Africa Challenge, one of the most ambitious agriculture competitions on the continent. Read more »
Uganda: Raxio Data Centre Gets Nod From Bankers' Association
Members of the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) have made visit to the Raxio data centre in Namanve Industrial Park in Kampala in a bid to acclimatize with how it works. Read more »
Uganda: UCC Clears Airtel to Rollout 5G Network in Uganda
Airtel Uganda customers with 5G compatible devices will now be able to enjoy the 5G experience after regulator, Uganda Communications Commission cleared the telecom company to roll… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Uganda: URSB Records Shs 77.14 Billion in Non-Tax Revenue
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has successfully collected Shs 77.14 billion in non-tax revenue between July 2022 and June 2023, surpassing the target of Shs 69.6… Read more »
Uganda: Unpaid Care Work in Uganda Continues to Limit Women's Economic Opportunities-Activists
Promoting gender equality in Uganda's labour market requires addressing the unequal allocation of unpaid care work between men and women, according to activists. Read more »
Uganda: Cente-Tech Launches SMS Services in Four Dioceses
In a remarkable move towards bridging the digital divide, Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), has taken a giant leap by introducing SMS services to last-mile communities… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Doctors Go On Strike
Doctors working in Nigeria's public hospitals have taken a decisive step by initiating a strike, highlighting their growing frustration with the government's inaction towards… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Connect - Private Sector Unites to Boost Export and Investment Opportunities
In response to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's directive for a more compelling presentation of Uganda and its products in foreign markets, Uganda Connect has emerged as a… Read more »
Africa: Museveni Leaves for Russia-Africa Summit
President Museveni has left the country for Russian city, St.Petersburg where he will attend the second Russia-Africa summit, State House has said. Read more »
Africa: Museveni to Russia, China - If You Are Our Friends, Stop Importing Raw Materials From Africa
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon companies from the West to interest themselves in investing in Africa, especially in process manufacturing rather than focusing on… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Africa: Elon Musk's Controversial Changes to Twitter - a Revamp or Self-Sabotage?
Since taking over Twitter in October 2022, Elon Musk has implemented numerous changes to the platform, sparking debate over whether he is revitalizing the app or inadvertently… Read more »
Uganda: Absa, UAP Old Mutual Target Non-Salaried Individuals With New Medical Insurance Product
Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with UAP Old Mutual to launch the Absa medical insurance, a policy targeting self-employed and non-salaried individuals in the drive to increase… Read more »