Economic experts warn government against another lockdown
Economic experts have warned the government against putting the country under another lockdown but rather enforce the standard operating procedures. These warn that the economy...
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BAT blames selective enforcement for illegal trade in tobacco industry
The increasing illicit Tobacco trade in Uganda is believed to be negatively impacting on profit margins of the British American Tobacco. Considered one of the...
Bank of Uganda takes over licensing and regulation of Mobile Money platforms
The bank of Uganda has taken over the licensing and regulation of Mobile Money platforms from the Uganda communications commission. This follows the enactment of...
World beekeeping day: Experts warn gov’t on deforestation and use of agrochemicals
Experts in apiculture have challenged the government to control rising deforestation and the use of agrochemicals by Ugandans – arguing the practices were detrimental to...
Gates reportedly quit Microsoft due to extramarital relationship with employee
Reports coming in indicate that renowned billionaire Bill Gates had to stand down from his role at Microsoft because of a relationship with an employee....
Digital financial services deepening financial inclusion – MTN enable access to affordable finances
Telecom companies are rising to the occasion to increase financial accessibility in Uganda. Although estimates indicate one in every three Ugandans has a bank account,...
Kenneth Kaijuka – Cost of construction compounding housing deficit
Housing experts are asking the government to regulate and allocate sizable funding to the housing sector if the housing deficit is to reduce. Uganda currently...
Government passes 2020 Mining Bill
State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Sarah Opendi has confirmed that the Uganda Government has approved the 2020 Mining and Mineral Bill to effectively...
Tanzania to sign host agreement
The government of Uganda has confirmed that the government of Tanzania will sign the host government agreement on oil and gas next week after reaching...
A lack of incentives for local investors and mixed reactions as gov’t grants land to Senegalese National for construct Akon City
Investors in small and medium enterprises have called for the restructuring of the incentives regime to reduce ambiguities that seem to favour foreign investors, and...