Uganda’s digital divide is about more than internet access
The digital revolution has a habit of making its benefits look easier to reach than they really are. A smartphone may put the internet in someone's pocket, but…
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Africa seeks to rewrite the rules of credit risk with new rating agency
For years, African governments have complained that the way their economies are assessed by international credit rating agencies does not always reflect the…
Africa launches its own credit rating agency to cut borrowing costs
Africa is taking aim at how its credit risk is assessed as the African Union launches its own continent-wide credit rating agency in Mauritius today, seeking…
Kenya’s first Ebola case raises fears for its tourism industry
Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola, raising concerns about the possible impact on the country's tourism industry just as it hosts one of the region's…
Uganda incurs UGX13 Tn export losses – report
Uganda is losing up to $3.5 billion (UGX 13 trillion) every year in perishable agricultural exports due to persistent border delays, poor infrastructure, and…
UDB gets UGX104 Billion to power SME growth
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has clinched a USD30 million (UGX 104 billion) financing facility from the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the…
High food prices push annual inflation to 4.0%
Uganda’s annual headline inflation for the year ending September 2025 rose to 4.0%, up from 3.8% in August, which reflects ongoing volatility in the market…
Museveni salutes Kiira Motors over innovation, jobs
President Yoweri Museveni has described Kiira Motors Corporation as a major leap in Uganda’s journey toward self-sustaining economic growth following the…
New MTN MoMo campaign to promote kyeyo remittances
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched a campaign aimed at expanding its footprint in the remittances market. The company has also rolled out seamless cross-border…
NSSF pays out record UGX 2.79 trillion to members
Each National Social Security Fund (NSSF) member will receive an average of UGX1 million credited on their pension account, thanks to the 13.5 percent interest…
ICEA LION unit trust tops UGX 468 billion
ICEA LION Asset Management has announced a robust performance for its Unit Trust Funds for the fiscal year ending December 2024, marked by significant growth…
URA offers 100% tax amnesty on interest, penalties
Taxpayers that clear their outstanding principal tax liabilities will be exempted from paying interest and penalties, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has…
Building Beyond The Dream: Five Truths For Africa’s Entrepreneurs
Every thriving company you see today began as a fragile idea, exciting but also terrifying. I know this because I’ve lived it. As the eldest daughter in a…
World Bank warns Uganda over climate change impacts
Without strong action, climate change could cut Uganda’s economic growth by up to 3.1% by 2050, pushing more than 613,000 people into poverty and turning 12…
MTN wins 2025 Employer of the Year accolade
MTN Uganda has been named Employer of the Year 2025 by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE), winning the Gold Category award for the second consecutive…
NSSF bullish as earnings hit UGX3.52 trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has posted earnings worth UGX3.52 trillion for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025, raising hopes that the…
BoU to raise UGX355 bn in Treasury Bills auction
BoU to raise UGX355 bn in Treasury Bills auction
Uganda, Japanese bank sign financial cooperation deal
Uganda has taken a leap in attracting long-term investment, following the signing of a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Bank for…