Markets, Policy

Uganda holds CBR at 9pc

June 12

June12, 2018 – The Bank of Uganda has maintained its key rate at 9pc, as it […]

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Policy

Could China deliver Africa’s growth miracle? A leading economist thinks so

June 11

A new matrix for measuring success could wring more value out of China’s engagement with Africa […]

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Companies, Financial Services, Investment, Policy

Stanbic to pay tuition for needy university students

June 8

June 8, 2018—Stanbic Bank has handed over a cheque of UGX75 million (nearly $20,000) to Uganda […]

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Business, Investment, Land & Agriculture, Policy

Government wants investors in solar pumps to boost irrigation

June 8

June 8, 2018—Business people and new investors have been asked to set up manufacturing plants for […]

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Policy

Museveni debunks pessimism over Uganda’s growth

June 8

June 8, 2018—President Yoweri Museveni has hit back at those who say Uganda’s economy is doing […]

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Finance, Policy

Uganda uses IDs to save $7m on annual government payroll

June 5

June 5, 2018—Last week, the Uganda government announced the deletion of about 4000 employees from the […]

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Foreign News, Investment, Policy, Transport

China flexes muscles by inviting Africa’s military to Beijing

June 4

June 4, 2018— Borrowing a leaf from the Americans, British and French or merely flexing its […]

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Business, Companies, Policy, Transport

Standards Bureau tightens on second hand vehicle imports

June 4

June 4, 2018—Until further notice, all motor vehicles being imported into Uganda have to be inspected […]

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Finance, Policy, Technology & Telecoms

Uganda parliament passes social media tax

May 31

May 31, 2018—Every time Ugandans choose to gossip on various social media platforms, or make a […]

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Business, Companies, Infrastructure, Policy

Chinese contractor faces African bank review after Uganda fraud

May 30

May 30, 2018—The African Development Bank (AfDB) is reviewing efforts being made by Sinohydro Corporation to […]

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