This comes as more than 75% of the country’s population is under the age of 30 and a high youth unemployment rate Kampala, Uganda | PATICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has announced the second cohort of its MTN Ace Skilling Initiative. 154 talented …
Read More »Embrace digitalization for enhanced efficiency, SACCOs told
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) have been urged to adopt digitalization to improve operational efficiency and attract financial support. This call was made during the launch of a training program for SACCO leaders from the Kampala Metropolitan districts at the Stanbic Incubator offices in Kololo. …
Read More »The 10 largest Intra-Africa export countries
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) is the world’s largest single market by geography and population. It is expected to grow to 1.7 billion people and 6.7 trillion US dollars by 2030. Here is a list of the top ten countries already taking advantage of trade with their neighbours. …
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Equity Bank Uganda customers to engage Tata, Ashok Leyland execs at Serena
The Uganda-India trade mission will bring together high-level representatives from various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, health, infrastructure, roads and transport, to foster meaningful business engagements, explore investment opportunities, and promote bilateral trade. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Serena Conference Centre will be the place to be for …
Read More »Uganda unveils bold new tourism policies
Uganda will also start promoting its vibrant local food scene, offering tourists a chance to explore the country’s diverse culinary offerings. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is setting the stage for transformative changes in its tourism industry with the unveiling of new policies and initiatives aimed at enriching …
Read More »Jessica Alupo hails China’s green development initiative
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said China’s decision to partner with Africa in promoting green development is in line with Uganda’s development goals and a key driver to her country’s sustainable development. Alupo made the remarks in a speech read for her by Rukia …
Read More »Trade expo at Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park showcases locally made products
MBALE, Uganda | Xinhua | Hundreds of local customers thronged the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park on Friday in the eastern Ugandan town of Mbale to purchase a wide range of bargains at a carnival-like trade expo aimed at promoting locally manufactured products. Over 50 Chinese and Ugandan companies, including park-based …
Read More »Gambling Addiction Among Ugandan Players: Can Self-Exclusion Help?
Uganda is one of the “fresh” places with a massively growing gaming market. And even though it comes with some regulations regarding gaming and betting, they are still not entirely developed and in some aspects are also weak. That’s the very reason why there is an urgent necessity …
Read More »Govt signs major LPG agreement for sustainable energy
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has signed a Supply and Purchase Agreement with Global Gases Group to establish a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility and cylinder manufacturing and filling plants. The facility, set to be constructed in Luzira by 2026, aims to boost LPG usage across the …
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