African tourism rakes in $58bn as Cape Town marketing fete looms
Tourists spent $58.5 billion in Africa last year. Africa is expected to attract 81.3 million tourists during 2019, 15 million more than the arrivals...
Ethiopia Airlines stick with Boeing despite horror crash
Ethiopian Airlines “believes in” Boeing despite the crash of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane that killed all 157 people on board and led...
Umeme earns extra sh1.4 trillion in 2018
Uganda’s main electricity distribution company Umeme have registered growth in several sectors in financial performance for the year ended December 2018.
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‘Trade Ministry should settle traders’ claims’
A section of Ugandan traders who were un paid for the supply of goods in South Sudan have demanded that their dues are settled...
Kiira Motors assembly plant sets benchmark for local content
The ongoing construction of a motor vehicle assembly plant by Uganda’s automotive value chain pioneer, Kiira Motors Corporation, has set a new record for...
Kin Kariisa appointed new Board Chairman Eco Bank
Ecobank Uganda has appointed the CEO Next Media, Kin Kariisa as its new Chairman of board of directors replacing Henry Lubwama who has been...
Gov’t forces MTN to hire Ugandans! Advertises positions for deported executives
The Government of Uganda has reportedly forced MTN Uganda to hire local staff into top leadership positions amid the turbulent relationship marred with accusations...
Policy, Trade, Private Sector in the Digital Era to dominate debate as Conference of...
The annual Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development - COM2019 - kicked off in Marrakesh on...
Private Sector Joins IOM to Enhance Skills of Gambian Returnees
Abba Wollow left The Gambia in 2016 with hopes of reaching Europe. “I left The Gambia because the small garage I was working on...
Zambia bans ‘Viagra’ energy drink
The Zambian authorities have banned an energy drink after a Ugandan man complained it had caused him to have a prolonged erection.
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The highly successful landmark 2nd International Research and Development Conference organised by Kampala International University from 14th October to 18th...
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni earns Global Recognition as IAF Emerging Space Leader
Ugandan Space Engineer Edgar Mujuni has been named by the International Aeronautical Federation as one of the world's Emerging Space Leaders. The recognition...
State House Diaspora Unit Head, rallies Ugandans in the Diaspora to build the nation
ONTARIO-The head of the State House Diaspora Unit, Senior Presidential Advisor Mohammed Bagonza, has rallied Ugandans in the diaspora to join hands with Ugandans...