Baz Waiswa
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Business
Masindi loses 30% of wetland cover as sugarcane farming, urbanisation increase pressure
By George Niyonzima Masindi District has lost approximately 30 per cent of its wetland cover to degradation, with only 70…
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Features
The system that always fails
By Norman Katende Jack had it all worked out. A one-storey family home with five bedrooms, built on land he…
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Health
Malaria’s impact goes beyond initial illness and recovery, says Africa scientists research
By Edrisa Ssentongo The research on Malaria done by African scientists has proved through evidence has proved that consequences extend…
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Health
Climate change could fuel spread of infectious diseases in Uganda, health ministry warns
Uganda must strengthen disease surveillance, prevention and healthcare systems to respond to the growing threat of infectious diseases linked to…
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Business
Here is why Uganda has banned mineral licensing for another three months
Uganda has extended the suspension of issuing new mineral licences by three months as government moves to reform the mining…
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Health
Beyond Treatment: How Uganda Is Rethinking Healthcare Through Prevention, Partnerships and Technology
Uganda is stepping up efforts to improve disease prevention, patient safety and access to healthcare, with the Ministry of Health…
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Business
Estonian investors to produce organic soil conditioners
Uganda has held discussions with Estonian investors over a proposed investment in the production of organic soil conditioners using sapropel,…
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Business
Report reveals how dfcu Bank financed 6,527 SMEs and supported 80,000 women entrepreneurs
dfcu Bank financed 6,527 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2025, while its Women in Business programme supported more than…
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Business
Off-grid solar market hits 149 million users, generates $28 billion in income and savings, but $11.4 billion needed to unlock growth
The number of people using off-grid solar products worldwide has increased by 26% in two years to 149 million, highlighting…
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News
Finance minister warns CAOs against approving inflated project costs
By George Niyonzima The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has warned accounting officers against…
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