Business
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WEMECO launches handbook to guide journalists on climate change reporting
Western Media for Environment and Conservation (WEMECO) recently in Masindi district launched a Comprehensive Guide to Climate Change Reporting: A…
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Why Ugandans still struggle to access loans despite central bank rate cut
The Bank of Uganda’s recent move to cut its central bank rate to 9.75% was meant to signal a lifeline…
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MPs question Finance Ministry over excess budget releases to districts
The Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) has raised concerns about the Ministry of Finance’s release of excess funds to districts,…
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Speaker Among urges urgent action against counterfeits in Uganda
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has called for swift action to enact legislation curbing the spread of counterfeit products in…
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NAPE calls for a people-centered development model that protects human rights and environment
The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) has called for a development model that prioritizes the needs and well-being of…
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Same source, different prices: The mystery behind Uganda’s fuel price puzzle
It’s a question on the minds of every motorist in Uganda these days: If all fuel is being imported by…
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Airtel Uganda’s MD Manoj Murali to step down after transformative tenure
Airtel Uganda’s Managing Director, Manoj Murali, is retiring this month after driving the company to impressive growth over the last…
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Time’s up for mobile money loan defaulters, telecoms tighten the noose
The world of digital lending is about to get tougher for loan defaulters in Uganda, as telecom companies prepare to…
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Uganda’s business confidence stays strong despite decline in PMI
Uganda’s business confidence remains solid, even as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped slightly to 54.2 in September. Despite the…
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BOU lowers interest rate to 9.75% as inflation eases
On October 7, 2024, the Bank of Uganda’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25…
