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Global food delivery site, Glovo has said it has an ambitious plan to solidify its presence Uganda that will see it conquer new territories in the country. “Glovo aims to …

Uganda, renowned for its burgeoning surplus of energy, is poised to enter the regional electricity market by November next year. However, the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) has expressed …

President Museveni has appointed environment specialist Lynda Biribonwa as the new chairperson of the board of directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). PAU is a statutory body mandated …

The Anti-Corruption Court in Nakasero turned out to be just a stopover for Geraldine Ssali’s destination to the lakeside Luzira Prisons after an additional money laundering charge slapped on her …

Stanbic Uganda has appointed Catherine Poran as the first female Chief Executive (CE) of the Stanbic Business Incubator, effective 1st July. Catherine Poran replaces Tony Otoa, who has joined the …

President Yoweri Museveni welcomed a delegation of businesspeople from South Korea led by Kwon Hurkkoo, Cho Shanghyu, and Kim Jinwook, all Directors of HINENI Ltd. HINENI Ltd is a registered …

President Yoweri Museveni launched Lake Victoria Logistics, a company focused on reducing the cost of transporting fuel in Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni launched Lake Victoria Logistics, a company focused on …

In an era where cyber threats are growing in sophistication and scale, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. As the ICT Systems and Security Director at the …

The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) has signed  a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with, Motimose Metals Limited and Core International to launch the transformative “Africans for Africa” initiative. The …

President Museveni has launched a 70 million litre fuel storage facility on Lake Victoria that is set to boost Uganda’s fuel security. The facility owned by Lake Victoria Logistics is …

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury , Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, says lack of genuine collateral security and forged documents are the major bottlenecks to access to cheap capital …

ENTEBBE, THURSDAY, JULY 18th , 2024: Ms Lynda Biribonwa, an environment, health, and safety specialist, has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda …

Uganda Airlines will in September launch new flight routes to Lusaka, Abuja and Harare, officials have said. Abuja will launch on September 12, 2024, with flights operated every Sunday and …

Financial service providers have been advised to stay ahead of industry trends and improve their strategies to meet the evolving needs of customers and stakeholders throughout East Africa. The call …

Last month, the minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, presented a Shs 72.1 trillion budget for the financial year 2024/25. According to the budget, the government is projected to generate Shs …

EACOP has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Makerere University on behalf of its contractors and suppliers. The MoU will provide a framework to guide collaboration between the …

The Standards Utilities and Wildlife court has ordered Turkish national also director of Yamani Construction Limited, Kerim Ray to pay a fine of Shs 200 million and also restore Lwajjali wetland …

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has hailed the cooperation between Uganda and France in the areas of trade, investment and diplomatic relations as a formidable uniting factor that …

The state minister of finance in charge of general duties, Henry Musasizi has warned Ugandans against investing in unregulated financial schemes which might land them into losses. This was in …

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has clarified the discrepancy in diesel consignment destined for Uganda, citing higher local demand by Ugandan Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) than initially agreed upon …

As the first consignment prepares to make its way to Uganda, industry stakeholders are optimistic about the potential benefits as Vivo Energy has entered into a sales and purchase agreement …

Qatar Airways is boosting its commitment to Africa with an additional four weekly flights to Entebbe, Uganda, to meet increased summer demand. The announcement comes about six weeks after the airline launched …

The Power and Electricity International Expo 2024 kicked off at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) grounds in Kampala on Friday, promising to be a significant event for the energy sector. …

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has assured the country of steps it has made and more to be made to mitigate potential oil spill in the future. Uganda is …

ENHAS and DAS operating without tenancy agreements UCAA’s Fred Bamwesigye (L) peruses a file as he and other officials appeared before Cosase The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is yet …

Ugandan youth have been urged to harness the numerous opportunities in the oil and as and mining sector, to benefit from the country’s national resources. The call was made during …

Environmental enthusiasts at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Mitigation Uganda (CEPCOM) have urged policymakers, local governments, and the National Environment Management Authority to intensify the fight against indiscriminate disposal …

Regulators of telecommunication sectors from around the world have called for collaborative efforts amongst governments, private sector, civil society, telecommunication regulators and the average citizen if the world is to …

Uganda is among 11 African countries set to benefit from an initial $16.2 million budget for Africa’s National Broadband Mapping Systems project. This announcement was made during the recently concluded …

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa has said its production line at Namanve with  a capacity of 67,000 bottles per hour and equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as robotic arms and automated fillers, …

Procuremate Magazine is thrilled to announce that EACOP is participating in the 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Saba Saba)! Their booth was honored to receive visits from Dr. …

The Executive Director of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Mr Stephen Asiimwe, says the manufacturing sector should top government priorities in the Financial Year 2024/25. Mr Asiimwe says the sector …

Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) has commenced a three-year study to assess the effectiveness of labour-related laws and organizations such as trade unions in supporting Ugandan workers. The study, under …

Global food delivery site, Glovo has said it has an ambitious plan to solidify its presence Uganda that will see it conquer new territories in the country. “Glovo aims to …

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) recently awarded its stakeholders, appreciating their efforts towards the growth of the collective investment schemes (CIS) industry in Uganda, whose growth in assets and clients …

Uganda has launched the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) in order to improve security and traffic management. The project was announced by the Minister for Security, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi  and the …

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has earned a total of shs80.6 billion from its investment in MTN Uganda over the last 3 years. This follows payment of shs 39.8 …

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent videos showing floods at Entebbe International Airport. …

Uganda’s insurance industry raised shs1.6 trillion in gross written premiums in the year 2023, the regulator, Insurance Regulatory Authority has said. The shs1.6 trillion represented a 11.29% growth, compared to …

EACOP recently participated in the Uganda-Tanzania Business Forum 2024, an event aimed at enhancing investment in key sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, trade, agribusiness, tourism, financial services, and extractive industries, …

Mr. Brian Muyomba, the National Treasurer of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Uganda Chapter, delivered an insightful presentation on the critical role of transport infrastructure in economic development at …

As the new financial year begins, the URA Hoima team has already made significant bust intercepting a notorious smuggler who had been evading taxes. Following intelligence reports, the team deployed …

Discussions centred on collaboration strategies to enhance the positioning of the buses for the regional market. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni convened a meeting this afternoon with a delegation of scientists …

On November 2, 2023, Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority issued a circular; Circular No. 7 of 2023, Revision of The Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of …

With a  career in banking spanning  over 15 years, working for both international and local banks, where he has developed a deep expertise in strategic planning, retail banking, credit risk, …

MTN Uganda has launched their innovative five-in-one solutions package targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at Nakawa Market. This comprehensive suite aims to address critical challenges faced by merchants, such …

In an operation dubbed Red Dawn, the URA Team one recently busted a major smuggling racket in Bugolobi. The syndicate had cleverly disguised high-end phone screens as phone guards to evade detection …

Since commencing operations in Uganda in 2022, Lyca Mobile has successfully acquired one million subscribers. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today welcomed a delegation of investors from Lyca Mobile Telephone Company …

Uganda National Bureau of Standards is worried about the increasing number of underweight prepackaged goods that continue to dominate the Ugandan Market. According to the senior inspector of weights and …

The top steel producer in Uganda, roofings group, has become a sustainable model in a time when environmental issues are of utmost importance. Roofings group is well-known for its dedication …