Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) on Monday, September 15, 2025, proudly hosted the Roots Africa Symposium, a pivotal event that united students, farmers, leaders, and stakeholders under the theme “Innovation and Community Transformation.” The symposium showcased a powerful model…
In a decisive move to create a digitally unified East Africa, the Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, recently chaired a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. The gathering brought together senior ICT officials…
Key concerns for MRO buyers include ensuring cost savings, maintaining ageing assets, contract compliance with preferred suppliers, and managing multiple stakeholder expectations across dispersed sites RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider…
In a move that signals a carefully planned succession for Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, Standard Bank Group has announced the appointment of David Hodnett as the new Chief Executive of its flagship South African operations. He is set…
The 2025 NES conference has drawn more than 2,500 delegates from 22 African countries, including economists, policymakers, academics, and international partners African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen…
Uganda has taken a significant stride toward aligning its economic ambitions with global climate goals. The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in a landmark partnership with the World Bank, European Union, Stanbic Bank, and other key international and…
The Ugandan delegation at the Summit included, besides Prof. Nuwagaba, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Sudhir Ruperelia, the Chairman of Ruparelia Group of Companies, among others. Speaking on the Bank’s role in driving financial…
Entebbe International Airport is celebrating a landmark achievement after recording its busiest month in history. According to Vianney Luggya, the Manager, Public Affairs at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), “in August 2025, the airport facilitated a total of 243,089…
Uganda’s economy, and indeed its social fabric, is powered by a dynamic and resilient force: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Making up a remarkable 90% of the country’s private sector, these businesses are the true engine of growth, creating livelihoods…
Even before the first barrel of commercial oil is extracted, Uganda’s promising oil and gas sector is already a transformative force, reshaping the nation’s economic and social landscape. This was the pivotal message delivered by Gloria Sebikari, the Manager of…
In a powerful address that set the tone for the national budgeting process, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, announced a major crackdown on dishonest and inefficient fiscal practices. At the National Budget Conference for the…
The MTN Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of MTN Uganda, is embarking on a new strategic phase following the appointment of two of Uganda’s most respected professionals, Allen Kagina and Francis Gimara, to its Board of Directors. This move…
The East African Community (EAC) has long championed the vision of a unified Common Market, a cornerstone of which is the free movement of persons, services, and capital. However, a stark reality has emerged: despite a 12% growth in intra-EAC…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has once again cemented its role as a key driver of Uganda’s economy, announcing record-breaking earnings and contributions for the Financial Year ending June 30, 2025. With earnings soaring to Shs3.52 trillion, an 11%…
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marks a pivotal moment in the continent’s united front for bold, transformative climate action. Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit in Nairobi, Kenya, this high-level convening, under…