The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) today formalised a partnership with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, through the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement is set…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has partnered with UNICAF, a leading Pan-African online education platform, to offer up to 82% scholarships to qualifying students pursuing internationally accredited degrees and professional development courses. The partnership will support Stanbic Bank clients pursuing internationally accredited…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in collaboration with the Uganda Air Transport Safety Engineering Association (UGATSEA), is hosting the 15th International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) Africa Regional Meeting at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in…
The 15th anniversary of the Brand Africa Awards has brought another exciting moment for the continent, with Absa Bank’s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Sydney Mbhele Nhlanhla, scooping the Best Africa Brand Excellence Leadership Award at the South…
Uganda has taken a significant step towards a tech-driven future with the launch of its first-ever National Science Summit, which is happening at the Kololo Airstrip in Kampala. The event, which was officially opened by Dr. Monica Musenero, the Minister…
Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, a few days ago unveiled the UGX 72.3 trillion National Budget for FY 2025 According to Anita Badagawa Mpora, a Ugandan energy expert with the Petroleum Authority of Uganda…
Proscovia Nabbanja, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), today participated in a panel discussion at the Energy Asia summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, running from June 16th to 18th, 2025. The summit’s theme, “Strategies…
Uganda’s industrial sector has undergone significant transformation over the years, and the impact is being felt across the country. According to Hon. Evelyn Anite, the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatisation, the sector has been instrumental in improving…
The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) has elected Cathy Adengo as the Chairperson of its Sustainability Committee. Adengo, who is also the head of Sustainability at Stanbic Bank Uganda, will lead an executive committee comprising members from prominent banks, including Stanbic…
The Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Fred Bamwesigye, has called for a thorough investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI171, which claimed the lives of at least 240 people on June 12, 2025. Bamwesigye,…
The announcement was made alongside the release of the 2025 edition of the Brand Africa 100 rankings, an annual, independently conducted survey spanning more than 30 African countries and representing more than 85% of the continent’s population and GDP. “It…
The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has warned investors against investing money in Umeme’s shares at a time when the company is reporting losses for the financial year 2023 A statement issued by the USE regarding this matter reads in part,…
The Republic of Rwanda, under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, has quit the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), according to sources in Kigali. The ECCAS exit was announced by Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, the Rwandan Minister of Foreign…
Uganda’s coffee industry is poised for significant growth with the launch of its third Connect Hub in Serbia. The hub, located in Zajecar, will facilitate trade logistics, promote value-added Ugandan products, and strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Uganda and…
The digitisation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) fund is a significant step towards enhancing economic growth and development in Uganda. This revelation was made today by Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, as he…