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…
Africa is grappling with a looming plastic disaster, but a solution may lie in an old idea with a new twist: the widespread adoption of returnable, refillable packaging. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is leading the charge with the expansion…
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is taking decisive action to integrate climate change into the nation’s financial bedrock. Speaking on Thursday at the Inaugural National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance held at the Serena Hotel, Kampala, Dr. Michael…
The 4th Annual Labour and Employment Law Conference held recently at Msetil Hotel, in Kampala, provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss crucial topics, including sustainability. Andrew Kilonzo, the Managing Director, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), revealed during the conference…
Stanbic Bank, through its business development initiative, the Stanbic Business Incubator, headed by Catherine A. Poran, as Chief Executive, has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to empower women investing in Green Agribusiness. The partnership, which is part of…
Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, the Executive Director of NEMA, made the call during an engagement with leaders from five cultural institutions in Uganda. The engagement aimed to create a partnership between NEMA and cultural institutions to promote environmental protection and conservation.…
The private sector has a critical role in promoting sustainable water usage and mitigating the effects of climate change. This was emphasized by officials from Stanbic Bank Uganda and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) during a panel discussion organized by the…
The world is facing unprecedented challenges in feeding its growing population amidst rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and declining soil fertility. However, according to Jean Claude Niyomugabo, a researcher with Agribusiness Community, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), an innovative approach is…
The state Minister for Minerals, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, joined Inspire Africa Coffee during the weekend to launch the first ever Coffee Marathon in Uganda. The Coffee Marathon, which is set to happen on May 24, 2025, at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park…
In a bid to promote sustainable development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Housing Finance Bank and the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) have launched a renewable energy loan program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. The…
As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) is taking proactive steps to mitigate its impact on local communities. Through its Water for Life Programme, UBL, through harnessing advanced technology, is championing water…
As the world is facing an unprecedented climate and nature crisis, the World Wild Fund (WWF) in partnership with Velux Group is implementing projects aimed at stopping the degradation of the planet's natural environment.