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10 October 2024, 7:32 pm
We have enough GROW money to give to women – Minister Amongi confirms
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi has confirmed to the public especially women that the funds that government of Uganda put aside to help women in business to develop, is still available…
2 October 2024, 11:35 am
All set for the 30th Uganda International Trade Fair
By Ronald Ssemagonja The chairman, communications, marketing and events committee for the 30th Uganda International Trade Fair by Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), Eddy Sengo, in media briefing concerning the trade fair at Lugogo show grounds in Kampala, has confirmed that…
1 October 2024, 2:26 pm
Counting losses: The impact of Karuma bridge closure on local businesses
By Olomo Joshua Kiryandongo Business operators along the Karuma-Kamdini road have raised concerns about the financial losses they are facing due to the complete closure of the Karuma Bridge. Last month, the government suspended the bridge’s operations for three months…
27 September 2024, 12:29 pm
The 30th Uganda International Trade Fair 2024, unveiled
By Ronald Ssemagonja Each year, Uganda holds the International Trade Fair at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Show Grounds at Lugogo, Kampala district under various themes. However, this year’s trade fair is expected to be more colorful than past events,…
11 September 2024, 11:44 am
Kitgum Owino leaders ordered to register vehicles
By Otim Moses Arapmoi The leadership of Kitgum Owino Market Vendors Association have been ordered by the district leaders to register all vehicles that transport vendors to the different markets that they travel to with immediate effect The directive was…
23 August 2024, 2:56 pm
Italian government lists Uganda as a beneficiary of 2.3 billion euros
By Philip Onyango The Italian government has listed Uganda among the top 23 priority African countries to benefit from 2.3 billion euros in development support from 2024 to 2026. The Director General of Italian Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, made this…
16 August 2024, 1:19 pm
Eight women-owned firms receive contracts worth UGX 1.6 billion
Philip Onyango These women-led businesses are the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative, launched by MTN Uganda in partnership with various organisations, including ATC Uganda. The initiative, spearheaded by MTN Uganda, aims to empower more women to take…
12 August 2024, 8:02 pm
Court to hear a case of alleged theft of UGX 600m
By Annet Nakato The commercial court in Nakasero, presided over by lady justice Patience Tumusiime Rubagumya, has set 2nd September as the start date for hearing a case involving allegations of the theft of UGX 600 million. Godfrey Muhiirwa, the…
2 August 2024, 8:42 am
Kampala businesses remain closed as owners continue strike on second day
By Philip Onyango Business Traders enters the second day of their strike, protesting the government’s new tax measures and EFRIS system. Traders were supposed to meet with President Yoweri Museveni yesterday at Kololo airstrip but unfortunately the meeting was halted.…
31 July 2024, 11:27 am
Kitgum PDM focal person applauds DFCU bank for registering beneficiaries
By Otim Moses The parish development model (PDM) focal person, who is also the Commercial Officer Kitgum district Mr. Alex Opira, has applauded DFCU bank for their tireless effort and generosity during the registration of beneficiaries Mr. Opira made the…