
Business

9 January 2025, 7:29 am
Business operators in Kagadi report post-festival slowdown in customer traffic
Business operators in Kagadi town council, Kagadi district, report that the situation has largely returned to normal following the holiday season, although they are experiencing a decline in customer traffic. The operators shared these observations yesterday during an interview with…

19 December 2024, 6:47 pm
City tycoon Shumuk Mukesh commended for tackling unemployment in Uganda
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive Officer of Shumuk Group, Mr. Shukla Mukesh, has been widely recognised by Ugandans for his efforts in combating unemployment in the country. Many Ugandans have expressed their appreciation, acknowledging that the city tycoon has…

27 November 2024, 1:42 pm
Manufacturers, importers have been asked to embrace the use of digital stamps
By Kyeyune Ali The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) conducted a training session for manufacturers and importers of goods requiring digital tax stamps, teaching them how to use the new system. The training, held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, was led…

6 November 2024, 3:39 pm
English High Court orders Sudhir Ruparelia to provide guarantee to DFCU Bank
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The English High Court recently made a significant ruling in the ongoing case between DFCU Bank and Crane Bank Limited (CBL), ordering Sudhir Ruparelia, a shareholder of CBL, to provide a personal undertaking and written guarantee…

21 October 2024, 10:41 pm
RDC orders Nansana vendors to continue operating along roadside reserves
By Nakkazi Mercy Roadside vendors in Nansana municipality have been allowed to continue operating along the road reserves. The Resident district commissioner (RDC) of Nansana municipality, Charles Lwanga, issued the directive following a meeting between roadside traders and local authorities.…

17 October 2024, 1:42 pm
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, USPA partnership aims at promot…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA) is the recognized body for sports journalists in the country and was formed in 1977. Yesterday at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, USPA started a journey of its partnership with National Lotteries and…

15 October 2024, 12:03 pm
NSSF launches project to recruit informal sector workers
By Philip Onyango The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched its Livelihoods Support Project, an initiative aims to recruit workers in the informal sector that are outside the social security coverage in Uganda. During the launch in Otuke district,…

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…