Uganda Unveils Its Climate Change Indicators and Communications Strategy: The Government of Uganda launched its new strategy to spread information on climate change adaptation across the country. The four-year Uganda National Climate Change Communications Strategy and Standard National Climate Change Indicators, developed with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will also help […]
2017 was historic year for the industry-OPEC’s World Oil Outlook 2018 reveals: The 2018 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) was launched in Algiers, Algeria. First published in 2007, the WOO offers a thorough review and assessment of the medium- and long-term prospects to 2040 for the global oil industry, as well as analysis of various […]
Dalbit bags Gulu and Goma WFP Jet fuel supply tenders: Energy solutions services provider, Dalbit has secured two major petroleum products supply contracts with the World Food Programme (WFP) in Gulu, Northern Uganda and Goma, in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Valued at approximately US$ 6.8 million and US$1.1 million, respectively, […]
International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. Growth in arrivals was echoed by a strong increase in exports generated by tourism, which reached US$ 1.6 trillion in 2017, making tourism the world’s third-largest export sector. ‘UNWTO Tourism Highlights […]
Hundreds of climate scientists, researchers and policy makers are gathering in Kigali to attend the 50th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF50). During the two-day forum, participants are expected to develop consensus regional seasonal climate outlook for the coming months of October to December 2018. They will also formulate mitigation strategies to the […]
Bebe Cool donates 60m to support children with heart complications: Ugandan Artist Moses Sali alias Bebe Cool through his charity organization Amber Heart Foundation has donated Ugx 60 million to facilitate the transportation of five children to India for heart surgery. The children will be leaving for India on Sunday to undergo heart surgery at […]
Ethiopian Airlines says planned strike by Traffic Controllers won’t affect operations-: Ethiopian Airlines would like to inform its esteemed customers that the planned strike by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Addis Ababa on Monday August 27, 2018 will have no effect on its operations. The airline has made provisions for adequate […]
Demand for Ugandan pigs increases in China farmers tipped on bulk production: The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Vicent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has asked Ugandans to engage in large scale piggery production whose products are on high demand in Asian Countries. Ssempijja told East African Business Week that he has secured markets for Ugandan piggery […]
In Africa, agricultural businesses can stem the tide of migration: Creating decent employment opportunities for youth in Africa’s agriculture sector can significantly reduce youth migration from the continent, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva, said in his closing remarks at this week’s international youth conference held in Rwanda. “We firmly believe that if you [the […]
Uptick in activity in local FX market saw home unit trade weaker against the dollar later in the day. Commercial banks quoted the USD/UGX pair at the 3738/3758 levels, a little changed from Wednesday’s close. Ahead of the weekend, the shilling embarks on a cautionary trade amidst growing greenback demand from importers. However, anticipated inflows […]
Why Strengthening Land Rights Strengthens Development: For most of the world’s poor and vulnerable people, secure property rights, including land tenure, are a rarely accessible luxury. Unless this changes, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be impossible to achieve. Land tenure determines who can use land, for how long, and under what conditions. Tenure arrangements may […]
Receding demand for USD by merchant importers gives gain to shilling: The Uganda shilling was a tad stronger on Thursday supported by a sell-off of dollars by commercial banks amisdt receding demand for the same from the merchant importers. Traders quoted the local unit at the 3745/3765 levels, close to 5 shillings stronger than Wednesdays […]
Job Title: Human Resources officer Location: Mbale-Uganda Purpose Responsible for developing and maintaining a conducive employee relations environment, providing guidance on labor laws and practices, staff welfare, discipline and grievance handling with a view of promoting employee satisfaction and best performance. Required skills and competences Knowledge of the employment Act of Uganda. Must be proficient […]