As a measure to reduce the increasing traffic congestion in Kampala, City authorities are planning to introduce a congestion levy within the Kampala Central Business District. According to Andrew Kitaka, the Acting Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, the measure is aimed at reducing traffic jam, reduce the need to drive personal cars and […]
Makerere University, one of the leading and oldest universities in Uganda and Africa has for the past years been clouded with unending battles of strikes. These, are mostly related to increment in tuition fees, teaching staff salary, non-teaching staff salaries, poor feeding, abuse of office… among others. The past weeks have seen the institution filled […]
South Sudan is preparing to restart production in various oil fields, including Block 5A operated by Sudd Petroleum Operating Company. Sudd Petroleum Oil Company (SPOC) has proactively started corporate social responsibility activities for local communities surrounding Block 5A in the Tharjath field, which it operates. The activities precede production resumption, which is expected to restart […]
Uganda’s Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called upon businesspeople in Uganda and South Africa to scale up their business relationships arguing that this will only be the way both parties can benefit. Rugunda, who was speaking during South Africa – Uganda Business Summit at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo, said there is a big trade […]
Public and private financial institutions are not responding adequately to meet global energy goals as finance, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, remains drastically below levels needed to deliver universal access according to new Energizing Finance research released today by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The Energizing Finance report series, now in its third year, has tracked […]
A group of French Businesspeople under their umbrella organization MEDEF (The largest French business leaders association ) is organizing a multi-sector mission of French business leaders to Uganda from 25 to 26 November 2019. The main objective of this kind of mission is generally to enable French business leaders to prospect a market that offers […]
French Company Total E&P Uganda has boosted the National Content Capacity pool by unveiling the first group of internationally certified oil and gas welders at Buhimba Technical Institute in Hoima district. The unveiling follows the successful completion of an intensive 3 months training course on 2G and 4G coded welding undertaken by the students and […]
The Commonwealth has started a regenerative climate change model that marries the ancient wisdom of indigenous groups with emerging innovations, technologies and scientific approaches. Common Earth, is the programme that will create a network of projects that could be replicated and adapted to any community, country or region. Government officials, environmentalists, scientists, economists, and representatives […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved loans of around €209 million to fund the expansion of a highway that links major economic hubs in Kenya. The total project cost is €257.68 million, of which €178.02 million (69%) will be financed by the Bank Group, while 12% will come from […]
Uganda’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Elioda Tumwesigye has said the government is ready to set up two industrial technology Parks one in Sanga, Wakiso district to enhance Science and Technology Capacity. The Minister was officiating at the second edition of the Economic Mkutano 2019 for which the focus was the role of […]
Uganics that manufactures an organic, affordable soap that repels mosquitos with intent to help prevent the spread of malaria and mSCAN’s device that performs ultrasounds through the use of a portable probe and a tablet, laptop, or smartphone, allowing trained healthcare workers and midwives to be prepared for potential risk-factors during delivery have won the […]
Ugandan journalist Isaac Khisa has won APO Group’s invitation to attend the 2019 Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), the premier hotel investment conference in Africa. The forum will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from September 23 to 25. APO Group will offer one round trip ticket and accommodation in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) for Isaac […]
An African e-Logistics start-up, Kobo360, has launched its operations in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the company’s first physical expansion into East Africa. The new regional office, led by Kobo360 CEO – African region, Kagure Wamunyu, comes as the company looks to foster seamless intra-African trade by connecting and supporting cargo owners, truck owners & drivers, and cargo […]