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Uganda’s Coffee Exports Rise by 3.4% in October 2023, Fueled by Global Demand and Favorable Harvest

The Uganda Coffee Development Authority’s report reveals a 3.4% increase in exported quantity and an 18.3% rise in value compared to the same period last year. Favorable global prices and a robust harvest in the southwestern region contributed to the export performance. Italy, Germany, and Spain were among the top buyers, with Europe accounting for over 68% of total exports.

Local Industries Must Be Protected,President Museveni Assures Members of The Presidential CEO Forum

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding domestic manufacturers from unjust competition with foreign counterparts and need to prioritize the protection of local industries, suggesting the imposition of taxes on imported finished products and, at a certain point, on some intermediate goods.

For Africa’s Industrialization, Experts Emphasize Technological Innovation and Human Capital

At a pan-African forum that concluded on Saturday 18th November 2023, experts stated that a balanced approach balancing technological innovation with human capital development is necessary for Africa to achieve sustainable industrial development. Researchers stressed the critical role of integrating technological innovation and human capital development for economic progress on the continent at the 2023 […]

Uganda and Its Neighbors in East Africa Are Embracing the Tech Investment Drive

Uganda, sometimes referred to as the “Pearl of Africa,” is working hard to establish itself as the leading tech hub in East Africa. The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, presided over an important investor summit. The founder of Tripesa, David Gonahasa, directly questioned the assembled investors, asking, “Why aren’t you investing […]