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27
Sep

Economy

Finance Minister Kasaija Praises NSSF’s Stability, Announces 11.5% Interest Rate

Asekeny Joan / 7 months
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3 min read

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija praised the NSSF’s stability and growth, which saw the fund grow by 19.2% in the last financial year. At the NSSF Annual Members’ Meeting, an interest rate of 11.5% was declared, exceeding the average inflation rate. The Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, expressed the Government’s satisfaction with the stability and growth […]

26
Sep

Economy

Uganda Airlines Expands Horizons, New Routes to Harare and Lusaka Launched

Nkwanzi Sheena / 7 months
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2 min read

Uganda Airlines has launched scheduled services to Harare, Zimbabwe, and Lusaka, Zambia, starting September 25, 2024, with flights operating four times a week. CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki emphasized the cultural ties and the commitment to enhancing connectivity across the continent. Using CRJ 900-LRs, the new routes reduce travel times significantly and offer the most cost-effective travel […]

20
Sep

Economy

Equity Bank Urges SMEs to Embrace Tech-Driven Banking Solutions

Nkunda Ricky / 7 months
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3 min read

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to take up more Equity Bank technology-based banking and financing solutions from to overcome disruptive business environment at the Sheraton Kampala yesterday 19th September 2024. Yesterday, September 19, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were urged to adopt more technology-based banking and finance […]

18
Sep

Economy

Essential Cabbage Disease Prevention Tips for Commercial Farmers

Asekeny Joan / 7 months
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2 min read

Agronomist Muhammad Malinga outlines key cabbage diseases and their symptoms, providing practical advice on prevention, including improved air circulation, crop rotation, and the use of resistant varieties. According to Muhammad Malinga, an agronomist based in Soi, Kapchorwa, the following diseases commonly affect cabbage crops: Downy Mildew: Symptoms include yellowing of leaves and white or grayish […]

18
Sep

Economy

EAC Central Banks Urged to Enhance Cross-border Payment Systems for Trade Growth

Amanda Bae / 7 months
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2 min read

The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, Veronica Nduva, has called on the central banks of EAC Partner States to adopt advanced technology to improve cross-border payments. The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, Veronica Nduva, has called on Partner States’ Central Banks to adopt advanced technology to enhance cross-border payments within the EAC Common […]

16
Sep

Economy

Namunkekera–Kapeeka Industrial Park to Host Trade Show for Local Manufacturers and Investors

Asekeny Joan / 7 months
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4 min read

The Namunkekera–Kapeeka Industrial Park in Nakaseke district will host a trade show from September 27-28, 2024, aimed at attracting local manufacturers and showcasing investment opportunities. Harriet Namara, the chairperson organizing committee for the trade fair says that the park is designed to accommodate various industries including textiles, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, electrical, construction and food processing factories. […]

16
Sep

Economy

President Museveni To Attend 5th Private Sector CEO Retreat in Kampala

Nkunda Ricky / 7 months
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2 min read

President Museveni is set to grace the 5th Biannual Private Sector CEO Retreat as the chief guest, with the retreat starting today, Thursday 12th until Saturday, 14th September 2024. The retreat was scheduled to be held at the Gulu Logistic Hub in Gulu City but the venue was changed to Kampala. President Museveni will be […]

13
Sep

Economy

Uganda Expands Student Loan Program with UGX 7.25 billion Boost

Amanda Bae / 7 months
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3 min read

The Ugandan government, through the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB), has allocated UGX 7.25 billion for the 2024/25 academic year to support 1,838 students under its student loan scheme. Announced by State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, this year’s funding responds to a 246% increase in demand, with 6,661 applications received. […]

13
Sep

Economy

Uganda Airlines Launches New Route to Abuja, Expanding Regional Network

Nkwanzi Sheena / 7 months
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2 min read

Uganda Airlines has added Abuja, Nigeria, as its 14th destination, with the inaugural flight that departed Entebbe on September 12, 2024. The route will operate twice a week using an Airbus A330-800neo. Uganda Airlines has expanded its regional network with the addition of Abuja, Nigeria, as its 14th destination. The airline’s inaugural flight to Abuja […]

12
Sep

Economy

Government Launches Sh385b Solar-Powered Irrigation Project in Kalungu District

Amanda Bae / 7 months
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4 min read

The government has launched a solar-powered water supply and irrigation system in Kalungu district to address water shortages and revive agricultural lands impacted by unreliable rainfall and poor soil productivity. The Government has unveiled a mega solar-powered water supply and irrigation system in Kalungu district. The project is aimed at providing a sustainable solution to […]

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Finance Minister Kasaija Praises NSSF’s Stability, Announces 11.5% Interest Rate

Uganda Airlines Expands Horizons, New Routes to Harare and Lusaka Launched

Equity Bank Urges SMEs to Embrace Tech-Driven Banking Solutions

Essential Cabbage Disease Prevention Tips for Commercial Farmers

EAC Central Banks Urged to Enhance Cross-border Payment Systems for Trade Growth

Namunkekera–Kapeeka Industrial Park to Host Trade Show for Local Manufacturers and Investors

President Museveni To Attend 5th Private Sector CEO Retreat in Kampala

Uganda Expands Student Loan Program with UGX 7.25 billion Boost

Uganda Airlines Launches New Route to Abuja, Expanding Regional Network

Government Launches Sh385b Solar-Powered Irrigation Project in Kalungu District

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