The East African Community and TradeMark Africa introduced the EAC NTBs App, funded by the Netherlands, to tackle non-tariff barriers and enhance regional trade. The app facilitates easy reporting, monitoring, and resolution of cross-border trade issues, supporting producers and traders.
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union has urged the government to consider the enhancement of salary for art teachers citing challenges including the filing of early retirement, absenteeism, and incompetence in the teaching-learning process among othersduring the 18th annual delegates conference in Kampala.
The United Nations Development Programme and the Private Sector Foundation of Uganda have honoured 40 private sector companies with the Gender Equality Seal Awards for their outstanding progress in integrating gender equality into workplaces and business strategies.
Ugandan and US-based actor and producer Hemdee Kiwanuka’s latest action crime thriller, “Ruthless,” featuring Dermot Mulroney, is set to debut on Video on Demand (VOD) platforms on December 15th, 2023. The film, exploring themes of justice and human trafficking, promises a unique approach and engaging narrative
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Laboratory has been granted accreditation by the South African National Accreditation System to international standards. The accreditation recognizes the facility’s competence in conducting various tests, measurements, and calibrations.
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has initiated a tree-planting drive, aiming to plant over one million trees by 2025 as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. The announcement was made by PSFU’s chairman, Mr. Humphrey Nzeyi, at the 1st Private Sector Gala on December 6, 2023.
COP28 leaders are urged to create a fund for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change, emphasized by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD). Donal Brown, IFAD’s Associate Vice-President, stresses the importance of financing for small-scale farmers and calls for streamlined access to funds.
Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, signed a memorandum of understanding with UAE’s Refarm Group at COP28 for collaborative fertilizer production. The agreement aims to enhance Uganda’s access to high-quality, affordable fertilizers, promoting sustainable and climate-smart agriculture.
Speaker Anita Among flagged off Uganda’s parliamentary sports team for the 13th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kigali on December 7th, 2023. The event, themed “For a progressive, peaceful, and all-inclusive EAC,” runs from December 7th to 19th.
Prime Minister, Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, addressed the Global e-Cooking Coalition at COP28 in Dubai, highlighting the urgent need to address the environmental and health impacts of traditional cooking methods. Pledges totalling at least US$30 million were announced, with the UK and Germany contributing significant amounts.
