The High Commission of Uganda, Uganda Airlines, and South African entities collaborate to boost tourism. The joint event fosters partnerships, with a focus on promoting Uganda’s tourism potential. The High Commission pledges support, including visa waiver efforts.
Mr. Vincent Bagiire, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has officiated a briefing at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, detailing Uganda’s readiness for the 19th NAM and G77 Third South Summits scheduled for January 15–20, 2024.
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau led by Mercy K. Kainobwisho, received the prestigious Best Government Agency award at the Private Sector Development Awards Gala organized by Private Sector Foundation Uganda.
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.
